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Multiple State - 36 State
Concealed Carry & MN Renewal Class
Meeting the training requirement to legally carry in 36 states!
Advanced Multi-State Carry Course
7 - 8 hours
Tuition $125 (prepay
and save $25!)
(Plus range fees for MN portion)
Meets Minnesota, Utah, Florida, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and
many other states
Permit Requirements
(Registration Required Download
our Brochure)
New
- Try our "Get out of work on Friday Courses!"
See
our schedule for a class near you!
We were the first in Minnesota to offer a multi-state permit course for our students. Our students can choose from obtaining permits from Minnesota, Utah, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, North Dakota* Connecticut, Maine and more! At last count, you can legally carry in 34 states with combined permits (source: Handgunlaw.us)
We offer training that meets and exceeds the training requirement for multiple states. Our 7 - 8 hour course includes our own Multi-State Carry course. We have all students perform an actual shooting exercise that meets and exceeds the requirements for Minnesota, Florida and Utah. Range fees are separate and paid directly to the range.
** Our course will qualify you for MN and Utah, Florida,
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine and Pennsylvania non-resident permits.
Minnesota
permits are recognized in:
AK*, AZ, ID, IN, KY, MI**, KS**, MO, MN, MT, OK, SD,
TN,
UT,
VT*
Utah non-resident permits are recognized in:
AL, AK*, AZ, AR, AZ. DE, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH,
OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT*, WA, WY,
Also: CO, NH, and FL if you are a Utah resident with this permit
Florida non-resident permits are recognized in:
AL, AK*, AZ, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MO,
MS, MT,
NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WY, VT*
Also: CO, KS, MI, NH, WV if you are a Florida resident with this permit
New Hampshire Non-Resident Permits
are recognized in:
AL, AK*, GA, ID, IN, KY, MO, NH, NC, ND, OK,
TN. UT, VT*, WY
(Requires a current and valid resident permit before NH issues)
Also: CO, if you are aNew Hampshire
resident with this permit
Pennsylvania Non-Resident Permits
are recognized in:
AK*, GA, ID, IN KY, MO, MT, NC, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT*,
WY
Connecticut Non-Resident Permits are
recognized in:
AK*, AZ, CT, ID, IN, KY, MO, MT, OK, TN, UT, VT*
Maine permits are recognized in:
AK*, ID, IN, KY, ME, MO, MT, OK, TN, UT, VT*
* Alaska and Vermont do not require carry permits.
** Michigan & Kansas only recognize resident permits (MN, UT, CT, NH, FL,
PA, ND)
(MI, CO, SC, NH, FL, KS, WV only honor permits from residents of issuing states
(Current as of 03/03/2009, verify before carrying - Sources: Handgunlaw.us
and various state web sites)
Student Requirements
On successful completion of the class, students receive our Advanced Carry certificate of completion This course includes all course materials, and in class training on our Laser Fire Training Simulator.
Simply register online, prepay online or register by phone (952-891-1537).
NO LIVE AMMO OR FIREARMS ALLOWED IN THE
CLASSROOM!
Students must be qualified to purchase and possess a handgun.
Now
incorporating L.F.T.S in classroom
training!
Utah & Florida
Carry Class
Meeting the training requirement to legally carry in 30 states!
Tuition: $75 or $65 (prepay
only)
New
for 2008 - This is a ONE - EVENING COURSE 4 Hours & No Range
See our schedule for a class near you!
Get the training needed to apply for the two most valuable carry licenses in America: Utah and Florida! Utah allows a non-resident to carry in 29 states and all for $65.25 (paid to the State of Utah separately) for a five year permit. You can even use your Utah permit for lawful carry in Minnesota (subject to change by the MN BCA). And when it is time to renew, it's only $10 and NO CLASS is required for renewal of your Utah permit!
NOTE: If you have had an alcohol related traffic violation (i.e. DUI / DWI) within the last SIX years (from the time of being released from supervision or completion of sentence) then you are NOT eligible for the Utah permit. Be sure of your status bfore you sign-up for this class!
Utah non-resident permits are recognized in:
AL, AK*, AZ, AR, AZ. DE, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH,
OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT*, WA, WY,
Also: CO, NH, and FL if you are a Utah resident with this permit
Florida non-resident permits are recognized in:
AL, AK*, AZ, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA,
MO, MS, MT,
NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WY, VT*
Also: CO, KS, MI, NH, WV if you are a Florida resident with this permit
* Alaska and Vermont do not require carry permits.
** Michigan only recognizes resident permits (MN, UT, CT, NH, FL, PA, ND)
(MI, CO, SC, NH, FL, KS, WV only honor permits from residents of issuing states
(Current as of 10/25/2004, verify before carrying)
This is a 4 hour course covering Utah laws and basic firearm safety and firearm care. THIS IS NOT AN NRA COURSE. You will receive our private certificate (good in Utah and Florida), and a signed UTAH application that is signed by a Utah BCI instructor. Currently, a Utah permit is honored in Minnesota (so it is a great permit for our Wisconsin neighbors to obtain).
Minnesota permit holders. You will want this valuable permit! Show us your Minnesota permit and receive an immediate $10 discount on the tuition for this course.
Illinois and Wisconsin residents
We will travel to your location
and hold this course if you have 15 or more pre-paid people who take
the course.
We accept Master Card, Visa and Discover.
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
Minnesota
Firearms Carry Class & Renewal Class
(Taught as Conceal and Carry - This is NOT
an NRA Course)
Tuition: $75 or $65 (prepay
only)
(Plus range fees)
Approximately: 5 Hours (with range time)
New
- Try our "Get out of work early on Friday Course!"
See our schedule for a class near you!
This is our value packed Minnesota carry course. Learn and review the basics of firearm safety, the ethics and laws regarding the carry of a firearm on or about your person in public.
The class includes topics such as how to choose a reliable carry pistol or revolver, When you are legally justified to use deadly force in the State of Minnesota to defend your life or that of another. Morals, ethics and tactics are also discussed in this one-day course.
The class also includes and actual shooting qualification exercise using real firearms that we supply or your own firearm. Range fees are separate and paid for by the student. Student is responsible for providing their own firearm and ammunition or the student may elect to borrow one of our firearms, but is still responsible for range fees and ammunition.
Student Requirements
Hybrid Minnesota
Carry Course!
$85
Online + brief classroom Q &A then Range Qualification session!
Significantly reduce the amount of in-classroom
time you need with our new:
Minnesota Carry & Renewal Hybrid Firearm course!
We realize time is at a premium today and that's why we've modularized
our Minnesota permit training. You can now choose HOW you get our BCA
approved content by attending a classroom course, or by taking our
new course which is part online and part classroom (we call it a Hybid
Carry Course).
This is our new online / Hybrid Carry Course which requires approximately three hours of online-self-study, and approximately one hour of in-person classroom time (with Q & A) . A mandatory range session immediately follows the classroom portion of the course.
You'll have short quizzes that you must complete at the end of each of the modules. The range session consists of 20 rounds (your gun and your ammo) fired from approximately 15 feet at a transtar torso target.
This course is good for either your Minnesota permit or your Minnesota renewal. Once you order this product, we will contact via e-mail and phone (if necessay) with detailed instructions for taking the course.
This course is taught by a certified instructor (Gary Shade) from a BCA approved organization. The same BCA approved courseware we deliver in our brick and mortar courses is now available (in part) online for you conenience!
You must have an account on our server to take this course online. If
you don't already have an account, please create one under account options
before you purchase this product.
Sign up today for this innovative course that exceeds the requirments of the Minnesota Carry Permit course as set in law.
NRA
Home Firearm Safety - 4 hours
Tuition $75*
Perfect for the new firearm owner or the person considering their first purchase of a firearm. In the Home Firearm Safety course students are taught the fundamental elements of gun safety and the rules for safe gun handling. You'll also learn how to identify and unload different types of firearms and learn different types and uses of ammunition. Finally students learn how to clean, care for and to safely and responsibly store their firearms.
This is a must course if you are new to firearms and want to ensure safety in your home. Couples are welcome.
Register today by calling 952-891-1537.
* Must have a minimum of 4 students to hold this class. It is perfect for the beginning shooter, youngster or spouse who needs to become familiar with several different types of firearms. THIS IS NOT A CARRY COURSE!
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
Women Only Seminar!
Introduction to Firearms
4 hours - $50
This is a great introductory course for
women only on firearms and firearm safety.
Heather Shade will be your lead instructor and discuss pistols and revolvers, their actions, parts and operation. She'll then discuss riles (bolt action, lever, and semi-automatic), and shotguns. This is a HANDS-ON course with plenty of practical exercises.
Participants will learn how to load and unload popular firearms using inert rounds (snap caps or dummy rounds) and each participant will get to load and unload the firearms themselves. Heather will also demonstrate how to properly clean a firearm using state of the art cleaning equipment from Otis Technologies and a non-toxic all natural gun cleaning solvent and lubricant.
This is a must have course at a give-away price. Participants will receive a signed certificate of completion at the end of the course. You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of marksmanship and more at this informative seminar.
So bring a girlfriend to this one ladies - it's ladies afternoon out at Gander Mountain!
Note: This is a classroom only course with no range time.
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
Women Only
Concealed Carry Course!
4 hours classroom - $75 or $65 Prepaid
Range time immediately follows class.
The father and daughter team of Heather & Gary Shade will be your instructors for this teriffic course for women only.
Heather will discuss pistols and revolvers, their actions, parts and operation and firearm safety. Gary will discuss ethics and responsibilities and Minnesota law that pertains to carrying a firearm in public.
You'll also be shown how to properly clean and care for your carry gun.
This is a must have course at a give-away price. Participants will receive a signed certificate of completion at the end of the course.
So bring a girlfriend to this one ladies - it's ladies afternoon out at Gander Mountain!
Note: This class has both: a classroom and a range session.
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
Defensive
Shooting 101
$250
Range Only Course - 250 rounds
Limit: 10 students per class
* Includes the DVD Handgun Retention Techniques - A $39.95 value *
Here are some photos from our May 2008 class
Defensive
Shooting 101 will
give you the skills needed to survive a violent encounter. In this class
you will
learn the technical skills such as drawing and reholstering, how to move
and shoot and hit your target. How to reload under stress and why tactical
reloads may save your life.
We spend the afternoon is on the range where you will be introduced to practice drills to hone your defensive shooting skills. You will need to supply your own ammunition (approx. 250 rounds). You will be tested under timed shooting drills designed to increase your proficiency under stress.
NOTE: This class is open to current permit holders only. You must show a valid carry permit on the day of the class.
Take your training to the next level
with Defensive Shooting 101.
Our defensive handgun course is held at our facilities about an hour
north of the Twin Cities.
Prerequisite: MN Permit, Fees are prepaid and non-refundable.
Required on the day of the course:
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
Defensive Shooting 101C - Mental
Preparation
3-4 Hours - Classroom Only
Tuition: $75
This is the follow on course/seminar to our Defensive Shooting 101 course. We cover mental preparation such as visualization, advanced shooting techniques with the Glock semi-automatic pistol, What we call the Power of Two, the A3 rule and more. This unique course also looks at holsters, and tactical carry clothing, and includes a multimedia demonstration of low light to zero light shooting and choosing the proper equipment.
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
NRA
First Steps Pistol - 3 Hours
(Including Range Time)
Tuition: $75
(Plus range fees)
Our First Steps Pistol course is designed for new pistol and revolver owners. Students also experience shooting a firearm at the range following the classroom portion of the course.
We teach you the fundamentals of firearm
safety and marksmanship, how to identify ammunition, the safe storage
of firearms and ammunition, and how to clean and care for firearms. This
is a pistol or revolver specific class. A .22 pistol or revolver will
be used in the class. This course also includes range time (and can be
arranged on an individual basis with the instructor following the course
- range
fees are additional and are paid directly to the range).
This course also meets the prerequisite requirements for our Concealed Carry
course for new shooters (experienced shooters do not have to take this course).
The First Steps Pistol Course is limited to only four students per instructor. Couples are welcome. Register today by calling 952-891-1537.
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course
8 Hours (including range time)
$150 ($125 Prepaid)
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense. This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, course completion certificate, and Lesson Plan.
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course participants must be law abiding, adults (at least 21 years old), and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm) to maximize what can be learned from this course. Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following: NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment. We'll also accept any carry permit as proof of shooting experience.
Range fees are the responsibility of the student and typically run from $12 to $14.
This course will meet the training requirements for a Minnesota Carry Permit.
NRA Basic
Pistol Class
8 Hours (Plus Range) 10 hours total
Tuition: $185
(Plus range fees)
(Registration Required)
This course is for the new pistol and revolver owner. It is a prerequisite for our Personal Protection Class and designed to teach you the fundamentals of marksmanship & the safe handling, care, and storage of your firearms. Now with L.F.T.S. training prior to going to the range. This is a one day classroom with range time following the day after the classroom instruction.
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
For Basic Pistol Students:
Requirements for Class
All pistols and revolvers must be unloaded and secured in your vehicle's trunk until we arrive at the range.
NO LIVE AMMO OR FIREARMS ALLOWED IN
THE CLASSROOM!
Range costs are an additional $10 paid directly to the range
Students supply their own hearing and eye protection
Instructor
Course for the Minnesota MCPPA (BCA Approved)
$375
This course covers everything you need to know to become a certified instructor for the Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act. The course covers theories about adult learning and how to prepare your curriculum and methodologies to teach adults.
 The DVD version is given to each and every student! A $36 value! |
And of course, it covers our favorite topic: Firearms carry, Minnesota laws, the use of deadly force, record keeping requirements, and more! You'll learn how to schedule and price your courses, and how to market them. Included with the course is the best DVD on the use of Deadly Force that has been produced to date! In addition, you will receive our own exclusive CD-Rom of course materials.
We
now include our own field tested and proven Minnesota Carry Course
curriculum at no additional cost! Our
courseware separately sold for $350. This is a value you can't miss!
Also included is an annual upddate class (at a nominal $25 per year fee) that keeps your certification fresh and current.
Prerequisites:
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
NRA Instructor Course
$375 - 2 Day Course
(One day Basic Instructor Training [BIT 6 hrs.] and 2nd day completion
of your firearm discipline)
NOTE: The following
description is from the NRA web site at: http://www.nrahq.org/education/training/instructor.asp
To qualify as an NRA Instructor:
Training Counselors will evaluate candidates’ performance based on their ability to handle the firearms with confidence, use of appropriate training aids, following the lesson plans and meeting all learning objectives, while utilizing the teaching philosophies learned during the BIT. Candidates can also expect to learn the NRA discipline specific instructional methods and evaluating and improving the performance of beginning shooters. Candidates will be provided with the NRA Trainer’s Guide, appropriate Lesson Plans and Outlines, Basic Course Student handbooks, certificates, basic student examinations, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program booklet, Basic Firearm Training Programs Brochure, Gun Safety Rules brochure, NRA Trainer’s Examination and NRA discipline specific instructor examination (minimum passing grade is 90%).
Instructor ratings are available to conduct the following NRA courses:
NRA Certified Instructors provide an invaluable service in their communities by training hundreds of thousands of individuals annually. As more Americans choose to exercise their right to own a firearm, so too grows the need for these courses.
You can be the vital element in meeting this need by becoming an NRA Certified Instructor and conducting NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses. As an instructor, you can experience the personal satisfaction of teaching others the basics – the knowledge, skills and attitude that will lead to a lifetime of safe, enjoyable and successful involvement in firearm and shooting activities.
NRA Certified Instructors are expected to:
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
This is a 3 to 4 hour, non-firearm course that is for anyone interested in your own personal safety. Tuition is $75 and covers your materials for the course. This course is scheduled on request for groups of five or more people. It is ideal for husband and wife, or the entire family as well as businesses and organizations.
Call 952-891-1537 or check our schedule and register online for a class.
Private & Discrete
Firearms Training is Available
Call for Pricing and Scheduling
Individual Lessons: One-on-one pistol and revolver shooting/range lessons are available in the Apple Valley, Burnsville area and in the Pine City and Grasston area at a rate of $75 per hour per person. This is a perfect primer to take if you have spent limited time with a firearm. We'll burn off 100 - 200 rounds during our lesson using your firearm or one of ours. The student supplies their own hearing and eye protection, ammunition and range fee.
Private Minnesota Carry Classes: We
charge the following for private classes (Carry classes, pistol, rifle,
shotgun)
based on a rate of $100 per student:
$1000 minimum in the metro area (ten students) and a $2,000 minimum
(or 20 students) for out-state and $3,000 (or 30 students) for WI,
IL, SD or ND.
Each additional student is $100. The Multistate (MN+UT+FL) fee is $125
per attendee. Fees
for all private classes must be prepaid.
Call for pricing on holding a private advanced class such as Defensive Handgun, AR or AK classes, Urban carbine and Advanced Tactics.
Tuition costs must be prepaid at least 15 days prior to the course. IMPORTANT: There are no refunds! Your group would be responsible for securing facilities with electric (for our overheads etc.), seating, tables, lunch and range facilities.
We are able to tailor a firearms safety and marksmanship class to your needs. Marksmanship, safety, close quarter survival techniques and more. Contact us for details.
Contact Us Now
E-mail: Training@FirearmsAndLiberty.com
(952) 891-1537
Instructor Qualifications (click here)
We offer the following course tuition discounts (Effective January 1st 2009):
Discounts are NOT cumulative. Only one discount per student with required
proof.
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