Cody Lanier

Colorado Concealed Carry Class taught by Cody with Bearded Monkey Tactical

Price: $165 (all fees included) Location: Aurora, Colorado Time: 8 hours | Same-day qualification Seats: Limited to 10 students

If you’re tired of boring classes taught by people who’ve never made real decisions under pressure…

This is the class for you.

This Colorado Concealed Carry course is taught by an active Police Lieutenant who trains armed professionals and citizens how to think, move, and carry responsibly.

This is real-world instruction, not death by PowerPoint.

You will learn:

• Use-of-force law (plain English) • When you can shoot and when you absolutely can’t • How to know your defensive shooting is legally justified • Mindset, situational awareness, and decision making • Legal carry methods & equipment setup • Live-fire qualification (on site, same day)

No fluff. No fear tactics. No nonsense.

Just clarity and confidence.

This meets the State of Colorado requirements for a Refresher Concealed Carry Course. It will cover new state laws pertaining to Concealed Carry (shown via PowerPoint and discussion) and then wrap up with a short, written test (open book) and a 50 round shooting qualification at an indoor range.

Take your defensive shooting skills to the next level.

The Bearded Monkey Tactical Level 2 Defensive Pistol Course is designed for responsibly armed citizens, concealed carry permit holders, law enforcement professionals, and experienced shooters who want to build real-world defensive handgun skills beyond basic firearms training.

This fast-paced, hands-on course emphasizes accuracy, speed, decision-making, and defensive gun handling under realistic conditions. Students will develop confidence through structured drills that challenge both marksmanship and critical thinking while maintaining a relentless focus on firearms safety.

Unlike traditional target shooting classes, this course prepares you for defensive encounters by teaching practical techniques that can be applied when seconds matter.

Course Highlights

Throughout this advanced defensive pistol course, students will learn and refine:

Efficient draw stroke from the holster Defensive accuracy at multiple distances Emergency and tactical reloads Malfunction recognition and immediate action drills Shooting while moving Use of cover and concealment Multiple-target engagement Strong-hand and support-hand shooting Target transitions Defensive movement techniques Situational awareness and threat assessment Performance under time pressure Defensive shooting standards and qualification drills

Students will be coached throughout the day by an experienced law enforcement firearms instructor, receiving individualized feedback designed to improve both speed and consistency.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) holders Graduates of a Level 1 Defensive Pistol Course Armed citizens seeking advanced concealed carry training Competitive shooters wanting practical defensive skills Security professionals Law enforcement officers Responsible firearm owners committed to continuous improvement

Students should already possess safe firearm handling skills and be comfortable drawing from a holster before attending.

Equipment Required

Students should bring:

Reliable semi-automatic handgun Quality outside-the-waistband or appendix holster designed for their firearm Minimum of three magazines Magazine carrier Sturdy belt Eye and ear protection Weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toe shoes Approximately 300 rounds of factory ammunition Water, snacks, and a willingness to learn

Our Level I Defensive Pistol Fundamentals course is designed to develop safe, efficient, and competent armed citizens through professional instruction, measurable performance standards, and purposeful repetition.

Whether you're a new concealed carrier, a first responder, or someone looking to build a solid foundation with your defensive handgun, this four-hour course will teach the essential skills needed to effectively deploy your pistol under realistic conditions. Students will learn proper grip, stance, presentation from the holster, sight management, trigger control, recoil management, emergency reloads, malfunction clearances, follow-through, and defensive shooting fundamentals. Every lesson is immediately reinforced through live-fire exercises and coaching on the range, allowing students to understand not only how to perform each skill, but why it matters.

Unlike many introductory shooting classes, this is a performance-based course. Throughout the day, students will work toward measurable benchmark drills that evaluate accuracy, consistency, and efficiency under the guidance of experienced instructors. The focus isn't on being the fastest shooter on the range—it's on building disciplined gun handling, making accountable hits, and developing the confidence to perform under pressure. Every student will leave with a clear understanding of their current abilities and a roadmap for continued improvement.

This course is taught in a professional, positive, and challenging environment where safety is paramount and every student is encouraged to push beyond their comfort zone. Whether your goal is to become a more confident concealed carrier, prepare for advanced training, or simply become more proficient with your defensive pistol, Level 1 Defensive Pistol Fundamentals provides the foundation upon which all future defensive firearms skills are built.

Students should bring:

Reliable semi-automatic pistol Strong-side OWB or AIWB holster Minimum of three magazines Magazine carrier or pouch Sturdy belt Eye and ear protection Weather-appropriate clothing Water and snacks Approximately 300 rounds of factory ammunition

Come prepared to learn, work hard, and challenge yourself. Every repetition has a purpose, every drill builds a skill, and every round fired is another step toward becoming a more disciplined, capable, and responsible armed citizen.

Basic Concealed Carry / Level I Defensive Pistol Fundamentals

This 8-hour Basic Colorado Concealed Handgun and Level I Defensive Pistol Fundamentals course is designed for both new and experienced handgun owners. The course includes 4 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of live-fire range training, covering the requirements for obtaining a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP).

Topics include firearm safety, Colorado concealed carry laws, use-of-force law, defensive mindset, responsible firearm ownership, and practical handgun fundamentals.

The range portion focuses on building real-world shooting skills through plenty of repetitions and individualized instruction. Students will work on grip, stance, trigger control, presentation, reloads, malfunction clearance, accuracy, and defensive shooting fundamentals. The course includes a state required 50-round shooting qualification and short open-book written test.

Students should bring 250–300 rounds of ammunition.

This is intentionally a small class, allowing for more individualized coaching and significantly more hands-on shooting time.

Instruction is provided by a current Police Lieutenant with 22 years of law enforcement experience and a former U.S. Coast Guard Boarding Team Member. The instructor has extensive experience in firearms training, use-of-force investigations, and currently investigates and evaluates use-of-force incidents in Colorado.

Come prepared to learn, work, and build skills—not just check a box for your permit.