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Classes, events, registration, and instruction (no membership required).Â
A waiver must be signed for participation in any class or special event. Please print this two-page document out and bring completed form to the event.
What the community is saying about these classes:
"Great class & Instructors!! ROs & Volunteers were awesome too! The fee for this course can definitely be increased to at least $150 ...  it will be worth it!"
"The instructors were very attentive and helpful in the range giving personal attention when needed.  I needed a little extra help and Lynne was amazing in making this a helpful, positive experience".
"Very worthwhile!  Thank You!" - August 2023
"It was a good balance between legalities and the basics"
"Many thanks especially to staff for being an angel on my shoulder! Just outstanding."
"Thanks for a valuable, informative & fun class"Â -Â March 2023 class"
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2024 Basic Handgun and Concealed Carry Course (Saturdays 8am-5pm)
Thinking of buying a handgun as a first time handgun owner or interested in getting training to apply for your concealed carry license? Do you just want to get back to the basics of handgun safety? Learn how to safely store, carry, and shoot your handgun. This co-ed course is a combination of classroom and range time, appropriate for all level of shooters. Gain valuable knowledge and skills of the shooting sport, fundamentals of marksmanship, reloads, and clearing malfunctions.
This course exceeds state standards for concealed carry permit (CCW) requirements. Each participant will receive a certificate upon course completion. CCW permits must be obtained in the county in which you reside.
- Dates: March 16; April 20; May 18; June 15; July 20; August 17; September 21; October 19; November 16; December 21. All classes are on Saturday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
- 18 & older
- Fee:Â $130
- Gear:Â Provide your own handgun, 100 rounds of ammunition, dual hearing protection and eye protection
Handgun/CCW classes utilize City of Longmont RecTrac. For assistance with Rec Trac please call (303) 651-8404.
2024 Rifle Sundays and Public Hunter Sight In (Sunday afternoon)
Bring your rifles to sight in for hunting season in the Fall.
August 25, from 8:00 am to 2 pm
September 29, from 8:00 am to 2 pm
October 27, from 8:00 am to 2 pm
These are all Sundays and the cost is $30 per hour for non members and members pay based on the plan they have.
Any distance from 3-100 yards. This public use activity at the range does not require a membership. Non-range member shooters may bring hunting caliber rifles only. For questions, please email or call (303)774-4587 (Saturday and Sundays).
Fee: $15 per 30 minute block for non-range members.
Members can reserve a lane through City of Longmont RecTrac. For assistance with Rec Trac please call (303) 651-8404. Non-members can do walk-in for Hunter Sight In.
2024 Ladies Firearms Training
Training provided once a month. For additional information please email the lead instructor or call 303-774-4587 (Saturday/Sunday).
2024 Co-ed Firearms Training
Training provided once a month. For additional information please email the lead instructor or call 303-774-4587 (Saturday/Sunday)
Unless indicated, all classes are held at the Longmont Department of Public Safety and Boulder County Sheriff's Office Range and Training Facility
If you are in need of accommodations (such as sign language), please call 303-651-8424 to make arrangements no less than five business days before the event.
If you have additional questions regarding the range, you can email the Public Safety Collaborative Services Division of the Longmont Department of Public Safety or call (303) 774-4587 (Saturday/Sunday).