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JDF 691

Proper Way to Relinquish a Firearm

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023

This form provides instructions on the proper ways to give up firearms and ammunition after a court has issued a mandatory protection order. It lists several options for transferring, donating, or storing the items and what paperwork must be filed with the court.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a court has issued a mandatory protection order that requires the person to give up any firearms or ammunition they have. The person must follow these steps within a set time frame.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to file this form's paperwork with the court?
The person who received the order is required to file the paperwork and receipts showing they gave up or sold all firearms and/or ammunition with the court. This must happen within 7 business days of the court's order.
What happens if I do not give up the firearms and ammunition?
Failure to relinquish the items can be treated as either breaking the mandatory protection order or a charge of contempt of court, depending on the court's order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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