USCCA Classes

US Firearms Training Academy offers certified USCCA training courses for responsible gun owners across Colorado and the United States. Whether you’re new to firearms, preparing for concealed carry, or seeking advanced defensive training, USCCA courses provide a proven, nationally recognized curriculum built for real-world self-defense.

Our instructors combine USCCA’s national standards with practical legal guidance and scenario-driven skill development.


Who USCCA Training Is For

  • New firearm owners who want structured safety training
  • CCW holders seeking deeper legal knowledge and defensive skills
  • Church, workplace, and volunteer security team members
  • Shooters preparing for real-world defensive situations
  • Students who want nationally recognized, insurance-aligned training

If you carry a firearm for self-defense, USCCA training helps you make confident, lawful decisions under pressure.


USCCA Courses We Offer

Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

Core USCCA curriculum covering firearm safety, storage, carry considerations, and the legal use of force.

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

Training focused on performance under stress — drawing, defensive accuracy, and realistic shooting habits.

Emergency First Aid / Trauma Response

Gunshot wound care, bleeding control, and critical life-saving interventions until EMS arrives.

Countering the Mass Shooter Threat

Threat recognition, response planning, and best practices for churches, schools, and businesses.

Courses rotate year-round. Check our training schedule for the next available class.


What You’ll Learn

USCCA classes at USFTA consistently emphasize:

  • Firearm Safety & Handling
  • Situational Awareness & Avoidance
  • De-Escalation & Decision-Making Under Stress
  • Understanding the Use of Force
    (including Colorado’s no-duty-to-retreat law when applicable)
  • Post-Incident Responsibilities
    What to tell 911 and law enforcement, legal considerations, and why many gun owners choose self-defense coverage.

You don’t just leave with knowledge — you leave with confidence.


Why Train With USFTA?

  • Authorized, State-Recognized Instructors
    Our instructors are recognized under CRS 18-12-203(1)(h)(I) and meet USCCA’s national training standards.
  • National Curriculum with Local Expertise
    You get high-quality USCCA training adapted to real legal expectations, whether you’re in Colorado or traveling nationwide.
  • Classroom + Range Options
    We offer a full progression — USCCA classes, Defensive Pistol, live-fire training, and advanced skills development.
  • Multiple Locations
    Training available across Denver, Northern Colorado, and regional partner ranges, with students attending from across the country.

How to Get Started

  1. Choose your USCCA course (CCW/HD, Defensive Shooting, Trauma, or Mass-Shooter Response).
  2. Reserve your seat online.
  3. Show up ready to learn with a good attitude and an open mind.

If you’re unsure which class best fits your goals, contact us and we’ll guide you.


Train With USCCA & USFTA

USCCA classes help you protect your life, your family, and your future — legally, effectively, and responsibly.

When you’re ready to train with certified USCCA instructors, we’re ready for you.