HR24-1174 requires 8 hours of instruction conducted by a Verified Instructor.

The following topics are to be included in this course:

Knowledge and safe handling of firearms and ammunition, Safe storage of firearms and child safety, Safe firearms shooting fundamentals, Federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use, and possession of firearms, Extreme Risk Protection Orders described in Article 14.5 of Title 13, Requirements for reporting lost or stolen firearms as described in C.R.S., Requirements for secure firearms storage as described in C.R.S. 18-12-114, State laws pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense, Best practices to ensure concealed handgun permit holders safely interact with law enforcement personnel who are responding to an emergency, Instruction regarding techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution and judgmental use of lethal force.

Elements required for Certificate:

Students must complete a live-fire exercise on a range, discharging at least 50 shots with a minimum 70% accuracy score [70% of 250 points] , Students must complete a written Concealed Handgun Competency exam which tests a student’s knowledge of the subjects described in C.R.S 18-12-202.5 (3)(a) to (3)(f), with a minimum score of 80%

Two levels of training are offered. 
For each level the student receives the NRA Basics Of Pistol Shooting  Handbook and the NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Handbook, and a handout for each of the Colorado Revised Statues. The first level meets the minimum training requirement where the student shoots the shooting qualification from either the ready or low-ready position. [taught in class]  Student supplies handgun and 100 cartridges for practice and qualification. If a student does not have a handgun, a loaner can be supplied, student supplies ammunition.

The second level course of fire is the student presents the handgun and engages the target from the concealed position. Carry modes and presentation presented in class. Student supplies handgun, dominant side hip holster, sturdy belt, at least 3 magazines, at least 2 magazine pouches, a cover garment that covers the grip of the handgun, and 100 cartridges.  The shooting qualification is 80% of 250 points. The exam is the same as the first level. Upon successful completion of the second level, the student will receive in addition to the basic certificate, the NRA CCW Certificate.

For additional information, contact Doug Davis 719-651-2601   davistrainingllc@gmail.com