Aaron Smith
Instructor # 4305868 | Freedom Arms
Certified with the USCCA since 1/9/2026
Certification Renewal Date 1/9/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
My Biography
Aaron is a USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor, Army veteran, and one who has had hundreds of hours of certified instruction with thousands of hours of range experience. He is passionate about safe and responsible firearm ownership and specializes in helping first-time shooters build confidence through patient, beginner-friendly instruction. Aaron teaches a structured progression focused on safety, marksmanship fundamentals, rifle zeroing, movement drills, and practical shooting skills. While he has a strong interest in long-range precision shooting, he enjoys working with shooters of all experience levels. Training is conducted primarily on an outdoor range, allowing students to learn in a comfortable environment and apply their skills through practical drills and long-range steel shooting.
Patient, safety-focused instruction helping new shooters build confidence and strong fundamentals.
Current Classes Available
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This private training session is designed specifically for new shooters who want to learn firearm safety and build strong shooting fundamentals in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Students receive patient, one-on-one instruction focused on safe firearm handling, proper stance and grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and basic marksmanship. Training takes place on an outdoor range, allowing students to learn without the noise and distractions often found at indoor ranges.
No prior experience is required. If you have never fired a firearm before, this class is a great place to start.
Topics may include: • Firearm safety and responsible ownership • Marksmanship fundamentals • Rifle setup and zeroing • Building confidence and consistency on the range
This course is ideal for first-time shooters or anyone looking for patient, beginner-friendly instruction.
Firearms and safety equipment can be provided if needed.
This private training session is designed specifically for new shooters who want to learn firearm safety and build strong shooting fundamentals in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Students receive patient, one-on-one instruction focused on safe firearm handling, proper stance and grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and basic marksmanship. Training takes place on an outdoor range, allowing students to learn without the noise and distractions often found at indoor ranges.
No prior experience is required. If you have never fired a firearm before, this class is a great place to start.
Topics may include: • Firearm safety and responsible ownership • Marksmanship fundamentals • Rifle setup and zeroing • Building confidence and consistency on the range
This course is ideal for first-time shooters or anyone looking for patient, beginner-friendly instruction.
Firearms and safety equipment can be provided if needed.
I can come to your home within Northern Colorado Area!
This beginner-friendly course is designed for new handgun owners who want to understand their firearm before heading to the range. This class focuses on safe handling, basic handgun operation, and proper maintenance in a comfortable learning environment.
Students will learn how a handgun functions, how to safely handle and store it, and how to properly maintain it for reliability and longevity. This is a non-live-fire course, making it ideal for those who want to build confidence and knowledge before shooting.
Topics covered may include:
• Firearm safety fundamentals • Basic handgun parts and how they function • Safe loading and unloading procedures • Proper storage and responsible ownership • Field stripping and basic disassembly • Cleaning and maintenance basics • Understanding magazines and ammunition
This course is ideal for first-time gun owners or anyone who wants a better understanding of how their handgun works.
No shooting experience is required.
Complete Colorado’s 12-Hour Extended Firearms Safety Course in a small-class environment with practical, personalized instruction.
This in-person course is designed to meet the Extended Firearms Safety Course training requirements established under Colorado SB25-003 for individuals pursuing eligibility to purchase specified semiautomatic firearms.
The course includes 12 hours of instruction conducted over two days and covers the required curriculum, including firearm safety and responsible handling, safe storage, applicable Colorado firearm laws, semiautomatic firearm safety, practical instruction, and required assessments.
Class sizes are kept manageable to allow time for questions, discussion, and individualized instruction.
Which course do I need? If you do not have qualifying Hunter Education, this 12-hour Extended Course is the appropriate training pathway.
If you do have qualifying Hunter Education, you may qualify for the 4-Hour Basic Firearms Safety Course instead.
Is there private instruction available? Private and mobile training is also available. Contact me directly for private, small-group, or on-site course scheduling and pricing.
Complete Colorado’s 4-Hour Basic Firearms Safety Course in a small-class environment with practical, personalized instruction.
This in-person course is designed to meet the Basic Firearms Safety Course training requirements established under Colorado SB25-003 for individuals pursuing eligibility to purchase specified semiautomatic firearms.
The course includes 4 hours of in-person instruction covering the required curriculum, including firearm safety and responsible handling, safe storage, applicable Colorado firearm laws, semiautomatic firearm safety, practical instruction, and required assessments.
Class sizes are kept manageable to allow time for questions, discussion, and individualized instruction.
Which course do I need? If you have a valid qualifying Colorado Hunter Education certificate, the 4-Hour Basic Firearms Safety Course is the appropriate training pathway.
If you do not have qualifying Hunter Education, you will need to complete the 12-Hour Extended Firearms Safety Course instead.
Is there private instruction available? Private and mobile training is also available. Contact me directly for private, small-group, or on-site course scheduling and pricing.
USCCA Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
6-Hour Hands-On Course
Emergency First Aid Fundamentals is designed to give students practical knowledge and hands-on skills for responding to serious injuries and medical emergencies before professional help arrives.
This course covers patient assessment, severe bleeding and bleeding control, airway and breathing emergencies, traumatic injuries, common medical emergencies, and first-aid and trauma-kit fundamentals.
Unlike a lecture-only class, this course includes time for hands-on practice and practical exercises so students can work through the skills being discussed rather than simply hearing about them.
Topics include:
Scene and patient assessment Severe bleeding and hemorrhage control Tourniquet use and wound care Airway and breathing emergencies Traumatic injuries Burns, fractures, and other common injuries Heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and other medical emergencies First-aid and trauma-kit fundamentals Practical exercises and emergency-response scenarios
No previous medical training is required.
This course is appropriate for individuals, families, firearm owners, outdoor enthusiasts, business owners, church or security teams, and anyone who wants to be better prepared when an emergency occurs.
Is there private instruction available? Private and mobile training is also available for individuals, families, businesses, and small groups who prefer personalized instruction or would like training conducted at their location.