Colorado Tactics

Colorado Tactics has been running firearms and self-defense instruction in Parker, CO since 2013. The operation is built on one core principle: "Slow is smooth… and smooth is fast." That means safe, repetitive practice naturally builds speed—no cutting corners.

• •Basics of Pistol Shooting — Essential skills, safety techniques, and firearm maintenance for beginners and experienced shooters
• •Intermediate Pistol Course — Advanced tactics, quick targeting, and concealed carry techniques for real-world scenarios
• •Concealed Carry Training — Confidence and responsibility in carrying concealed, including legal and situational awareness
• •Self-Defense — Practical techniques with focus on situational awareness and effective defensive tactics
• •Personal Safety for Women — Tailored self-defense training designed specifically for women

Testimonials consistently highlight three things: knowledge, patience, and thoroughness. Rader covers protection beyond just carrying a gun—home security, vehicle safety, and the legal landscape. Students describe him as "extremely knowledgeable" and "personable," someone who watches everything from stance to grip and corrects it.

Contact: - 720-464-SHOT (7468) - 1-877-468-6207 - [email protected]

"John is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and patient. He took extra time to explain and help, and was the best choice I could have made." — Student testimonial