Would a side arm be necessary? Also what caliber?

[Public_hunter]

Planning an archery elk hunt in the western part of Colorado this fall, I’m just curious if it’s wise to bring a side arm, or should i not worry to much about it. I have a 9mm, if I decide to bring it, would that be to small?


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[DESERT ED]

Get some +P “outdoorsman “ loads for your 9 and you should be good...
I carry my little 9 with 10 Buffalo Bore rounds.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

I carry a 9mm most everywhere.

 

[Public_hunter]

Ok is there any special paperwork or anything I’d need to bring with me in Colorado for carrying a side arm while archery hunting? I’m a nonresident if that makes a difference.


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[Brooks]

I don’t think nonres in CO can bring in a hand gun...??

 

[surso]

Do you have a concealed carry or some other permit from your home state? Typically the states are pretty reciprocal.


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[Public_hunter]

Yea I have my concealed carry I’m my home state


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[Brooks]

Look and see if CO has reciprocity with your state.

 

[mlgc20]

You don’t need a permit in Colorado to carry a sidearm while hunting. I typically carry my Glock 43X when hunting. If I feel I need some more horsepower, I will take my XDS 45.

 

[ramsdude47]

Not necessary at all FWIW

 

[87TT]

I always carry. Wolves, Bears, Mt Lion, Crazy Pot Smokin' Anti hunter Hippies etc.

 

[Farmerlentz]

Leave the weight at home. You'll be wishing you didn't have it by the second mountain

 

[TxxAgg]

Not necessary

 

[Jbehredt]

Not necessary. Before I carried everyday I never bothered to carry while hunting. Unfortunately I now feel naked without a gun so it gets hauled up and down the mountain with me. Your 9mm will be sufficient for anything you encounter here in CO. 10mm would be more sufficient if you’re looking for an excuse to buy a new gun....

 

[Wrench]

You don’t need a permit in Colorado to carry a sidearm while hunting. I typically carry my Glock 43X when hunting. If I feel I need some more horsepower, I will take my XDS 45.

Have you seen the shield arms mags for the 43x.....15 rounds with the same size as factory.

 

[mlgc20]

Have you seen the shield arms mags for the 43x.....15 rounds with the same size as factory.

Yes. I have one. Unfortunately, it rattles like crazy. So, I went back to the factory mags.

 

[Wrench]

Yes. I have one. Unfortunately, it rattles like crazy. So, I went back to the factory mags.

Crap....I just ordered a g43x because I bought 3 mags...

 

[1arrowshort]

it's not necessary but bring it if it makes you feel better. my partner carried a 9mm while out there and we did get stopped by F&G. He didn't say anything about the side arm so I think your good. he did put up a stink about his gun safety certificate so bring that for sure.

 

[ColoHtr]

Not necessary in Colorado, 9mm is fine if you do choose to carry.

 

[Tonycoover]

So far in my experience I haven't seen a need for a side arm in nw Colorado but you never know.