Student Resources: Download the Triple A Coach Firearms Safety Program Flow Chart and Student Checklist to help you understand the process and prepare for your training.
Colorado Safety Education

Colorado Specified Semi-Automatic Firearms Safety Program

Colorado-focused safety education associated with the state's specified semi-automatic firearm requirements.

Colorado Program 4-Hour & 12-Hour Training Professional Instruction
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Colorado Firearms Safety Program

Understand the program before attending training.

The Colorado Specified Semi-Automatic Firearms Safety Program was developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in accordance with Colorado law.

Triple A Coach provides professional instruction for students completing the applicable 4-hour or 12-hour training pathway.

Students should ensure that the appropriate Colorado Parks and Wildlife documentation and program requirements have been addressed before attending training.

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Colorado Program

The Firearms Safety Program is established under Colorado law and administered through Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other applicable government authorities.

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Training Pathways

Students may complete either the 4-hour or 12-hour training pathway depending on applicable qualifications and CPW-verified documentation.

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Official Verification

Eligibility, documentation, application status, and government approval remain the responsibility of the appropriate Colorado authorities.

Important: Triple A Coach provides training and educational information. Government eligibility, authorization, licensing, application processing, and approval are determined by the appropriate government authority.
Before Your Course

Make sure your program information is ready.

Students should complete the applicable Colorado Parks and Wildlife program requirements before attending their scheduled course.

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CPW Information

Retain your Colorado Parks and Wildlife program information so it is available when needed for your training record.

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Eligibility Documentation

Make sure any required eligibility documentation has been completed through the appropriate government authority before training.

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Determine Your Course

Determine whether the 4-hour or 12-hour training pathway applies before scheduling your class.

Hunter Education

Hunter Education may determine your training pathway.

According to the program information provided, the 4-hour training pathway is intended for qualifying students who have Hunter Education or Hunter Safety documentation verified by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Students who do not have qualifying CPW-verified Hunter Education or Hunter Safety documentation generally use the 12-hour training pathway.

Important: Verification by Colorado Parks and Wildlife is what matters when determining whether Hunter Education documentation qualifies for the shorter training pathway.
Not Sure Which Course?

Verify before scheduling.

Confirm that your Hunter Education documentation has been recognized by Colorado Parks and Wildlife before selecting the 4-hour training option.

If you do not have qualifying verified documentation, the 12-hour training pathway may apply.

Choose Your Training Path

Schedule your Colorado Firearms Safety Program training.

Select the appropriate course based on your qualifications and Colorado Parks and Wildlife documentation.

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4-Hour Training

4-Hour Firearms Safety Program Class

This training pathway is intended for qualifying students whose Hunter Education or Hunter Safety documentation has been verified by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

  • Four hours of instruction
  • Colorado-focused safety education
  • In-person professional instruction
  • CPW verification requirements apply
  • Required course examination
  • Course Price: $140
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12-Hour Training

12-Hour Firearms Safety Program Class

This training pathway is intended for students who do not have the qualifying CPW-verified Hunter Education or Hunter Safety documentation required for the shorter pathway.

  • Twelve hours of instruction
  • Colorado-focused safety education
  • In-person professional instruction
  • Structured multi-session training
  • Required course examination
  • Course Price: $240
Student Information

Have your information available for training.

Triple A Coach may need identifying program information to locate the student within the applicable Colorado Parks and Wildlife training system.

  • CPW Application Number
  • Eligibility Card Number
  • Last Name
  • First Name
Before Class: Make sure the information you provide matches the information associated with your Colorado Parks and Wildlife record.
Course Completion

Complete the required training and examination.

Students must attend the applicable 4-hour or 12-hour Firearms Safety Program course and successfully complete all required course components.

The program materials provided indicate that students must achieve a score of 90% or higher on the required examination.

Ready for Training?

Select the appropriate Colorado Firearms Safety Program course.

Verify your program requirements, determine whether the 4-hour or 12-hour course applies, and schedule your training with Triple A Coach.

Compliance First

Official Colorado requirements control.

Laws, agency procedures, fees, eligibility standards, documentation requirements, and program procedures may change.

Always verify current requirements directly with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the appropriate Colorado government authority.