Summary: Federal lawsuit challenging Denver’s ban on firearm carry by residents of other states.

Plaintiffs: Gene Hoffman and Firearms Policy Coalition.

Defendants: City and County of Denver, Colorado, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Director Armando Saldate III, Colorado State Patrol Chief Colonel Matthew C. Packard, Denver City Attorney John Walsh, Denver Police Department Chief Ron Thomas, and Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins.

Litigation Counsel: David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson, William V. Bergstrom, and Riley W. Walters.

Docket: D. CO case no. 1:26-cv-04837 | CourtListener Docket

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Key Events & Filings:

• 2026-9-29: Complaint

News Releases:

• 2026-9-29: FPC Sues Colorado and Denver to Restore Carry Rights of Non-Residents