Day of The Dead Pumpkin Blaster
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Halloween Pumpkin Blaster
Try up to four firearm types. Smash pumpkins. Lunch included. New shooters welcome—this is a safe, instructor-led environment (no bazookas, we promise).
When
Saturday, October 31, 2026 — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Giveaway: 3:30 PM
Group photo: 4:00 PM
Where
Pikes Peak Gun Club (PPGC)
450 S Franceville Coal Mine Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80929
Price
$60 per person — includes range fees, ammunition for all stations, lunch, and one prize ticket for a drawing at the end of the day.
Prize Tickets (benefiting Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership)
- $25 if purchased separately
All proceeds go to the Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership (pikespeaksuicideprevention.org).
What you’ll do
Rotate through four stations and blast pumpkins with a variety of firearms while coaches keep things safe and simple for all skill levels.
Firearms on deck (subject to availability)
Pistols
- 9mm: Canik Rival / Canik TP9 SFx / Glock 19 / Staccato 2011 / CZ Scorpion
- .380 ACP: Glock 42* / Ruger Security* / S&W EZ*
- .38 Special: S&W Airweight Revolver
- .40 S&W: S&W M&P Shield
- .22 LR: Glock 44* / Single-Action Revolver* / Walther P22
Rifles
- .17 HMR: Henry Lever-Action*
- AR-15s: 5.56/.223 and 300 Blackout
- 7.62×39: AK-47
- Bolt-actions: 6mm / 6.5mm / .300 Win Mag / .308 Win
Shotguns
- 12 GA: Semi-autos & pumps
- 20 GA: Over/Under & semi-autos
- .410 GA: Pump*
*Great for kiddos and brand-new shooters.
What’s included
- Ammunition (for all stations)
- Lunch: Two chicken tamales + a drink (hot dogs/burgers available as a substitution)
- Instructor/RSO oversight and coaching at every station
Add-ons for purchase
- Guava empanadas from Jarrito Loco (Monument) — limited quantity ($5.00)
- Additional tamales ($3.00)
Discounts & fun bonuses
- Bring a pumpkin or jack-o’-lantern: get a $5 Stockpile Cache gift card
- Wear Día de los Muertos face paint: get another $5 Stockpile Cache gift card
- Early-bird discounts may be available—register ASAP to lock them in.
Planned prizes
- Optics
- Targets
- Classes (Tactical, Concealed, etc)
- Storage Options
- Firearms
- Ammunition
FAQs
Is this good for beginners?
Absolutely. Certified instructors and RSOs will coach you through each station.
Age policy?
Minors may participate with a parent/guardian at the organizer’s discretion based on safe gun-handling ability.
Can I bring my own gun?
This event focuses on provided firearms and ammo. Please do not bring your own gun.
What should I bring?
Closed-toe shoes, brimmed hat, eye/ear protection, water, sunscreen, and a pumpkin if you want that bonus gift card.
Weather plan & refunds?
If weather forces cancellation, we’ll reschedule; paid attendees will be notified.
Refund policy: $5 non-refundable registration (applied to the $55 total). 100% refund if canceled by Triple A Coach LLC; 50% refund for weather-related cancellation. (Third-party processing fees excluded.)
General Admission
- Includes Lunch, One Prize Ticket, Range Fee, and General Admission
- Price: $60, Early Bird Discount is $45
Prize Ticket Only (separate purchase)
- Includes one Prize Ticket Only
- Price: $25
- Note: Benefiting Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership
What to Bring
Closed-toe shoes, brimmed hat, eye/ear protection, water, sunscreen, and a pumpkin/jack-o’-lantern if you want the Stockpile Cache gift card bonus.
Relevant Feedback
Thank you to everyone who put this event on. You were all so kind and welcoming to a newcomer. Thank you for your patience and great advice on how to use each handgun and rifle. I had such a fun time!
Great time! Instructor was friendly and knowledgeable.
Great event. Great coaching. Lots of firearm options to shoot.
Hosts
Carmen Maldonado
David Williams
Jesus Aguirre
Contact us
- Owner
- da••••e@tri••••h.com
- 719-654-2506
Location
Classifications
Categories
- Pistol Classes
- Rifle Classes
- Other Hosted Events
Age Groups
- Adult
Levels
- Level 0 Beginner (zero to some experience)