Phillip Myers
Instructor # 4360988 | Phil Myers
Certified with the USCCA since 4/26/2026
Certification Renewal Date 4/26/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Phil is a U.S. Navy Special Operations veteran, certified USCCA Firearms Instructor, and Verified Colorado CHP Instructor serving Colorado and Utah.
Phil founded Raven One Defense because he believes good training should make people feel more confident, more prepared, and more connected to the responsibility of owning or carrying a firearm. His approach is shaped by real-world experience, but centered on the student in front of him.
Every student brings a different story, comfort level, and reason for training. Phil’s goal is not to force everyone into the same mold, but to meet people where they are, build on what they already do well, and help them grow safely and responsibly.
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Colorado CHP initial course focused on safe firearm handling, Colorado concealed carry considerations, legal awareness, mindset, and responsible real-world decision making.
This 8-hour course is designed for new concealed handgun permit applicants seeking professional, practical instruction that builds a strong foundation in firearm safety, responsible carry, and informed decision making.
Topics include Colorado laws and responsibilities, safe firearm handling and fundamentals, mindset and conflict avoidance, real-world carry considerations, and developing safe, responsible concealed carry habits.
Colorado CHP renewal course focused on responsible concealed carry, legal awareness, mindset, and real-world decision making.
This 3-hour course is designed for current permit holders seeking a professional refresher on Colorado concealed carry considerations, conflict avoidance, current laws, and responsible everyday carry practices.
Topics include legal updates, mindset and decision making, real-world carry considerations, and maintaining safe and informed concealed carry habits.
Professional training for responsible carriers.
Colorado CHP initial course focused on safe firearm handling, Colorado concealed carry considerations, legal awareness, mindset, and responsible real-world decision making.
This 8-hour course is designed for new concealed handgun permit applicants seeking professional, practical instruction that builds a strong foundation in firearm safety, responsible carry, and informed decision making.
Topics include Colorado laws and responsibilities, safe firearm handling and fundamentals, mindset and conflict avoidance, real-world carry considerations, and developing safe, responsible concealed carry habits.
Colorado CHP renewal course focused on responsible concealed carry, legal awareness, mindset, and real-world decision making.
This 3-hour course is designed for current permit holders seeking a professional refresher on Colorado concealed carry considerations, conflict avoidance, current laws, and responsible everyday carry practices.
Topics include legal updates, mindset and decision making, real-world carry considerations, and maintaining safe and informed concealed carry habits.
Professional training for responsible carriers.
This 4-hour, in-person Firearms Safety class is designed for Colorado residents completing the firearms safety training requirement for the purchase of Specified Semiautomatic Firearms (SSF).
Please review the Notes section below carefully before registering to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for this course.
IMPORTANT COURSE REQUIREMENTS
NO FIREARMS ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THIS COURSE.
This listing is specifically for the 4-hour Basic Firearms Safety Course. Students must meet the applicable eligibility requirements before attending.
BEFORE REGISTERING, STUDENTS MUST:
• Create an account through Colorado’s Firearms Safety System (FSS). • Submit the required Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card application. • Complete the required name-based background check and government-issued photo ID verification through their county Sheriff’s Office. • Receive a valid Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card before attending class. • Have completed a Colorado Parks and Wildlife-certified Hunter Education Course to qualify for the 4-hour Basic Firearms Safety Course.
Students who do not meet the Hunter Education requirement may need to complete the Extended Firearms Safety Course instead.
WHAT TO BRING
Students must bring:
• Valid government-issued photo identification. • Valid Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card.
Again, please do not bring a firearm to class. Firearms required for the practical portion will be provided as appropriate.
COURSE COMPLETION
Students must attend the entire course, participate safely, successfully complete the required handgun safety practical assessment, and earn a score of at least 90% on the final written exam.
During the practical assessment, students will be evaluated on their ability to safely demonstrate that a handgun is clear and safe.
Educator Safety & Preparedness is a safety-focused course for teachers, school staff, administrators, coaches, and education professionals who want practical training in responsible ownership, secure storage, emergency preparedness, trauma first aid awareness, de-escalation, and lawful decision-making.
This course is designed to help educators and school staff become safer, more responsible, and better prepared citizens while understanding the serious responsibilities that come with working around students, families, and school environments.
Course topics include responsible ownership mindset, secure storage around children and families, school policy boundaries, situational awareness, emergency planning basics, trauma first aid awareness, de-escalation, lawful decision-making, law enforcement interaction considerations, and what not to do unless properly authorized.
This is not a tactical school-response course. It does not teach school-clearing tactics, armed teacher response tactics, or law enforcement procedures. It does not replace school district policy, school safety plans, law enforcement training, or applicable state and local law.
The goal is simple: safer educators, stronger schools, and better prepared communities.
Educator Safety & Preparedness — Private Group Workshop is a safety-focused training session for schools, education teams, youth-serving organizations, and staff groups.
This listing is for one private group workshop, not one individual student seat. The listed price covers one organization-hosted classroom session for up to 12 attendees. Additional attendees, travel, custom scheduling, and district-level training packages may be quoted separately.
The course focuses on responsible ownership, secure storage, emergency preparedness, trauma first aid awareness, de-escalation, school policy boundaries, lawful decision-making, law enforcement interaction considerations, and what not to do unless properly authorized.
This is not a tactical school-response course. It does not teach school-clearing tactics, armed teacher response tactics, or law enforcement procedures. It does not replace school district policy, school safety plans, law enforcement training, or applicable state and local law.
The goal is simple: safer educators, stronger schools, and better prepared communities.