Makhaira Group

Keeping Kids Safe
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 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

BP101: Basic Pistol 101
2025-03-26 09:30 - 16:00 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Basic Pistol 101 (with CCW) 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 License (CHL) 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. 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

Compact Flashlight Defense
2025-03-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
The Compact Flashlight Defense course was designed to maximize the tool that you can utilize anywhere and under any circumstances. Whether you travel by plane, enter government buildings, are out in public or at a facility that restricts weapons, you will always be armed with a highly effective self-defense weapon. The Compact Flashlight Defense course is for people that have any (or no) level of self-defense or combative training experience. The absolute key to utilizing any self-defense product or method is the ability to actually remember how to deploy the item or knowledge during a high-stress event.
Location
Liberty Firearms Institute
4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Johnstown, CO 80534

P100: Advanced Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-03-29 12:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-12 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-30 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 18:00 | 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 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

R100: Tactical Rifle 100
2025-03-30 10:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-24 09:30 - 15:30 | 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

Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-04-02 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-05 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-23 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-26 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 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

P130: Red Dot Pistol 130
2025-04-05 10:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Red Dot 130 is for the beginning red dot pistol shooter. Gain understanding of function and tactics using your red dot equipped handgun. Find a functional sight zero and begin using your new sight system to enhance your shooting capabilities. This class is taught by NRA certified instructors with military, special operations or high-level law enforcement experience.
Topics Covered

Optic function and capability
Optic zeroing
Optic familiarization in a shooting environment
Optic use in rapid fire follow up shooting
Working through real world optic malfunctions

Required Equipment

Pistol with mounted Red Dot Optic
Sturdy belt and outside the waistband holster
200 rounds 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.)
Spare battery for Red Dot optic (none will be provided)
3 magazines total and method to 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)
Appropriate clothing (i.e. closed-toe shoes, pants, long sleeve shirt without low neckline)
Personal food (optional). Bottled water will be provided.
FIREARM RENTALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLASS

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

R120: Tactical Rifle 120
2025-04-06 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-03 09:30 - 13:30 | 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

Kids Intro to Firearms
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | 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

Women's Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-04-09 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

P140: Low Light Pistol 140
2025-04-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
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 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

Defensive Pistol 110
2025-04-13 10:30 - 14:30 | 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

WP120: Women's Defensive Pistol 120
2025-04-16 09:30 - 13:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Women’s 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

NFP100: Night Fighter Pistol 100
2025-04-17 09:30 - 15:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Makhaira Group’s Night Fighter classes are designed to develop advanced Gun Fighting skills in little-to-no light environments including: fundamentals, basic theory/technical explanation, gear set-up, use and dexterity, marksmanship, and moving while shooting individually and in a two-man team. The Night Fighter 100 classes provide night vision fundamentals and familiarization, dexterity and movement drills (non-firing), and Live fire marksmanship drills & fundamentals. All students will be provided an OPSIN DNVM1 Digital Night Vision Device to use during the class at no cost.
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. Current/retired military, government contractors and LEO please contact us to see if you qualify for this course.
Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable pistol.
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 are available.
All students will be provided an OPSIN DNVM1 Digital Night Vision Device to use during the class at no cost.

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

P150: Force on Force 150
2025-04-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Makhaira Group Training Facility, 395 Delozier Dr, Unit 120, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, United States
What would you do if you were suddenly and violently attacked? Most of us wonder how we would really act under high stress and potential deadly situations. This course is designed to prepare students for real-world acts of violence, criminal encounters and sudden attacks.
We will help you work through real-life events and teach you proven survival techniques through reality based scenarios. Students will be taught how to tactically make decisions in high stress situations and how to use real world techniques to survive a variety of violent encounters. Focus will be on engaging threats with real-world speed and accuracy necessary for you to survive. This course will expand your firearms skills in real-world situations. You will walk away from this course with a whole new outlook on the world!
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.
Course Information
This course is taught by instructors who collectively have decades of SWAT, military, law enforcement and martial arts expertise, along with real-world application of the techniques taught in the course. You will learn simple and effective techniques that will stop a sudden, violent attack and give you the time and opportunity to access your firearm.
Force-on-force scenarios using non-lethal marking cartridges make this training as real as it gets! We only use top-of-the-line, full-size SIMUNITON pistols and ammunition for our training. This is one of the most practical courses ever developed and will teach you the skills and help develop the confidence it takes to be truly prepared for today’s often violent and unpredictable world.
Required Equipment
• Sturdy clothing that you don’t mind getting torn or stained (pants, long sleeved shirt/sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes)
• Groin protection (i.e. “cup”) for male students
• Gloves (must be able to manipulate weapon)
• Any food or snacks that you will need for an 8 hour period
• We will provide all class materials, beverages, training weapons, and protective head gear.
Location
Makhaira Group Training Facility
395 Delozier Dr, unit 120
Fort Collins, CO 80524

P155: Force on Force Low Light
2025-04-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Makhaira Group Training Facility, 395 Delozier Dr, Unit 120, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, United States
What would you do if you were suddenly and violently attacked? Most of us wonder how we would really act under high stress and potential deadly situations. Research shows that 80% of shootings occur under low or no-light conditions. With this truth you have to ask yourself: If 80% of shootings occur in low/no light, why do we train 100% in total light? The real question is are you prepared to fight in the dark?
Prerequisite
Completion of Force on Force 150. 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.
Course Information
This course is taught by instructors who collectively have decades of SWAT, military, law enforcement and martial arts expertise, along with real-world application of the techniques taught in the course. You will learn simple and effective techniques that will stop a sudden, violent attack and give you the time and opportunity to access your firearm.
Force-on-force scenarios using non-lethal marking cartridges make this training as real as it gets! We only use top-of-the-line, full-size SIMUNITON pistols and ammunition for our training. This is one of the most practical courses ever developed and will teach you the skills and help develop the confidence it takes to be truly prepared for today’s often violent and unpredictable world.
Required Equipment
• Sturdy clothing that you don’t mind getting torn or stained (pants, long sleeved shirt/sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes)
• Groin protection (i.e. “cup”) for male students
• Gloves (must be able to manipulate weapon)• Any food or snacks that you will need for an 8 hour period
• We will provide all class materials, beverages, training weapons, and protective head gear.
*Hand held flashlight (optional)
Location
Makhaira Group Training Facility
395 Delozier Dr, unit 120
Fort Collins, CO 80524

P120: Defensive Pistol 120
2025-04-26 10:30 - 14:30 | 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

Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 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
2025-04-27 12:00 - 14:00 | 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 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

Personal & Family Safety
2025-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Personal & Family Safety Training is a free course offered as a public service to all church groups, civic organizations, work-place staff meetings or anyone that would like to increase their safety by improving daily awareness and learning practical steps in personal protection.
This informative and enlightening 2 hours will change the way you conduct your daily life and give you tools to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Topics Covered

Mental awareness
Home and identity safety
Traveling
Physical confrontations
Ample time for questions and answers

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