El Paso County Sheriff's Office Colorado

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Password Information: In order to comply with CJIS standards we have employed the use of a password complexity monitor. As you enter your password, we will display an indicator of complexity. You will only be able to submit passwords that are sufficiently complex as to be considered 'safe' by CJIS standards. The visual indicator will turn Blue or Green to indicate that your password is safe.

Important: CJIS requires we maintain a strict password policy and system of checks. As such, we check the following items as you enter your new password:
  • The password must be a minimum length of eight (8) characters on all systems
  • The password must not be a dictionary word
  • The password must not be the same as your email address
  • The password must not be a proper name

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Attach Documentation:

To upload documentation, please use the button below to begin the process. Please scan each document individually. The maximum size of individual files is 5 MB.

Please upload the following:

  • Colorado issued driver’s license or ID card
  • Front and back of current Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit
  • Certificate or Membership ID Card reflecting instructor status from certifying
    organization
  • Training course syllabus for each class taught (e.g. New Concealed Handgun Training class and/or Concealed Handgun Refresher class)

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Application Qualification Questions:

Organization that has certified you as a firearms instructor (e.g., NRA, POST, etc.):

Firearms instructor certification number (e.g., NRA number, POST number, USSCA number, etc.):

Firearms instructor certification expiration date:

Address of classroom instruction:

Location of range(s) used for live-fire exercise:

Are you associated with a business?

Firearms Instructor Business Name:

Business Phone Number:

Business Address:

Do you have a vaild, Colorado issued Concealed Handgun Permit?

Current CHP Number:

CHP county of issue:

CHP Expiration Date:

I will be teaching Concealed Handgun Training classes for new permit applicants.

I certify that my Concealed Handgun Training class will cover the required elements pursuant to C.R.S. 18-12-202.5 (3).

I certify that my Concealed Handgun Training class will be a minimum of 8 hours long. The 8 hours of instruction do not need to be consecutive.

I will be teaching Concealed Handgun Refresher classes for renewing permit holders.

I certify that my Concealed Handgun Refresher class will cover the required elements pursuant to C.R.S. 18-12-202.5 (4).

I certify that my Concealed Handgun Refresher class will be a minimum of 2 hours long.

I certify that my Concealed Handgun Training class and/or Refresher class will be held in person with the students, with no portion completed online.

I certify that my Concealed Handgun Training class and/or Refresher class will meet the requirements of the federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”.

I certify that my training certificate of completion will include my printed name, original signature, the date of completion, El Paso County Verified CHP Firearms Instructor ID, and will clearly indicate the student completed a New Concealed Handgun Training class or a Refresher class.

I would like to provide contact information that will be publicly available on the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office list of Verified Instructors. This is not required.

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Email address available to the public:


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You are expected to be checked in at the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Administration building located at 1331 N Cherokee St. Castle Rock, CO. 80109 at the time of your scheduled appointment.  If you are more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled appointment you will NOT be seen and you will be asked to reschedule your appointment.  Your appointment will be marked as a no-show appointment and you will be prompted to reschedule using Permitium.  You will log into your Permitium account through your confirmation email using your order number and password that you had created at the time of making your original appointment.  Once there you will be able to select from the available appointments.

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You Must Select An Appointment: your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout


To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below
Showing the first available appointment date


  • Your Appointment Choice Is:

None Selected

You are expected to be checked in at the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Administration building located at 1331 N Cherokee St. Castle Rock, CO. 80109 at the time of your scheduled appointment.  If you are more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled appointment you will NOT be seen and you will be asked to reschedule your appointment.  Your appointment will be marked as a no-show appointment and you will be prompted to reschedule using Permitium.  You will log into your Permitium account through your confirmation email using your order number and password that you had created at the time of making your original appointment.  Once there you will be able to select from the available appointments.



You Must Select An Appointment: your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout


To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below
Showing the first available appointment date


  • Your Appointment Choice Is:

None Selected

You are expected to be checked in at the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Administration building located at 1331 N Cherokee St. Castle Rock, CO. 80109 at the time of your scheduled appointment.  If you are more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled appointment you will NOT be seen and you will be asked to reschedule your appointment.  Your appointment will be marked as a no-show appointment and you will be prompted to reschedule using Permitium.  You will log into your Permitium account through your confirmation email using your order number and password that you had created at the time of making your original appointment.  Once there you will be able to select from the available appointments.