Minnesota CCW

Minnesotaccw runs firearms training across Minnesota with a focus on permit to carry certification, concealed carry instruction, and advanced tactical skills. They've built a full training curriculum that scales from beginners getting their first CCW permit to experienced shooters looking for high-level tactical training.

They offer three formats for Minnesota Permit to Carry / Concealed Carry certification:

Online Permit to Carry Class - Complete the classroom portion on your own schedule - Self-paced video instruction with testing on each section - Schedule your range qualification afterward at The Modern Sportsman Range in Burnsville - No hidden fees; range fee included in course cost (you only pay for ammunition) - Free loaner guns available ($10 ammunition fee) - Includes instruction on pistol fundamentals, mechanical knowledge of handguns, safe shooting practices, loading/unloading procedures, legal aspects of carry, self-defense law, and psychological effects of violent encounters

One-On-One Permit to Carry Class - Private instruction tailored to your needs - Includes range qualification

Small Group Permit to Carry Class - Classroom and range training in an intimate group setting

All classes include 24/7 support for 5 years after completion. You can call or email with questions about your permit, Minnesota law, or general firearms questions.

For shooters with foundational skills, they offer multiple levels of tactical training:

Progressive Pistolcraft Series - Progressive Pistolcraft 1: Fundamental pistol skills and fundamentals ($125) - Progressive Pistolcraft 2: Building on Level 1 skills ($125) - Progressive Pistolcraft 3: Two-day intensive course ($250) - Applied Pistolcraft: Advanced training ($300)

Defensive Carbine Series - Defensive Carbine 1: Fundamental carbine skills ($125) - Defensive Carbine 2: Intermediate skills ($125) - Defensive Carbine 3: Advanced class for experienced shooters ($300, 2-day course at Rainbow Sportsmans Club, 9am-5pm)

DC3 is designed to accelerate trained shooters to the next level. It covers shooting performance standards, shooting at elevated heart rates, target transitions, injured shooter skills, Stop the Bleed training, natural and improvised shooting positions, barricade shooting, and how to shoot, move, and communicate. Students need a minimum of 1,000 rounds and must have completed DC1 & 2 or equivalent training.

Specialized Courses - Concealed Performance Shooting - Vehicle Ballistics Lab ($250) - Tactical Pistol with Bill Blowers (Tap-Rack Tactical) — advanced course covering fundamentals, support hand shooting, manipulations, malfunctions, shooting on the move, and custom dry fire training plans ($700 + range fees)

All classes cover Minnesota-specific legal requirements and reciprocity. The online portion of CCW courses teaches: - Fundamentals of pistol operation - Mechanical knowledge of handguns - Safe shooting practices - Loading and unloading procedures - Legal aspects of pistol carry and use - Minnesota self-defense laws - Legal restrictions on deadly force - Psychological and physiological effects of violent threat encounters

They maintain comprehensive Minnesota CCW FAQ covering: - Requirements to obtain a permit ($100 max for new, $75 for renewal) - 30-day approval timeline from county sheriff - 5-year permit validity - Reciprocity maps showing where Minnesota permits are accepted - Emergency permit procedures - Non-resident permit requirements - Wisconsin CCW and reciprocity information

They also curate links to local shooting ranges (including Burnsville Pistol Range and Modern Sportsman) and partner with local gun shops like Arnzen Arms in Eden Prairie and Southwest Arms.

Classes and qualifications held at: - The Modern Sportsman Range in Burnsville (online CCW qualifications) - Rainbow Sportsmans Club (Defensive Carbine 3) - Forest Lake Sportsmans Club (special courses) - Various locations for scheduled classes throughout Minnesota

Every graduate gets lifetime access to instructors. Call or email with questions about permit process, Minnesota firearms law, or general shooting questions — they answer those for 5 years after you finish their course.