2 for 1 Minnesota Permit to Carry: $150.00 for two people, $100.00 for one person - This course includes student material, one month free membership to LegalShield and target. Does not include application fee to local Sheriff. Range fee $10.00 - $25.00 per person depending on location.
ND Class II Testing or ND Class I Testing/Range: $50.00 includes class time, test administration and resource disc. $35.00 for two sets of prints, 2 passport style photos and packet preparation. Does not include $60.00 fee to State of North Dakota. Range fee will vary depending on location ($10.00-$25.00 per person).
2 for 1 Classes (MN Classes) at the following locations:` Fargo Scheels - May 6, 2017 Woodbury Area - May 20, 2017 East Grand Forks Cabela's - May 21, 2017 Glyndon Rod and Gun Club - May 22, 2017
Rogers, MN Area - June 3, 2017
St. Cloud Scheels - June 4, 2017
Fargo Scheels - June 10, 2017
Woodbury Area - June 24, 2017 East Grand Forks Cabela's - June 25, 2017
What happens on the day of class?
I will call the night before to firm up plans for the day. We will be offering two for one training on the MN permit training, which means two people can get the MN or UT training for $150.00 or one person can get the training for $100.00.
What to bring: Minnesota and North Dakota Residents:
Bring the handgun you are going to carry (no single action cowboy style gun - we also rent handguns for $15.00/includes ammo if you do not have a handgun to use), fifty rounds of factory ammo (you can purchase the ammo at Scheels), holster (ND Class I only) driver's license and your fee for the class by cash or check. Leave your handgun secured in your car until we go to the range.
ND Students will meet at the Fargo Scheels Customer Service Counter at Scheels at 12:00 pm and MN Students will meet at 2:00 pm. Please park in the Northeast section of the Scheels parking lot (highlighted area in the photo below).
The North Dakota Class I students will head out for the range at approximately 2:00 pm and the Minnesota Students will leave at about 6:00 pm. During the winter months we go to the range at Bill's Gun Shop (indoor range - $25.00). ND Students will wrap it up no later than 4:00 pm and the MN students should wrap it up no later than 7:00 pm.
Please park in the highlighted parking lot.
June 10, 2017 9:00 am - ND Class I and II Permit to Carry
11:00 am - MN, FL or AZ Permit to Carry Training
North Dakota Class I and II is offered by Bill Collison. Bill can be reached at 701-740-8674 to schedule a class (Bill is not affiliated with or employed by Permittocarry.org)
Class held at Fargo Scheels
Range will be held at Horace Outdoor Range
July 15, 2017 9:00 am - ND Class I and II Permit to Carry
11:00 am - MN, FL or AZ Permit to Carry Training
North Dakota Class I and II is offered by Bill Collison. Bill can be reached at 701-740-8674 to schedule a class (Bill is not affiliated with or employed by Permittocarry.org)
Class held at Fargo Scheels
Range will be held at Horace Outdoor Range
August 12, 2017 9:00 am - ND Class I and II Permit to Carry
11:00 am - MN, FL or AZ Permit to Carry Training
North Dakota Class I and II is offered by Bill Collison. Bill can be reached at 701-740-8674 to schedule a class (Bill is not affiliated with or employed by Permittocarry.org)
Class held at Fargo Scheels
Range will be held at Horace Outdoor Range
September 16, 2017 9:00 am - ND Class I and II Permit to Carry
11:00 am - MN, FL or AZ Permit to Carry Training
North Dakota Class I and II is offered by Bill Collison. Bill can be reached at 701-740-8674 to schedule a class (Bill is not affiliated with or employed by Permittocarry.org)
Class held at Fargo Scheels
Range will be held at Horace Outdoor Range
October 14, 2017 9:00 am - ND Class I and II Permit to Carry
11:00 am - MN, FL or AZ Permit to Carry Training
North Dakota Class I and II is offered by Bill Collison. Bill can be reached at 701-740-8674 to schedule a class (Bill is not affiliated with or employed by Permittocarry.org)
Class held at Fargo Scheels
Range will be held at Horace Outdoor Range
November 12, 2017 12:00 pm - ND Class I and II Permit to Carry
2:00 pm - MN, FL or AZ Permit to Carry Training
North Dakota Class I and II is offered by Bill Collison. Bill can be reached at 701-740-8674 to schedule a class (Bill is not affiliated with or employed by Permittocarry.org)
Class held at the Fargo Scheels
Range will be held at Bill's Gunshop
December 10, 2017 12:00 pm - ND Class I and II Permit to Carry
2:00 pm - MN, FL or AZ Permit to Carry Training
North Dakota Class I and II is offered by Bill Collison. Bill can be reached at 701-740-8674 to schedule a class (Bill is not affiliated with or employed by Permittocarry.org)
Class held at the Fargo Scheels
Range will be held at Bill's Gunshop
Classroom
Minnesota Permit to Carry/Renewal - Expect to spend at least four hours in the classroom for the Minnesota Permit to Carry. You will receive a student packet to follow along with the presentation. We encourage you to ask questions and provide input into the class experience.
After the classroom session, the law requires that all permit candidates must pass a shooting proficiency test. You will be evaluated on proficiency and safe handling of the handgun.
Utah Permit to Carry - If you have taken your Minnesota Permit to Carry with Rusty, you are eligible for a reduced fee. You will receive handouts on the Utah Permit to Carry, Minnesota Permit to Carry and North Dakota Permit to Carry Laws, a resource disk with additional information, and other supporting documents. This four hour+ class will have additional information on the Minnesota Permit to Carry and the North Dakota Permit to Carry. You will have hands-on weapons familiarization in the class room with Rusty's handguns and training ammunition. We will roll your fingerprints, take your passport photo, make a copy of your drivers license and notarize your application in the classroom to assist you in completing the application process.
North Dakota Permit to Carry Class I & II - North Dakota requires the applicant successfully complete an open book test (one hour to complete) prior to applying for the 5 year permit (Class I involves a shooting excercise). You will be provided with the North Dakota Permit to Carry Manual in the classroom.You can download this manual prior to the class.
What Will You Learn in the Minnesota Permit to Carry and Utah Permit to Carry Classes?
Handgun safety
Conflict avoidance
The law of Use and Threat of Deadly Force
Deadly Force and its Aftermath
Everyday police encounters
Choosing a handgun for carry
Mechanics of everyday carry
Out of State Travel
Weapon's familiarization
Shooting Qualification
An overview of Minnesota Permit to Carry, North Dakota Permit to Carry and Utah Permit to Carry laws.
The Permit to Carry Application and Appeal Process
What Should I bring to Class?
Positive attitude on firearms and safety
A handgun that you are competent with (no single action cowboy style)
50 rounds of factory ammunition (no reloads)
Extra magazines for your semi-automatic handguns
If you do not have access to a handgun for the Minnesota qualifying, 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.
NRA Basic Pistol - 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.
What you will learn – Tactical Shotgun
Avoiding Conflict
The Law of Use and Threat of Deadly Force
Deadly Force and its Aftermath
Police Encounters
Color Code of Mental Awareness
Civil Liability
Home Self Defense
A, B, C Engagement Zones
Firearms Safety
Weapon & Ammunition Selection
Tactical Shooting/Reloading
Malfunction Clearing
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, Iowa Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry, Florida Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry, Wisconsin Permit to Carry /Concealed Carry, Arizona Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry and Utah Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry Training!
Training Locations: Minot, Williston, Bismarck, Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Black Hawk County, Des Moines, Grundy County, Mason City, Osage, Reinbeck County, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, West Des Moines and Rudd, Iowa
Prairie du Chien, Sun Prairie, Richfield, Eau Claire and Duluth (Superior), LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Baudette, Bemidji, Blaine, Brainerd/Baxter, Burnsville, Crookston, Duluth, East Grand Forks, Elk River, Littlefork (International Falls), Long Prairie, Mankato, Menahga (Park Rapids), Minneapolis/St. Paul, Monticello, Nowthen, Owatonna, Rochester, Rogers, Roseau, St. Cloud and Wadena, Minnesota.
Conveniently located in Rogers, Owatonna, Blaine, Woodbury, Burnsville and other announced locations for the students in the Minneapolis & St. Paul (Twin Cities), MN area.
Mitchell, Watertown and Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Now offering the Air Force Special in Minot, ND & Grand Forks, ND
Cabela's Stores: East Grand Forks, Owatonna, Prairie du Chien, Sun Prairie, Richland, Woodbury and Rogers Sheels Stores: Fargo, St. Cloud, West Des Moines, Mankato, Sioux Falls, Rochester, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Eau Claire and Minot
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