Possesion of Autos in Colorado

[Pilot1]

I know this has been asked before, but the search function gets overwelmed with these parameters. I know its illegal to carry an automatic knife in Colorado. Is it also illegal to posses one in your home for collector purposes?

My purpose here is to NOT circumvent the law, but to FOLLOW the letter of the law and be legal. I have no need to "posses" an illegal knife as I have a CO CCW permit and legally carry a gun.

Thanks!

 

[cerulean]

My understanding is that, in legal terms, you have “possession” of something if you own it, have control over it in some way, or know where it is and can access it. Here are two legal definitions of “possession”: click and click.

There are separate laws that govern things you can't carry and things you can't possess. Carrying something on or about your person usually means that it’s within reach and can be grabbed relatively quickly and easily. With possession though, you just need to own the item or have it in your control.

So, yes… I believe it is illegal in Colorado to own an auto or keep one in your home unless you meet the affirmative defense criteria outlined in 18-12-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes: “It shall be an affirmative defense to the charge of possessing a dangerous weapon, or to the charge of possessing an illegal weapon, that the person so accused was a peace officer or member of the armed forces of the United States or Colorado National Guard acting in the lawful discharge of his duties, or that said person has a valid permit and license for possession of such weapon.”

Please know that I’m not a lawyer and my opinion on this matter is worth nothing. You will seriously get much better advice if you consult an attorney.

 

[Pilot1]

With possession though, you just need to own the item or have it in your control.

So, yes… I believe it is illegal in Colorado to own an auto or keep one in your home unless you meet the affirmative defense criteria outlined in 18-12-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes: “It shall be an affirmative defense to the charge of possessing a dangerous weapon, or to the charge of possessing an illegal weapon, that the person so accused was a peace officer or member of the armed forces of the United States or Colorado National Guard acting in the lawful discharge of his duties, or that said person has a valid permit and license for possession of such weapon.”

Is there such thing as a "knife permit"? I have a Colorado CCW permit, but that only covers handguns. They trust me with guns, but not knives I guess.