Dan Rieves
Instructor # 4255427 |
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
Floods, fires, fugitives, and foolishness make for an interesting career!
Dan Rieves spent 30 years as a Law Enforcement Ranger and District Manager and firearms instructor in Colorado for Larimer County and Colorado State Parks, working alongside some of the bravest first responders in the country. Dan primarily worked in water-based recreation areas along the urban-rural interface of the Front Range of northern Colorado. The day-to-day challenges of the job were frequently dynamic.
Dan’s ranger crews also assisted with some of the most trying natural disasters in Colorado history: The 2012 High Park Fire, the 2013 Big Thompson Flood, the 200,000-acre 2020 Cameron Peak Fire, and the 2021 Kruger Rock Fire all affected park areas managed by Larimer County.
Since his retirement, Dan has embarked on the "give-back" phase of his career: Sharing what 30 years as a park ranger taught him about doing courageous work, forging teams, defending work culture and honing personal resilience and personal safety through training.
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This class meets and exceeds all criteria for the state of Colorado requirements for concealed carry classes. This version of the class is a private 1 on 1 class curated to the pace of learning of the student. Generally allows for greater exploration of specific topics of the students interests and more time on the range than multi student classes.
Get confident with the pistol! One on one pistol coaching. Great tune up for your upcoming concealed carry class qualification, a refresher or an introductory class for the new shooter. Let's make sure the fundamentals are solid and the later on we can push the pace and work on advanced skill development.
This class is specifically designed to meet and exceed all the requirements for Colorado concealed weapons full class requirements.
Designed as a group class.
Life can be tough. But you're tougher! In this class we explore how to develop and strengthen our resilience in the heat of a stressful moment, through extended times of trials and building a lifetime strength to draw from in the long run. Students will learn practical techniques proven by warriors, athletes and leaders who have time and again risen to the challenge, to become champions on the battlefield or in the boardroom.
Colorado compliant renewal class .
Learn the systematic approach to responding to and managing the triage operations of a mass casualty event.
Overview 4-hour training session to develop effective professional communication methods, through a combination of lecture, role playing and interactive Q&A. The goals of the training are to: ● Develop effective communications skills ● Design diffusion strategies ● Defuse hostile encounters ● Develop strategic responses when diffusion is ineffective or not the appropriate option. Learning to diffuse hostile encounters offers multiple benefits, including:
Goals ● Promote Safety ● Enhance Professionalism ● Reduce Civilian Complaints ● Increase Support from Community ● Minimize Injuries to Officers and Civilians
Basic Field stripping and cleaning of the handgun. Keep your gun protected and in highly serviceable condition.
New Gun Owner Confidence Session Private 2-Hour Training – $200 Buying a firearm is easy. Knowing how to use it safely and confidently is something else entirely. The New Gun Owner Confidence Session is a private, two-hour coaching session designed specifically for people who are new to firearms or who own a gun but don’t yet feel fully comfortable handling or shooting it. This is not a crowded class. It’s one-on-one instruction focused on building real skill and confidence at your pace. During this session you will learn: • Safe firearm handling and range etiquette • Proper grip, stance, and trigger control • How to load and unload your firearm safely • Fundamentals of accurate shooting • How to diagnose and fix common mistakes • Practical drills that build confidence quickly Whether you just purchased your first firearm, inherited one, or simply want to become more capable and responsible as a gun owner, this session provides the foundation every responsible shooter should have. By the end of the training, most students experience a dramatic improvement in both accuracy and confidence. Details
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This class meets and exceeds all criteria for the state of Colorado requirements for concealed carry classes. This version of the class is a private 1 on 1 class curated to the pace of learning of the student. Generally allows for greater exploration of specific topics of the students interests and more time on the range than multi student classes.
Private class. Orientation to firearms of students choice. Cover safe operation,.pros and cons of different weapon platforms, firearm selection recommendations. Other topics as scheduled.
This class is for current permit holders looking to re-certify for permit renewal. The state now requires these classes every 5 years, check your permit expiration date!
The state runs this as a two-part system: an eligibility card from your county sheriff, then approved training. For students who already hold a CPW-certified hunter education card. HERE IS THE WORK FLOW https://cpw.state.co.us/specified-semiautomatic-firearms YOU MAY ONLY TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE MADE IT THROUGH THE COUNTY APPROVAL STEP.
One 4-hour session FOR THOSE WITH HUNTER EDUCATION Written exam and hands-on practical Five years of purchase eligibility
The state runs this as a two-part system: an eligibility card from your county sheriff, then approved training. For students who already hold a CPW-certified hunter education card. HERE IS THE WORK FLOW https://cpw.state.co.us/specified-semiautomatic-firearms YOU MAY ONLY TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE MADE IT THROUGH THE COUNTY APPROVAL STEP.
The course for THOSE WITHOUT HUNTER ED Hunter education is not required to enroll.
12 hours across two days Written exam and hands-on practical Five years of purchase eligibility Written exam and hands-on practical Five years of purchase eligibility