Minnesota Tactics: MN Permit to Carry a Firearm (Concealed Carry)

Firearm Courses

At Minnesota Tactics (certified by the MN Department of Public Safety), we have
developed an incredibly complete and comprehensive set of classes, which
are tailored to beginners (our combined Basic and Permit to Carry course is
tailored for beginners, including those who have never handled a firearm),
through intermediates, to experts looking to reach a new level of knowledge on
the law, on handguns, on tactics, or on gear. Our presentations and book
provides rich graphics, diagrams, and live motion to help you understand each
of our topics.

Our classroom line-up includes the following:

Permit to Carry a Firearm Course (The "Concealed
Carry" Course)

In 2003, Minnesota joined nearly 40 other “shall issue” states when the
Minnesota Citizen’s Personal Protection Act was passed in April of 2003, which
now requires county Sheriff's to issue a Permit to Carry a Firearm if certain
criteria is met, including:

If the applicant has completed training with an organization certified by the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Is 21 years old and a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Completes an application.
Is not prohibited from possessing a firearm, and is not a “danger to self or
the public”.
Is not listed as a gang member.

This course is designed to exceed the legal requirements so that you can apply
for your permit to your local Sheriff.

During this course, you'll learn about developing a personal protection plan,
including understanding mental preparation and the "color codes of
awareness"; you'll learn about the four legal "pillars" guiding the use of deadly
force in MN; you'll study pertinent MN statutes and how they apply to permit
holders; and you'll also learn about conflict avoidance. We believe that our
legal section is the best that Minnesota training has to offer, bar none. We've
developed this section into an incredibly helpful guide with a "key" on each
page, identifying the key points to know for each pertinent MN statute. Check
out our presentation preview for a look.

Other topics covered include:

Handgun basics, ballistic basics, shooting fundamentals including proper
stance, holster options and recommendations, and other great advice on gear
that is important for permit holders. Some basic handgun experience is
recommended, but not required for this course.

The only items required to bring to class are your handgun (unloaded and in its
case) and 40 rounds of factory ammunition. If you do not have a firearm, we will
help you select one for the day from our extensive collection of range guns.
Ammunition may also be purchased at the range.

Class duration is approximately six hours long. Class sizes will be limited to
no more than 12. One-on-one sessions can also be scheduled for the fee
shown below.

Class Fee: $130.00 Sc hedule and Registration>
One-on-One Class Fee: $300.00

Fee includes classroom materials including a copy of the book "Minnesota
Permit to Carry a Firearm Fundamentals", range fee, targets, and hearing and
eye protection. We'll also provide a copy of the MN state application that you'll
need to turn into your local sheriff after completing our course. We've attached
a copy here: Application for MN Permit to Carry a Firearm>>
During class, we'll test how well you're absorbing our information with three
quizzes (don't worry, they're open book). If you'd like to test your knowledge
prior to class, download our quizzes here!
Download our in-class quizzes>>

Basic Handgun Familiarization and Permit to Carry
Combined Course

This course is designed for new or inexperienced shooters, and combines all
basics from our "Basic Handgun Familiarization Course" with the "Permit to
Carry Course" outlined above. After completion of this course, you will be
familiar with both revolvers and semi-autos and how to break them down and
clean them; you'll know and understand the four universal safety rules and
other safety considerations; and you'll understand the fundamentals of
accurate shooting including proper grip, stance, sight alignment & sight focus,
and proper breath and trigger control.

In addition to covering all topics outlined above in our Permit to Carry course,
we'll also spend additional time on the range conducting warm-up drills prior to
the actual shooting qualification portion of the course.

Other topics covered include:

Safe firearms ownership, handgun & ammunition selection, marksmanship
basics and firearms maintenance. Students may bring your cased and
unloaded handgun, or we will provide an appropriate semi-auto or revolver for
you to use.

Class duration is approximately eight hours long, and class size will be limited
to no more than 8 students..

Class Fee: $175.00 Sc hedule and Registration>

Fee includes classroom materials including a copy of the book "Minnesota
Permit to Carry a Firearm Fundamentals", ammunition, range fee, targets,
hearing and eye protection, and loaner semi-auto or revolver.

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