COLORADO SPRINGS ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Teaching the Next Generation to Aim True: A Safety-First Youth Shooting Course in Colorado Springs
A 2.5-hour beginner program that introduces children ages 8–14 to firearm safety, handling, and live-fire rifle practice at Magnum Shooting Center - North.
Teaching the Next Generation to Aim True: A Safety-First Youth Shooting Course in Colorado Springs.
Set against the pragmatic backdrop of an indoor shooting facility in Colorado Springs, this beginner-level course shapes a controlled, safety-first initiation for children. The program focuses on basic firearm safety, proper handling, marksmanship fundamentals and range procedures, then gives participants an opportunity to apply those lessons through supervised live-fire exercises with a .22 bolt-action rifle provided by the operator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Structured safety curriculum
The course places a high emphasis on safety and range procedures, with instruction designed specifically for young learners to build safe habits and firearm respect before they handle live rounds.
Live-fire marksmanship for beginners
After classroom instruction on fundamentals and handling, children demonstrate what they've learned during live-fire exercises on the range using a .22 bolt-action rifle supplied for the class.
Parental involvement required
Parents or legal guardians must accompany participants; parental consent is a prerequisite, underscoring the program's emphasis on supervised, family-centered instruction.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The 2.5-hour session unfolds like a compact, focused workshop: check-in and a brief orientation, a classroom-style safety and handling primer, hands-on rifle fundamentals, and supervised live-fire on the range. The operator supplies the .22 bolt-action rifle for use during the class; ammunition is a required purchase. The tone is instructional and deliberate, built to give young participants confidence through structured practice rather than speed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Participants need a photo ID and should bring eye and ear protection. Eye and ear protection are available for purchase on site.
Ammunition is a required purchase for live-fire exercises; eye and ear protection and other items are also available for purchase at Magnum Shooting Center.
The operator provides the .22 bolt-action rifle for use during the class; participants do not need to bring a firearm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The course runs for 2.5 hours.
What ages can participate?
The course is for youth ages 8–14.
Do parents need to stay for the class?
Yes—parents or legal guardians must accompany their children during this course and parental consent is required.
Is ammunition included?
No—ammunition is a required purchase; the operator provides the .22 bolt-action rifle for the class.
What identification and protective gear are required?
Participants should bring a photo ID and eye and ear protection; eye protection, ear protection, and ammunition are available for purchase on site.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is 13372 Meadowgrass Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Are there age restrictions for renting firearms?
You must be 21 years old to rent a handgun or rifle unless you are with a parent or legal guardian.
What are the fees?
Participant rate for ages 8–14 is $75; children of members pay $50 when the member ID is entered at checkout.