Colorado Gun News & Firearms Training Resources
Welcome to HGWTC News, the firearms education and news
resource center for Have Gun Will Train Colorado.
Find practical information about Colorado firearm laws, concealed carry,
firearm safety, handgun training, defensive decision-making, and
Colorado’s Firearms Safety System.
My goal is simple: help Colorado gun owners separate useful information
from rumor, understand their responsibilities, and make better decisions
about training and personal protection.
November 2026 Spotlight
Safe Handling Starts Before You Walk In
Recently, I’ve had students arrive for class with live ammunition in
their handgun, magazines, or gun bag. Others have walked through the
door carrying a handgun in their hand—what I call a
“naked gun.”
These situations create an unnecessary safety problem before class
even begins. Safe handling starts before you walk through the door.
- No live ammunition in the classroom.
- Bring your handgun unloaded and secured in a suitable case or holster.
- Leave it secured until the instructor gives directions.
- If you’re unsure what to do, contact Rick before arriving.
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Holiday Gift Certificates
Give the Gift of Training
Have someone on your holiday list who wants to take a concealed
carry class? Give them training they can use.
$130
Eight-hour Colorado Concealed Carry Class gift certificate.
Good for training in 2027. Small classes, personal
instruction, and an indoor range approximately five minutes
from the classroom.
Holiday Guests? Plan Your Firearm Storage.
Before family and friends arrive for Thanksgiving, review where your
firearms are stored. An unattended purse, coat, bedside drawer,
or bag can put a firearm within someone else’s reach.
Arrange secure storage before the house gets busy.
Include visiting family members in that conversation if they
bring firearms into your home.
Featured Firearms Articles
Explore these HGWTC articles on safe handling, handgun skills,
concealed carry, and responsible decision-making.
Bringing Your Gun to Class Safely
No live ammunition in the classroom. No “naked guns.” Learn how
to arrive with your handgun secured and what to do if you need help.
Reasonable Handgun Proficiency
Owning and carrying a handgun are not the same as being proficient
with it. What level of skill should a responsible handgun owner maintain?
Before You Press the Trigger…
Positive identification, patience, and asking
“What don’t you know yet?” can matter as much
as marksmanship in a defensive encounter.
Colorado Firearms Safety System
Read our walkthrough of the application process and the steps
applicants need to understand before scheduling training.
Draw From the Holster
A safe draw begins with proper technique. Review the fundamentals
of presenting a handgun and returning it to the holster safely.
Firearm Safety Articles
Browse articles about safe handling, defensive mindset,
administrative gun handling, and lessons from real-world incidents.
Does Your Handgun Have a Proper Holster?
A suitable holster should cover the trigger guard, hold the handgun
securely, and fit your specific firearm.
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browse their selection below. Check compatibility with your handgun
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Colorado Gun Owner Briefing Archive
Explore previous editions for training information, safety discussions,
and Colorado firearm news. Legal and application information reflects
the publication date of each issue.
October 2026
Firearm gimmicks and holster safety, training versus practice,
concealed carry renewals, the Firearms Safety System application
process, and the 5-Minute Handgun Skills Program.
September 2026
Choosing a carry gun and holster, why a carry gun may not be the
best gun to learn on, SB25-003, and the 5-Minute Handgun Skills Program.
August 2026
Before You Press the Trigger, Firearms Safety System updates,
firearm safety, and training information.
July 2026
Colorado ammunition-law changes, open carry versus menacing,
administrative gun handling, small carry guns, and Primary Handgun Skills.
June 2026
Vehicle searches, concealed carry renewal reminders, Firearms
Safety System developments, and safe firearm handling.
Looking for Firearms Training?
Have Gun Will Train Colorado offers concealed handgun permit classes,
renewal training, Handgun Fundamentals, and private instruction
in Pueblo, serving students from across Southern Colorado.
Small classes, personal attention, and an indoor range approximately
five minutes from the classroom.