Courses Offered:
Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit Course - $65.00
The Concealed Carry Course is NOT an NRA certified training curriculum.
This is the licensed Tall Guns LLC Colorado Concealed Handgun Course presented by Colorado West Firearms Institute.
This training is for individuals that have previous experience shooting with handguns.
This course is a NON-LIVE FIRE aka SHOOTING class as Colorado Revised Statutes does not require live fire training as a pre-requisite to apply for a state issued carry permit. This course's focus is on Colorado Revised Statutes, Federal Firearms Laws regarding the lawful carry of a firearm and legal use of physical deadly force as it pertains to your specific encounter. It also covers techniques to assess, avoid and react to a situation using concepts of the OODA loop, Basic Situational Awareness, Holster Options and other tools related to defensive considerations.
Each student must demonstrate hands-on proficiency with their personal handgun in the exercise of checking for a clear unloaded weapon, then using "dummy" ammunition, load the cylinder or magazine, chamber a round, then unload and clear the handgun.
Subjects covered include:
- Colorado Revised Statues
- Federal Firearms Regulations (Title 18 Chapter 44 of the US Code)
- Basic Firearms Safety and Knowledge
- OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act)
- Basic Situational Awareness
- Defensive Considerations
- Defensive ammunition selection.
- Ballistic comparisons and performance characteristics of most popular calibers.
- Alternate defensive option when carry is not allowed by law.
- Holster and Vehicle Storage
- Options of carry from holsters to "off-body" carry methods such as purses & packs.
- Law Enforcement Encounter management
- Analysis of a Citizen Shooting
This course is scheduled for six (6) hours but may run longer depending on the number of students and questions during the class.
Tuesday Thursday Session Concealed Handgun Permit Course - $65.00
This course is the same as our single session course except that it is conducted over two sessions.
The Concealed Carry Course is NOT an NRA certified training curriculum.
This is the licensed Tall Guns LLC Colorado Concealed Handgun Course presented by Colorado West Firearms Institute.
This training is for individuals that have previous experience shooting with handguns.
This course is a NON-LIVE FIRE aka SHOOTING class as Colorado Revised Statutes does not require live fire training as a pre-requisite to apply for a state issued carry permit. This course's focus is on Colorado Revised Statutes, Federal Firearms Laws regarding the lawful carry of a firearm and legal use of physical deadly force as it pertains to your specific encounter. It also covers techniques to assess, avoid and react to a situation using concepts of the OODA loop, Basic Situational Awareness, Holster Options and other tools related to defensive considerations.
Each student must demonstrate hands-on proficiency with their personal handgun in the exercise of checking for a clear unloaded weapon, then using "dummy" ammunition, load the cylinder or magazine, chamber a round, then unload and clear the handgun.
Subjects covered include:
- Colorado Revised Statues
- Federal Firearms Regulations (Title 18 Chapter 44 of the US Code)
- Basic Firearms Safety and Knowledge
- OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act)
- Basic Situational Awareness
- Defensive Considerations
- Defensive ammunition selection.
- Ballistic comparisons and performance characteristics of most popular calibers.
- Alternate defensive option when carry is not allowed by law.
- Holster and Vehicle Storage
- Options of carry from holsters to "off-body" carry methods such as purses & packs.
- Law Enforcement Encounter management
- Analysis of a Citizen Shooting
This course is scheduled for six (6) hours but may run longer depending on the number of students and questions during the class.
NRA Personal Protection in the Home - $99.95
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and effic
ient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual's right to self-defense.
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition.
Students will learn:
- basic defensive shooting skills,
- strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense,
- and continued opportunities for skill development.
Students will receive the:
- NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook,
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
- the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet,
- course completion certificate.
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course participants must be law abiding, adults (at least 21 years old), and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm) to maximize what can be learned from this course.
Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following: NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.
Below is the course material you will receive as part of this class.
Custom Handgun Training - $165.00
Custom Handgun Training. Training is developed based on client's goals. Training is begun at client's current skill level and progresses through simple concepts and techniques through more difficult. This training is great for beginners wishing to learn and develop safe and effective skills as well as expereienced shooters wishing to learn more advanced skills or simply "sharpen the edge."
Targets included. Hearing and eye protection available.
Price is by the day; training is also available by the hour. Don't be fooled by the affordability - this is competent, professional training built on many years of instructor training and experience!
Call or email for more information.
Custom Handgun Training - Half Day - $100.00
This is simply a 4 hour session as opposed to the full day. Training is developed based on client's goals. Training starts at the client's current skill level and progresses through simple concepts and techniques through more difficult. This training is great for beginners wishing to learn and develop safe and effective skills as well as expereienced shooters wishing to learn more advanced skills or simply "sharpen the edge."
Targets included. Hearing and eye protection available.
Price is by the half-day; training is also available by the hour. Don't be fooled by the affordability - this is competent, professional training built on many years of instructor training and experience!
Call or email for more information.
Tactical Handgun - $650.00
This course is NOT an NRA certified training curriculum. 
This course is for those who are well grounded in the basics of pistolcraft; including mindset, marksmanship, and gun handling. Upon completion of this course, graduates will leave with greatly increased confidence and competence in the effective use of the defensive/tactical handgun.
Subject matter is presented in such a way as to progress from relatively simple to complex; this builds the confidence our clients need to take on more challenging skills and concepts comfortably.
Competencies that graduates will possess are: safety, the firing stroke, reloading, interdicting and dealing with malfunctions and stoppages, fast and accurate engagement of targets (from single to multiple), shooter movement, low light shooting, and problem solving including shoot/no shoot scenarios.
This complete course is 5 days; however we can break it down into modules to accommodate our clients’ needs. Participants will receive a certificate for each module successfully completed and a diploma upon successful completion of the entire course.
Clients will use approximately 1000 rounds of ammunition.
This training is set by arranged appointment only so Email, Call or Text to setup your training session.
Situational Awareness Seminar - $0.00
This is a very basic seminar regarding personal situational awareness. Topics including awareness of surroundings, rapid threat recognition, and mitigation techniques are discussed.
In addition to situational awareness, other topics can be added based on your needs, for example: active shooter response, etc.
Please contact us for pricing.
NRA Home Firearm Safety - $50.00
The NRA Home Firearm Safety course is a non-shooting course and teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home. This course is especially recommended for families that are interested in exposing their children to firearms. Whether you are wanting to get a firearm or already have firearms in the home, this course is designed to teach expanded fundamentals to those who need it most; your children. As the parent, you will learn the techniques to continue the learning process and to expound the process into shooting later to build on the foundation taught during this class. As you notice in the course bullets below, the focus is on unloading the firearms and not loading or shooting.
The most important element of this class is removing the mystery and allowing the ability to learn the proper way to handle and respect all firearms.
This is a four-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught:
- NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling
- primary causes of firearms accidents
- firearm parts
- how to unload certain action types
- ammunition components
- cleaning care
- safe storage of firearms in the home
- and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports.
- NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook,
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
- Basic Firearm Training Program brochure,
- course completion certificate.
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim - $25.00
Refuse To Be A Victim is the NRA's award winning personal safety and crime prevention program. During this course, you will be presented with information that will assist you in the development of your own personal safety strategies. This course is for men and women. The only prerequisite for particiaption in this seminar is an interest in crime prevention and personal safety.
Security Officer / Security Guard Course - $90.00
Those wishing to work as a Security Guard in Colorado must have a valid Security Guard License for the duration of their work. Licensing in Colorado is done at the City level. This course is used as part of the Security Officer licensing process to demonstrate training proficiency in required areas.
Our training is broken down into modules to provide flexibility based on your needs. All Security Officer / Security Guard courses include our Core Modules:
- Applicable State Laws,
- Constitutional Law, and
- Use of Force and Reporting.
- Oleoresin Capsicum Spray (OC Spray)
- Baton
- Handcuff
Call 970-773-0602 or email info@shootcoloradowest.com with questions or to schedule a course.
NRA FIRST Steps Rifle - $50.00
The NRA FIRST Steps Rifle Orientation course of:
is the NRA’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new purchasers.
NRA FIRST Steps Rifle is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific rifle action type for classes of four or fewer students.
This course is at least three (3) hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific rifle action type.
Students will learn:
- the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling;
- the particular rifle model parts and operation;
- ammunition; shooting fundamentals;
- cleaning the rifle;
- and continued opportunities for skill development.
Students will receive:
- the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook,
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
- Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet,
- FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
NRA Basic Rifle - $100.00
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.
This course is at least fourteen (14) hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles.
Students learn:
- NRA’s rules for safe gun handling;
- rifle parts and operation;
- ammunition;
- shooting fundamentals;
- range rules;
- shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions;
- cleaning,
- and continued opportunities for skill development.
- the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook,
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
- Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet,
- take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination,
- and course completion certificate.
Tactical Shotgun Training - $150.00
Equipment: Shotgun, Pistol, Holster, Eye/Ear Protection and minimum of 200 rounds of shotgun ammunition and 100 rounds of pistol ammunition.
Tactical Carbine Training - $150.00
Equipment: Carbine, Pistol, Holster, Eye/Ear Protection and minimum of 200 rounds of rifle ammunition and 100 rounds of pistol ammunition.
Security Officer Firearms - $
Firearms training for armed security professionals including handgun, shotgun, and rifle training.
Security Officer Personal Protection Tools Training - $
Training for Security Professionals in the use of less-lethal weapons, use of force, and handcuffing techniques.
NRA Basic Pistol - $119.95
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The NRA Basic Pistol course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.
This course is at least 6 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.
Students learn:
- NRA's three rules for safe gun handling
- pistol parts and operation; ammunition;
- shooting fundamentals;
- range rules;
- shooting from the bench rest position,
- and two handed standing positions;
- cleaning the pistol;
- and continued opportunities for skill development.
Students will receive the:
- NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
- Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
- and course completion certificate.
Although the Basic Pistol Course will meet the Colorado State requirements for Concealed Carry Training, it is highly recommended that each student take the Concealed Carry Course.
Below is the course material you will receive as part of this class.
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol - $89.95
*** Call For Information Regarding Changes to This Course ***
The NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation course of :
Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training
is the NRA's response to the American public's need for a firearm orientation program for new purchasers.
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students.
This course is at least three (3) hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type (Revolver or Semi-Automatic).
Students will learn the:
- NRA's rules for safe gun handling;
- the particular pistol model parts and operation;
- ammunition; shooting fundamentals;
- cleaning the pistol;
- and continued opportunities for skill development.
Students will receive the:
- Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook,
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
- Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet,
- and FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
Below is the course material you will receive as part of this class.
CO Concealed Handgun Permit and Custom Handgun Training - $130.00
The Concealed Carry Course is NOT an NRA certified training curriculum. The NRA does not have a concealed carry course for receiving any state concealed carry permit.
This is the licensed Tall Guns LLC Colorado Concealed Handgun Course presented by Colorado West Firearms Institute.
This course is a NON-LIVE FIRE aka SHOOTING class as Colorado Revised Statutes does not require live fire training as a pre-requisite to apply for a state issued carry permit. This course's focus is on Colorado Revised Statutes, Federal Firearms Laws regarding the lawful carry of a firearm and legal use of physical deadly force as it pertains to your specific encounter. It also covers techniques to assess, avoid and react to a situation using concepts of the OODA loop, Basic Situational Awareness, Holster Options and other tools related to defensive considerations.
Each student must demonstrate hands-on proficiency with their personal handgun in the exercise of checking for a clear unloaded weapon, then using "dummy" ammunition, load the cylinder or magazine, chamber a round, then unload and clear the handgun.
Subjects covered include:
- Colorado Revised Statues
- Federal Firearms Regulations (Title 18 Chapter 44 of the US Code)
- Basic Firearms Safety and Knowledge
- OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act)
- Basic Situational Awareness
- Defensive Considerations
- Defensive ammunition selection.
- Ballistic comparisons and performance characteristics of most popular calibers.
- Alternate defensive option when carry is not allowed by law.
- Holster and Vehicle Storage
- Options of carry from holsters to "off-body" carry methods such as purses & packs.
- Law Enforcement Encounter management
- Analysis of a Citizen Shooting
- You also get the "Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the 50 States"
- A $14.95 retail value
- Written and published by an attorney on a national scale
This course is scheduled for six (6) hours but may run longer depending on the number of students and questions during the class.
Below is the course material you will receive as part of this class.
The Custom Handgun Orientation will include up to 2 hours Range time. Targets are provided. Eye and hearing protection is available for clients that do not have their own. Basic shooting drills are covered on paper targets as well as multiple steel targets. This course is specifically tailored to each client's specific needs and immediate goals.
Tactical Firearms Training - $600.00
In addition to our public classes we also provide private one-to-one tuition for individuals and groups; let us know your requirements and we will create a tactical training program for your needs. We can also send tactical firearms instructors to your location if desired.
Tactical Pistol Phase 1 - $150.00
Equipment: Pistol, Holster, Eye/Ear Protection and minimum of 400 rounds of ammunition
Tactical Pistol Phase 2 - $150.00
**Must have completed one of our previous tactical courses**
Equipment: Pistol, Holster, Eye/Ear Protection and minimum of 400 rounds of ammunition
Close Protection Body Guard Training - $1300.00
Our close protection / bodyguard training courses are conducted in partnership with Risks Incorporated and are aimed at serious students who will go on to use the skills taught in these courses. We train both novices and experienced personnel. Our bodyguard training courses are not classroom based seminars. We keep our students busy, as we want to give them the best value for their money.
Risks Inc.'s diverse experience enables us to refine our operational and protection training techniques to be the most practical and effective commercial system available. Our bodyguard training courses are very different from those courses offered in other U.S. bodyguard schools in that we do not teach high-profile Secret Service-type or Israeli techniques. The Secret Service has a huge budget, extensive resources, legal authority and the full co-operation of local law enforcement agencies. However, this is often not the case in the commercial environment in which individuals usually do not have any legal authority or a big budget!
Our courses are intended for the commercial operative, who aims to provide low profile protection services to clients who are under potential threat. We focus on the subjects that are relevant to those conducting business in potentially high risk environments, where high profile protection techniques would only attract the attention of criminals and corrupt government officials.
Students who successfully complete our courses receive Risks Inc. certification. We assess students throughout the course, there is no end of course true or false test. Students are judged on their attitude, ability and whether we would be happy working with them.
We can adapt the training courses to exclude firearms training, if the student requires this. In reality, when traveling internationally, there are very few countries in which you can legally have access to and carry firearms.
Public course fee: $1300.00 USD ($500.00 advance booking fee)
Private course fee: $2500.00 USD ($500.00 advance booking fee)
Private group fee: Depends upon individual requirements
The course fee does not to include accommodation
Includes weapon use and 200 rounds of pistol ammunition
TEST - $5.00
Test