David Fort
Instructor # 1173900 | Fortified Firearms Instruction and Tactical Training
Certified with the USCCA since 9/16/2017
Certification Renewal Date 10/6/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Emergency & First Aid
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
My Biography
David has a wide and varied history in public service. Starting out in Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) in 1992 as a cadet volunteer and David rose through the ranks to Major while fulfilling multiple leadership roles through 20+ volunteer years.
At the age of 18, David expanded his volunteer service by becoming a volunteer fire fighter for a department in the suburbs of New Orleans.
David moved to the Denver area in 2000 and enlisted in the Colorado Air National Guard as part of the Security Forces (military police). While David was in basic training the tragic events of 9/11 happened. The following eight years were spent on active duty including two deployments to the Middle East, one to Central American, and a final one to the US/Mexico border. David obtained the rank of Technical Sergeant (E6) and was a Fire Team Leader and certified Flight Sergeant. Shortly after returning from his second deployment to the Middle East, David was selected to become a Flight Training NCO. The role of the Flight Training NCO was to develop and conduct training for flight member on duty. This ranged from classes on security to UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) to conducting military exercises. Part of those exercises included training flight member in the use of force as a F.A.T.S. (FireArms Training Simulator) instructor. Part of David's duties were to assist the base populace on their shooting skills and range qualifications.
In 2009, David was released from active duty to return to a traditional guardsman status. This allowed him to pursue a career in civilian law enforcement and was hired by a local law enforcement organization. David continues serving the public today in this role and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration . David has received several honors and accolades through out his time in the military and law enforcement:
Certifications, Awards & Accolades
Instructor Certifications:
NRA Range Safety Officer NRA Basic Pistol Instructor NRA Basic Rifle Instructor NRA Law Enforcement Pistol & Patrol Rifle Instructor
CAP:
Bronze Medal of Valor Live Saving Award Commanders Commendations (4 awarded)
Firefighter:
Fire Fighter of the Month (June 1998)
Military:
USAF Achievement Medal (2 awards) Reserve Meritorious Service Award (4 awards) Colorado Commendation Medal
Law Enforcement:
Letter of Commendation (3 awarded)
Education:
Deans List Solute Honor Society Graduated Cum Laude
Other Certifications:
NRA Basic Pistol & Rifle Instructor NRA Range Safety Officer NRA Refuse to Be A Victim Instructor NRA Law Enforcement Pistol & Patrol Rifle Instructor Colorado POST Certified
Current Classes Available
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Use of Force/Firearms Simulator VFW Post 322 Fundraiser
Come try the new Smokeless Range from Laser Ammo and help raise funds for VFW Post 322 every Tuesday from 5 pm to 8pm. Two individuals at a time can use the range from 15 minutes to an hours for $10 to $40. There can be more than 2 individuals in the group, they just have to take turns. Get personal coaching during your time or just have fun. And if you're hungry, the Post has their Taco Tuesday fundraiser from 5 pm to 7 pm. So come down for Taco Tuesday and get some Targeting Time to boot!
This is a first come first serve opportunity. There is no preregistration. Half the proceed goes to VFW Post 322. The remaining about goes to pay off and maintain the equipment.
Topics Covered:
Mass shootings by the numbers.
Would reducing magazine capacity work?
Would banning AR-15s or other firearms work?
Do gun-free zones help or hurt?
Does victim response make a difference?
What are Universal Background Checks and would they stop mass shootings?
What about terrorist watch lists and no-fly lists?
Know the Signs.
Create an Emergency Operations Plan.
Special Considerations for Schools.
Special Considerations for Houses of Worship.
Run, Hide or Fight.
Triage and Treat the Wounded.
Eliminate gun Free Zones.
Where do we go from Here?
If you have just purchased your first gun ever and have never handled a firearm before this is the seminar for you.
This class covers:
- Gun Safety
- Gun Storage
- Types of Firearms and Their Parts
- Magazines
- Ammunition
- Sights
- What to Expect on the Range
- What You Need at the Range
- Cleaning Your Gun
Bring your new firearm with you so you can also learn to break it down and clean it.
(This class does not qualify for a concealed carry permits!)
The course will also provide a detailed review of the USCCA's Colorado supplement.
Would you know what to do if you were deep in the wilderness, and a hunting companion sustained a penetrating chest wound from an errant round?
Could you prolong the life of a loved one long enough for the ambulance to arrive, if he or she had sustained a lacerated artery from a violent attacker armed with a knife?
While most Americans are comfortable dealing with the cuts and scrapes of everyday life, and tens of thousands have learned the Heimlich maneuver and CPR, most individuals would be a bit less comfortable dealing with severe, life threatening injuries or illnesses when seconds count, and EMS personnel and the emergency room are minutes (or longer) away. In the training course, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, you’ll learn to not only understand the proper way to assess a patient, you’ll also learn in great detail the proper way to deal with significant issues such as serious bleeding, chest injuries, a compromised airway, spinal injuries, broken bones, and more. While it might seem unrealistic to translate what professional EMTs and paramedics are able to do in an emergency versus the things that nonprofessionals would be capable of, but in life threatening medical and traumatic emergencies, it all boils down to the same thing — sustaining the life of the patient until he or she can be delivered to the emergency room.
If you’re ready to become your family’s first responder in all emergency situations, this training cannot be missed. During this training, you’ll do more than simply sit in a classroom learning about these topics, your USCCA instructor will work you through a dozen real world scenarios using simulated patients and the actual products (or field expedients) that you’ll need to understand if you hope to save a life.
This is a comprehensive class for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.
Register at denver.gunclass.com/register
888-621-5136
Shoot Indoors - Central Park, Denver CO will be the range
https://www.goshootindoors.com/locations/central-park/
You are responsible for range fees, safety gear, and ammo.
Over 15,000 Colorado students have trusted Colorado Gun Class for their Concealed Carry certification at our 12 statewide locations. Our class is geared for everyone from beginner to advanced shooters. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
Upon successful completion of this class, you can apply for your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. The Colorado permit is valid in 36 states.
Here is what you will learn in our class:
Personal Safety
Handgun Safety
Handgun Fundamentals
Handgun Operation
Handgun Selection
Handgun Shooting
Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Legal Use of Force
Legal Aftermath
Gear and Gadgets
State Carry Law
Phone: 888-621-5136
Email: denver@gunclass.com
Web: denver.gunclass.com/register
Register at englewood.gunclass.com/register
888-621-5136
Over 15,000 Colorado students have trusted Colorado Gun Class for their Concealed Carry certification at our 12 statewide locations. Our class is geared for everyone from beginner to advanced shooters. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
Upon successful completion of this class, you can apply for your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. The Colorado permit is valid in 36 states.
Here is what you will learn in our class:
Personal Safety
Handgun Safety
Handgun Fundamentals
Handgun Operation
Handgun Selection
Handgun Shooting
Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Legal Use of Force
Legal Aftermath
Gear and Gadgets
State Carry Law
Phone: 888-621-5136
Email: englewood@gunclass.com
Web: englewood.gunclass.com/register
David will draw upon his 20 years of military and civilian law enforcement training to coach you on your fundamentals to become a better shooter. Where you want to pursue competition shooting, become a better defensive shooter, or are just starting out he will help you get to where you want to be as a shooter.
Register at aurora.gunclass.com/register
888-621-5136
Over 15,000 Colorado students have trusted Colorado Gun Class for their Concealed Carry certification at our 12 statewide locations. Our class is geared for everyone from beginner to advanced shooters. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
Upon successful completion of this class, you can apply for your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. The Colorado permit is valid in 36 states.
Here is what you will learn in our class:
Personal Safety
Handgun Safety
Handgun Fundamentals
Handgun Operation
Handgun Selection
Handgun Shooting
Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Legal Use of Force
Legal Aftermath
Gear and Gadgets
State Carry Law
Phone: 888-621-5136
Email: aurora@gunclass.com
Web: aurora.gunclass.com/register
SIRT Trained is not intended to replace any live-fire courses, only to complement the training you have already received.
Finding a range that allows you to practice certain shospecifickills, such as compromised shooting positions, high-angle shooting, or even drawing from a concealed holster, is hard.
Training with SIRT pistols is designed to provide similar and practical training for skills that might otherwise be difficult to practice at an indoor range. It also allows for a high volume of training while using minimal resources.
In SIRT Trained, the 4 Universal Safety Rules will be reviewed and reinforced in a safe environment through practicing fundamentals and drills during the course.
In only a few short hours, you will have fun learning these hands-on fundamentals: • Trigger Control • Grip • Natural Point of Aim • Shooting Platform • Drawing from the holster
We will also practice emergency reloading and dry fire drills using SIRT Pistols.
Upon successfully completing this course, you will become a USCCA Certified Instructor uniquely authorized to teach the USCCA course, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals.
This course has become the nation’s leading curriculum for law-abiding Americans seeking to obtain their concealed carry permit. When it comes to firearms fundamentals and concealed carry and home defense concepts, you will provide your students with high-quality material and help them understand the ‘why’ behind training concepts.
Class Preparation: You must complete the corresponding online learning course. (Automatically sent to you upon registering for the class.)
Day 1: you’ll be taught by a USCCA Training Counselor on several valuable topics, including:
- Top ten instructor mistakes and how to avoid them
- Teaching best practices
- Colorado Required Training & Affirmative Defenses
- Running a safe live fire range
- Run a live fire range, guiding your peers through the safe completion of the USCCA course of fire
Day 2: You’ll have a chance to:
- Demonstrate your knowledge of the USCCA training material through seven short presentations to a group of your peers. You will be teaching on the knowledge you gained from the eLearning Course.
- Complete a written exam
By combining the knowledge of the USCCA and your passion for training more responsibly armed Americans, you can be assured that you’ve found the instructor certification for you.
Lessons: - Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan - Self-Defense Firearms Basics - Shooting Fundamentals - Gear and Gadgets - The Legal Use of Force - Violent Encounters and the Aftermath - Basic and Advanced Skills Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, 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- or self-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 or other critical incident.
Learn the following from a retire Law Enforcement officer with over 23 of service between Military and Civilian service the following:
Knowledge to help keep you physically, legally, financially, and morally safe
Personal Protection Plan
Handgun Basics
Shooting Fundamentals
The Legal Use of Force
Violent Encounters and their Aftermath
Gear and Gadgets
Colorado Carry Laws
The classroom portion will be held at the Danny Dietz VFW Post 322 located at:
3800 S Windermere St Englewood CO
The range portion of the class will be held at The Shootist located at:
2980 S Galapago St Englewood, Colorado 80110
You will need to sign their waiver online:
Register at denver.gunclass.com/register
888-621-5136
Shoot Indoors - Broomfield, Broomfield CO will be the range
https://www.goshootindoors.com/locations/broomfield/
You are responsible for range fees, safety gear, and ammo.
Over 15,000 Colorado students have trusted Colorado Gun Class for their Concealed Carry certification at our 12 statewide locations. Our class is geared for everyone from beginner to advanced shooters. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
Upon successful completion of this class, you can apply for your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. The Colorado permit is valid in 37 states.
Here is what you will learn in our class:
Personal Safety
Handgun Safety
Handgun Fundamentals
Handgun Operation
Handgun Selection
Handgun Shooting
Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Legal Use of Force
Legal Aftermath
Gear and Gadgets
State Carry Law
Phone: 888-621-5136
Email: thornton@gunclass.com
Web: thornton.gunclass.com/register
This class will meet all the requirements for CO HB 24-1174.
You will get a refresher on the following areas:
- Universal Safety Rules
- Situational Awareness & Conflict Avoidance
- Violent Encounters & Their Aftermath
- Dealing with Police
- Colorado & Federal Law
- Firearms Qualification (50 rds)
This 12-hour course is designed to meet Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 firearm safety training requirements for individuals seeking to purchase or transfer specified semiautomatic firearms who do not qualify for the 4-hour Basic Course.
The curriculum covers fundamental firearm safety rules, firearm operation and handling, safe storage, Colorado firearm laws, responsible firearm ownership, suicide prevention and mental health awareness, situational awareness, conflict avoidance, de-escalation, and the legal responsibilities associated with firearm possession and use.
Instruction includes classroom education, practical firearm handling exercises, and required knowledge and skills assessments in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) standards.
The course is conducted over a minimum of two days. Students must successfully complete all required instruction and assessments to receive course completion documentation.
Prerequisites:
Under Colorado SB25-003, students must first obtain a Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card from their county sheriff before they can enroll in either the Basic or Extended course.
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the process is:
Apply online: Create an account and submit an application through the Colorado Firearms Safety System (FSS). https://cpw.state.co.us/specified-semiautomatic-firearms
Complete a name-based background check: Follow the applicant's county sheriff's instructions for obtaining and submitting the required background check.
Provide identification: Present a valid government-issued photo ID to the county sheriff's office.
Pay required fees: The CPW fee is $52, plus the county sheriff's processing fee, which varies by county.
Obtain sheriff approval: The sheriff reviews the application to determine whether the applicant may lawfully possess firearms and meets the eligibility requirements.
Receive the Eligibility Card: Once approved, the applicant receives an eligibility card valid for five years. The instructor must verify the card through the FSS before the student takes the course.
This 4-hour course is designed to meet Colorado SB25-003 firearms safety training requirements for individuals who have previously completed a Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recognized Hunter Education course.
Prerequisites:
Under Colorado SB25-003, students must first obtain a Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card from their county sheriff before they can enroll in either the Basic or Extended course.
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the process is:
Apply online: Create an account and submit an application through the Colorado Firearms Safety System (FSS). https://cpw.state.co.us/specified-semiautomatic-firearms
Complete a name-based background check: Follow the applicant's county sheriff's instructions for obtaining and submitting the required background check.
Provide identification: Present a valid government-issued photo ID to the county sheriff's office.
Pay required fees: The CPW fee is $52, plus the county sheriff's processing fee, which varies by county.
Obtain sheriff approval: The sheriff reviews the application to determine whether the applicant may lawfully possess firearms and meets the eligibility requirements.
Receive the Eligibility Card: Once approved, the applicant receives an eligibility card valid for five years. The instructor must verify the card through the FSS before the student takes the course.
Instruction covers fundamental firearm safety, safe handling of semiautomatic firearms and ammunition magazines, proper firearm storage, child safety, firearm deaths associated with mental illness, Colorado Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO), victim awareness and empathy, and responsible firearm ownership.
Students must successfully complete a written examination and demonstrate safe firearm handling proficiency with a minimum passing score of 90%.
Prerequisites: Students must have verified Hunter Education credentials and a valid Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card issued through their county sheriff before attending.
Successful completion, combined with verified Hunter Education, satisfies the firearms safety training requirement for purchasing or transferring specified semiautomatic firearms under Colorado SB25-003.

