Online Courses
Intro To Handguns
Interested in gaining some knowledge BEFORE you take a Concealed Carry Class? Then this is the class for you. Video-On-Demand delivery means you can watch it on any internet connected device when it is most convenient for you. Come to your class prepared to learn, with the basic knowledge any gun owner should have.
Why Take A Gun Safety Class
Are you a responsible gun owner...or just a gun owner? Every day at the range we witness people who don't know even the most basic fundamentals firearm ownership, the law or proper transport of a firearm. There's no such thing as a gun accident. If you own a firearm, you should watch this quick video.
What You Need To Know As A Firearm Owner
If you own a firearm, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to know more than just how to use it. From proper firearm safety to understanding the use of lethal force and what constitutes self defense , ignorance of the law is no defense. Taking a Concealed Carry Course, even if you never intend to carry a firearm on your person, is a great idea for ANY firearm owner and their family. Want to know why? Watch this quick video...
About Us
Brighton Tactical teaches the responsible use of self defense methods so you can protect what matters most to you. Concealed Handgun Permit classes, pistol and rifle fundamentals, women only classes, Colorado Parks and Wildlife semiautomatic firearm safety training, and private instruction across Western Adams and Southeast Weld County, taught by a Navy veteran with 15 years in law enforcement.
Credentials & Certifications
Verified Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Instructor, Adams County Sheriff's Office (Colorado statutory verification, valid statewide) USCCA Member, and Brighton Tactical is a USCCA Official Partner U.S. Navy veteran 15 years in law enforcement CPR and First Aid Instructor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and CERT Train the Trainer Instructor Former university professor Colorado Notary Public and Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), focused on private transfers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit, and which class do I need?
In Colorado, a concealed carry permit is called a Concealed Handgun Permit, or CHP. There are two required classes and which one you need depends on where you are in the process.
If you are applying for the first time, you need the initial class, which Colorado sets at a minimum of eight hours. If you already hold a permit and are renewing it, you need the refresher class, which is a minimum of two hours. We teach both.
How long are the CHP classes?
The initial Concealed Handgun Permit class is a minimum of eight hours, so plan on a full day. The refresher class required to renew an existing permit is a minimum of two hours.
Those are the state minimums, not a target to rush toward. We use the time it takes to make sure you leave able to handle a firearm safely and shoot competently.
I have never handled a firearm. Where do I start?
Start with Basics of Pistol Shooting, or with the Women's Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals class if you would prefer a women only setting. Both are built for students who have never touched a firearm, and neither assumes any prior experience.
You do not need to take a permit class first, and you do not need to own a firearm to begin. If you are not sure which class fits, call or email and we will point you at the right one.
Does Colorado require training before I buy a semiautomatic firearm?
Colorado now requires safety training before the purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms, meaning firearms that are gas operated, semiautomatic, and use a detachable magazine. The course requirement is administered through Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
We teach both the Basic and the Extended Specified Semiautomatic Firearms Safety classes. Take the class before you go to the dealer, not after. If you are unsure which of the two applies to your situation, contact us and we will work it out with you.
Do you offer women only classes?
Yes. The Women's Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals class is women only. It covers handgun fundamentals along with the awareness, avoidance, and planning side of personal defense, and it is paced to leave room for questions.
Most students in it have never handled a handgun before, which is exactly what the class is designed for.
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