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Firearms instructors in Colorado
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursmedian of 26 classes; the same as the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $125median of 19 classes; the same as the national $125
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Firearms instructors in Colorado
Showing 1–100 of 108 firearms instructors in Colorado.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1770 Solutions Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| 2XTap Shooting Academy | Basic AR15/NRA Basic Rifle2XTap Essential Carry Basics (Conceal Carry Permit class)600 min099 Introduction to Handguns240 min 1 more course2XTap Essential Carry Options240 min | $100099 Introduction to Handguns · People seeking introductory instruction before a basic pistol class or buying a first handgun · In person |
| 5280 Tactical Solutions Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| 7 Mary Alpha Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Action Pistol Group | NRA – Basics of Rifle Shooting480 min | $175NRA – Basics of Rifle Shooting · In person |
| Ajax Shooting Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpha Pistol Also: gun shop | Concealed Carry CourseConnecticut Pistol Permit ClassMassachusetts LTC Class | Not listed |
| Aspen Shooting Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Backcountry Outpost Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Barnett Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bear Creek Archery Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| BluCore Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boondocks Army Surplus Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Concealed Carry960 minAR-15 Armorer's CourseNRA - Refuse To Be A Victim300 min 6 more coursesNRA - First Steps Pistol Orientation180 minNRA - Basic Pistol600 minNRA - Personal Protection Outside the Home480 minCarbine Rifle Tactical Shooting CourseAdvanced Concealed Carry360 minNRA - Personal Protection Inside the Home480 min | $125Advanced Concealed Carry · Students who have already taken a concealed carry class · In person |
| Boujee W/ Bullets LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boulder Rifle Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bristlecone Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brother In Arms Firearms Institute | Pistol Skills and Drills Class240 minTactical Rifle Course480 min | $150Pistol Skills and Drills Class · Handgun-experienced participants or graduates of the handgun class · In person |
| Cactus Flats Shooting Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| CCW Colorado | Private ClassesColorado Concealed Carry1,440 min12 Hr. Permit to Purchase SSF Class (SB25-003 Required Training)720 min 6 more coursesDefender Mindset - Situational Awareness180 minAdvanced Defensive Shooting480 minConcealed Carry Refresher1,440 minIntroduction to Firearms for Self-Defense4 Hr. Permit to Purchase SSF Class (SB25-003 Required Training)240 minNon-Lethal Tools for Defense | Not listed |
| Centennial Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cocked and Loaded 1791 | CCW/CHP480 minPrivate Lessons60 minVirtual Range Training240 min | Not listed |
| Colorado Firearm Academy Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Colorado Gun Fighter Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Colorado Gunfighter Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Colorado Handgun Safety | Not listed | Not listed |
| Colorado Handgun Safety Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Colorado School of Trades Also: gunsmith | Machine Shop/CNC CourseStockmaking CourseDesign + Function Course 1 more courseBasics Course | Not listed |
| Colorado Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Kids Safety Class40 min | Not listed |
| Colorado Tactics | Intro to Red Dot PistolWomen’s Self-Defense ClassCCW Renewal Refresher Class — 2 Hours120 min 8 more coursesActive Shooter Response TrainingBasics of Pistol Shooting — Colorado CCW Permit Class480 minSelf-Defense ClassShotgun TrainingCarbine SLOW: Intro to Carbine240 minPrivate Firearms InstructionIntermediate Pistol CourseColorado Firearms Safety Course (SB25-003)240 min | $89Colorado Firearms Safety Course (SB25-003) · Basic: people who completed CPW hunter education · Extended: people who have not completed CPW hunter education · In person |
| Concealed Carry Classes Of Denver | NRA Basic Pistol Course480 minColorado Firearms Safety Course720 minBlended CHP and NRA First Steps Course480 min 1 more courseNRA Basic Rifle Course510 min | $124.99NRA Basic Rifle Course · In person |
| Concealed Coalition Aurora Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Concentric Lines Defense, LLC Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Basic & Advanced Handgun150 minAR-15 Basic Pistol, Carbine & RifleGlock Certified Armorer60 min 12 more coursesDynamic Defensive Pistol (Tactical)Women's Handgun & Self-DefenseColorado NEW Concealed Handgun Permit540 minGlock Basic Handgun180 minAR-15 Certified Armorer60 minLess Lethal Defensive MeansMichigan Concealed Pistol License480 minCountering the Mass Shooter ThreatColorado RENEW Concealed Handgun Permit180 minAR-15 Advanced Pistol, Carbine & RifleTaser180 minGlock Advanced Handgun135 min | $25Colorado RENEW Concealed Handgun Permit · Current Colorado CHP holders renewing · In person |
| Crisis Prevention And Training Services, LLC Also: gun shop | NRA Basic PistolNRA Refuse To Be A VictimFamily Emergency Preparedness Course480 min | $75Family Emergency Preparedness Course · Families · In person |
| Damage Factory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | BASIC HANDGUN CLASS180 minLOVE AT FIRST GUN120 min | Not listed |
| Damage Factory - Machine Gun Experiences Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Day on the Range Consulting LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dragonmans Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eagle Valley Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eagles Nest Armory Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Elite Firearms & Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Elite Firearms & Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Empire Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Empire Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Executive Security International, Ltd | Executive Protection Residency | Not listed |
| Falcon Firearms Services Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Family Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | SSF – 12 HOUR TOTAL CLASS (CPW EXTENDED) PART 2 OF 2 – 6 HOUR LENGTH360 minPrivate Instruction/CoachingConcealed Carry Permit Class (4 HOUR) * PART 2 *240 min 9 more coursesFamily Firearms Safety * ALL AGES * ALL LEVELS * ALL WELCOME!180 minSSF – 12 HOUR TOTAL CLASS (CPW EXTENDED) PART 1 OF 2 – 6 HOUR LENGTH360 minSSF – 4 HOUR TOTAL CLASS (CPW BASIC) – 4 HOUR LENGTH240 minSTEEL CHALLENGE – BOWLING PIN COMPETITION!!!LADIES ONLY CCW Course – Full Day Pt1 and Pt2480 minConcealed Carry Course *FULL DAY* 8 HOUR COURSE- PARTS 1 & 2480 minGun Fighter – Accuracy to Live by LEVEL 1240 minIntro to Pistol Shooting Beginner Pistol Shooting Course120 minConcealed Carry Renewal Course – Our CCW REFRESHER Class180 min | $15STEEL CHALLENGE – BOWLING PIN COMPETITION!!! · Calibers 380acp–45acp (38sp/357mag/44mag allowed) · Open competition: concealed carry, full size, or pistols with optics · In person |
| Feathered Elk Ranch Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearms Training Colorado Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearms Training Colorado | Women Only CCW Class | $135Women Only CCW Class · Women · In person |
| Foothills Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fortified Firearms Instruction & Tactical Training LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Franktown Firearms, LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Green Mountain Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gunnison Sportsmen's Association Gun Club Also: shooting range | Introduction to Competitive Shooting | $10Introduction to Competitive Shooting · GSA members (free) · Non-members ($10) · In person |
| Guns For Everyone National | CO CCW Refresher / Renewal Class240 min4 Hour Free CCW Range Class (Colorado)240 minOne Day Free CCW Class (Colorado)480 min | Not listed |
| Have Gun Will Train Colorado | Colorado Court Ordered Gun Safety Course12-Hour Extended Firearms Safety Course720 minConcealed Carry Renewal Class in Pueblo, Colorado 5 more coursesHandgun Fundamentals210 min4-Hour Basic Firearms Safety Course240 minPrimary Handgun Skills150 minColorado Concealed Carry 8 Hour Permit Class480 minHome Defense Shotgun Mini-Course165 min | $75Home Defense Shotgun Mini-Course · In person |
| HCCI Protection | Not listed | Not listed |
| High Country Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| High Plains Tactical And Consulting LLC | Applied Pistol Concepts480 minApplied Rifle Concepts480 min | $200Applied Pistol Concepts · Armed Citizen · Law Enforcement · Military · In person |
| Hold Your Fire, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lead Valley Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Liberty Defense Works | P0: Pistol Consultation120 minR1: Rifle Fundamentals480 minLE0: Pistol Academy Prep480 min 6 more coursesLER0: Rifle Assessment240 minP2: Pistol Advanced Applications480 minSA: Situational Awareness - Virtual120 minSA: Situational Awareness In-Person120 minP1: Pistol Fundamentals480 minLEP0: Pistol Assessment240 min | Not listed |
| Liberty Firearms Institute Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Magnum Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| MAk0Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Modern Defense, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Montrose Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Defensive Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle TrainingCHP Renewal Course | Not listed |
| National Readiness & Defense | Refuse To Be A VictimFA-100: What Is First Aid?Women's Advanced Handgun 6 more coursesBasic Pistol ShootingBuilding a First Aid KitWomen's Intermediate HandgunColorado Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP)PISTOL-200: Introduction to Defensive Pistol120 minAPFACA-BL-R25: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED | Not listed |
| On Point Arms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| P2D Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Permit Renewal CourseNRA CCW & Permit ClassCCW Permit Training 4 more coursesBasic Pistol Course180 minNRA Pistol BasicsFSP Basic (4 hours)240 minFSP Extended Course (12 hours over 2 days)720 min | $150Permit Renewal Course · In person |
| Paladin Lead Delivery Systems Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pikes Peak Tactical Also: shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pueblo Municipal Shooters, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Quantum Arms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ragnar Tactical Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rocky Mountain Freedom Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Salida Gunshop Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Salida Gunshop Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| SamaCorps Tactical | Concealed Carry Course480 min | $375Concealed Carry Course · law abiding civilians · In person |
| San Juan Shooting Range Also: shooting range | Pistol Class510 minConcealed Carry Permit Refresher Course120 min | $75Concealed Carry Permit Refresher Course · In person |
| Sangre Shooting Sports Club Also: shooting range | Concealed Handgun Permit Class | Not listed |
| Shoot Indoors Broomfield Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Silver Bullet Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spartan Defense Armory & Training Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Stonehaven Arms, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Summit Strategic LLC | Defensive Handgun IV "Tactical Concealed Carry"Defensive Carbine I "Get Off The Bench" (AR platform)Defensive Handgun III "Practical Concealed Carry" 8 more coursesDefensive Handgun II "A Day at the Range"Introduction to Competitive Handgun ShootingFirearm Safety and Fundementals (Defensive Handgun I Supplement)Defensive Carbine/Handgun I "Let's Get Together" (AR/Pistol platform)Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit Renewal CourseDefensive Carbine II "Let's Get Moving" (AR platform)Defensive Handgun IYour 2nd Ammendment Experience (An Introduction to Firearms) | Not listed |
| Tactical Krav Maga | LEO Agency and Academy DTAC Instructor CertificationPractical Defensive Handgun 1 – Reality Based Self Defense ShootingPractical Defensive Handgun 2 – Reality Based Self Defense Shooting 2 more coursesHandgun Retention Tactics120 minACT Level 1 Instructor Certification: Armed Civilian Tactics | $75Handgun Retention Tactics |
| Tanner Gun Show Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tarik Ocon | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Firing-Line Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Gallery Range & Restaurant Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Shootist Gun Range Inc Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Third Point of Performance, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Threefold Defensive Training Also: gun shop | Stop the BleedConcealed Carry ClassesNRA Basic Class 7 more coursesDefensive Firearms TrainingCPR/First AidFASTER Essentials ClassesHunter Safety CoursePepper Spray ClassesPersonal Safety InstructionNRA Instructor Class | $250NRA Instructor Class · In person |
| Tomcat Tactical Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Instructor Led Phases I & II | Not listed |
| Tradesmen Gun Store Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tradesmen Gun Store Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Trigger Time Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Handgun Basics240 min | $200Handgun Basics · Beginners interested in concealed carry · New shooters · In person |
| Triple J Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Colorado
In Colorado, training providers list a median beginner class price of $125 (19 classes), the same as the national $125. Their median length is 4 hours, the same as the national 4 hours.
| Colorado | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $12519 classes | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 4 hours26 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $15011 classes | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $15018 classes | $1251,051 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Colorado firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 108 firearms instructors in Colorado, 2.2% of the national total and the 17th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Colorado Springs has the most (13), followed by Aurora (11) and Denver (5).
- firearms instructors listed
- 108
- of the national total
- 2.2%
- of 50 states by count
- 17th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.