Push your defensive handgun skills beyond the basics with movement-focused drills taught at Magnum North in Colorado Springs. Learn dynamic shooting techniques essential for real-world scenarios.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Good physical condition needed to perform rapid movement with firearm safely and effectively.
Wildlife
History
Colorado Springs has a rich military and tactical training background that influences the local culture and expertise in defense courses like Magnum North’s.
Conservation
Magnum North follows stringent environmental and safety guidelines to minimize impact on local lands and ensure training areas remain pristine.
Magnum Shooting Center - South
Push your defensive handgun skills beyond the basics with movement-focused drills taught at Magnum North in Colorado Springs. Learn dynamic shooting techniques essential for real-world scenarios.
Magnum Shooting Center - South is a firearms training and indoor range facility located in Colorado Springs, CO. The South location specializes in public classes, private lessons, youth programs, women-only sessions, competitions, and safety courses featured on The Adventure Collective.
The facility offers a broad curriculum that includes basic and advanced handgun courses, rifle fundamentals, semi-automatic rifle training, tactical movement and shooting clinics, low-light instruction, and scenario-based defensive classes. Many offerings are labeled as MTA‑qualified classes, and courses cover practical skills such as maintenance and cleaning, malfunction clearing, drawing from a holster, and one‑handed shooting.
Magnum South runs youth programs and summer camps for multiple age groups, introducing firearms safety and the sport of shooting across progressive levels. Women-focused classes range from beginner to intermediate and include practical shooting beyond the line. Concealed handgun permit courses, renewals, and female-only CHP sessions are available alongside LEOSA/HR218 requalification and U.S. Law Shield seminars.
Competitive and recreational events include practical handgun and 2‑gun competitions, bowling pin blasts, and regular range challenges. Support services include membership orientation, range safety officer certification, private coaching, and specialized clinics such as tactical medicine and performance pistol training.
Schedules, class descriptions, prerequisites, and booking information are published by Magnum Shooting Center for the South location. Prospective students can review course listings and reserve spots directly through the center’s public class schedule. Detailed safety protocols, equipment policies, and instructor qualifications are listed for each course to help students prepare. Booking is available online and via phone during business hours.
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
South location serving local shooters
Classes Offered
52 classes & experiences
From basics to advanced clinics
MTA‑Qualified
22 MTA classes
Multiple qualified course options
Youth Programs
7 youth classes & camps
Programs for ages 7–17
Browse the schedule, choose a class or private lesson, and secure a spot online — training options range from beginner fundamentals to advanced tactical clinics.
Bring your own handgun and gear
Ensure your firearm is cleaned and functional before class to maximize training time.
Wear comfortable, tactical clothing
Opt for clothing that allows full range of motion and sturdy footwear suitable for movement drills.
Arrive early for safety briefing
Arriving 15 minutes early gives you time to review safety protocols and ask questions.
Stay hydrated throughout the session
Dynamic drills can be physically demanding; drink water before and during to maintain focus.
Personal handgun and magazines
Required for hands-on shooting drills and practical exercises.
Eye and ear protection
Mandatory for shooting range safety to protect eyes and hearing.
Closed-toe tactical footwear
Supports balance and movement during drills on uneven surfaces.
Hydration pack or water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the physically demanding course.
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