Action Pistol Group

Action Pistol Group has been hosting firearms training and shooting sports competitions since 2002. Based at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex (3934 I-9/10 Road, Palisade, CO 81526—3 miles east of Palisade off I-70 Exit 45), APG operates as a private, non-profit organization focused on public awareness and education about firearms and shooting sports.

APG sponsors monthly matches in four major competitive shooting disciplines:

Shooters arrive 90 minutes early to help with stage construction at summer and winter matches.

APG offers NRA-certified instruction through multiple courses:

• •Basic Pistol with Concealed Carry ($175 per person)
• •Meets Colorado state requirements for concealed carry permit renewal in Mesa County
• •Mix of male and female NRA-certified instructors
• •Classroom and live-fire exercises
• •Covers gun safety, firearms law, safe operation, maintenance, concealed carry techniques, situational awareness, and defensive mindset
• •Includes written competency exam and live-fire exercise
• •Conducted by Mesa County Verified Instructors
• •Classes held throughout the year at CSEC Loft and Bay 14
• •Minimum class size: 6 students; register by Wednesday before class

• •Introduction to Competitive Shooting (Monthly)
• •3 hours of instruction by certified IDPA and USPSA Range Safety Officers
• •Covers rules and fundamentals of IDPA, USPSA, and SCSA
• •Includes live-fire shooting from each discipline
• •Classes: 9:30am (April-October), 11:30am (November-March)
• •Report 30 minutes early
• •Register by Wednesday before class; minimum 6 students

Additional NRA Courses Available - NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting - NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting - Concealed Handgun Permit Renewal

• •Pistol in good condition, cleaned and lubricated (minimum 9mm or .38 Special)
• •Magazines or speed loaders (minimum 2, preferably 3)
• •100 rounds of ammunition
• •Eye protection (required)
• •Electronic hearing protection (electronic systems only; ear plugs or barrier muffs not acceptable; APG rents electronic protection for $10/day)
• •Belt-carried holster (required for competitive classes, not for Basic class)
• •Magazine/speed loader carrier (if available)

Cameo Shooting and Education Complex (CSEC) - 3934 I-9/10 Road, Palisade, CO 81526 - 3 miles east of Palisade, off I-70 Exit 45 - Features range maps, pet policy, weather station

William R. Jarvis Shooting Complex - Private outdoor range in Whitewater, Colorado - Hosts periodic "Outlaw Matches"

IDPA Notice (effective July 31, 2025): HQ IDPA is prohibiting use of the SIG Sauer P320 in all variants from IDPA competitions. APG complies with this directive.

• •New shooters welcome if they can safely draw from a holster and follow basic gun safety rules
• •IDPA membership not required to participate, but required if you want classification data submitted to IDPA for sanctioned matches
• •All APG matches are open to non-members

APG hosts or sponsors major matches: - 3rd Rock Regional (2026) - Cameo Classic (2026)

• •Phone: 970.424.5138
• •Email: Available on website
• •Stay connected via mailing list, class photos, match photos, and documents available online

Train responsible persons to safely handle firearms and host world-class shooting sports events. APG is a member club of IDPA, USPSA, and SCSA.