COLORADO SPRINGS SHOOTING RANGE FIELD GUIDE
Eight Hours to Certified Carry — Magnum Shooting Center’s CHP Intensive in Colorado Springs
A full-day, Colorado-certified Concealed Handgun Permit course combining classroom instruction, a live-fire exercise, and the written exam to meet state CHP requirements.
Eight Hours to Certified Carry — Magnum Shooting Center’s CHP Intensive in Colorado Springs.
This is an eight-hour Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) course at Magnum Shooting Center – North that blends classroom instruction with hands-on range time to meet Colorado’s statutory training requirements; successful students complete a written competency exam and a live-fire exercise to qualify for a county-issued CHP.
Highlights
Course Highlights
Complete Colorado CHP Requirements
The course covers firearm safety and handling, safe storage and child safety, shooting fundamentals, federal and state firearms laws (including recent laws enacted within five years), reporting lost or stolen firearms, extreme risk protection orders, and interaction best practices with responding law enforcement — all elements required for CHP certification.
Substantial Live-Fire Training
Range time includes practice shooting (50 rounds) followed by the required live-fire CHP exercise (at least 50 rounds) with a minimum 70% accuracy threshold to satisfy the course requirements.
Written and Practical Exams
Students must pass a written concealed handgun competency exam (minimum 80%) and demonstrate handgun proficiency on the live-fire exercise; completion yields the documentation needed to apply for a county Concealed Handgun Permit.
What the day feels like
What the Full-Day CHP Course Feels Like
A structured, instructor-led day that alternates focused classroom sessions on legal and safety topics with practical coaching on the range. The pace is deliberate: safety and judgment discussions precede hands-on live-fire practice, culminating in both a written exam and a qualifying shooting exercise required for CHP eligibility.
THE CURRICULUM
Complete Colorado CHP Requirements
The course covers firearm safety and handling, safe storage and child safety, shooting fundamentals, federal and state firearms laws (including recent laws enacted within five years), reporting lost or stolen firearms, extreme risk protection orders, and interaction best practices with responding law enforcement — all elements required for CHP certification.
THE RANGE
Substantial Live-Fire Training
Range time includes practice shooting (50 rounds) followed by the required live-fire CHP exercise (at least 50 rounds) with a minimum 70% accuracy threshold to satisfy the course requirements.
THE ASSESSMENT
Written and Practical Exams
Students must pass a written concealed handgun competency exam (minimum 80%) and demonstrate handgun proficiency on the live-fire exercise; completion yields the documentation needed to apply for a county Concealed Handgun Permit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for — and who needs additional preparation.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Eight-hour class that includes classroom instruction and a shooting portion; overall time may vary.
Bring a photo ID, eye and ear protection, your firearm, and 100+ rounds of factory ammunition; pack a lunch (or use nearby fast-food options).
If renting a firearm or purchasing gear on-site, arrive 15 minutes early; anyone arriving more than 5 minutes late will be required to reschedule. Firearms must be unloaded and cased/bagged upon entering the building.
The class meets at Magnum Shooting Center – North, 13372 Meadowgrass Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Concealed Handgun Permit course?
It is an eight-hour course (overall time may vary) that includes classroom instruction and a shooting portion.
What are the live-fire requirements?
Students must complete a live-fire exercise discharging at least 50 rounds for the CHP exercise (after 50 rounds of practice) and attain a minimum 70% accuracy score.
What score is required on the written exam?
Students must score at least 80% on the written concealed handgun competency exam to meet the course requirement.
What must I bring to class?
Bring a photo ID, eye and ear protection, your firearm, and 100+ rounds of factory ammunition; pack a lunch or use nearby fast-food options.
Are there age restrictions or rental rules?
All classroom attendees must be over the age of twenty. You must be 21 years old to rent a handgun unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Can I take this course if I'm new to handguns?
The course is labeled Beginner, but students must be familiar with handgun safety, loading, and basic live-fire experience; if unsure, the Firearm Fundamentals (HG101) class is recommended first.