Colorado Stun Gun Laws 2026 | College Student & Campus Guide

Campus Policies at Major Colorado Colleges

⚠️ Campus policies change annually. Always verify with your school's student handbook or Dean of Students office before carrying any device.

College	City	Stun Gun	Personal Alarm	Notes & Policy
University of Colorado Boulder	Boulder	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	CU Boulder prohibits dangerous weapons on campus under its campus weapons policy. Stun guns and Tasers are prohibited. View policy →
Colorado State University	Fort Collins	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	CSU prohibits weapons on university property under its weapons policy. Stun guns are included. View policy →
University of Denver	Denver	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	DU is a private university and prohibits all weapons on campus including stun guns and Tasers. View policy →
Colorado School of Mines	Golden	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Mines prohibits weapons on campus. Verify current stun gun policy with Mines Campus Police. View policy →
Metropolitan State University of Denver	Denver	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	MSU Denver prohibits dangerous weapons on campus under Colorado law and university policy. View policy →

Colorado permits stun gun ownership without restriction for adults, but campus weapons bans make them an impractical choice for college students. Pepper spray and personal alarms are universally permitted on Colorado campuses.

What Colorado Law Actually Says

Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-12-106 permits adults 18+ to possess stun guns without a permit or registration. No size or voltage restrictions apply. Prohibited locations include school grounds (K-12) and buildings with posted weapon prohibitions.

Campus Reality

Every major Colorado university — CU Boulder, CSU, DU, Colorado School of Mines, and MSU Denver — bans stun guns on campus under their weapons policies.

What to Carry Instead

For Colorado students, a personal alarm and pepper spray cover every situation. Pepper spray is unrestricted in Colorado for adults 18+ and is permitted on most Colorado campuses. The She's Birdie Personal Alarm ($29.99) is unrestricted everywhere. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel ($11.99) pairs well for off-campus outdoor carry.

Always verify your specific campus policy before carrying any self-defense tool on Colorado campus property.

For self-defense tools that are legal on every campus: see our complete dorm safety kit guide and best personal alarms for college students.

Important: Campus policies change. Always verify current pepper spray rules directly with your student's campus police department or housing office before move-in day. State law sets the minimum — individual colleges can be more restrictive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stun guns legal in Colorado?

Yes, for adults 18+ without a permit. Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-12-106 permits stun gun possession without a license.

Can you bring a stun gun to a Colorado college campus?

No. CU Boulder, CSU, DU, and all major Colorado universities ban stun guns on campus under their weapons policies.

What self-defense tool is legal on every Colorado campus?

A personal alarm is unrestricted everywhere in Colorado and on every Colorado campus. Pepper spray is also legal for Colorado adults 18+ with no restrictions.

Is Denver safe for college students?

Denver has neighborhoods with elevated crime rates. For students at MSU Denver, DU, and urban Colorado campuses, a personal alarm and pepper spray are practical everyday carry tools.

What should parents send with Colorado college students for safety?

A personal alarm, pepper spray, and dorm door alarm are the three essentials. All are legal under Colorado law and permitted on Colorado campuses.