We here at DCF Guns pride ourselves on providing the finest firearm education and training in Colorado. From improving your skills with a handgun or rifle to self-defense classes to marksmanship to emergency preparedness, we have everything you need to ensure your knowledge of personal safety is rock solid.

We believe that only operating a shooting range just doesn’t cut it. Being an authority in firearm safety, training, and education is the most important aspect of being a firearms enthusiast, not just for ourselves, but for the betterment of the community.

Our classes are taught by elite military veterans who’ll work closely with you to impart their wisdom and skills in situations that require a firearm or to keep you prepared in case of an emergency.

Along with our classes, we also have a variety of events that are open to the community, so keep an eye on our calendar for updates!

This comprehensive 8-hour class is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to carry a concealed pistol in Colorado for personal defense. Students will cover the latest Colorado concealed carry laws, how to interact with law enforcement during a potential confrontation, and the critical steps to take after using lethal force to protect yourself or others.

What You’ll Learn:
Colorado Concealed Carry Laws
Law Enforcement Contact
Aftermath of Self-Defense

Our Introduction to Firearms course is a 1-hour training session designed for new shooters looking to build a solid foundation in firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship. This hands-on class provides expert instruction in a safe and structured environment, ensuring you develop confidence and responsible firearm habits from the start.

What You’ll Learn:
Firearm safety and handling fundamentals
Proper grip, stance, and sight alignment
Safe loading, unloading, and basic shooting techniques

Our Pistol 100 Series is designed to build confidence, accuracy, and proficiency with your handgun, whether you're a new shooter or looking to refine your skills. Each 2-hour course provides expert instruction in a safe and structured environment.

What You’ll Learn:

Pistol 101 – Learn the fundamentals of firearm handling, maintenance, and marksmanship. Perfect for beginners and those looking to establish a solid shooting foundation.

Pistol 102 – Reinforce essential skills with hands-on training in loading, malfunction clearing, and accuracy improvement. Ideal for new gun owners and concealed carry holders.

Pistol 103 – Take your shooting to the next level with advanced techniques in recoil management, rapid-fire cadence, and target transitions. Great for experienced shooters and competitive marksmen.

The Pistol 200 Series is designed to enhance your firearm handling, defensive shooting, and real-world application of marksmanship skills. Each 2-hour course builds upon foundational techniques, integrating holster work, movement, and tactical positioning for advanced training.

What You’ll Learn:

Pistol 201 – Master the fundamentals of holster draw, presentation, and reloading. Ideal for concealed carry holders and those looking to build strong holster-handling skills.

Pistol 202 – Develop defensive shooting techniques, including shooting from cover, engaging multiple threats, and refining reloads under pressure. Perfect for those preparing for tactical training.

Pistol 203 – Take your training further with movement-based shooting, target transitions on the move, and live-fire scenario drills. Designed for experienced shooters and self-defense practitioners.

Refine your advanced shooting skills with this dynamic 2-hour workshop designed to challenge and enhance your tactical proficiency. Each session rotates through a variety of real-world defensive shooting techniques, ensuring you build confidence and adaptability in diverse scenarios.

What You’ll Learn:

Navigating Doorways & Hallways – Develop techniques for safe and effective movement in confined spaces.

Use of Cover & Concealment – Learn how to maximize protection while maintaining shooting effectiveness.

Low Light / No Light Shooting – Train to engage targets in reduced visibility conditions.

Engaging Moving & Dynamic Targets – Improve accuracy on unpredictable and shifting threats.

Multiple Threat Engagement – Learn how to assess and neutralize multiple targets efficiently.

The Carbine 100 Series is designed to help new and intermediate shooters develop confidence, accuracy, and proficiency with their rifle. Each 2-hour course provides hands-on instruction in essential skills, from marksmanship fundamentals to firearm maintenance and malfunction management.

What You’ll Learn:

Carbine 101 – Learn the basics of carbine handling, marksmanship, and range safety. Perfect for new gun owners and those looking to build a solid foundation.

Carbine 102 – Master firearm maintenance with hands-on training in disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and function checks to keep your rifle in peak condition.

Carbine 103 – Improve efficiency under pressure with malfunction clearance, reload techniques, and sling manipulation for real-world application.

The Carbine 200 Series is designed for shooters ready to refine their skills in dynamic and fast-paced scenarios. Each 2-hour course builds on foundational carbine handling, incorporating speed, accuracy, movement, and firearm transitions to enhance your overall shooting proficiency.

What You’ll Learn:

Carbine 201 – Master recoil control, improve shooting cadence, and refine multi-target transitions for increased speed and precision.

Carbine 202 – Develop defensive shooting skills, including reloading under pressure, malfunction clearance, and utilizing cover and concealment effectively.

Carbine 203 – Advance to carbine-to-pistol transitions, shooting while moving, and engaging multiple threats in real-world tactical scenarios.

This intensive course is designed for law enforcement officers who need the skills to address life-threatening injuries in dynamic and high-risk situations. Following the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) model, this program prioritizes saving lives while sustaining the mission, ensuring officers can provide critical medical intervention under pressure.

What You’ll Learn:

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Principles – Apply life-saving techniques in real-world tactical environments.

Hemorrhage Control – Master the use of tourniquets, wound packing, and pressure dressings to stop severe bleeding.

Airway & Respiratory Management – Learn to assess and treat airway obstructions, chest injuries, and breathing difficulties.

Designed by women, for women, this training series is perfect for female shooters of all skill levels. Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to refine your self-defense or competitive shooting abilities, these classes provide expert instruction in a comfortable, community-focused setting.

What You’ll Learn:

Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Skills – Train in multiple firearm platforms with personalized guidance.

Self-Defense & Competitive Shooting Techniques – Develop confidence in defensive scenarios and enhance marksmanship for sport shooting.

Firearm & Gear Selection – Receive expert advice on choosing the right firearms and equipment for your needs.

Safe & Supportive Training Environment – Learn alongside other women in a class designed to foster growth, confidence, and community.

The Training Room at DCF Guns Castle Rock, an interactive classroom system featuring a keypad interface, enables real-time interaction and feedback from students, allowing the instructor to poll the class, test on topics, and facilitate discussions during verbal or video presentations, leveraging documented benefits of student response systems to enhance retention levels, keep students engaged, and efficiently gauge understanding, ultimately adding a new level of group interactivity and teaching capability to simulations.