COLORADO SPRINGS SHOOTING RANGE FIELD GUIDE
Beyond the Line: Sharpening Handgun Skills Where Precision Meets Pressure
A focused 2.5-hour Magnum Training Academy–eligible class in Colorado Springs for intermediate-to-advanced shooters to practice barricades, ports and approved holster work.
Beyond the Line: Sharpening Handgun Skills Where Precision Meets Pressure.
At Magnum Shooting Center in Colorado Springs, the Cross‑Training: Beyond the Line — Handgun Level 1 condenses focused, practical range time into a 2.5‑hour clinic designed to push shooters out of conventional stances and into competition‑minded and real‑world positions, with instructor‑supervised opportunities for holster drawing for qualified students.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Unconventional Shooting Positions
The class centers on shooting from nonstandard orientations — around barricades, through ports of different heights and forward of the firing line — to expand tactical and competitive options.
Competition Skills and Practical Preparedness
Drills emphasize transitions and solutions that translate to competition stages as well as techniques that could be applied in defensive scenarios.
Holster Drawing for Approved Shooters
Advanced students who have completed Magnum’s drawing curriculum and obtained instructor approval may practice drawing from the holster as part of the class progression.
What the day feels like
What the Class Feels Like
The session moves deliberately: a safety presentation sets the baseline, then students rotate through scenario‑driven drills that require rapid mindset shifts — from conventional stances to lower and obstructed ports, barricade work, and, for cleared participants, controlled holster draws under instructor supervision.
THE TECHNIQUE
Unconventional Shooting Positions
The class centers on shooting from nonstandard orientations — around barricades, through ports of different heights and forward of the firing line — to expand tactical and competitive options.
THE PURPOSE
Competition Skills and Practical Preparedness
Drills emphasize transitions and solutions that translate to competition stages as well as techniques that could be applied in defensive scenarios.
THE ADVANCEMENT
Holster Drawing for Approved Shooters
Advanced students who have completed Magnum’s drawing curriculum and obtained instructor approval may practice drawing from the holster as part of the class progression.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should prepare further before attending.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Eye and ear protection, your handgun, 200+ rounds of ammunition, 2–3 magazines, and a holster with belt and magazine pouches are required.
Eye protection, ear protection and ammunition are available for purchase at Magnum Shooting Center if needed.
The advertised class length is 2.5 hours; overall time for this class may vary.
Meet at 13372 Meadowgrass Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 for check‑in at Magnum Shooting Center — North.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The class is scheduled for 2.5 hours; overall time may vary.
What does it cost to attend?
Participant rate is $125; members pay $100 (members must enter their member ID at checkout).
Where do I meet the class?
Meet at Magnum Shooting Center — North, 13372 Meadowgrass Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
What are the prerequisites for this class?
Prerequisites include Forward of the Line & Competitive Shooting — Safety Class GS100 and prior 'Drawing from the Holster' training if you plan to draw from a holster during class.
Can I draw from a holster during this class?
Drawing from the holster is permitted only for advanced shooters who have attended Magnum's 'Drawing from the Holster' class and obtained instructor approval.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Bring eye and ear protection, your handgun, at least 200 rounds of ammunition, 2–3 magazines, and a holster with belt and magazine pouches.
Is safety instruction provided?
Yes — safety instruction is included as part of the class presentation.