A required in person course under Colorado's SB25-003, this extended twelve hour class in Colorado Springs readies students for the SSF purchase process and the mandatory 90 percent exam. Clear administrative guidance plus hands on practical work make it a direct route to legal eligibility.
A required in person course under Colorado's SB25-003, this extended twelve hour class in Colorado Springs readies students for the SSF purchase process and the mandatory 90 percent exam. Clear administrative guidance plus hands on practical work make it a direct route to legal eligibility.
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Colorado's new firearms law changed the process for anyone planning to buy or transfer a specified semiautomatic firearm because completion of an in person safety course is now required. The SB003 twelve hour safety course called SB-003 thirty six class day two is offered in Colorado Springs and provides the extended twelve hour SSF course for people without a CPW Hunter Education credential. Located in Colorado Springs this two day in person program pairs classroom instruction with hands on practical work so students understand both legal steps and safe handling techniques.
The course follows Senate Bill 25-003 and section twenty four thirty five one twenty two of the Colorado Revised Statutes and explains the statutory definition of a specified semiautomatic firearm. In clear modules the instructor covers the Firearm Safety System application steps the sheriff office review process and what the eligibility card represents. Practical modules include safe handling drills loading and unloading procedures range protocol and scenario based exercises that mirror the hands on practical exam. To pass students must score ninety percent or higher on the written and practical portions to receive entry of their pass result into the state system and obtain five years of purchase eligibility.
Logistics are direct and transparent. The class totals twelve hours delivered over two days often as two six hour sessions. Check in instructions state please arrive fifteen minutes before class starts so organizers can verify information and confirm that students have their CPW application number and sheriff department approval card number. Before arrival applicants must complete the sheriff office steps which include a name based background check submission of government issued photo identification and payment of local fees where required. The sheriff issues an eligibility card that is entered into the Firearm Safety System and remains valid for five years.
Why book this session with MagnumTrainingClasses-South The program links administrative compliance with measurable hands on competence and provides clear guidance on whether a student qualifies for the shorter four hour basic course under CPW hunter education or must take the extended option. For travelers staying in Colorado Springs this class is a practical way to meet new legal obligations learn safe handling habits and leave with the documented proof necessary to complete future purchases or transfers of specified semiautomatic firearms.
Participants should bring any required identification and their eligibility documentation, arrive rested and ready for focused instruction, and expect a mix of lecture and supervised live format practice; successful completion opens the pathway to lawful ownership under the new state process while reinforcing safe, responsible use and storage habits that local range operators and dealers will expect. Plan travel around class dates and confirm registration beforehand with the provider directly.
Anyone without a valid CPW Hunter Education credential must take the twelve hour extended SSF course; concealed carry or other training do not substitute.
Students must achieve a minimum score of ninety percent on the written and practical exam to receive a pass entered into the state system.
The sheriff issues an eligibility card that is entered into the Firearm Safety System and remains valid for five years.
Please arrive fifteen minutes before class starts and have your CPW Application number and Sheriff’s Department approval card number available.
Yes, you may take the approved course from any Verified Firearms Instructor in the state of Colorado who offers the required format.
Fees may be collected by your county sheriff for background checks and CPW application costs; contact your local sheriff for exact amounts.
Magnum Shooting Center - South is a firearms training and indoor range facility located in Colorado Springs, CO. The South location specializes in public classes, private lessons, youth programs, women-only sessions, competitions, and safety courses featured on The Adventure Collective. The facility offers a broad curriculum that includes basic and advanced handgun courses, rifle fundamentals, semi-automatic rifle training, tactical movement and shooting clinics, low-light instruction, and scenario-based defensive classes. Many offerings are labeled as MTA‑qualified classes, and courses cover practical skills such as maintenance and cleaning, malfunction clearing, drawing from a holster, and one‑handed shooting. Magnum South runs youth programs and summer camps for multiple age groups, introducing firearms safety and the sport of shooting across progressive levels. Women-focused classes range from beginner to intermediate and include practical shooting beyond the line. Concealed handgun permit courses, renewals, and female-only CHP sessions are available alongside LEOSA/HR218 requalification and U.S. Law Shield seminars. Competitive and recreational events include practical handgun and 2‑gun competitions, bowling pin blasts, and regular range challenges. Support services include membership orientation, range safety officer certification, private coaching, and specialized clinics such as tactical medicine and performance pistol training. Schedules, class descriptions, prerequisites, and booking information are published by Magnum Shooting Center for the South location. Prospective students can review course listings and reserve spots directly through the center’s public class schedule. Detailed safety protocols, equipment policies, and instructor qualifications are listed for each course to help students prepare. Booking is available online and via phone during business hours.

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