Denver Police Department Colorado

Welcome! This is an official application for a Verified CHP Instructor Application.  It is a crime in Colorado to falsify this official document under Colorado Revised Statue 18-5-102. This type of crime is a class 5 felony.  The penalty for committing this crime can include fines up to $100,000, and up to 3 years in prison.  Those convicted of a felony cannot possess firearms in most cases.  It is important the information provided on this document as enclosures submitted with this document are factual and accurate.

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:


Previous Aliases: (please list all previous aliases)

Previous Last Name Previous First Name Previous Middle Name

Information Related To Your Birth:


Demographic Information:


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Email:


Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)


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

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)


Present Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)


Spouse Residence Address:


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.

You MUST upload the following (failure to do so will potentially delay the processing of your application) :

  • Colorado Identification or Driver’s License.
  • Valid Current Concealed Carry Permit.
  • Proof of Instructor Affiliation.
  • Detailed Syllabus/Plans for Concealed Handgun Training Class.
  • Detailed Syllabus/Plans for Refresher Class.
  • Description of Training Facility.
  • A copy of the Written Exam
  • Testing Criteria and passing score for live-fire.
  • Copy of Training Certificate You Will Issue.

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Application Qualification Questions:

Firearms Instructor Number (e.g. NRA, POST):

Instructor’s Certifying Organization

Instructor’s Certification Expiration Date:

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 Issue Date:

CHP Expiration Date:

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 will be a minimum of 8 hours long. The 8 hours of instruction do not need to be consecutive.

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

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

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 Concealed Handgun Training class (NEW) will cover the following topics, as required per C.R.S. 18-12-202.5 (3):

  • Knowledge and safe handling of firearms and ammunition.
  • Safe storage of firearms and child safety.
  • Safe firearms shooting fundamentals.
  • Federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use, and possession of firearms.
  • Extreme Risk Protection Orders described in Article 14.5 of Title 13.
  • Requirements for reporting lost or stolen firearms as described in C.R.S. 18-12-113.
  • Requirements for secure firearms storage as described in C.R.S. 18-12-114.
  • State laws pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense.
  • Instruction on any other state law enacted within 5 years before the class that pertains to the purchase, ownership, transportation, use, and possession of firearms.
  • Best practices to ensure concealed handgun permit holders safely interact with law enforcement personnel who are responding to an emergency.
  • Instruction regarding techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution and judgmental use of lethal force.
  • Require students to complete a live-fire exercise on a range, discharging at least 50 rounds with a minimum 70% accuracy score. This does not need to be conducted in a single day.
  • Require students to complete a written Concealed Handgun Competency exam that tests a student’s knowledge of the subjects described in C.R.S 18-12-202.5 (3)(a) to (3)(f), with a minimum score of 80%. This exam must be an open book exam.

I certify that my Concealed Handgun Refresher class will cover the following topics, as required per C.R.S. 18-12-202.5 (4):

  • Instruction on changes to federal and state laws related to firearms enacted within 5 years before the refresher class.
  • Require students to complete a live-fire exercise on a range, discharging at least 50 rounds with a minimum 70% accuracy score.
  • Require students to complete a written Concealed Handgun Competency exam that tests a student’s knowledge of the subjects described in C.R.S 18-12-202.5 (3)(a) to (3)(f), with a minimum score of 80%. This exam must be an open book exam.

YES! I would like to make a donation to the County Sheriffs of Colorado, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. (Please select the checkbox on the left to donate.)

Your generosity will be used for:

  1. CSOC's mission to support deputies and their loved ones experiencing hardships 
  2. Professional development & training for public safety personnel throughout Colorado
  3. Advocacy & awareness of public safety initiatives which may affect the Office of Sheriff and their constituents

If you have any questions about ways in which the donation may be used, please call 720-344-2762 or email info@csoc.org. Through your donation you may also receive occasional emails from CSOC. Visit CSOC's Website for more information.

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You are expected to be checked in at the Denver Police Department Administration building located at 1331 N Cherokee St. Denver, CO. 80204 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.

I attest that the information provided on this application is true and correct.

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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
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  • Your Appointment Choice Is:

None Selected

You are expected to be checked in at the Denver Police Department Administration building located at 1331 N Cherokee St. Denver, CO. 80204 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 Denver Police Department Administration building located at 1331 N Cherokee St. Denver, CO. 80204 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.