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Colorado CCW Permit Timeline

What Is the Colorado CCW Permit Timeline: From Class to Sheriff Appointment?

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Getting a Colorado concealed handgun permit can feel confusing when you are not sure what happens first, what documents you need, or when to schedule your sheriff appointment. The good news is that the process becomes much easier when you understand the timeline. The basic path is simple. You complete qualifying training, receive your training […]

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How Long Does a Colorado Concealed Carry Training Certificate Last?

How Long Does a Colorado Concealed Carry Training Certificate Last?

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A Colorado concealed carry training certificate does not last forever. Under the current Colorado concealed handgun permit rules, the timeline depends on whether you are applying for a new permit or renewing an existing permit. For a new Colorado concealed handgun permit application, your training certificate must generally be dated within one year before you

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Colorado CCW Renewal Checklist

Colorado CCW Renewal Checklist: What Should You Bring Before Your Appointment?

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A Colorado CCW renewal can feel confusing if you are not sure what documents to bring, when to take your refresher class, or whether your permit is still within the renewal window. Colorado uses the term Concealed Handgun Permit, often shortened to CHP, but many permit holders still search for Colorado CCW renewal when preparing

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Let’s Talk Firearms Safety 

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Let’s Talk Firearms Safety Author: Graham Dunne Background: From the Marine Corps, to police work, to private contracting, I have been involved in formal firearms training since the 1980’s. I have been a firearms instructor since 1999. I worked on a police range full-time for years, and I continue to teach firearms classes weekly, year-round.

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Colorado House Bill 24-1174: New CCW Training Requirements

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Colorado House Bill 24-1174: New CCW Training Requirements Author: Graham Dunne   House Bill 24-1174, passed in 2024, took effect on July 1, 2025. It changes Colorado’s concealed handgun permit (CHP) rules, especially the training required for applicants and instructors. Key changes under the new law include: Verified Instructors Statewide: All CHP classes (for new

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The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act

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The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act Author: Graham Dunne   The OODA Loop was developed by USAF Colonel John Boyd in the early 1970’s, to use your opponent’s decision-making lag time against them. A pilot in the Korean conflict, he later attended Fighter Weapons School. Boyd graduated at the top of his class, and

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