Disciplined Response
Firearms Training
Training For Real Life
We specialize in Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) training that ensures safety through a structured process and clear instruction.Our instructors are vetted and verified professionals across Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas, and El Paso counties.
Training includes written and/or live-fire qualification where applicable.
ABOUT US
I’m a retired Navy veteran with 20 years of experience teaching firearms safety and fundamentals. I currently hold multiple NRA instructor certifications. Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of students build a safe, confident foundation—from first-time shooters to experienced gun owners who want a solid refresher.
For a lot of people, firearms carry an intimidating mystique—shaped by the news, movies, or simply not knowing where to start. My aim is to replace fear with skill through patient, disciplined instruction that helps you handle a firearm safely, think clearly, and make responsible decisions.
If you’re a first-time shooter, you’re in the right place. If you’re an experienced shooter looking to tighten your fundamentals, I’d love to work with you. And if you’re military or a seasoned shooter who wants a refresher for a carry-permit course or qualification (where applicable), I’m glad to come alongside you in the process.
Firearms can also be a rewarding hobby—and a great way to connect with others—through recreational shooting, advanced skill development, and competition for those who enjoy the challenge of continual improvement.
The name Disciplined Response reflects calm, measured judgment: knowing your abilities and limitations, controlling emotions under stress, prioritizing avoidance and de-escalation, and acting lawfully only as a last resort.
If you’re ready to learn in a safe, supportive environment, I’d be honored to help you take the next step.
What is Disciplined Response?
A disciplined response stresses:
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Safety-first, every time
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Competence built through repetition, not ego
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A commitment to lawful, last-resort thinking
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A posture of humility—because carrying a tool capable of harm demands maturity
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A calm, measured, and grounded posture especially under stress.
WHY Training Matters...
Firearms are present everywhere in our communities. Training is one of the clearest ways to reduce preventable risk and raise the standard of responsibility. When gun owners pursue consistent instruction and refreshers, communities benefit through:
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fewer careless errors and unsafe habits
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more predictable decision-making
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stronger respect for boundaries, environments, and bystanders
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a culture where responsibility is normal—not optional
Our Conviction:
We’re values-driven and faith-inspired. Our Christian faith shapes how we view power and responsibility:
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Life is precious (Genesis 1:27) — we train with a deep respect for the image of God in every person.
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Strength must be governed by love (Mark 12:31) — the goal is never dominance, but service to others and protection of the vulnerable.
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Wisdom shows up as restraint (Proverbs 4:7) — the most responsible decision is often avoidance, de-escalation, and leaving safely.
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Integrity matters in public trust (Micah 6:8) — we practice what is lawful, clear and accountable.
We believe every life is sacred—and that our neighbors deserve a community marked by peace, responsibility, and care. For those who choose to own or carry a firearm, the question isn’t simply can I? but how should I?
Disciplined Response exists to help responsible citizens pursue competence with humility, confidence with restraint, and preparedness without fear.
Our Promise:
We will never glorify violence and will not train to feed ego. We will always prioritize safety, integrity, and the wellbeing of our students and the community in everything we do. Our focus is safe, lawful, responsible firearm handling-built on disciplined fundamentals and clear decision-making.
If you’re pursuing your CHP qualification or a solid refresher, we’d be honored to help you take the next faithful step: responsibility that serves your neighbors.
CLASSES
Colorado Concealed Carry Class
8 hour class - (two 4-hour segments)
This eight-hour Concealed Carry course is delivered in two four-hour segments and includes firearm safety, Colorado concealed carry laws, mental preparedness, and live-fire range training. This class includes a written and shooting proficiency test.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate that fulfills all requirements for a Colorado Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit application, effective July 1, 2025.
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Individual: $125
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Minimum 6 students
Private Instruction
This class does not include range fees.
Whether you are an experienced shooter looking for a skills tune-up or a beginner with no prior experience, this course includes private instruction tailored to your individual goals.
Training is available one-on-one or with a friend, and customized to meet your specific needs and comfort level.
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Individual: $80/hr.
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Range Fees: $30/hr.
Colorado Concealed Carry Refresher Class
One-on-one and scheduled at your convenience.
This comprehensive two-hour course covers recent changes in the law and includes both a written examination and a live-fire shooting test.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate that satisfies the requirements for Colorado CCW permit renewal.
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Individual: $75
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Group: $60
Basic Pistol Class
Classroom instruction and supervised range time.
This course includes one hour of classroom instruction covering firearm safety and fundamental pistol shooting techniques, followed by one hour of supervised range time.
Classes may be scheduled as either individual or group sessions.
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Individual: $125
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Range Fees: $30/hr.