Makhaira Group

Concealed Handgun Permit- Renewal
2025-09-20 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-11 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-18 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-23 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-12 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | 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
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-04 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-11 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-18 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-22 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-01 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

Women's Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-09-27 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-08 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

R100: Tactical Rifle 100
2025-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | 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

P200: Defensive Pistol 200
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:30 | Great Guns Sporting, 16126 County Road 96, Nunn, CO, 80648, United States
This course expands on Defensive Pistol 100 and will truly take your tactical pistol skills to the advanced level. Continuing in the “crawl, walk, run” methodology, students will learn and practice intermediate and advanced tactical pistol skills.
This class is taught by certified instructors with military, special operations or high-level law enforcement experience.
Prerequisite
Completion of Defensive Pistol 100 or Defensive Pistol 110. 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

Firearms safety (tactical)
Fundamentals of shooting (stance, grip, etc.)
Tactical presentations including concealed carry
Advanced use of the semi-auto pistol
The difference between “Shooting” and “Gun Fighting”
Use of cover
Tactical pistol reloading
Drawing from the holster/presentation
Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
Weapon retention
Close quarters shooting
Malfunction clearance (Stoppage drills)
Tactical pistol-handling
Weak hand fire and reloading
Dynamic movement (Shoot and move)
Engaging multiple threats
Shooting from unorthodox positions
Simulated stress fire

Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable semi-auto pistol
300 rounds of ammunition (Factory ammo only. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
Belt holster
3 magazines minimum and method of carry*
Vest, coat or shirt for concealed carry training
Eye protection (clear or yellow for indoor location)
Ear protection (electronic preferred)
Knee pads (optional but recommended)
Baseball style hat (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro)

R200: Tactical Rifle 200
2025-10-04 14:30 - 18:30 | Great Guns Sporting, 16126 County Road 96, Nunn, CO, 80648, United States
This course builds on Tactical Rifle 100 and will take your tactical shooting skills to a whole new level. The course focuses on the AR-15/M4 weapon system but you are allowed to use the AK-47 if you choose. Continuing in the “crawl, walk, run” philosophy, students will learn and practice intermediate and advanced rifle skills and shooting fundamentals on the live-fire range.
This class is taught by NRA certified instructors with military, special operations or high-level law enforcement experience. By registering for this course, you agree to our Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy.
Prerequisite
Completion of Tactical Rifle 100. 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

Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Tactical carry and employment
Methodology of shooting the tactical rifle
Use of cover
Tactical reloading
Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
Malfunction clearance (Stoppage drills)
Dynamic movement
Engaging multiple threats
Shooting from unorthodox positions
Shooting from the vehicle
Simulated stress fire
Tactical gun-handling
Weapon retention

Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable AR-15/M4 or AK with installed shoulder stock and adjustable tactical sling
400 rounds of rifle ammunition (Factory, non-steel core ammo only. Please check your ammo if there is any question. Additionally, no home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
3 magazines minimum with method of carry (belt, thigh or chest carry)**
Eye protection
Ear protection (electronic preferred)
Knee or elbow pads (optional but recommended)
Gloves (optional but recommended)
Baseball style hat (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro)

You are welcome to bring and use electronic optics but you must be able to remove them and have serviceable iron sights.

Defensive Pistol 290: Concealed & Close Range Tactics
2025-10-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Great Guns Sporting, 16126 County Road 96, Nunn, CO, 80648, United States
This course is designed to develop real-world defensive shooting skills with a focus on concealed carry. Students will train to draw and engage targets from concealment, shoot effectively from various positions, and respond to threats at close or intimate distances. Emphasis is placed on rapid decision-making, movement, and maintaining control under pressure. Ideal for concealed carriers seeking to enhance their preparedness for dynamic, real-life encounters.
Prerequisite
Completion of Defensive Pistol 200. 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. Current military, government contractors and LEO please contact us to see if you qualify for this course.
Required Equipment:

Pistol: A quality, working, and serviceable handgun. Please bring your pistol to the course unloaded and in a secure case. Firearm rentals are not available for this outdoor course.

Ammunition: 100 rounds of factory-produced ammunition (no reloads permitted due to insurance restrictions). Please note: the number of rounds fired may vary based on student safety and accuracy due to the high-risk nature of this course.

Magazines: Minimum of 3 magazines.

Holster and Belt: A sturdy belt and a Level One retention holster that is specifically designed for your firearm model and your method of concealed carry. Only appendix, shoulder, and ankle carry methods are allowed. Holsters positioned in the small of the back, sticky holsters, and “flash bang” holsters are not permitted.

Eye and Ear Protection: Bring your own if possible.

Hat: A baseball-style hat is strongly recommended to help prevent spent brass from getting behind your eye protection.

Clothing: Dress appropriately for outdoor training and weather conditions.

Topics covered:

Draw and engage from concealment under stress
Shoot from compromised or non-traditional positions
React effectively at close and intimate distances
Move, assess, and stay in control under pressure

Important Safety & Equipment Notice

Failure to bring the required equipment will result in disqualification from the live-fire portion of the course.
If you’re unsure about any gear, please contact us in advance for clarification.

Safety Policy

Unsafe shooters will be limited to dry-fire drills only and will not be permitted to participate in live-fire exercises.

This determination is made at the sole discretion of the instructor and is final.

P100: Advanced Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-10-15 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

Personal & Family Safety
2025-10-19 10:30 - 12:30 | 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

Kids Intro to Firearms
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-09 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 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

Youth Intro to Firearms
2025-10-19 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-09 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 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

Defensive Pistol 110
2025-10-25 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-02 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

WP100: Women's Advanced Concealed Handgun Permit
2025-10-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Dedicated for women, our Women’s 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.
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

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

P100: Defensive Pistol 100
2025-11-05 09:30 - 17:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States

First Aid 100
2025-11-09 10:30 - 16:30 | Liberty Firearms Institute, 4990 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
Luckily, the vast majority of incidents a prepared citizen encounters are of a medical nature rather than violent attack. Slips and falls, scraped knees, choking, heart attacks, strokes, broken bones, anaphylactic shock, and other illnesses and injuries occur on a daily basis across the country. This Colorado CPR training course will train you to act as a true “first responder,” providing basic life support and care until emergency services arrive. Includes American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid certification, as well as training in current practices in common medical incidents you may encounter.
Topics Covered

Rescuer duties
Making the decision to provide aid
How to assemble and maintain a first aid kit
How to assemble and maintain a trauma kit
Scene assessment
When and how to call 911
Victim privacy
Medical Emergencies
Treatment of syncope (fainting)
Interventions for choking adults, children, and infants
Identifying and treatment of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Signs and symptoms of heart attack
Identification and treatment of diabetic emergencies
Identification and treatment of stroke
Identification and treatment of seizures
Treatment for shock
Trauma Emergencies
External vs. Internal bleeding
When, how, and why to apply a tourniquet
Treating facial trauma
Treatment of amputations
When, how, and why to stabilize the spinal column of trauma patients
Identification and initial treatment of broken bones
Treatment of sprains and strains
Treatment of thermal, chemical, and electrical burns
Treatment of bites and stings
Heat and cold-related injuries
Identification and initial response for poisoning
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) practical training and certification
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) practical training and certification

Required Equipment

Any food or snacks that you wish to eat in a 6 hour class
We will provide all class materials, beverages, and training aids.
American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid certification is included in cost of course

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