This class exceeds the requirements to obtain a Colorado CCW license. It lays the foundation for all other advanced BTS Defensive Pistol training. This course is designed for those who have some shooting experience and want to apply for their Colorado CCW permit or those that have their Colorado CCW and wish to have additional instruction and improve shooting skills. It was developed to allow students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and understand the responsibility of carrying and using a concealed firearm in self-defense situations.

In this course covers the following topics:

Firearm Safety

Review of Pistol Basics

Ethical Considerations of Carrying and Using a Firearm

Overview of Colorado Law

Holsters, carry positions and Concealment

Situational Awareness / Defender Mindset

Defensive Shooting &  Tactics

Responding to an Attack and the Aftermath

Day 1 consists of an interactive classroom lesson. Class length varies depending on class size and overall participation but normally last approximately 5 hours. Dress should be comfortable, but a sturdy belt is required for holster retention. It will require participants to bring their personal, unloaded firearms, a minimum of 2 unloaded magazines and a kydex outside the waistband strong side holster.

Day 2 consists of live fire drills at a shooting range. The range we utilize is an outdoor range, so participants should dress appropriately for the weather conditions. At a minimum students should wear a hat, safety glasses, high neck shirt, sturdy belt and closed toe shoes or boots. Participants should bring their personal, unloaded firearms, a minimum of 3 unloaded magazines, a kydex outside the waistband holster, 2 belt mounted magazine holders and 250 rounds of range ammunition.

This course exceeds the training requirements to apply for the Colorado CCW permit.