Welcome To Minnesota Gun Class - Willmar

Personal Protection Plans

  • How Common is Violent Crime?
  • Why is Conflict Avoidance Important?
  • Situational Awareness
  • The Color Codes of Awareness
  • Observing Our Environments
  • Planning for Home Defense

Welcome To Minnesota Gun Class - Willmar

Self-Defense Firearm Basics

  • Four Universal Safety Rules
  • Clearing Handguns
  • Additional Safety Considerations
  • Double Action vs. Single Action
  • Revolver and Semi-Automatic Examples
  • Ammunition Malfunctions

Welcome To Minnesota Gun Class - Willmar

Shooting Fundamentals

  • Proper Grip
  • Stance: Body and Arm Positions
  • Point Shooting
  • Sight Shooting
  • Flash Sight Picture
  • Trigger Control

Welcome To Minnesota Gun Class - Willmar

Legal Use of Force

  • Legal Definition of Reasonable Force
  • Legal Definition of Deadly Force
  • Understanding the Force Continuum
  • When can Deadly Force be Used
  • Defense in the Home
  • Defending Property

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Legal Aftermath

  • Understanding Fight or Flight
  • Physiological Reactions to Stress
  • When We Have No Other Choice
  • When the Right to Use Force Ends
  • The Immediate Aftermath
  • Dealing with the Police

Welcome To Minnesota Gun Class - Willmar

Gear and Gadgets

  • Explaining Holster Retention
  • Types of Holsters
  • Securing Your Firearms
  • Belts, Lights and Lasers

Minnesota Permit to Carry Class

Our Minnesota Permit to Carry course is the first step towards legally carrying a concealed handgun in 35 states across the country. Our comprehensive introductory level course is designed for individuals seeking to gain a strong foundation in handgun operation, shooting techniques, and firearms safety, while emphasizing the immense responsibility that comes with carrying a concealed weapon.

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Basic Handgun Skills Class

Our Basic Handgun Skills class is designed for individuals with little or no experience in pistol shooting. It serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of pistol shooting, covering the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes for safely and accurately shooting a handgun at a basic level.

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Introduction to Defensive Shooting

This course is designed for those who have already taken their first steps into the world of firearms and are looking to enhance their skills for practical and effective defensive handgun use in a Dynamic Critical Incident. Our primary focus is on developing essential shooting skills that can be applied in real-life situations, ensuring you're prepared to handle challenges that may arise.

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USCCA Defensive Pistol Program

The USCCA’s Defensive Pistol Program is a comprehensive 5-week course designed to help participants develop key defensive shooting skills through a mix of live-fire and dry-fire practice. Participants will learn and master the skills needed for effective pistol use in defensive situations. As an option, you can add our online MN Permit to Carry class (new or renewal) at no charge. The online course will fulfill the classroom portion, while the DPP course will meet the shooting qualification requirements for the Permit to Carry.

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Private Group Skills Class

Get three hours of customized training for your group of up to eight individuals, focusing on the topics that suit your needs. ($500)

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Minnesota Gun Class - Willmar

Gain the knowledge, skill and ability
to protect yourself and your family.

At Minnesota Gun Class, we are proud to have served over 60,000 residents throughout the state, providing top-notch Permit to Carry certification courses. Our classes cater to all skill levels, from novices to experienced shooters, offering a comprehensive introduction to handguns and self-protection for newcomers.

Upon successfully completing our course, you'll be eligible to apply for both a Minnesota Permit to Carry and a Florida Concealed Weapon License. With a Minnesota permit, you can enjoy the freedom to carry across 35 states.

As a student at Minnesota Gun Class, you can expect nothing but the best in terms of instructional quality and engaging course materials. Our team of United States Concealed Carry Association Instructors is licensed to utilize their outstanding training curriculum, ensuring that our PowerPoints, videos, and training books are the industry's finest.

Choose Minnesota Gun Class - Willmar for an unparalleled learning experience, knowing that you're receiving the highest caliber of training available.

Here is what you will learn in our class

Knowledge to help keep you physically, legally, financially, and morally safe
Personal Protection Plan
Handgun Basics
Shooting Fundamentals
The Legal Use of Force
Violent Encounters and their Aftermath
Gear and Gadgets
Minnesota Carry Law

Instructor

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Gary Peterson

USCCA CCW Certified Instructor
USCCA Defensive Pistol Certified Instructor
NRA CCW Certified Instructor
Sig Sauer Certified Instructor
Trained 5,000 Permit to Carry Students
Gary Peterson
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Gary Peterson

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