Choosing Your Path: Which Firearms Course is Right for You?
We want you to feel confident, competent, and safe every time you handle a firearm. Because our classes are tailored to different experience levels and legal requirements, choosing the right one is the first step toward success.
Use this guide to determine which path is right for you.
Path 1: Building the Foundation (Beginner)
Recommended for: New shooters or those needing a fundamental refresher.
If you are still learning the basics of handling, loading, or firing a gun, we strongly recommend starting with our Beginner Handgun Course or scheduling a Private Lesson.
We focus on the fundamentals in a controlled, supportive environment. Building a solid foundation here makes everything else, including your future permit training, much easier and more effective.
Path 2: Initial Concealed Carry Training (New Permit Applicants)
Recommended for: Experienced shooters applying for their first permit.
Our CCW Course is designed for individuals who are already proficient with firearms. This class does not teach you how to shoot; it focuses on the laws surrounding concealed carry, the legal justification for the use of deadly force, and administrative requirements.
To ensure you are prepared for the responsibilities of carrying, we evaluate your shooting proficiency during the range portion.
To pass, you must demonstrate:
- Safe Handling: Keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot and keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
- Fundamental Proficiency: A correct, safe grip.
- Accuracy: Hitting the target with a minimum of 36 out of 50 shots.
Note: Failure to meet these standards means you will be required to retake the shooting portion in a separate session at an additional charge. We want you to succeed, so please be range ready before you arrive!
Register for the CCW Course
Path 3: Permit Renewal (CHP Refresher Course)
Recommended for: Current CHP holders looking to renew their permit.
The 18-12-205 Colorado CHP Refresher Course is designed to help existing Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) holders stay informed, compliant, and confident.
This course reviews current Colorado concealed carry laws, including recent regulatory updates, prohibited locations, and state reciprocity. We will refresh your knowledge of firearm safety, handling, and storage, while revisiting defensive shooting fundamentals and the legal use of force. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, this course ensures you maintain the skills and understanding needed to carry responsibly and safely.
Book Your CHP Refresher Course
Still Undecided?
If you have any doubt about which course fits your current needs or skill level, please reach out to us. We would rather help you choose the right class now than have you attend one that is not the perfect fit for your goals.
Your skills. Your safety. Our mission.
Training centers near you
We offer expert classes in multiple spots to make your training easy and fast. Join our sessions in Aurora, Castle Rock, or Colorado Springs and start your path to safety with local pros who know the area. Find your location here.
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