Montezuma County Sheriff's Office

Concealed Weapons

Concealed Weapons

Concealed Handgun Permits

Permits are processed on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


It is the duty of the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office to protect our citizens from fraud, theft, and deceptive business practices whenever possible. To support this mission, any handgun instructor offering services to Montezuma County residents must provide proof of current and authorized certification, along with a course outline that meets the competence requirements under Colorado law.


The Certified Firearms Instructors listed on our website have submitted documentation verifying their current handgun trainer certifications and course outlines. These materials meet the legal requirements for residents applying for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. Copies of these documents are available for review at our office during business hours.


The choice of instructor or course is entirely up to the applicant. The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office does not endorse or recommend any specific instructor or training program. All instructors must maintain valid certifications. This list will be updated periodically to ensure accuracy and provide our citizens with the best protection possible.

Concealed Handgun Permit Instructors

Name Organization Contact Information
Tyson Cox Lucky Irish Tactical (970) 739-1422
Jeffrey DeMent (573)576-9180jdement12b@yahoo.com
Brandi Gutknecht Wally High Mark Firearms Training (231) 944-2211 highmark44@gmail.com

Instructor Resources

Qualifications

  1. Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, information obtained from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Crime Information Center, Colorado Crime Information Center, and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
  2. Be a resident of Montezuma County.
  3. At least 21 years of age upon receipt of the application.

Required Fees

All money orders and cashier’s checks must be made out to “Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office.”


Starting April 1st, 2025, checks will need to be made out to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

New Applicants

Fee TypeAmountPayment Method
MCSO$52.50Money order or cashier’s check
Administrative Fee$10.00Cash or personal check
Notary Fee$2.00Cash or personal check (can be combined with administrative fee)

Renewals

Fee TypeAmountPayment Method
MCSO$13.00Money order or cashier’s check
Administrative Fee$10.00Cash or personal check
Notary Fee$2.00Cash or personal check (can be combined with administrative fee)
Renewal Late Fee$15.00Cash or personal check (can be combined with other fees)

Required Documents

For new and renewal applicants.

  1. Copy of Proof of Firearms TrainingAcceptable forms of proof include:
    • Participation in an organized shooting competition or current military service
    • The applicant is a certified instructor at the time of application
    • Honorable discharge from U.S. Military within 3 years of application
    • Honorable discharge from U.S. Military that reflects pistol qualifications within 10 years preceding application submittal
    • Certificate showing retirement from a Colorado law enforcement agency that reflects pistol qualifications within 10 years preceding application submittal
    • Original handgun training certificate with original signature of the class instructor
  2. Copy of Identification
    Acceptable forms include:
    • Current Colorado Driver’s License
    • Colorado State ID
    • Military ID and duty orders
  3. Proof of Residency
    Required only if your ID is not issued by the State of Colorado.

Expiration Period

  1. All concealed handgun permits are valid for a five-year period from the date of issuance.
  2. If your permit has been expired for six months or more, it is considered permanently expired. You must reapply as a new applicant and submit a new application along with all required fees.

Reciprocity

  1. Under Colorado law (C.R.S. 18-12-213), Colorado will recognize a valid concealed handgun permit issued by another state if:
    • The permit holder is 21 years of age or older
    • The issuing state also recognizes Colorado permits as valid
  2. As of January 29, 2007, several states have reciprocity agreements with Colorado. For the most current list of recognized states, visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigation website .

Address Change / Permit

A permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff’s Office within 30 days of moving. Failure to do so is considered a Class 1 Petty Offense.
Please download and complete the notarized

Lost Permit/Change of Address form

and call the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office at
(970) 565-8452 ext. 4987
to report the change.

  1. A permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff’s Office within 3 days of the loss, theft, or destruction of a concealed handgun permit. Failure to do so is also considered a Class 1 Petty Offense.
    Please download and complete the same

    Lost Permit/Change of Address form

    or call
    (970) 565-8452 ext. 319
    to report the incident. If necessary, a replacement card will be issued at the time of notification.

Downloads

 (information/application/change of address)

Information Packet
New CCW Permit Information/Fees
CCW Permit Application
CCW Change of Address
Renewal CCW Permit Information/Fees
Civil Division
CCW Information Packet
New CCW Permit Information/Fees
CCW Permit Application
CCW Change of Address
Renewal CCW Permit Information/Fees

Contact Montezuma County Sheriff

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Office
730 East Driscoll Street,
Cortez, CO 81321
 

Phone: (970) 564-4986
FAX: (970) 565-3731

Sheriff Nowlin

Phone: (970) 564-4986
Email
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