Defensive Handgun

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Avoid the CCW mills!  For issuance of a concealed handgun permit, Colorado requires that applicants provide proof of "handgun safety training" offered and taught by a certified instructor. Colorado does not require proof of marksmanship proficiency or live fire qualification. Many instructors use this as an opportunity to make a quick buck. You pay $60 dollars and sit through a 3-hour "coffee and donuts" lecture on handgun safety all while deriving no real training value. You owe it to yourself, as a safe and responsible defensive handgun carrier, to seek more in-depth training. 

The NRA CCW course is an intermediate-level course designed to teach the fundamental skills and responsibilities required to carry a handgun for personal protection. 

The NRA CCW course is modular and can be tailored to meet your specific skill level and training needs. 

The modules include:

Module 1: Firearm Safety (Mandatory)

Module 2: Pistol Nomenclature and Defensive Firearm Selection

Module 3: Defensive Ammunition Selection

Module 4: Fundamental Defensive Pistol Skills

Module 5: Drawing from a Concealed Holster

Module 6: Stoppage and Malfunction Remediation

Module 7: Mindset

Module 8: Carry Modes and Handgun Concealment 

Module 9: Firearm Cleaning and Basic Maintenance 

Module 10: Sport Shooting and Training 

Module 11: Live Fire Practical Exercises and Qualification (Mandatory)

During this course we will also discuss use of lethal force considerations and elements of self-defense. 

This course includes a written exam, live fire practical exercises, and a live fire qualification so you can be confident in your ability to safely and responsibly carry your handgun for self-defense. 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be issued an official NRA CCW training certificate. 

This course satisfies the State of Colorado's training requirement for issuance of a concealed handgun permit. 

Equipment you will need for this course:

• A quality centerfire handgun (.38, .380, .40, .45, 9mm, etc.)
• A quality strong-side outside-the-waistband holster
• 3 magazines or speed loaders
• A sturdy belt
• 200-400 rounds of ammunition (a minimum of 50 rounds is required for qualification)
• Clothing appropriate for concealed carry/cover garment
• Weather appropriate attire (hat, coat, etc.)
• Range appropriate attire (closed toe shoes, shorts are discouraged) 
• Pen, pencil, and notepad
• Eye and ear protection