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Day of The Dead Pumpkin Blaster

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MDT
Pikes Peak Gun Glub, 450 South Franceville Coal Mine Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Map
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

Class: Day of The Dead Pumpkin Blaster

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!

Class: Day of The Dead Pumpkin Blaster

Great time! Instructor was friendly and knowledgeable.

Class: Day of The Dead Pumpkin Blaster

Great event. Great coaching. Lots of firearm options to shoot.

Class: Day of The Dead Pumpkin Blaster

Hosts

Carmen Maldonado

Firearms Instructor, Triple A Coach

David Williams

Chief Firearms Instructor, Triple A Coach, Owner

Jesus Aguirre

CEO, Stockpile Cache

Contact us

Location

Pikes Peak Gun Glub, 450 South Franceville Coal Mine Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Classifications

Categories
  • Pistol Classes
  • Rifle Classes
  • Other Hosted Events
Age Groups
  • Adult
Levels
  • Level 0 Beginner (zero to some experience)