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   100 Level Basic Concealed Handgun Permit Class

    

In this class you will learn the Colorado laws as they pertain to handguns, your rights as a permit holder and what you can and cannot do. This is a live fire class where you will shoot between 100-150 rounds of ammunition. Topics include safe firearms handling, basic marksmanship, natural point of aim, manipulation and firing of your handgun, movement with your handgun and malfunction clearance drills to name a few. At the conclusion of this class you will meet the requirements necessary to apply for your Concealed Handgun Permit. This is a one day class and during the fall/winter/spring months will be at the Routt County Rifle Club indoor range, weather permitting it may be held outdoors. Cost is $150.00 per student.

 

      200 Level Intermediate/Refresher Handgun Class

 

    The intermediate class is a great stepping stone for those students who have completed the Basic CHP Class and are looking for more training and knowledge. This is a live fire class with a short classroom portion to help refresh returning students who are looking for a refresher course. Students will need to provide 100-150 rounds of their own ammunition. Topics will include the safe manipulation of your handgun, a review of basic marksmanship, movement while firing your handgun, shooting from cover, shooting while seated, shooting in low/no light scenarios, long range pistol accuracy challenge, a combat course and much more. This is a one day class and may not be offered during the fall/winter/spring months due to space restrictions with the indoor range. Contact instructors for additional information and upcoming classes. Cost is $150.00 per student.
 

300 Level Advanced Handgun Class

 

    The advanced class is offered only once or twice a year depending on the demand. Due to the gun handling skills needed for this class, beginners will not be accepted as students. You will be expected to have completed at least the 100 and 200 levels of training or comparable training as determined by the instructors. This is a high energy class that will quench your thirst for more knowledge. You will learn how to safely operate your handgun with only one hand, your support hand. Your will perform reloads, malfunction drills and courses of fire without the use of your strong side hand (right hand for right handed shooters). You will be introduced to different malfunction clearance drills, stress drills and speed versus accuracy drills and much, much more. This class may be held year-round with a maximum of eight students. Contact instructors for additional information and upcoming classes. You will need at least 250 rounds for this one day class. Cost is $250.00 per student.
 

100 Level Basic Carbine Class

 

    This basic entry class will teach the newcomer how to operate their AR-15/M-16/Mini-14 type rifle. We will cover how to safely handle and operate the rifle, aftermarket accessories, rifle ballistics, how to zero the rifle, basic rifle marksmanship, malfunction clearance drills, moving to contact, shooting from cover, different shooting positions and many other topics. We ask that you have your rifle zeroed for this class, contact one of our instructors if you need assistance before the day of class. You will need approximately 300 rounds and at least two magazines. This class is held in the summer and will cover distances from 5 yards to 200 yards. Contact instructors for additional information and upcoming classes. Cost is $150 per student.
 

100 Level Basic Long Range Rifle Class

 

    This class is ideal for the beginning target or hunting shooter who wants to learn more about their scoped rifle. Class size is kept small to increase learning opportunities. You will learn safe handling of your scoped rifle, ballistics, ways to accurize your rifle, basic rifle marksmanship, weather factors, range estimation, your personal limits and shot placement. This class will be done out to 300 yards at the Hayden range. You will learn how to increase your chances of a first shot "hit" whether hunting or target practicing. We ask that you zero your rifle prior to the day of class, contact one of our instructors if you need assistance prior to the day of class. You will need a center fire rifle, shooting mat, approximately 150 rounds of quality ammunition and a spotting scope, and preferably a target knob style scope for making adjustments. Contact instructors for additional information and upcoming classes. We encourage students to come in pairs so they can learn how to be a "spotter." Cost is $150 per student.
 

Private Lessons

 

    If you are not comfortable in a group setting or not able to make our normal dates, we are willing to work with your schedule. Contact the training staff for your own one-on-one individualized training. We can tailor a class for you and your training needs. Contact an instructor to set up your own private session. Cost is dependant on your training requirements.