About US
Owner/Instructor
Cindy Staudt is a Colorado native, married for 40 years with 3 adult sons and their families and 3 dogs. She spends her time hiking with her dogs, heading up her church's security team, and training and teaching firearms skills to many levels of students, from beginners to security level individuals.
Her background in shooting began 25 years ago with the intent to develop familiarity with firearms. As that increased, she found that teaching others the same was very fulfilling. She has been a certified NRA instructor and Range Safety Officer for 12 years and is especially passionate about teaching defensive shooting skills and mindsets.
Cindy’s experience teaching began with contract work at several area training companies where she helped develop Concealed Carry, Defensive Training, and Skills Development classes.
She has brought that experience to Colorado Handgun Training where she can teach others the confidence required in our current world to prepare for the worst, avoid if at all possible, and defend themselves when necessary.
Cindy’s resume and personal training includes:
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
Tactical Pistol - SureSight Firearms Training
Tactical/Defensive Pistol - Pri-Paird Ensured Survival
Tactical Pistol Level 2 - Demonstrated Concepts LLC
Gun Groundwork (Advanced Pistol) - Demonstrated Concepts LLC
Defensive Carbine Tactics - Demonstrated Concepts LLC
Low Light Pistol Tactics - Meridian Tactical
250 Pistol - Gunsite Academy
USPSA and IDPA Competitive Shooter
100+ hours Active Shooter, SWAT-style training with local law enforcement training professionals and security teams.
30+ hours adrenaline-based self-defense, conflict intervention and gunfighting training.
Email: cindy@coloradohandguntraining.com
Phone: 303-801-5085
Concealed carry permit info!
Permitting requirements change effective July 1. Many Colorado counties have limited new appointments for applications. Check with your county sheriff to see if you can get an appointment no later than June 30 2025. Beginning July 1 you will need an 8 hour class instead of the current 3 hour class for a permit application.