Courses
CONCEALED CARRY
Conceal Carry 2-Hour Refresher Course: This course is taught by Verified Instructors and meets the new state requirements under the law C.R.S. 18-12-202.5. It qualifies you to renew your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit in your county of residence. It includes a certificate of completion. Live range shooting is included and required to complete this course. The class requires students to demonstrate safety and competence with a handgun. It includes instruction on changes to federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use, and possession of firearms, including instruction on extreme risk protection orders. It will educate you on state law pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense. Have a group interested? Special, private class times can be arranged.
We offer 2 curriculums: NRA & USCCA.
- In NRA courses students will be drawing from the holster. The course of fire is designed for those students that are comfortable with safe gun handling and shooting fundamentals. If you are not confident with your fundamentals we recommend scheduling an private lesson prior to the class or taking the USCCA CCW 2-Hour Refresher Course.
- In USCCA courses the live fire course is designed for shooters of all experience levels – from novice to advanced shooters. You will be firing from the ready position in these classes.
Call 303-659-7117 to register or visit www.cocaliber.com/calendar.
NRA Curriculum 2025 Dates: November 16th
USCCA Curriculum 2025 Dates: October 21st, October 28th, November 4th, November 11th, November 15th
Class Times: NRA classes 8am – 11am and USCCA classes 4pm – 6pm in October & 3pm – 5pm in November
Cost: $75
Conceal Carry 8-Hour Initial Course: This course is taught by Verified Instructors and meets the new state requirements under the law C.R.S. 18-12-202.5. It qualifies you to apply for your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit in your county of residence. It includes a certificate of completion for inclusion in your application packet. The class includes instruction on safe handling of firearms and ammunition, safe storage of firearms and child safety, shooting fundamentals and federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use, and possession of firearms, including instruction on extreme risk protection orders. It will educate you on state law pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense, best practices to ensure CCW holders safely interact with law enforcement personnel who are responding to an emergency, techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution and judgmental use of lethal force. Live range shooting is included and required to complete this course and can be scheduled on an individual basis. Have a group interested? Special, private class times can be arranged.
We offer 2 curriculums: NRA & USCCA.
- In NRA courses students will be drawing from the holster. The course of fire is designed for those students that are comfortable with safe gun handling and shooting fundamentals. If you are not confident with your fundamentals we recommend scheduling an private lesson prior to the class or taking the USCCA CCW 8-Hour Initial Course.
- In USCCA courses the live fire course is designed for shooters of all experience levels – from novice to advanced shooters. You will be firing from the ready position in these classes.
Call 303-659-7117 to register or visit www.cocaliber.com/calendar.
NRA Curriculum 2025 Dates: November 8th
USCCA Curriculum 2025 Dates: November 29th
Class Times: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $175
HANDGUN
NRA Basic Pistol Class/ Handgun 101: This course will help the new shooter get started and become familiar with the 2 most common types of handguns – semi-automatic and revolvers. It will cover topics such as safety, nomenclature, and function, along with proper handgun grip and shooting stance, proper sight picture, sight alignment, front sight focus, trigger control, and follow-through. We’ll discuss correct loading and unloading techniques and you’ll learn valuable Dry Practice skills that will allow you to practice on your own at home. We’ll also discuss cleaning and maintenance of your firearm. Instructors will provide handguns if the student does not have one – this is a great way to find out which one is best before making a purchase.
Call 303-659-7117 to register or visit www.cocaliber.com/calendar. Space is limited.
2025 Dates: November 1st
Class Times: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $125
SHOTGUN
Introductory Shotgun Clinic: Interested in learning about shotgun shooting? This clinic is taught by Caesar Guerini & Cabela’s Pro Staff shooter Mark Taylor. Mark has over 40 years of shooting experience. He is the author of one of the bestselling books on sport psychology techniques for trap, skeet and sporting clays “Clay Target Shooting – The Mental Game” and co-author of the book “Break ‘em All”. This hands-on clinic is designed to introduce men and women, who have no shooting experience with the shotgun disciplines (trap, skeet & sporting clays), with proper instruction in a classroom and range setting. The clinic is focused on learning rules and safety, practical handling and shooting skills and range procedures and etiquette.
2025 Dates: Saturday May 17th, Sunday June 22nd, Saturday July 19th, Sunday August 10th, Saturday September 13th
Times: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Cost: $125.00
The fee includes targets. Eye and ear protection, ammunition (50 rounds) and shotgun are not included in the course fee and must be supplied by participant. Rental shotguns are available for an additional $25.00 and ammunition is available on site.
Participants must pre-register* by calling 303-659-7117 or emailing ckraft@coloradoclays.com. Space is limited.
*pre-registration is required – classes subject to cancellation due to weather and/or insufficient attendance.
NRA Basic Shotgun Class: This course will help the new shooter get started and become familiar with the most common types of shotguns – semi-automatic, break action and pumps. It will cover topics such as safety, nomenclature and function, along with proper shooting stance, gun hold, eye hold, lead and follow through. We’ll discuss correct loading and unloading techniques and you’ll learn valuable Dry Practice skills that will allow you to practice on your own at home. We’ll also discuss cleaning and maintenance of your firearm. Rentals are available if the student does not have one – this is a great way to find out which one is best before making a purchase.
Call 303-659-7117 to register or visit www.nrainstructors.org Space is limited.
2025 Dates: TBD
Class Times: 9am – 6pm
Cost: $150
RIFLE
NRA Basic Rifle Class/ Rifle 101: This course will help the new shooter get started and become familiar with the 3 most common types of rifles – bolt action, semi-automatic and lever action. It will cover topics such as safety, nomenclature, and function, along with proper rifle shooting stances, proper sight picture, sight alignment, breath control, hold control, trigger control, and follow-through. We’ll discuss correct loading and unloading techniques and you’ll learn valuable Dry Practice skills that will allow you to practice on your own at home. We’ll also discuss cleaning and maintenance of your firearm. The instructor will provide rifles if the student does not have one – this is a great way to find out which one is best before making a purchase.
Call 303-659-7117 to register or visit www.cocaliber.com/calendar. Space is limited.
2025 Dates: July 19th
Class Times: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $125
Rifle Sight-In Clinics: Need help sighting in your rifle in anticipation of Big Game season? Our pros will help you zero in and answer your questions to help you get ready for your hunt. Proper preparation is the key to successful hunting.
When: Fall 2025
Time: 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Price: $70
Must reserve your spot by calling 303-659-7117
Space is limited. Registration fee paid day of class.
No iron sights or muzzleloaders
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
NRA Range Safety Officer: This class is for students who wish to become a certified NRA Range Safety Officer. Candidates must receive 90 percent or better on the written exam. NRA Range Safety Officers must be 21 years of age or older. Course content includes RSO’s roles and responsibilities, Range standard operating procedures (SOP), Range inspections – indoor and outdoor, Range rules – safety, site-specific, administrative, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency
Call 303-659-7117 to register or visit www.cocaliber.com/calendar. Space is limited.
2025 Dates: May 31st
Class Times: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $125
HOME DEFENSE
NRA Personal Protection In the Home: Learn how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of violent crime in the home. Subjects covered include shooting techniques, firearm, and ammunition selection, clearing handgun stoppages, identifying and avoiding potential threats, improving home security, how to set up a safe room, legal aspects of gun ownership and self-defense, and the aftermath of a defensive shooting. Live range shooting is included. Have a group interested? Special, private class times can be arranged.
Call 303-659-7117 to register or visit www.cocaliber.com/calendar.
2025 Dates: TBD
Class Times: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $125