Any sane person who arms themselves for self defense will tell you that they don’t really want any trouble, they carry the gun in case trouble finds them. But life is anything but simple and a recent self defense situation in Denver shows how ugly self defense...
Buying a gun for self defense is a big step in a self defense plan. It is a very powerful and effective tool and when used properly, it has the potential to allow people who are smaller, weaker or outnumbered to prevail in a dangerous attack. But the tool by itself is...
In the nearly 20 years I have owned guns, I have had a range of different gear and firearms. The first gun I bought was a 9mm Hi Point Carbine and I paid $100 for it. It was not exactly ideal for self defense but not knowing much about guns and not having...
Colorado is once again in the cross hairs of the anti-gun lobby and we are facing an assault weapons ban. This time the proposed law changes represent some very dangerous outcomes for our gun rights, far more than we’ve faced in the past. Colorado is...
Last week we saw an armed robbery that showed how important it is to have the skills to go with the tool. This week we will be reading about a brave 16 year old boy used a gun to stop a home invasion. Brayden Jarrett, a 16 year old from Ohio, was home alone when he...
This week we are going to look at a video from an armed robbery that took place in Oklahoma City last year. This video starts like so many others, a normal person in the middle of a normal routine. In this case, our victim is at the car wash in the middle of the day....
Intuitive Defensive Shooting - Pistol
August 9, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pikes Peak Gun Club
The Intuitive Defense Shooting Course is not designed to make you the best shooter you can be on the range, instead, its goal is to help you quickly develop fundamental skills that you can apply in a worst-case scenario defensive shooting situation.
Free CCW Class/Refresher - Range Session
August 9, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Empire Gun Club
This is the range portion of the Permit class requirements in Colorado. This is also our Refresher Course.
Classroom Portion of Colorado's CCW Class. Read Class Description. All of our classes are unique. We let class questions and conversation dictate what is needed. "Agenda" will vary.
Class Topics: Science of Choosing Guns | Neuroscience of Self-Defense | Student Questions
All of our classes are unique. We let class questions and conversation dictate what is needed. "Agenda" will vary. Class Topics: Science of Choosing Guns | Neuroscience of Self-Defense | Student Questions
FREE Colorado Concealed Handgun Class / Refresher - Range
August 16, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pikes Peak Gun ClubThis class is intended to provide the RANGE portion of training requirements under the new Colorado Concealed Handgun Training law. You will also need to complete the CLASSROOM portion to receive the certificate to apply for a NEW concealed handgun permit. This class will also provide all that is necessary for a REFRESHER/RENEWAL applicaiton.
Classroom - Denver Area Free CCW Class
August 16, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Aurora Guns For Everyone
Classroom Portion of Colorado's CCW Class. Read Class Description. All of our classes are unique. We let class questions and conversation dictate what is needed. "Agenda" will vary.
Class Topics: Science of Choosing Guns | Neuroscience of Self-Defense | Student Questions
Classroom Portion of Colorado's CCW Class. Read Class Description. All of our classes are unique. We let class questions and conversation dictate what is needed. "Agenda" will vary.
Class Topics: Science of Choosing Guns | Neuroscience of Self-Defense | Student Questions
Classroom - Denver Area Free CCW Class
August 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Aurora Guns For Everyone
Classroom Portion of Colorado's CCW Class. Read Class Description. All of our classes are unique. We let class questions and conversation dictate what is needed. "Agenda" will vary.
Class Topics: Science of Choosing Guns | Neuroscience of Self-Defense | Student Questions
Free CCW Class/Refresher - Range Session
August 29, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Empire Gun Club
This is the range portion of the Permit class requirements in Colorado. This is also our Refresher Course.
