Instructor - Minnesota Gun Class
Joe Hastings is a US Concealed Carry Association Certified Instructor, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and graduate of the FBI Regional Firearms Instructor School. He's the instructor behind Minnesota Gun Class's Rochester location—part of a statewide operation that's earned the ...
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Joe Hastings is a US Concealed Carry Association Certified Instructor, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and graduate of the FBI Regional Firearms Instructor School. He's the instructor behind Minnesota Gun Class's Rochester location—part of a statewide operation that's earned the trust of over 50,000 Minnesotans.
The Minnesota Permit to Carry course is split into two sessions: classroom and range time.
- •Classroom Session covers:
- •Handgun safety, handling, and maintenance
- •Handgun components, mechanics, loading/unloading
- •Shooting fundamentals: grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control
- •Legal and ethical responsibilities of carrying concealed
- •Personal safety strategies
- •Physiological reactions to violent encounters
- •Legal use of force in self-defense
- •Legal aftermath and consequences
- •State carry laws and reciprocity
- •Gear selection and concealed carry options
- •Range Session is a short qualification phase where you apply skills under supervision. It's not designed as an in-depth training session—the focus is demonstrating you can safely fire a handgun.
Need to borrow a handgun for the class? Rental is $10 and includes ammunition.
Successful completion makes you eligible to apply for the Minnesota Permit to Carry, recognized in 33 states. Your permit is valid for 5 years. The class also satisfies requirements for a Florida Permit (valid 7 years), which you can apply for by mail.
Check the USCCA reciprocity map to see which states honor your permit.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Cost | $99 + range fee |
| Location (Classroom) | Hampton Inn and Suites, 2870 59th St NW, Rochester, MN |
| Who Can Attend | Anyone 18+; US citizens or lawful permanent residents |
| Prior Experience | Not required—covers fundamentals for complete beginners |
| What to Bring | Driver's license or state-issued ID |
- •Minnesota: Apply in person at your local sheriff's office with your course certificate, completed application, and $100 cash. Allow up to 1 year before expiration to renew.
- •Florida: Apply by mail using your course certificate.
"When you carry a concealed handgun, you take on an extra burden and a significant responsibility to yourself, your family and your community. You will be held to a higher standard of conduct."
- •Phone: 888-621-5136
- •Email: [email protected]
- •Website: rochester.gunclass.com
- •Facebook: fb.com/MinnGunClassRochester
Refunds requested 24+ hours before class are fully refunded. You can reschedule up to five times.