Colorado Concealed Handgun Renewal Course
Course Length: 4 Hours
Designed for: Concealed Handgun Permit Holders needing to renew their permit.
This half-day renewal course is designed to help current concealed carry permit holders meet the state’s requirements for permit renewal. It covers firearm safety, Colorado gun laws, and includes a range qualification to ensure you’re up-to-date with current legal and safety standards.
Course Details:
Classroom Instruction (2 hours)
- Colorado Gun Laws Update
- Firearm Safety Refresher
- Use-of-Force Laws
- Basic Pistol Fundamentals Review
- Firearm Maintenance
- Concealed Carry Considerations
Written Test
- Multiple Choice
- 80% or higher
Range Qualification (2 hours)
- 50-round Qualification Requirement
- Qualification on IDPA or FBI Target
Qualification Standards:
- 7 feet: 10 rounds
- 10 feet: 10 rounds
- 15 feet: 5 rounds
Must score 70% or higher on the target (at least 18 hits out of 25)
Classroom Portion Schedule:
- 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Classroom Portion (Firearm safety, laws, and fundamentals)
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Break
- 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Range Qualification (live-fire portion)
What to Bring:
- Your current Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit
- A semi-auto or revolver handgun (chambered in .22, .32, .380, 9mm, .40, .45, 10mm, .38 SPL, or any other pistol caliber)
- 100 rounds of ammunition (minimum)
- Minimum of one magazine
- Gun case
- $20 range fee
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Good hygiene
- Positive attitude
- Note-taking materials
Course Prerequisites:
- Must have a valid Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit
- This course is for renewal only (not for new applicants)
Range Locations:
- 1310 S Abilene St, Aurora, CO 80012
- 410 Raritan Way, Denver, CO 80204
- 6280 E 39th Ave, Denver, CO 80207
Classroom Portion:
The classroom portion will cover all updated state laws, firearm safety protocols, basic shooting fundamentals, and other important updates regarding responsible concealed carry. This refresher course helps ensure you stay current on important changes in gun laws and firearm safety.
Qualification Requirements:
- Qualification involves shooting 50 rounds at an IDPA or FBI target, with the following requirements:
- 7 feet: 10 rounds
- 10 feet: 10 rounds
- 15 feet: 5 rounds
- Scoring: You must achieve at least 70% accuracy (at least 18 hits out of 25 rounds).
Important Notes:
- Certificate: After completing the course and passing the range qualification, you will receive a certificate of completion that is required for renewal of your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit.
- Mandatory Training: The course includes mandatory training as required by Colorado law for permit renewal.
