This course is for anyone who wants to understand the safety rules and basic function of handguns. Today, handguns are enjoying increased popularity due to the vast majority of states allowing law-abiding competent adults to carry them for personal protection. So as handgun become more present and their use increases, so goes the need for basic training.
This course provides the handgun novice with the necessary safety, operational and practical handgun training needed to continue on to a permit to carry class or to just enjoy target shooting.
When finished, you will have learned:
How to safely load and fire a handgun.
You will have fired 100 rounds from a revolver and 100 rounds from a semiautomatic.
You will understand the basics of how both a revolver and a semi auto function.
You will understand ammunition.
You will understand the basic rules of handgun safety.
How to clean and care for your handgun.
How to safely store your handgun.
How to select a handgun.
Have a meaningful reference for handgun safety and handling.
A little about the history of handguns.
What Should I bring to Class?
Positive attitude on firearms and safety.
Two handguns - one revolver, one semi auto (no single action cowboy style)
200 rounds of factory ammunition (no reloads)
Extra magazines for your semi-automatic handguns
If you do not have access to a handgun, we will make available at no cost, the use of a .22 semi-automatic, .38 revolver or a .9mm semi-automatic. Just bring the required amount of ammunition.
Please Note!
Do not bring your handgun or ammunition into the classroom - please keep them secured in your vehicle.
Safety at the range is our highest priority - failure to comply will result in failing the course.
Advanced Conceal Carry - This class is for students that have already completed the MN or UT Permit to Carry Class. We will have a four hour classroom session and then will go to the range to shoot live fire. We will cover the following (subject to revision): Levels of Awareness - how to spot danger and honing your awareness. Use of Force continuum - Deadly force should never be your only option. Drawing your gun - mastering the five-step draw. Refresher on inspecting your handgun. Methods of concealment After action responses including the search and scan technique. How to use non-lethal alternative and improvised weapons. Range Activities Shooting from behind cover Close quarters self defense shooting One handed shooting Malfunction drills Reloading techniques "tactical reloads" Shooting while wounded
All students must bring their concealed carry weapon, holster and two hundred rounds of ammunition.
A leader in the Minnesota Permit to Carry and Renewal/Concealed Carry, North Dakota Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry, Florida Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry and Utah Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry Training!
Training Locations: Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota. Rudd, Iowa Prairie du Chien, Eau Claire and LaCrosse Wisconsin Baudette, Bemidji, Blaine, Brainerd/Baxter, Burnsville, Duluth (Hermantown), East Grand Forks, Elk River, Littlefork (International Falls), Long Prairie, Menahga (Park Rapids), Minneapolis/St. Paul, Monticello, Nowthen, Owatonna, Rogers, Roseau, St. Cloud and Wadena, Minnesota. Conveniently located in Rogers, Owatonna, Blaine, Burnsville and other announced locations for the students in the Minneapolis & St. Paul (Twin Cities), MN area.
Now offering the Air Force Special in Minot, ND & Grand Forks, ND
Gander Mt. Stores: Bemidji, Duluth, Eau Claire, Fargo and LaCrosse Cabela's Stores: East Grand Forks, Owatonna, Prairie du Chien and Rogers
Trainers Rusty Ramirez Laura Ramirez Denny Bure Dan Lendborg Lisa Murphy
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