Makhaira Group

Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-05-07 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) provides comprehensive training and instruction in pistol safety and operation in addition to what you need to know to carry a concealed handgun in Colorado (legally and practically). Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive the certificate necessary to apply for a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) in Colorado.
The class is taught by Makhaira Group certified NRA instructors in a safe and professional classroom and range.
Topics Covered

Reasons why to carry a handgun in society and why not to
Handgun safety
Choosing a handgun and ammunition
Legal use of deadly force in Colorado
Local, state, federal laws and reciprocity
Carrying concealed in the real world — tips, tricks and gray areas
Carry methods that are both reasonable and effective for everyday life
Live-fire instruction and practice for safety, accuracy and comfort with your pistol

Required Equipment

Quality, working, serviceable pistol. Please bring your pistol to the course unloaded and in a case. Rentals will be available through Liberty Firearms Institute for an additional fee.
50 rounds of ammunition (Factory produced ammo only. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
2 magazines (minimum)
Eye and ear protection
Baseball style hat to keep brass from getting behind your eye protection.
Personal food – Bottled water will be provided and you are welcome to eat during the classroom portion.
Appropriate clothing (i.e. closed-toe shoes, pants, long sleeve shirt without low neckline).

Location
Liberty Firearms Institute
4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Johnstown, CO 80534

P140: Low Light Pistol 140
2025-05-04 10:30 - 14:30
Low Light Pistol 140 teaches students to use various light techniques both with weapon mounted light platforms as well as handheld light sources while engaging targets at various ranges. This class is taught by NRA certified instructors with military, special operations or high-level law enforcement experience.
Prerequisite
Completion of Defensive Pistol 100 or Defensive Pistol 110 (formally Basic Pistol 102). A pre-approved course/recommendation from a reputable instructor may also be considered. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
Topics Covered

Tactical firearms safety
Fundamentals of defensive shooting
Methodology of shooting the self defense pistol in low-light situations
Use of cover in low-light situations
Tactical reloading and malfunction clearance while using the flashlight
Effective light discipline techniques
Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
Simulated stress fire

Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable semi-auto pistol
Weapon mounted light or handheld tactical flashlight with spare batteries
Pistol mounted light (Optional)
200 rounds of ammunition (Factory ammo only. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
Belt holster
3 magazines total (minimum) and method to carry two
Eye protection (clear only)
Ear protection (electronic preferred)
Baseball style hat (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro)

Location
Liberty Firearms Institute
4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Johnstown, CO 80534

P100: Advanced Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-05-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-30 09:30 - 17:30
The Defensive Pistol 100 class will improve your pistol shooting fundamentals and basic pistol craft skills with the self defense pistol. Using the “crawl, walk, run” philosophy, students will learn and practice basic and intermediate pistol skills and shooting fundamentals both in the classroom and on the live-fire range. The class is taught by Makhaira Group certified NRA instructors in a safe and professional classroom and range.
Topics Covered

Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting (stance, grip, etc.)
Choosing a pistol and ammunition ballistics
Tactical presentations including concealed carry
Methodology of shooting the self defense pistol
Use of cover
Tactical reloading
Drawing from the holster
Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
Malfunction clearance (Stoppage drills)
Tactical gun-handling
Simulated stress fire

Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable pistol. While this class is geared toward the semi-auto pistol, use of a revolver is permitted with prior approval.
200 rounds of ammunition (Factory ammo only. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
Sturdy belt holster (outside the waistband only)
3 magazines minimum and method of carry
Eye and ear protection – If you do not have your own, loaner eye and ear protection will be available.
Baseball style hat to keep brass from getting behind your eye protection.
Personal food – Bottled water will be provided and you are welcome to eat during the classroom portion as we will not take a formal break for lunch.
Appropriate clothing (i.e. closed-toe shoes, pants, long sleeve shirt without low neckline).

Location
Liberty Firearms Institute
4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Johnstown, CO 80534

R120: Tactical Rifle 120
2025-05-03 09:30 - 13:30
Tactical Rifle 120 is a range only session building on the fundamentals of marksmanship while introducing advanced skills and weapon manipulation. The focus will be on improvement of accuracy, rate of fire, and shoulder transition. This session will also include safe gun handling, advanced malfunction clearances and maintain accuracy under simulated stress.
The class is taught by Makhaira Group certified NRA instructors in a safe and professional classroom and range.
Topics Covered

Tactical carry and employment
Methodology of shooting the tactical rifle
Shoulder transitions
Tactical reloading
Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
Malfunction clearance (Stoppage drills)
Tactical gun-handling
Simulated stress fire

Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable AR-15/M4 with installed shoulder stock
Adjustable tactical sling
Zeroed sights or optics
300 rounds of rifle ammunition (Factory, non-steel core ammo only for indoor courses. Please check your ammo if there is any question. Additionally, no home reloads are allowed due to insurance.)
3 magazines minimum and method of carry
Eye protection (clear or yellow for indoor courses)
Ear protection (electronic preferred)
Baseball style hat (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro)
Appropriate clothing (i.e. closed-toe shoes, pants, long sleeve shirt without low neckline)

Location
Liberty Firearms Institute
4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Johnstown, CO
