Concealed Carry, Personal & Home Defense Training, has been our specialties
for the past 18+ years & will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.

We Also, offer custom classes, including basic Firearm
Safety & Target shooting classes on request.

private classes are offered, often at no additional charge!

Click shooting logo (upper left) to view our shooting home page.

Weather permitting, & a two student minimum, classes will be Offered about any time!
Should in-climate weather prohibit Regular classes, I will offer the Streamlined Class.
(This class substitutes Classroom dry fire practice for range time) & qualifies for
concealed carry training. The two student minimum requirement does not apply to
scheduled classes.

Please call with any questions, concerns or to sign up for any class.
Evening & weekend calls are welcome.
(970) 249-2771

Streamlined Concealed Carry Class Information
This class is identical to the regular one day Concealed Carry class
with one exception, dry fire training in the classroom is substituted for
range time. It is less expensive and requires fewer hours to complete.
Dates are listed below & further details near bottom of this page!

I will conduct the below listed classes on a scheduled or on a private basis at
no additional charge with a two student minimum. This minimum applies only
to private classes, not scheduled classes.

BMSA Scheduled Classes (By Date)

As we are all aware, weather this time of year is Extremely
Unpredictable. This is why I am scheduling only classes that
do not require range exercises at this time. I will resume
regular class schedules later as weather safely permits.

With a couple days lead time & a two student minimum
the below listed classes will be offered about any time.

February through March 9:
Home firearm safety classes begin at 9:00 A.M., last
approximately 4 hrs., & are priced at only $40.00
Streamlined classes begin @ 8:00 A.M., are priced at $75.00
& last approximately 6 hrs.

Streamlined concealed carry Class— Fri. Feb. 22
Home firearm safety class— Sat. Feb. 23 9:00 A.M.
Streamlined concealed carry Class— Tue. Feb. 26
Streamlined concealed carry Class— Wed. Feb. 27
Streamlined concealed carry Class— Thu. Feb. 28
Streamlined concealed carry Class — Fri. & Sat. March 1 & 2
Home firearm safety class— Sat. March 5
Regular CHP Concealed Carry class — Sat. March 9
Weather Permitting
Blue Mesa Shooting Academy Class Photos

About Blue Mesa Shooting Academy
Blue Mesa Shooting Academy offers what we believe is the most
complete & comprehensive schedule of adult firearm training classes
in this area. Larry McWhirter, owner and head instructor, has graduated
from both Gunsite Training Academy’s basic 250 & their more advanced
350 handgun classes.
Our specialty is handgun training (Personal defense & concealed carry).
additionally, we offer the most basic firearm training classes available including
Handgun, rifle, shotgun,& Range Safety Officer classes. Last, but certainly not
least, we offer a one day Defensive Shotgun Class.

For those desiring even more training, we offer an “Advanced Academy Class.”
All range classes are conducted on a private range, so we are the only ones
present in the area during any class activities.

Please feel free to give me a call at any time to discuss any of these classes
in whatever detail you would prefer. If i am out, please leave a message & I'll get
back to you promptly. As stated above, weekend & evening calls are welcome!
(970) 249-2771 E-Mail: larry@bluemesashooting.com

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New!
Streamlined one day concealed carry class!
Blue Mesa Shooting Academy is now offering an optional, streamlined version of
our one day concealed carry (CHP) class. This shortened version substitutes
classroom dry fire practice shooting for range work & will shorten the regular
class by several hours, reduce the price of said class from $110.00 to $75.00
and satisfy state requirements requiring students to show “competency” with
a handgun. This dry fire practice will be based on Gunsite Training Academy’s
teaching as Larry is a graduate of both their “250” & more advanced “350” pistol
classes. Again, this class is an option & we will, of course, continue to offer
our regular class, with range live fire for those who desire more advanced
training. Additionally, streamlined students may take the range class at a later
date by simply paying the additional $35.00 difference between these two classes.
Range class must be taken during a regular Concealed carry class!
Please call for further information, clarification, or questions.
(970) 249-2771

Compare our Concealed Carry Classes
either our one day or our full length Academy class to any other being offered on the
Western Slope, & we believe you will find ours to be the most thorough & complete available, especially since we include a full 2½ hour law class(content approved by a local attorney)
 with both classes! Normally offered on the second Saturday of each month, with a two student minimum, these classes will be offered about any time. Call (970) 249-2771 for additional information!

Gift Certificates are Available for both Firearm and Photography Classes!

Larry's Shooting Profile

Montrose Area Information

Directions to 123 Akard Ave. (Classroom & Office)

Please park in the parking area located on South Side of Residence!

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