Colorado CHP Renewal

Colorado House Bill 24-1174 (HB24-1174), effective July 1, 2025, introduces significant changes to the state's concealed handgun permit (CHP) training requirements. The bill mandates an 4-hour in-person training course conducted by a "Verified Instructor," covering topics such as firearm safety, legal responsibilities, and includes both a written exam and a live-fire exercise.

A 4-hour course is broken up into the following course structure:

• Legal & Law – This section covers Colorado-specific laws related to concealed carry, self-defense, use-of-force regulations, and the legal responsibilities of gun owners.

• Written Exam - An open book written exam based on the class material.

• Live Fire Exercise - Must shoot 50 rounds in total.

• All the parts to the course need to be taken to get the needed certificate to take the county sheriff. Course is up to date with new July 1 2025 standards and content.