Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition

Firearm Safety Courses in the Pikes Peak Area

The Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition strongly encourages all firearm owners to be trained in the safe use and storage of their firearms. In addition, you should practice regularly with your firearm. Following is a list of NRA-certified instructors who teach various firearm safety courses in the Pikes Peak area:

School Contact Course Information
Paradise Sales
605 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs
Paul Paradis

(719) 630-7070

Course: Personal Protection

Cost: $125
Length: 24 Hours
Offered: Monthly

This course fully satisfies all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Description: Specializing in one-on-one instruction. Topics include firearm nomenclature, safety, proper shooting stances, storage, cleaning, and handling. Includes instruction on Colorado firearm and self-defense laws. Classroom and range instruction. Satisfies the requirements for El Paso County concealed handgun permit. Cost includes use of a firearm. Range session includes firearms familiarization with several different firearms. NRA-certified instructors.
E-mail:  info@paradisefirearms.net   Web site:  http://www.paradisefirearms.net/
 

Ben Lomond
Gun Club
University
Joy Getha,
Dean
(719) 630-0224
NRA certified instructors and councilors teaching various courses. Call for information.

Web site:  http://www.blgc.org/

Rocky Mountain Defensive Associates

3650 Knoll Ln  #110
Colorado Springs

Terry Fontaine, Director

(719) 596-3860

Course: Various

Cost: Depends on class
Length: Depends on class

Description: Basic pistol, Personal Protection classes (meets Colorado CHP requirements) by NRA Certified Training Counselor & Firearms Instructor.  Group and private instruction.  Instructor classes also given in Pistol, Personal Protection, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety, and Range Safety Officer.

Course: Pistol Safety Class

Cost: $100
Length: 8 hours
Offered: Call or e-mail for schedule

Description:
The Pistol Safety Class is designed to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to handle and use a firearm safely.

 
Precision Defensive Shooting School

Colorado Springs

Ed Rodriguez

(719) 659-9858

Course: Pistol Defensive Shooting

Cost:  Level 1:  $225 ($350 for couple)
             Level 2:  $190 ($350 for couple) - faster paced, more defensive shooting
Length: 2 days (weekend)
Offered: Twice a month (call or email for dates)

Description: This 2-day course is designed to introduce gun owner(s) to the professional techniques of the Pistol. Conducted with 4 to 5 students or private lessons, it is the ideal solution for the individual or couple who is interested in obtaining essential safety and firearm marksmanship skills in a shorter time period that fits a busy life style. With today’s crime rate you owe it to yourself and loved ones to obtain professional Training. Precision provides a training system for the REAL WORLD, life and death situations that might materialize. The emphasis is on essential information. YOU WILL LEARN TECHNIQUES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. Paper Targets Do Not Shoot Back!  Course topics include:

-Firearm safety
-The principles of Personal Defense and the use of deadly force.
-The Combat Triad Proper mindset pre and post defensive shooting
-Choosing the right handgun,ammo and holster
-Marksmanship
-Combat load and unload
-Proper grip,sight picture, alignment, various shooting stances and trigger control.
-Malfunctions
-Tactical movements
-Multiple target engagement.
-Spouse/team tactic shooting.

Call or email for complete course details.  This course satisfies the training requirements for the Concealed Handgun Permit. NRA Certified Instructor.

E-mail: pdsscos@yahoo.com     Web site:  http://www.precisiondefensivess.net/
 

Colorado School of Firearms (CSOF)

Colorado Springs

Bill Marsh

719) 390-0474  or

(719)229-9808

Course: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun  Firearms Safety  with CCW Techniques

Cost:
  $150.00 (Current PPFC Members, Active Military/Retirees/Firefighters, will receive a 33.3% discount)
Length:  1 day, approximately 7 hours including live fire and a working lunch                             Class Time: Starting at 9 AM and ending at 4PM approximately.
Offered:  Saturdays and Sundays (Call school for dates).  (minimum 4 students per class)          Reservation: By sending a check/money order to the address on the web site application page.

This course fully satisfies all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Description: Our School has Certified   NRA, Federal Military Government, and Colorado Law Enforcement Trained Instructors on board. This course is designed by our instructors to teach proper weapon safety procedures, shooting skills, Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) tactics and maintenance of a pistol/rifle/shotgun. We can teach 4-10 students at a time and or provide a one on one personal class. We introduce you to CCW Colorado laws, and teach weapon safety and firing skills using a laser targeting system prior to going to the range for live firing. With the crime rate as it is, personal protection of yourself and loved ones is a necessity.  Bill is a longtime lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and is an NRA Certified instructor.  Bill holds two GS-9 federal military weapons certifications and a masters certification from the US Army. He is an expert marksman with pistol, rifle and machinegun. A certified signed certificate with a CSOF raised seal will be issued upon course completion. Directions and additional information about all of our classes are on the web site. 

E-mail:
we_marsh@comcast.net    Web site:   http://www.coschooloffirearms.com

A "Working Lunch" will be furnished at no cost to the student.   CALL US TODAY!
 

Wagon Trails Ranch

Peyton

Manny Torres
719-322-8029

 

Course:  NRA Basic Pistol

Cost:  $100 (includes range fee)
Length:  Varies depending on class size
Offered:  Call to schedule

This course fully satisfies all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Description: Wagon Trails Ranch is dedicated to the sportsman or woman who currently enjoy, or would like to enter the sport of recreational shooting. We offer the NRA course on Basic Pistol, which meets the requirements for Colorado concealed carry permit. Class sizes are always small and personal.  One-on-one training is also available.  Our private range is onsite and targets are included in your session.  We also carry multiple types of open and concealed carry accessories and supplies along with western décor. Please call or email for more information.

E-mail:  wtrinfo@wagontrailsranch.com   Web site:  http://www.wagontrailsranch.com/
 

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