
I68 Consulting Group provides defensive firearms training built on decades of Special Forces experience, not hype. Owner Marc Fitzwater is a retiring 23-year Army veteran with 16 years in Special Forces (7th and 10th Groups), 10 combat deployments, and extensive experience training foreign SOF units...
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I68 Consulting Group provides defensive firearms training built on decades of Special Forces experience, not hype. Owner Marc Fitzwater is a retiring 23-year Army veteran with 16 years in Special Forces (7th and 10th Groups), 10 combat deployments, and extensive experience training foreign SOF units. Instructor Sam Winslow logged 26 years on active duty, 16 with the 10th SFG, including sniper school and close quarters battle (CQB) training.
The foundation course. Two-part structure: - Academic Day: 4-hour classroom (Tuesday evenings in Colorado Springs, Wednesday evenings in Denver). Lecture plus hands-on fundamentals prep. - Range Day: 4-hour practical session (following Saturday or Sunday). Focus on safe draw, accuracy on target, and safe re-holstering. Includes 150 rounds provided by I68.
Produces Colorado CCW training certificate. I68 Instructors are "Verified Instructors" meeting all HB24-1174 requirements.
Open to I68 PFC graduates only. Builds on foundational shooting with higher-level defensive scenarios and decision-making under stress.
For I68 PFC graduates. Real-world application of defensive principles beyond range fundamentals.
No prerequisites. Defensive rifle training emphasizing practical technique and sound decision-making.
No prerequisites. Covers awareness, decision-making, and preparation beyond the trigger.
Ten percent discount applied to first course for military/spouses, police, firefighters, paramedics/EMTs, and nurses. Referral program available.
I68 builds community intentionally. Graduates become part of the "I68 Family" with exclusive events:
| Event | Frequency | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| I68 Ares Event | March, August | $60 |
| I68 Valkyries Event | March, May, August | $60 |
| I68 Family Range Day | May, other dates | Free |
| I68 Alumni Event | July | $60 |
| I68 Family Christmas Party | December | Free |
| Special Forces Pistol Competition | April | $150 |
| I68 Valkyries Pistol Competition | June | $75 |
These aren't add-ons—they're part of the philosophy that training continues beyond a single course through continued education and community.
Not competition shooting. Not surface-level CCW instruction. This is training for real life. Built on:
Class Minimums: Public courses require minimum 3 students for Pistol Fundamentals. No minimum for Advanced Pistol, Practical Pistol, or Tactical Rifle. Private classes available—email [email protected] for scheduling.
6954 South Calhan Highway Calhan, CO 80808 719-243-9168 [email protected]
I68 also runs the Colorado Combat Conference and offers Government Services consulting for organizations.
"Train with purpose. Hold yourself to a higher standard. Prepare. Prevent. Respond."
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