Upcoming dates for April are 4-14 and 4-23 9am-approx 5pm $125

Please contact us at info@mhdft.com or you can PM J or myself directly.

Some more info about our CCW classes and our philosophy:

We always teach in tandem, so you will have at least two instructors to your course. This allows us to offer differing approaches, options and opinions on each topic covered. We keep the classes small; we average less than 5 students per instructor. Our classes, while still containing a presentation and traditional teaching element to them are focused on interactive discussion and participation between the students and instructors. We also keep ourselves available for you after the class. Whether it is for future formal classes, private instruction, or just a "lets go to the range and shoot together for fun" we are around to continue development, as well as answer any questions or concerns you have with laws, the CCW application process and any other relevant topics.

The class typically run $150.00, plus your costs in range time (usually $11 per person) and whatever ammo you shoot at the range. We give COAR members a $25.00 discount, making the class $125.00 each.

The class is in South Denver, near Evans and I-25. The range session is just west, near Evans and Santa Fe.

Our classes are offered to folks of all skill levels and ages. We pride ourselves on educating folks on the joys of shooting and the responsibilities of owning a firearm.
The classroom portion is approximately 6 hours and then we will head over to a shooting range which is another 2-3 hours or as much shooting as folks would like to do. We will cover all the basics of different types of firearms(ie, semi-auto and revolver..etc.) and their functions, the responsibilities of owning and carrying a firearm, the advantages of firearms and a full section on CCW(concealed carry weapons) training. We have a number of different firearms and holsters to show the different choices and give different carrying options. Different demonstrations and total class participation is a goal of ours.
Our course is in depth and complete, covering all aspects of owning and carrying a firearm. Unlike other classes you get two instructors with our course, that’s twice the training and knowledge. Combined we have over 55 years of firearms experience.

Current NRA certifications of your instructor include:




  • NRA Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor



We are always striving for more knowledge and gaining future certifications.


Course Description
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. Successful completion qualifies student to apply for a Colorado concealed-carry permit. This course is a minimum of 8 hours long and includes classroom and range time (can be scheduled separately) learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn: NRA's rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and receive a course completion certificate. Along with more advanced and additional discussions and information on how to responsibly carry your firearm concealed, and discussions of situational awareness and personal protection. The class is taught in two sections, the first being the NRA Basic pistol portion and the second being an in depth and comprehensive and interactive discussion on CCW laws and regulations.

This class meets and exceeds all Colorado requirements for obtaining your CCW