World-Class Training & CHP Certification

At DCF Guns, we pride ourselves on providing the finest firearms education and training in Colorado. Our team brings over 100 combined years of experience, featuring nationally ranked instructors and an advanced TI Simulator.

If you are looking to get a CHP in Colorado, our team provides the definitive standard for education. Our comprehensive 8-hour classes are designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense.

From improving your skills with a handgun or rifle to self-defense classes to marksmanship to emergency preparedness, we have everything you need to ensure your knowledge of personal safety is rock solid.

Pre-registration is now open for our state-approved Colorado Semi-Automatic Firearms Eligibility Course, required under SB-003 to purchase certain semi-automatic firearms.

Important: Eligibility Card (EC) Required To attend this class, you must have a Firearms Eligibility Card (EC) issued by your county sheriff. You can pre-register today while waiting for your approval. If your county experiences delays, we will gladly push back your training date.

For the first two weeks, registration is open exclusively to members. Not only do members get to secure their spot before the general public, our members also receive significant savings:

Save $300 on the 12-hour course

Save $150 on the 4-hour course

(add to cart for discount)

Reserve your spot today to get ahead of the wait times, and meet Colorado's new semi-automatic firearm eligibility requirements.

This comprehensive 8-hour class is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to carry a concealed pistol in Colorado for personal defense. Students will cover the latest Colorado concealed carry laws, how to interact with law enforcement during a potential confrontation, and the critical steps to take after using lethal force to protect yourself or others.

What You’ll Learn:
Colorado Concealed Carry Laws
Law Enforcement Contact
Aftermath of Self-Defense

Our Introduction to Firearms course is a 1-hour training session designed for new shooters looking to build a solid foundation in firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship. This hands-on class provides expert instruction in a safe and structured environment, ensuring you develop confidence and responsible firearm habits from the start.

What You’ll Learn:
Firearm safety and handling fundamentals
Proper grip, stance, and sight alignment
Safe loading, unloading, and basic shooting techniques

Our Pistol 100 Series is designed to build confidence, accuracy, and proficiency with your handgun, whether you're a new shooter or looking to refine your skills. Each 2-hour course provides expert instruction in a safe and structured environment.

What You’ll Learn:

Pistol 101 – Learn the fundamentals of firearm handling, maintenance, and marksmanship. Perfect for beginners and those looking to establish a solid shooting foundation.

Pistol 102 – Reinforce essential skills with hands-on training in loading, malfunction clearing, and accuracy improvement. Ideal for new gun owners and concealed carry holders.

Pistol 103 – Take your shooting to the next level with advanced techniques in recoil management, rapid-fire cadence, and target transitions. Great for experienced shooters and competitive marksmen.

The Pistol 200 Series is designed to enhance your firearm handling, defensive shooting, and real-world application of marksmanship skills. Each 2-hour course builds upon foundational techniques, integrating holster work, movement, and tactical positioning for advanced training.

What You’ll Learn:

Pistol 201 – Master the fundamentals of holster draw, presentation, and reloading. Ideal for concealed carry holders and those looking to build strong holster-handling skills.

Pistol 202 – Develop defensive shooting techniques, including shooting from cover, engaging multiple threats, and refining reloads under pressure. Perfect for those preparing for tactical training.

Pistol 203 – Take your training further with movement-based shooting, target transitions on the move, and live-fire scenario drills. Designed for experienced shooters and self-defense practitioners.

Refine your advanced shooting skills with this dynamic 2-hour workshop designed to challenge and enhance your tactical proficiency. Each session rotates through a variety of real-world defensive shooting techniques, ensuring you build confidence and adaptability in diverse scenarios.

What You’ll Learn:

Navigating Doorways & Hallways – Develop techniques for safe and effective movement in confined spaces.

Use of Cover & Concealment – Learn how to maximize protection while maintaining shooting effectiveness.

Low Light / No Light Shooting – Train to engage targets in reduced visibility conditions.

Engaging Moving & Dynamic Targets – Improve accuracy on unpredictable and shifting threats.

Multiple Threat Engagement – Learn how to assess and neutralize multiple targets efficiently.

The Carbine 100 Series is designed to help new and intermediate shooters develop confidence, accuracy, and proficiency with their rifle. Each 2-hour course provides hands-on instruction in essential skills, from marksmanship fundamentals to firearm maintenance and malfunction management.

What You’ll Learn:

Carbine 101 – Learn the basics of carbine handling, marksmanship, and range safety. Perfect for new gun owners and those looking to build a solid foundation.

Carbine 102 – Master firearm maintenance with hands-on training in disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and function checks to keep your rifle in peak condition.

Carbine 103 – Improve efficiency under pressure with malfunction clearance, reload techniques, and sling manipulation for real-world application.

The Carbine 200 Series is designed for shooters ready to refine their skills in dynamic and fast-paced scenarios. Each 2-hour course builds on foundational carbine handling, incorporating speed, accuracy, movement, and firearm transitions to enhance your overall shooting proficiency.

What You’ll Learn:

Carbine 201 – Master recoil control, improve shooting cadence, and refine multi-target transitions for increased speed and precision.

Carbine 202 – Develop defensive shooting skills, including reloading under pressure, malfunction clearance, and utilizing cover and concealment effectively.

Carbine 203 – Advance to carbine-to-pistol transitions, shooting while moving, and engaging multiple threats in real-world tactical scenarios.

This intensive course is designed for civilians who need the skills to address life-threatening injuries in dynamic and high-risk situations. Following the American Red Cross model, this program prioritizes saving lives while sustaining the mission, ensuring students can provide critical medical intervention under pressure.

What You’ll Learn:

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Principles – Apply life-saving techniques in real-world tactical environments.

Hemorrhage Control – Master the use of tourniquets, wound packing, and pressure dressings to stop severe bleeding.

Airway & Respiratory Management – Learn to assess and treat airway obstructions, chest injuries, and breathing difficulties.

The CMMG AR-15 Builder Course is designed for both new and experienced firearm enthusiasts who want a deeper, hands-on understanding of the AR-15 platform. This comprehensive 8-hour course guides you through assembling your own rifle from the ground up, incorporating component function, proper assembly techniques, and maintenance to ensure you leave with a completed firearm and the confidence to customize it. Class includes CMMG stripped lower, upper, and all parts necessary for function.

What You’ll Learn:

Component Function & Assembly – Learn the purpose of every major part and master proper installation techniques using professional build tools to construct your rifle.

Safety & Function Testing – Understand essential firearm safety protocols and conduct comprehensive function checks to ensure your new AR-15 operates flawlessly.

Maintenance & Customization – Develop the skills to properly clean, maintain, and troubleshoot your firearm, giving you the knowledge to confidently perform future upgrades.

The Training Room at DCF Guns Castle Rock, an interactive classroom system featuring a keypad interface, enables real-time interaction and feedback from students, allowing the instructor to poll the class, test on topics, and facilitate discussions during verbal or video presentations, leveraging documented benefits of student response systems to enhance retention levels, keep students engaged, and efficiently gauge understanding, ultimately adding a new level of group interactivity and teaching capability to simulations.