Retired Law Enforcement Officer Authority to Carry Concealed Firearms (HR-218)

Under Federal regulations (HR-218), the Sheriff will issue annual qualification cards to retired law enforcement officers who meet the requirements. Applicants must fill out the appropriate form below and present it in person at our Administration Building at 2501 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, provide a copy of their retired officer identification, and successfully complete a special firearms qualification which is hosted by the Sheriff's Office.

Forms

Both new and renewal applications must be accompanied by a $13 payment, which goes to Colorado Bureau of Investigation to cover the cost of the records check. Sheriff Feyen will not use this qualification card as a revenue stream and no county fees are assessed. Thank you for your honorable service as a law enforcement officer!

Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8 am to 5 pm.

For any questions, contact our CHP Specialist at 970-498-5157.

Qualification

The qualification course incorporates self-defense distances, lateral movement, and one-handed and twohanded shooting. All courses of fire are shot with specific instructions under an allotted time frame. When it’s your turn, an RSO will call you and others to the shooting line. The course of fire will be explained and repeated multiple times. You must shoot the course as explained. Failing to do so could result in failing to meet the standard. Once you are done shooting, the RSO will record your score as either a “PASS” or “FAIL.” If you receive a failing score, you will have the opportunity to reshoot the course two more times. A third failing score will result in needing to come back at a later date and requalify. Each shooter will be asked to help pick up spent brass once the range is cold. 

Once you are done shooting, the RSO will record your score as either a “PASS” or “FAIL.” If you receive a failing score, you will have the opportunity to reshoot the course two more times. A third failing score will result in needing to come back at a later date and requalify. Each shooter will be asked to help pick up spent brass once the range is cold. 

Course of Fire