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.

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Warrior Poet Society Adaptiv Defense Kinetic Consulting Rogue Methods Orion Training Group Greenline Tactical Achilles Heel Tactical And More

World-Class Instruction

Hosted Courses

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

Firearms Fundamentals
Performance / Competition
CQB / Structure Work
Night Vision / Low Light
Close Contact / Force-on-Force

Upcoming Hosted Courses

Current opportunities to train with nationally recognized instructors at Empire Gun Club.

Previously Hosted in 2026

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

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
CQB / Structure Work May 2–3, 2026 Structure Defense Rogue Methods · Raul Martinez Jr. and Mark Olson View Course Details
Pistol Fundamentals June 13–14, 2026 Practical Pistol Skills Adaptiv Defense · Brantley Merriam and Jesse Cinco View Course Details
Rifle Fundamentals July 17–19, 2026 Rifle / Red Dot Mechanics Kinetic Consulting · Jon Dufresne View Course Details
Close Contact / Force-on-Force August 29–30, 2026 Close Contact Gunfighter Rogue Methods · Raul Martinez Jr. and Mark Olson 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.

Schedules and registration are managed by 2A Colorado. Compare course options and reserve your seat on the 2A Colorado website.

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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.

Run the course. We’ll handle the rest. Empire supports scheduling, setup, equipment and on-site logistics so instructors can arrive ready to teach.

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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.

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Build Your Skills

Empire Courses.

In addition to our hosted courses, we offer a select schedule of Empire-led training throughout the year.

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Pistol

Fundamentals and practical skill development.

 02

Rifle

Build capability, control and confidence.

 03

Competition

Train smarter, move efficiently and shoot faster.

 04

Specialty

Occasional offerings and focused training topics.

Train
Practice
Progress

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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