Who we are

Fourth Box Firearms Academy is a training organization built for responsible Americans who believe that strength, skill, and preparedness are moral obligations—not hobbies. We exist to train armed people to think clearly, act decisively, and take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of those they love.

Our instruction blends modern firearms training, practical self-defense, and a disciplined mindset rooted in restraint, legality, and accountability. We focus on real-world skills, sound judgment, and the understanding that force—when used—must be controlled, justified, and lawful.

We don’t train aggressors. We train prepared people: men and women who value freedom, personal responsibility, and the hard work required to carry the Torch of Liberty.

Why The 4th Box?

The 4 Boxes of Liberty represent fundamental tools for preserving and protecting individual Liberties : the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. Each box symbolizes a different avenue through which citizens can exercise their rights and responsibilities.

The soap box allows for open dialogue and expression of ideas, serving as a platform for advocacy and activism.

The ballot box empowers individuals to influence government and leadership through democratic participation.

The jury box underscores the importance of civic duty in the judicial process, where peers uphold justice and are directly involved in the judicial process.

Finally, the cartridge box symbolizes the vital role of self-defense and the right to bear arms as a means of maintaining individual security and liberty and thus a Free State.

These 4 boxes remind us that Freedom, Liberty; require active engagement and vigilance.

American flag waving in the wind against a blue sky with a few clouds.

7534 C0-96, approx. 11 miles west of Pueblo