Makhaira Group

Concealed Handgun Permit- Renewal
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-07 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-22 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-22 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-10 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-03 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver) and 2 more dates | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
This renewal course is designed for individuals who currently hold a valid Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit and need to renew it in accordance with state requirements. The class provides a comprehensive review of firearms safety, relevant Colorado gun laws, and the responsibilities of concealed carry permit holders. It also covers recent legal updates and best practices for safely and responsibly carrying a concealed handgun in everyday situations.
Topics Covered

Legal use of deadly force in Colorado
Local, state, federal laws and reciprocity
Students will take part in both a written exam and a shooting proficiency.

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.)
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

Concealed Handgun Permit
2026-01-14 09:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 19:00 | 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 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

Women's Concealed Handgun Permit
2026-01-10 09:30 - 17:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Dedicated for women, our Women’s 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.
Exactly the same content as our coed courses, these classes are taught by certified NRA instructors who believe that every woman should be able to protect herself and her loved ones, without having to deal with the typical “gun shop” attitude that only deters from equipping the citizen.
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. If you do not own your own pistol, rentals are available 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 – 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

P100: Advanced Concealed Handgun Permit
2026-01-07 09:30 - 17:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
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.
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

P120: Defensive Pistol 120
2026-01-03 11:30 - 15:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Defensive Pistol 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 during combat grip shooting, strong hand only, and support hand only shooting. This session will also include safe gun handling during one handed emergency reloads, malfunction clearance and drawing from the holster.
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.
Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable semi-auto pistol
250 rounds of ammunition (Factory ammo only. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
Sturdy belt and belt holster (outside the waistband only)
3 magazines minimum and method of carry
Eye protection (clear or yellow for indoor courses)
Ear protection (electronic preferred) – If you do not have your own, loaner eye and ear protection are available.
Baseball style hat (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro). We also recommend a shirt without a low neckline (to keep brass from going down your shirt.

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

Defensive Pistol 110
2025-12-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
The Defensive Pistol 110 class (formerly Basic Pistol 101) is open to all Makhaira Group Alumni of Basic Pistol 101 or Concealed Handgun Permit. This is a range only session, reviewing the fundamentals of marksmanship with a focus on improvement of accuracy and safe gun handling skills learned in Defensive Pistol 100.
Prerequisite
Completion of Basic Pistol 101 (with CCW)/ Concealed Handgun Permit. 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

Drawing from the Holster
S.P.I.R Malfunction Clearance
Emergency & Tactical Reloads
Use of Cover & Concealment
“Shoot – Move – Communicate”

These new skills will be added to qualify Basic Pistol 101/Concealed Handgun Permit Alumni for Defensive Pistol 200 and our Dynamic Skill Builder Courses!
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.
Belt holster (outside the waist ONLY)
3 magazines minimum and method of carry (2 on belt)
200 rounds of ammunition (Factory ammo only. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
Eye and ear protection – If you do not have your own, loaner eye and ear protection are available.
Baseball style hat (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro)

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

R120: Tactical Rifle 120
2025-12-14 11:30 - 15:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
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

Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-12-13 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-10 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-06 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-25 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-22 09:30 - 17:30 | 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

Youth Intro to Firearms
2025-12-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
This is a two-hour course for children and their parents/guardians, consisting of one hour in the classroom and one hour on the indoor range at Liberty Firearms Institute. This class will teach proper gun safety for both on and off the range while also allowing the youth to experience “hands-on” instruction in the safe loading and firing of a .22 caliber bolt action rifle.
Course Information

This class is for youth ages 12-15 and at least one parent or guardian. Parent or guardian attendance with your child is required.
All class materials, ammunition, targets, firearms, and eye/ear protection are provided.
This class is taught by male and female NRA certified instructors from Makhaira Group in a fun, kid-friendly, and professional environment.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH CHILD

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

Kids Intro to Firearms
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
This is a two-hour course for children and their parents/guardians, consisting of one hour in the classroom and one hour on the indoor range at Liberty Firearms Institute. This class will teach proper gun safety for both on and off the range while also allowing the youth to experience “hands-on” instruction in the safe loading and firing of a .22 caliber bolt action rifle.
Course Information

This class is for youth ages 6-11 and at least one parent or guardian. Parent or guardian attendance with your child is required.
All class materials, ammunition, targets, firearms, and eye/ear protection are provided.
This class is taught by male and female NRA certified instructors from Makhaira Group in a fun, kid-friendly, and professional environment.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH CHILD

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

Keeping Kids Safe
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
This free, one-hour course is for both parents/guardians and their children. This class will not only bring this important conversation to the table, but give every household simple and practical tools in Keeping Kids Safe. This class is not a “lecture”, but a fun interactive presentation and discussion for both kids and adults. This class does not teach about guns. This class specifically teaches about gun safety and what children should do if they ever encounter a gun (Stop, Don’t Touch, Run Away, Tell A Grown-up).
Course Information
Children are naturally curious about firearms and without the proper education, they may be tempted to “play” with a firearm they find. Just because kids aren’t asking about gun safety, doesn’t mean they don’t have questions.
As a parent or guardian, it is vital that you have a conversation with your child about gun safety.
Even if you don’t have guns in the home, the conversation is still very important. Kids see guns on TV and movies, in video games, and they just might run into a gun at a friend’s house or maybe another place when you are not present.
So how do you start the conversation?
Location
Liberty Firearms Institute
4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Johnstown, CO 80534

P100: Defensive Pistol 100
2025-12-03 09:30 - 17:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States

Rifle Cleaning
2025-11-29 15:00 - 16:00
All registrations include one SEAL 1 Cleaning Kit valued at $39.99!
Because of the nature of this class, NO ammunition will be allowed in the classroom. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Registration required. Tuition fees non transferable, no refunds. Coupons, vouchers and discounts not valid. Limited 1 cleaning kit per registration.
Topics Covered
Disassembly of your rifle
Identifying the major components of your rifle
Basic cleaning techniques
Reassembly of your rifle
Required Equipment
Rifle (cased and unloaded)
Owners manual for your rifle
Any cleaning equipment you already have (optional)
Flashlight (optional)

Pistol Cleaning
2025-11-29 13:30 - 14:30
All registrations include one SEAL 1 Cleaning Kit valued at $39.99!
Because of the nature of this class, NO ammunition will be allowed in the classroom. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Registration required. Tuition fees non transferable, no refunds. Coupons, vouchers and discounts not valid. Limited 1 cleaning kit per registration.
Topics Covered
Disassembly of your pistol
Identifying the major components of your pistol
Basic cleaning techniques
Reassembly of your pistol
Required Equipment
Pistol (cased and unloaded)
Owners manual for your pistol
Any cleaning equipment you already have (optional)
Flashlight (optional)

R100: Tactical Rifle 100
2025-11-23 10:30 - 16:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
This course will build your rifle shooting fundamentals and basic skills with the tactical rifle. This course focuses on the AR-15/M4 weapon system but you are allowed to use the AK-47 if you choose. Using the “crawl, walk, run” philosophy, students will learn and practice basic and intermediate tactical rifle skills and shooting fundamentals both in the classroom and on the live-fire range. You are welcome to bring and use an electronic optic but you must be able to remove it and have serviceable iron sights.
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
Ammunition ballistics
Disassembly and assembly
Mechanical operation
Care and cleaning
Zeroing iron sights
Tactical carry and employment
Use of cover
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 and adjustable tactical sling
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 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)
Personal food (optional). Beverages will be provided and while we will not take a formal break, you may eat during the classroom portion if you choose.

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