Colorado Pistol Training
Our Smoke Wagon Courses are designed to start your journey in Colorado Pistol Training. Whether you want to conceal carry, open carry, compete, just an enthusiast, or just want some basic knowledge of pistols we will help you accomplish your goals.
The “Smoke Wagon” pistol program is a unique and thrilling set of courses for your Colorado Pistol Training. Inspired by the famous Western movie “Tombstone” our exceptional team of instructors and coaches has worked tirelessly to create a series of courses designed to help beginners evolve into expert pistol shooters.
Our courses have been developed with an easy-to-follow and well-structured plan that will enable you to enhance your skills gradually and comfortably. By signing up for all of our “Smoke Wagon” courses, we guarantee that you will experience tremendous progress and transform into a truly remarkable marksman by the end of your training.
"Go ahead, skin it! Skin that Smoke Wagon and see what happens." - Tombstone
Smoke Wagon 1.0 (Pistol Fundamentals) Colorado Pistol Training
Smoke Wagon 1.0 is the start of your Colorado Pistol Training journey. We focus on all the fundamentals that have been taught to US Army Special Operations soldiers to include Rangers and Special Forces.
The pistol fundamentals that we cover are broken down in a manner that can be understood by a brand new shooter who has never shot a pistol in their life.
- Stance
- Grip
- Sight Alignment
- Sight Picture
- Trigger Press
- Trigger Reset
- Breathing
- Follow Through
These pistol fundamentals are the key to consistent accuracy and should be mastered prior to advanced Colorado Pistol Training.
"I'm your huckleberry...." - Tombstone
Smoke Wagon 1.1 (Intermediate Pistol) Colorado Pistol Training
Smoke Wagon 1.1 is the next progression in your Colorado Firearms Training journey to shoot accurately and with great consistency.
During this course you will:
- Learn how to draw from an open carry holster
- Learn how to shoot multiple rounds with relative accuracy
- Learn how to change magazines quickly and effectively
- Learn how to engage multiple targets in depth and in width
- Learn how to move and shoot
After this course you will be very confident in your firearms skills and will have the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in USPSA safely
"Why Johnny Ringo, you look like somebody just walked over your grave." - Tombstone
Smoke Wagon 1.2 (Advanced Pistol) Colorado Pistol Training
Smoke Wagon 1.2 is designed for concealed carry situations for Colorado Pistol Training.
During this course you will:
- Learn how to draw from an concealed carry holster
- Learn how to identify an immediate threat
- Learn how to make a quick decision in a stressful situation
- Learn how use cover to protect yourself
- Learn how to shoot in an around a vehicle
After this course you will be very confident in your concealed pistol carry skills and will have the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in IDPA safely.
"You gonna do somethin' or just stand there and bleed?" - Tombstone
Smoke Wagon 1.3 (Cognitive Pistol) Colorado Pistol Training
Smoke Wagon 1.3 will challenge you and push your cognitive limits for your Colorado Pistol Training. Either Smoke Wagon 1.1 or 1.2 is required to attend this course.
During this course you will:
- Be challenged to think before you shoot
- Learn to determine a shoot or no shoot situation
- Learn to make quick assessments
After this course you will be very confident in your ability to think quickly to ensure no non-threats are engaged.
Forgive me if I don't shake hands." - Tombstone
Smoke Wagon 1.4 (Low-Light Pistol) Colorado Pistol Training
Smoke Wagon 1.4 will teach you how to engage targets in low-light situations and will round off your Colorado Pistol Training with a pistol. Either Smoke Wagon 1.1 or 1.2 is required to attend this course.
During this course you will:
- Learn to use a flash light to engage targets
- Learn to maintain light discipline to avoid detection
- Learn to move and shoot in low-light situations
After this course you will be very confident in your ability to engage targets in low-light situations.