Colorado CHP – CCW Safety Course – Phase 1

Colorado CHP / CCW Safety Course – Phase 1

Course number: KTG-200

Course Length: 4 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

Maximum Class Size: 10

Range Requirement: No

Course Description:  The Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) or “Colorado CCW” Safety course is intended for those who wish to obtain a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit “CCW” in the state of Colorado. This is a basic to intermediate course.

The Colorado CHP course (phase 1) consists of the classroom portion of the Concealed Handgun Permit course and exceeds the state standard to obtain a concealed handgun permit in Colorado. Phase 2 of the CHP class is the range portion (optional) and is HIGHLY recommended but not necessary to obtain your permit.

The extensive safety course covers the following:

• Firearm Safety
• Safe and responsible firearm ownership
• Colorado State law pertaining to firearms and concealed carry
• Shoot / No Shoot scenarios and use of deadly force
• Situation Awareness
• Physiological and Psychological Effects of a threat encounter
• Handgun types, operation, maintenance and safe storage
• Handgun ammunition types and firearm selection
• Marksmanship fundamentals and defensive shooting
• Shooting positions (Standing, Kneeling)
• Presenting from the holster (from concealment)
• Clearing malfunctions (Type 1)

Other Information:

• This course far exceeds the training requirement to obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit in Colorado
• Completion of this course does not grant ability to carry concealed, you must submit application to the Sheriffs Office in your County of residence.
• Students should supply their own firearm, KTG only has limited firearms available to loan for a small fee.
• Students must bring a PROPER fitting holster for their firearm.