Handgun Safety / Refresher Training Classes

Simple one-day class with basic shooting
(Usually 2nd or 3rd Saturday of each month)

Next Class: Saturday, September 27th - 2025
(Do NOT bring guns/ammo into the building)

Classroom portion is a go. But...
Shooting portion may have to be scheduled for
a later date (another evening) due to the fire ban.
(Ban should be lifted by then - we'll see)
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Full 8-Hour CHP Class - New Law, Shooting, + Info
12:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$199 per student
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Shorter Refresher Class - Changes in law + Shooting
12:15 p.m. - Until done at range (approx 4 hours)
Start same time, but leave earlier
$149 per student

( Doors open at 12:15 p.m. )

LOCATION: Tradesmen Gun Store
128 E 3rd St - Rifle, CO - 81650

Map to Store   /   Map to Range

Classroom covers:
Basic rules of handgun safety
Fundaments of handgun shooting
How to load, carry, draw, aim, and shoot
State/Fed law regarding gun safety & storage

Schedule:
1 - First start with basic classroom instruction
(You can bring/eat during class)
2 - Drive to shooting range  /  live-fire training
(Bring snack/water as needed)
3 - Return to store for final classroom portion.
(You can bring/eat during class)
(Bring your own food/take-out options nearby)
Remember to leave guns+ammo in your car

(Refresher class students leave after shooting)

Checklist  /  You must bring the following items:
(You may even be asked to show them at the class)
SWA Pass or hunting / fishing license for access
($10 State Wildlife Area 1-Day Pass YES qualifies)
Pants, belt, hip holster, glasses, earplugs, etc.
(No shoulder / appendix / pocket holsters allowed)
A pistol or a revolver with 50+ rounds of ammo
($20 Rental guns with ammo are usually avaiable)
A $20 bill CASH: For emergency gun/ammo use
(This is in case yours fails or you can't pass with it)
Enough fuel in your car to travel 9 miles & back
(Plus things like water, sunscreen, bugspray, etc.)

You WILL be asked to show these items in class

Gun range has a porta potty - Class has a bathroom

Important:
DO not bring any firearms or ammo into building.
Leave those properly secured in your vehicle.


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PROPER GRIP & SIGHT ALIGNMENT

YOU MUST AGREE TO THESE RULES:
Students are required to BE ON TIME No exceptions. Being late disrupts class and reflects poorly on you. You must be able to be attentive, responsible, and safe with a handgun around others. Do not bring any firearms or ammunition into the classroom. No consuming alcohol 12 hours prior to, or during class. (No alcohol or your breath / No drugs in your system)  No smoking, no vaping,  no chewing in the classroom. No vulgar, sexist, or racist language or behavior. Students who fail to meet these requirements will immediately be REMOVED FROM CLASS and forfeit their fees. We insist on providing a safe and comfortable learning environment.

FIREARMS
Firearm must be safe, reliable, and appropriate for concealed carry. Sub-compact to standard-sized pistols or double-action revolvers with 6-inch barrels or shorter. Students provide their own 100 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition. (No derringers or over-sized handguns, no single-action revolvers, no reloaded ammunition.) If you have not yet chosen or purchased a handgun, we recommend that you wait until after class as we have examples that may help you make the best decision. Rental guns are available for $20.

CLOTHING / ETC
Proper protection is a must. Long pants, no shorts/skirts. Strong belt, proper holster, etc. No open-collar, V-neck, or low-cut shirts (especially with ladies) as ejected brass can fall in and burn. Most shooting/prescription/sunglasses are acceptable. Soft foam "in-the-ear" earplugs or "over-the-ear" hearing protection. Ball-caps help keep brass from face and eyes. Proper footwear, no sandals/flip-flops. No cell phone use during class except for on-call personnel. Snacks & drinks ARE allowed in class and at the range.

PROCESS
After completing the class, take the certificate to your Sheriff in the county where you live. The fee is usually $50 - $160. (Price varies depending on county and subject to change without notice.)They will take your picture and fingerprints and usually issue your permit within 30 to 90 days. Renewals are required every 5 years and require completion of a "Refresher Class" and cost to renew a permit is between $50 and $90. You can renew a permit up to 120 days (4 months) before its expiration, or within six months after the expiration date, but with a small late fee. If your permit is more than six months expired, you will need to reapply for a new permit. (Colorado now requires a refresher class every renewal.)  As of this printing, there are approximately thirty-four states that honor a Colorado CCW Permit, including many of the states around us like Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Texas. Laws change frequently so check with area law enforcement agencies or websites like www.handgunlaw.us for more info. We can also build your government ATF / NFA electronic fingerprinting and digital .eft files if you need them. Getting your EFT file and electronic fingerprints is easy. We can build your digital fingerprints, photo, and EFT (Electronic Fingerprint Transmission) files here with our state of the art scanners.

We also recommend that you consider joining organization like U.S. Law Shield which offers various protections for those who own and carry firearms.  https://www.uslawshield.com/

Hope to see you there!

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Tactical Firearms Instructor with 35+ years experience
Former Colorado Police Officer / CO Investigator
We also offer advanced, private, and family classes

Other Classes Offered:

Advanced Combat: $199
Date: (open as available)
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Defensive Handgun & Defesive Compact Rifle (SBR/PDF/Sub-Gun)
(This means compact or subcompact rifles or sub-guns)
We recommend that you bring at least 100 rounds for each firearm
GLOCK Armory: $100
Date: Call (970) 625-GUNS (4867)
(We usually give away a free Glock Pistol)

*Please note: I try to add these extra classes to accommodate many of you needing them sooner than later. Therefore, some classes are subject to cancelation if I cannot get them filled. So, tell your friends, bring a family member, or do what you can to help fill the class. Thank you! -Edward

CHP / CCW Permit class: $199
8 Hours - Covers handgun safety, shooting, law, ethics, and liability.

CHP / CCW Permit Refresher Class: $149
2 Hours - Required every 5 years - With law changes, shooting, written test.

Defensive Handgun: Price Varies
We cover basic carry, use, and shooting of various handguns.
This class is good for beginners and advanced shooters.

Advanced Pistol: Price Varies
We cover advanced shooting drills like moving, running, reloading, and use of cover all in combat situations.

GLOCK / AR-15 Armory & Service Classes: Price Varies
These classes cover the complete and entire disassembly, service, and repair procedures for GLOCK pistols, and AR-15 type rifles. Students bring their own firearms (rentals/samples available if needed) and will learn everything necessary for full service and repair. Although you MAY bring your firearm into this class, you may NOT bring ANY ammo into the classroom. However, you MAY store your loaded personal-protection and concealed-carry firearms here in the store during instruction. Usually, each Glock Armory class includes a drawing for a FREE new Glock Pistol!
FREE to School Employees - Concealed Handgun Permit & School Safety Classes

For the advanced classes, rental guns are available. Students provide their own ammunition. We also offer advanced, private, group, and family classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We can even teach and/or shoot at your home or facility if you wish. These classes have a minimum attendance or fee requirement. We also offer rentals and classes with fully-automatic machine-guns other high-tech gear.

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During tragic and devastating times of school shootings (when fear and confusion understandably and inevitably follow) we offer discounted classes to teachers, administrators, para professionals, aides, support, kitchen, custodial, etc. We spend a portion of the class educating the teachers and staff on the elements and circumstances associated with school violence. We discuss AR-15 and AK-47 style rifles and various revolvers and pistols along with the capacity, range, lethality, penetration capabilities associated with each firearm and their associated ammunition.

Garfield County Sheriff Department - Information Page
https://www.garcosheriff.com/concealed-handgun-permit/

Sincerely, Edward Wilks
Owner / Senior Instructor