P200: Defensive Pistol 200
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | 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)

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

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
