About Rick Sindeband
Have Gun Will Train Colorado

If you’re looking for firearms training in Southern Colorado, you’re not looking for a hobby instructor—you’re looking for someone who does this every day.

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My name is Rick Sindeband, and I am the owner and lead instructor at Have Gun Will Train Colorado, the only full-time firearms training school in Southern Colorado.

Experience That Matters

I founded Have Gun Will Train Colorado in 2010 with one goal: to provide real-world, no-nonsense firearms training that actually prepares people for the responsibility of carrying a gun.

• ✔ Thousands of students trained
• ✔ Trained many of the Instructors and Range Safety Officers in the region
• ✔ Full-time firearms instructor
• ✔ Certified in multiple national training programs (NRA, USCCA, and others)
• ✔ Training programs available most days of the week

This isn’t a side business. This is what I do—full time.

What Makes My Training Different

There are plenty of part-time instructors out there teaching from outdated material or repeating things they’ve never pressure-tested.

I focus on what actually matters:

• Safe gun handling that works in the real world—not just on a range
• Understanding Colorado law and how it applies to you
• Decision-making under pressure
• When you should NOT use a firearm

Because the reality is simple: owning a gun is easy. Using it correctly—legally and morally—is where most people get it wrong.

 

Author of “Wanna or Hafta”

I am also the author of the book Wanna or Hafta—a straight-to-the-point look at the decisions that can change your life forever.

The core question is simple:

Are you pulling the gun because you want to… or because you have to?

The law doesn’t care about your intentions—it cares about your justification.

This book breaks down:

• Real-world use-of-force decision making
• The difference between emotional reaction and legal justification
• How good people end up facing serious charges

This isn’t theory. It’s reality.

Learn more about the Wanna or Hafta book

Training Built for Colorado

All training is built specifically around Colorado law and real-world application—including the latest changes to concealed carry requirements.

Whether you’re new to firearms or renewing your concealed handgun permit, you’ll leave with knowledge you can actually use.

Most Popular Training Programs

Whether you’re brand new to firearms or renewing your permit, I offer practical, real-world training built for Colorado gun owners.

• Concealed Handgun Permit Class (8-Hour)
  Complete Colorado concealed carry training with classroom instruction, written test, and live-fire qualification.
• Concealed Carry Renewal / Refresher
  Required renewal training with updated Colorado law, shooting qualification, and competency testing.
• Handgun Fundamentals
  Perfect for beginners. Learn safe gun handling, loading/unloading, and get your first live-fire experience.
• Home Defense Shotgun or Rifle
  Learn safe handling and practical use of long guns for home defense situations.
• Court-Ordered Gun Safety Class
  Available online or in-person. Designed to meet court requirements with clear, structured instruction.

All classes are taught in a safe, professional environment with a focus on real-world application—not theory.

View class schedule and register here

Train With Confidence

If you want a relaxed, safe, and professional learning environment—with clear instruction and zero fluff—you’re in the right place.

Have Gun Will Train Colorado
Rick Sindeband
719-821-3958
havegunwilltraincolorado.com