4-Hour Basic SSF Course
For applicants who already hold a valid CPW Hunter Education certificate. This state-certified, 4-hour course satisfies Colorado’s SB25-003 training requirement and is completed in a single day at Liberty Firearms Institute.
Upcoming Class Dates
Don’t have a CPW Hunter Education certificate? You’ll need the full 12-Hour Extended SSF Course instead.
All classes are held at Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO 80534, serving Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Longmont, Windsor, and Northern Colorado. Tuition is $124. Select a date to register.
Classes
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Specified Semiautomatic Firearms (60 open)
Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law requires individuals purchasing certain specified semiautomatic firearms (SSFs) to complete state-approved firearms safety training before completing their purchase. The Basic Firearms Safety Course is […]
Book Now$124.00 -
Specified Semiautomatic Firearms (20 open)
Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law requires individuals purchasing certain specified semiautomatic firearms (SSFs) to complete state-approved firearms safety training before completing their purchase. The Basic Firearms Safety Course is […]
Book Now$124.00 -
Specified Semiautomatic Firearms (60 open)
Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law requires individuals purchasing certain specified semiautomatic firearms (SSFs) to complete state-approved firearms safety training before completing their purchase. The Basic Firearms Safety Course is […]
Book Now$124.00 -
Specified Semiautomatic Firearms (60 open)
Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law requires individuals purchasing certain specified semiautomatic firearms (SSFs) to complete state-approved firearms safety training before completing their purchase. The Basic Firearms Safety Course is […]
Book Now$124.00 -
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Specified Semiautomatic Firearms
Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law requires individuals purchasing certain specified semiautomatic firearms (SSFs) to complete state-approved firearms safety training before completing their purchase. The Basic Firearms Safety Course is […]
Book Now$124.00 -
Specified Semiautomatic Firearms
Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law requires individuals purchasing certain specified semiautomatic firearms (SSFs) to complete state-approved firearms safety training before completing their purchase. The Basic Firearms Safety Course is […]
Book Now$124.00 -
Specified Semiautomatic Firearms
Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law requires individuals purchasing certain specified semiautomatic firearms (SSFs) to complete state-approved firearms safety training before completing their purchase. The Basic Firearms Safety Course is […]
Book Now$124.00
Before You Register
You must obtain a Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card from your county sheriff before enrolling. The registration form includes two required fields specific to the SSF course:
- CPW Application # — the eligibility number provided to you by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Sheriff’s Office Eligibility Card — confirm whether you have received your card
Registrations submitted without both fields completed will be placed on a waiting list until the missing information is received and verified. Makhaira Group will verify eligibility, but it is up to the student to register for the correct course.
Course Completion
Students must successfully complete both the written examination and the hands-on practical demonstration. Upon completion, your instructor submits your record to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Firearms Training and Safety Course Record System.
Location & Course Information
Location: Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO 80534
Duration: 4 hours
Tuition: $124
Format: Classroom instruction, practical firearms demonstration, and a written exam
Class size: up to 60 students
By registering for this course, you agree to our Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy. Questions? Call Makhaira Group at 970-578-0717 x108.