About This Course
Take charge of your personal safety with a professional civilian OC (pepper spray) certification class in Thornton, Colorado.
This course is designed for everyday citizens who want to legally and confidently carry pepper spray for self-defense. Whether you live in Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Brighton, or Denver, this hands-on class will teach you when and how to use OC spray safely and effectively.
What You’ll Learn
- Colorado OC Spray Laws: Understand when it’s legal to use pepper spray in self-defense.
- Deployment Techniques: Learn proper grip, stance, and distance management.
- Situational Awareness: Identify threats early and create safe escape opportunities.
- Decontamination Procedures: Learn what to do if you or someone else is affected.
- Documentation & Reporting: Know how to explain your actions responsibly after an incident.
This is a non-exposure training—you will not be sprayed with live OC. The focus is on skill, confidence, and lawful self-defense.
Who This Class Is For
- Civilians who want a non-lethal self-defense option
- College students, rideshare & delivery drivers, real estate agents, and public-facing workers
- Anyone looking to increase safety awareness and personal protection skills
Course Duration
2 hours – Classroom and hands-on practical instruction included.
Included With Registration
- Small SABRE pepper spray can (≈ $15 value)
- Training pamphlet and safety handouts
- Official Certificate of Completion from Concealed Carry Classes of Denver (CCCD)
- Supervised practical training with inert OC units (no live exposure)
Certification
Upon completion, students earn an official Civilian OC Spray Certification, issued by Concealed Carry Classes of Denver (CCCD) and signed by Alicia Garcia, a certified OC instructor.
What To Bring
- Government-issued ID
- Pen and notebook (pamphlet included)
- Water bottle
- Comfortable, casual clothing
Cost
💰 $55 per student — includes the SABRE spray can, pamphlet, and certificate of completion.
Instructor
Alicia Garcia – Certified OC Instructor with Concealed Carry Classes of Denver (CCCD).
Alicia is a defensive tactics instructor who specializes in teaching women and civilians how to stay safe through confidence-building, realistic, and practical self-defense education.
Location
Thornton Classroom
2090 E. 104th Ave, Unit 304
Thornton, CO 80233
Serving students from Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, Brighton, Commerce City, and the greater Denver metro area.
Register Now
Seats are limited! Register today for $55 and earn your CCCD Civilian OC Spray Certification with instructor Alicia Garcia.
