Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition

Firearm Safety Courses in the Pikes Peak Area

The Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition strongly encourages all firearm owners to be trained in the safe use and storage of their firearms. In addition, you should practice regularly with your firearm. Following is a list of NRA-certified instructors who teach various firearm safety courses in the Pikes Peak area:

School Contact Course Information
Fighting Chance for Women

Colorado Springs

Teri Goodall

719-352-7810

Patty Fowler

719-649-6111

Course:  Fighting Chance for Women

Cost:   $35
Length:  2 1/2 Hours
Offered:  See website for schedule and locations.  Also by appointment.

Description:  Fighting Chance for Women course will help you avoid becoming a victim of crime and train you to react should you be faced with any of the following:

      * Home Invasion
      * Personal Attack/Rape
      * Car Jacking
      * Public Violence

You will learn --

      - Awareness and Risk Assessment
      - Avoidance--Good Decisions to Avoid an Attack
      - Escape and Evasion Ideas
      - Hands on Self-Defense Moves

E-mail:  Teri or  Patty

Website:  Go to www.fightingchanceforwomen.com for more information, class dates and registration. 
 

Paradise Sales
605 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs
Paul Paradis

719-630-7070

Course: Basic Pistol Course

Cost: $125
Length: 24 Hours
Offered: Monthly

This course fully satisfies all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Description: Specializing in one-on-one instruction. Topics include firearm nomenclature, safety, proper shooting stances, storage, cleaning, and handling. Includes instruction on Colorado firearm and self-defense laws. Classroom and range instruction. Satisfies the requirements for El Paso County concealed handgun permit. Cost includes use of a firearm. Range session includes firearms familiarization with several different firearms. NRA-certified instructors.
E-mail:  info@paradisefirearms.net   Web site:  http://www.paradisefirearms.net/
 

Ben Lomond
Gun Club
University
Joy Getha,
Dean

719-630-0224
NRA certified instructors and councilors teaching various courses. Call for information.

Web site:  http://www.blgc.org/

Precision Defensive Shooting School

Colorado Springs

Ed Rodriguez

719-659-9858

Course: Pistol Defensive Shooting

Cost:  Level 1:  $225 ($350 for couple)
             Level 2:  $190 ($350 for couple) - faster paced, more defensive shooting
Length: 2 days (weekend)
Offered: Twice a month (call or email for dates)

Description: This 2-day course is designed to introduce gun owner(s) to the professional techniques of the Pistol. Conducted with 4 to 5 students or private lessons, it is the ideal solution for the individual or couple who is interested in obtaining essential safety and firearm marksmanship skills in a shorter time period that fits a busy life style. With today’s crime rate you owe it to yourself and loved ones to obtain professional Training. Precision provides a training system for the REAL WORLD, life and death situations that might materialize. The emphasis is on essential information. YOU WILL LEARN TECHNIQUES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. Paper Targets Do Not Shoot Back!  Course topics include:

-Firearm safety
-The principles of Personal Defense and the use of deadly force.
-The Combat Triad Proper mindset pre and post defensive shooting
-Choosing the right handgun,ammo and holster
-Marksmanship
-Combat load and unload
-Proper grip,sight picture, alignment, various shooting stances and trigger control.
-Malfunctions
-Tactical movements
-Multiple target engagement.
-Spouse/team tactic shooting.

Call or email for complete course details.  This course satisfies the training requirements for the Concealed Handgun Permit. NRA Certified Instructor.

E-mail: pdsscos@yahoo.com     Web site:  http://www.precisiondefensivess.net/
 

Colorado School of Firearms (CSOF)

Colorado Springs

Bill Marsh

719-390-0474
or
719-229-9808

DESCRIPTION :  Our School is staffed with:  NRA Training Counselors (We can certify NRA Instructors) NRA Certified Instructors, Federal Military Government, and Colorado Law Enforcement Trained Instructors on board.

Bill is a longtime lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and is an NRA Training Counselor and Certified instructor.  Bill holds two GS-9 Federal Military Weapons certifications and a Master’s Certification from the US Army. He is an expert marksman with pistol, rifle and machinegun.

Click the Title below and it will take you to the course syllabus on our web site.
Discounts available on web site on the application page.

PPFC MEMBERS=$75.00 DISCOUNT

COURSES:

100 NRA BASIC PISTOL: CLICK  BASIC PISTOL  to read syllabus
101 NRA BASIC RIFLE:
   CLICK  BASIC RIFLE   to read syllabus
102 NRA BASIC SHOTGUN: Coming in May 2011.
103 NRA HOME FIREARM SAFETY Coming in May 2011.
104 CSOF BASIC SHOTGUN: CLICK 
BASIC SHOTGUN    to read syllabus
200 CSOF INTERMEDIATE CCW PISTOL: CLICK  CCW PISTOL  to read syllabus
201 CSOF HOME DEFENSE: CLICK  HOME DEFENSE  to read syllabus
300 CSOF RANGE OFFICERS COURSE CLICK  RANGE OFFICER  to read syllabus
301 CSOF ADVANCE TACTICAL PISTOL: CLICK  ADVANCED PISTOL  to read syllabus
400 CSOF NRA INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION:  CALL THE SCHOOL FOR DATES

E-mail: we_marsh@comcast.net    Web site:   http://www.coschooloffirearms.com

BILL (SCHOOL PRESIDENT) (719) 229-9808 JR (SCHOOL VICE PRESIDENT) (719) 337-1773

We can teach 4 minimum to 15 students maximum at a time and/or provide a one on one personal class if wanted. We teach firing skills using a laser system prior to going to the range for live firing. 

With the crime rate as it is, personal protection of yourself and loved ones is a necessity.  A certified signed certificate will be issued upon all course completion. Directions and additional information about all of our classes are on the web site listed below. 

OUR CLASSES ARE NOT 3 HOUR COFFEE AND DONUT CLASSES.  THEY ARE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS TO GIVE YOU THE CURRENT NEEDED INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
IN THIS WORLD YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. WE PROVIDE THE BEST INSTRUCTION AS ATTESTED FROM OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR REFERRALS.!!

A "Working Lunch" is available at a discount to students.   CALL US TODAY!

Wagon Trails Ranch

Peyton

Manny Torres
719-322-8029

 

Course:  NRA Basic Pistol

Cost:  $100 (includes range fee)
Length:  Varies depending on class size
Offered:  Call to schedule

This course fully satisfies all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Description: Wagon Trails Ranch is dedicated to the sportsman or woman who currently enjoy, or would like to enter the sport of recreational shooting. We offer the NRA course on Basic Pistol, which meets the requirements for Colorado concealed carry permit. Class sizes are always small and personal.  One-on-one training is also available.  Our private range is onsite and targets are included in your session.  We also carry multiple types of open and concealed carry accessories and supplies along with western décor. Please call or email for more information.

E-mail:  wtrinfo@wagontrailsranch.com   Web site:  http://www.wagontrailsranch.com/
 

Pucci Associates

Colorado Springs

Paul Pucci
719-332-1949

 

Courses:
 
bullet NRA Basic Pistol
bullet NRA Personal Protection in the Home
bullet NRA Basic Rifle
bullet NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
bullet NRA Basic Shotgun
bullet NRA Refuse to be a Victim
bullet NRA Home Firearm Safety
bullet Multi-state CCW

Cost:  Varies by Course
Length:  Varies by Course
Offered:  Call to schedule

Courses offered that fully satisfy all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Description: Pucci Associates specializes in professional quality education and training for those interested in learning scuba, diving first aid, basic and advanced firearms, CPR, standard first aid and pet first aid.  Please call or email for more information.

E-mail:  mailto:pjpucci@pucciassociates.com  Web site:  http://www.pucciassociates.com/
 

Oro Grande Firearms Training

Colorado Springs

Jeff Gunn

719-571-9553

Course: NRA Basic Pistol
Cost:
$99 (includes range fee)
Length:
8 hours
Offered:
Call or e-mail to schedule

This course fully satisfies all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Description: Oro Grande Firearms Training provides top quality instruction in firearms safety and marksmanship to the Pikes Peak region.

NRA certified and insured instructors are available to provide one-on-one or small group training that satisfies the requirements of Colorado’s Concealed Carry Permit law, at your location or ours.  Please call or e-mail for more information.

 E-mail: jglobo75@gmail.com               Website: http://orograndetraining.wordpress.com
 

Fondis Firearms, LLC 

Colorado Springs

 

Lisa D. Cohen

720-840-7338
719-347-2191

 

Course:  NRA Basic Pistol Course
                 NRA Basic Rifle Course

Cost:  Varies by Course
Length:  Varies by Course
Offered:  Call or e-mail to schedule

$25 Discount to Military and PPFC Members

See website or call for schedule
Private classed available 
Ask how to get your class for FREE

These courses fully satisfy all of Colorado State instructional requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP/CCW).

Description: Small classes with individualized instruction, teaching the basics of pistol or rifle shooting.  These are NOT tactical classes, or coffee and doughnuts classes.  These classes are designed to teach Safety, Firearm Mechanisms and Operation, Building Shooting Skills, Maintenance, Selection and Use.  All classes include live fire at a shooting range where a certified and insured instructor will work with you one-on-one to ensure you safely develop your skills.

Range fees are included in the course cost.

E-mail:  Lisa@FondisFirearms.com

Web site: www.FondisFirearms.com  for information, class schedule and to register.
 

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