Application Submission Hours in Mesa County: Concealed Handgun Permit applications are accepted without an appointment at 215 Rice Street, Grand Junction, Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding observed holidays. CHP Applications are NOT accepted at our substation or any other location, only at 215 Rice Street, Grand Junction.

As you consider getting a CHP, we strongly recommend you read our CHP instructions packet in its entirety before you begin.

Special Note: Starting February 4, 2013, we are limiting the days (see schedule above) of accepting CHP applications due to staffing shortage as a result of prior budget cuts combined with very recent spikes in applications submitted to our agency. Currently, CHP applications are taking 4 to 6 weeks to process. If you have a renewal, you can and we highly encourage you to, submit the renewal packet 120 days BEFORE your permit expires. You will avoid a lapse in your permit by submitting it that early.

Medical & Personal Use Amounts of Marijuana: While the Colorado Constitution allows for an affirmative defense for the personal possession of marijuana and/or if the individual possessing marijuana has a valid state registry card or falls under the rules of the Colorado Medical Marijuana registry as a caregiver, possession of marijuana, while legal under Colorado law is still a violation under Federal law. For the purpose of issuing concealed handgun permits, possession of or use of marijuana is still a disqualifying factor. If you possess marijuana in any form, you must answer question #8 (under applicant history) on the CHP application form, in the affirmative.

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