National Instructors. Exclusive Colorado Training.

World-Class Firearms Training in Colorado

The Biggest Names Train at Empire.

Train with nationally recognized instructors in fundamentals, performance shooting, competition, combatives, night vision, CQB and medical skills—all at Colorado’s most capable private outdoor training facility.

Specialized firearms training within reach of Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and the Front Range.

World-Class Instruction

Hosted Courses

Train with nationally recognized instructors at Empire Gun Club. Limited dates and uncommon training opportunities brought directly to Colorado.

2027 Training Calendar — This lineup will be updated as additional dates and course details are finalized. Last updated: October 28, 2026
Firearms Fundamentals
Performance / Competition
CQB / Structure Work
Night Vision / Low Light
Close Contact / Force-on-Force

Coming 2027

Browse 2027 training by discipline. Confirmed dates and upcoming announcements are shown together.

FUNDAMENTALS & SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Pistol and rifle progression, practical application.

APRIL 5–9, 2027 Warrior Poet Society
APR 5 · Pistol 1APR 6 · Pistol 2APR 7 · Rifle 1APR 8 · Rifle 2APR 9 · Rifle 3
Registration details to follow. Visit Website ↗
OCTOBER 9–10, 2027 Achilles Heel Tactical Course details to follow. Visit Website ↗

PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION

Build speed, precision and consistency.

APRIL 29–30 & MAY 1–2, 2027 Adaptiv Defense Course details to follow. Visit Website ↗
COMING 2027 Will “Stuffsnpews” Course details and dates to be announced.
COMING 2027 JJ Racaza Course details and dates to be announced.

CQB & CLOSE CONTACT

Vehicle work, structures and problem-solving.

MAY 15–16, 2027 Fieldcraft Defense VCQB · Course details to follow. Visit Website ↗
OCTOBER 15–17, 2027 · REGISTRATION LIVE Kinetic Consulting Weaponized Geometry · Jon Dufresne · Wiggins, CO Register / View Course ↗
COMING 2027 Rogue Methods Course details and dates to be announced. Visit Website ↗

MATCHES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Put your skills to the test.

JUNE 12, 2027 Micah Memorial 3 Gun Memorial 3-Gun Match · Registration details to follow. Visit Website ↗

NIGHT VISION & LOW LIGHT

Specialized training after dark.

COMING 2027 Greenline Tactical Dates and course details to be announced. Visit Website ↗

Previously Hosted in 2026

Explore the instructors and specialized courses Empire has already brought to Colorado this year.

Performance Training October 8–11, 2026 Rifle & Pistol Dynamics Achilles Heel Tactical · Rick Crawley
CQB / Force-on-Force October 23–25, 2026 Weaponized Geometry Kinetic Consulting · Jon Dufresne Sold Out
Night Vision / Low Light February 27–28, 2026 Night Fighter Greenline Tactical · Grand Junction View Course Details
Night Vision / Low Light March 21–22, 2026 DarkLab Greenline Tactical View Course Details
Performance / Competition April 18–19, 2026 Ricky Bobby Pistol OTG · Will “Stuffsnpews” View Course Details
Performance / Competition September 11–12, 2026 Ricky Bobby Rifle OTG · Will “Stuffsnpews” View Course Details

Empire Gun Club × 2A Colorado

Colorado SB25-003 Firearm Safety Training

Empire Gun Club has partnered with 2A Colorado to give members access to state-compliant training and preferred pricing.

Current Empire Members 50% Off

Active Empire members receive half off eligible 2A Colorado classes.

New Empire Members Class Included Free

New Empire memberships include the applicable class at no additional class cost.

Public Registration Open to Everyone

Public registration and partner-store discounts are available through 2A Colorado.

Choose Your Course

Two Training Paths

Visit 2A Colorado for eligibility information, current schedules and registration.

4 Hours

Basic Course

4-Hour Training

The shorter course option for qualifying students.

12 Hours

Extended Course

12-Hour Training

The complete extended firearm safety course.

A Range Built for More

Why Instructors Choose Empire.

I understand what high-level instructors need and make their time at Empire peaceful, organized and easy—so they can focus on teaching.

Private Bays

Dedicated space without unrelated range traffic.

Dynamic Freedom

Movement, vehicles, barricades and flexible formats.

Equipment Ready

Targets, stands, barricades and props on site.

Shoot House

Configurable space for approved advanced courses.

Quality Lodging

Name-brand hotel options within approximately 30 minutes.

45 Minutes From DIA

Convenient airport and Front Range access for traveling instructors.

Low-Light and Night-Vision Training

Train After Dark.

Serious night training requires more than turning off the lights.

Empire hosts nationally recognized low-light and night-vision instructors—and gives responsible shooters a place to build those skills through Fight Night at Empire.

Build Your Skills

Empire Courses.

Beyond our nationally hosted courses, Empire offers a focused selection of in-house training opportunities throughout the year.

01

Pistol

Develop reliable fundamentals, stronger mechanics and practical shooting skills.

02

Rifle

Build safer handling, better control and greater confidence with your rifle.

03

Competition

Improve efficiency, movement, stage execution and speed under pressure.

04

Specialty

Explore focused training opportunities offered throughout the season.

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Practice
Progress

Courses offered throughout the year

Train Together. Achieve More.

Private, Group & Agency Training.

From individuals to full teams, we offer customized training for responsible citizens, competitors, armed professionals and agencies. Tell us your goals and we’ll build a training plan that delivers.

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Individuals
Groups
Teams
Agencies

Extraordinary Training Awaits

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Better Shooters
Stronger People
A Brighter Tomorrow