I didnt know that Colorado has a similar or identical law to Washingtons I594.
Apparently, according to this article I stumbled upon they interpret it quite literally...
http://downtrend.com/71superb/cops-take-gun-from-car-crash-victim-refuse-to-return-it
involved in a car accident Sara Warren had to go to the hospital. Police took custody of her lawfully carried concealed pistol but according to the law are not allowed to give it back since the police dept doe not have an FFL.
Apparently, according to this article I stumbled upon they interpret it quite literally...
http://downtrend.com/71superb/cops-take-gun-from-car-crash-victim-refuse-to-return-it
involved in a car accident Sara Warren had to go to the hospital. Police took custody of her lawfully carried concealed pistol but according to the law are not allowed to give it back since the police dept doe not have an FFL.