Joseph Velez

​ This class meets all of Colorado's new statutes for CHP/ CCW training! The bill mandates an 8-hour in-person training course conducted by a "Verified Instructor," covering topics such as firearm safety, legal responsibilities, and includes both a written exam and a live-fire exercise.

Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or using a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to firearms, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey. This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion!

The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing

The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or using a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to firearms, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey. This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion!

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A 3-hour course is broken up into the following course structure. Legal & Law – This section covers Colorado-specific laws related to concealed carry, self-defense, use-of-force regulations, and the legal responsibilities of gun owners. Written Exam - An open book 50 question written exam based on the class material. Live Fire Exercise - Must shoot 50 rounds in total. All the parts to the course need to be taken to get the needed certificate to take the county sheriff. Course is up to date with new July 1 2025 standards and content.