

Civil Defense
Firearms instruction







Why should you choose us?
Simple. Because this is the one place that ONLY does training. We are not a gun store that "also" does training. We only do one thing. So we better be fantastic at it! Here is where over 30 years of experience translates into exceptional learning. We pride ourselves on offering the best overall experience, ensuring that each student's learning is our top priority. Our passionate team is dedicated to not just teaching you the correct methods but explaining the reasoning behind them. Join us and discover a learning environment where your growth is our mission!
ITS AN ODD NAME ISN'T IT?
Why did we choose this name.
That's a fair question. The name Civil Defense was chosen because we believe every American has a right to defend themselves and families from harm. No one should ever have the ability to threaten anyone else. At our core were believe that all Americans should be able to live in peace. That can only be accomplished with education and training. That is true Civil Defense!
Meet Sarge
Guy R. Monighetti SGT USA Retired
Guy is better looking in person than in this old picture. Although he enjoys a good chuckle now and again. When it comes to training, he is as serious as a heart attack on a fat man. He is a 20 year Active duty Army veteran. He has 5 combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. As a Forward Observer He served with honor and pride. Eventually becoming one of the most experienced and trusted in his career field. Guy retired from active duty in 2016 and began a nice quiet life of ease. That didn't last too long tho. Soon inactivity grew into restlessness and he decided to start Civil Defense. He is very active in Church. A member of the Rocky Mountain gun Owners, Pueblo West Eagles and the Pueblo West V.F.W. Guy has appeared in the Colorado Senate to fight to protect your rights as a law abiding gun owning citizen. Guy has a fantastic wife, four kids and even three grandkids. He loves a good beer and loud music.


Guy began Civil Defense one day when he witnessed a gentleman in the local Walmart carrying a sidearm. Another woman began berating him about "why he needed a gun" and the man was just befuddled by the spectacle. She hollered at him up one side and down the other. Soon people were staring and a crowd was developing. Guy had had enough. He let into the woman like a drill instructor on too many energy drinks. He informed her about Colorado gun laws and how the man was well within his rights. He told her the gun was not impeding on anybody's safety. That firearms owners were some of the most responsible and law abiding members of American society. He never yelled. He didn't embarrass the woman. He just educated her. From that moment on Guy made it a mission to inform and teach. Civil Defense was born! With the singular focus on getting the correct current and relevant information possible into the hands of the average Gun owner. The only way to beat ignorance is with knowledge. That is real Civil Defense!
Certifications
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NRA Certified Instructor.
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NRA certified Range Safety Officer
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Short Range marksmanship course
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U.S.Army Armorers Course
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Crisis Prevention and Intervention (Advanced)
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Verbal De-Escalation
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Crisis management
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Conflict Resolution
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Situational Awareness and Understanding
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Certified instructor thru the U.S. Army
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Over 30+ years with firearms, training and use in a safe envrionment.
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