Concealed Carry Basics
(Not an NRA Approved Course)
Why Take This Course?
If you currently have your Colorado Concealed Carry Permit, or have
handgun experience and are considering
applying for your permit, this class is for you.
Understanding how to
load, unload, and fire your handgun is just a small part of the training
required to responsibly carry a concealed handgun. This course provides
you with the information to help avoid ever having to draw your firearm,
use your firearm as safe as possible in the event you are left with
no option, and then manage the scene post-event for the safety of yourself
and those around you.
This class is limited to only four students to ensure personal attention
and quality instruction.
Course Description
This course covers the basics relating to concealed carry in Colorado.
This is not an NRA-approved course. The course content includes:
Mindset, legal,
and practical issues
Are you mentally prepared to pull the trigger? Under what conditions
are you allowed to present your firearm? How does carrying impact my
everyday activities? Will it impact my wardrobe? These questions are
more are covered in the first 90 minutes of class.
Situational awareness and conflict management
The best way to prevail in a conflict is to never put yourself in
that position. You will learn how to avoid situations that are
likely to produce conflict, how to recognize and manage conflict escalation,
and street-level techniques that can be used to de-escalate confrontational
situations.
Post-event management
So, you had to present your firearm. Now what? Do you pull the trigger?
If you do pull the trigger, your world will change - and you will learn
how in class. You will learn how to best deal with arriving law enforcement,
steps to take to minimize your legal liability and to maximize your
personal safety.
Practical skills
The last two hours of class (typically held on Day 2) is focused
on practical skills relating to concealed carry. This includes how to
safely draw from concealment, re-holstering, malfunction clearing
procedures, and speed vs.
accuracy considerations.
Prerequisites - Concealed Carry Basics
This class is fairly fast paced and covers a great deal of information.
For this reason, attendees are expected to already know how to load
and unload their handgun and to know how to shoot their handgun safely.
A student should be able to hit an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper at a distance
of 15 feet (5 yards) reliably with every aimed shot before signing up
for this class. The NRA Basic Pistol Class is a great way to learn these
skills and is highly recommended for those without the necessary experience
for this class.
You will need the following equipment for this class:
- A 38 caliber or larger handgun that the student is considering
(or is currently using) for concealed carry. This includes all 380
ACP, 38 Special, 9 mm, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP handguns. Both semi-automatic
and revolver types are fine.
- A holster, purse, pack or similar device designed to retain
the handgun on or near the person while being concealed during everyday
activities. This is typically an "inside-the-waistband" holster
with level 1 retention.
- At least two magazines (semi-automatic) or one speed-loader (revolver).
A magazine carrier is recommended.
- At least 100 rounds of ammunition compatible with your handgun.
Please no +P or +P+ ammunition. FMJ ammo is preferred.
- Eye and ear protection.
- A hard-brimmed hat that covers the tops of the eye protection
(a baseball-style cap is fine).
A complete listing of required items will be provided after registration
and well before the first day of class.
If This Class is for You...
Visit the class schedule page to
see when the next class is being offered (or to request a special
class date!)
If you would like to take a similar class in the Denver/Colorado
Springs metro area, check out
PROFIRE USA's "Intro to Defensive Handgun" course.
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