Headwaters Permit to Carry Training

Headwaters Permit to Carry Training specializes in certified instruction for Minnesota's permit-to-carry requirement. They've kept their class cost at $89 per person—the lowest rates in the area—since day one, with zero hidden fees.

Your registration covers:

• •All printed handouts and study materials
• •Ammunition for range qualification
• •Use of a training pistol (if you don't have one)
• •Official target for the qualification course
• •Range fees and day pass to Gordy Buchanan Memorial Range

Classes run roughly four hours and meet in a single session. No multi-week commitment, no online modules—just classroom instruction followed by hands-on range work.

Classroom portion covers: - Revolver components, operation, and handling - Semi-automatic pistol mechanics and safety - Ammunition basics and selection - Firearm handling fundamentals and shooting techniques - Weapon retention, holstering, and concealment methods - Minnesota statutes on firearm use and deadly force - Developing mindset for life-threatening situations - Levels of mental awareness and decision-making - Ethical and responsible use of firearms

Range qualification portion covers: - Safe handling demonstration - Live-fire shooting at official target - Minimum point threshold (specific percentage varies) - Personal coaching to ensure you pass the qualification

You receive a training completion certificate immediately upon passing—required for your county sheriff or police chief application.

1. Complete Headwaters training course → receive completion certificate 2. Fill out permit application → Headwaters provides the form 3. Submit to your county sheriff's office with: - Completed application - Copy of training certificate - Copy of driver's license - Application fee ($50–$100 depending on county)

Most Minnesota counties charge the legal maximum ($100 for first-time permits, $75 for renewals). Hubbard County charges $50. Contact your county sheriff's office for current fees.

Regularly scheduled classes held weekends at Gordy Buchanan Memorial Range near Walker, Minnesota. Current schedule:

Gather six or more friends, family, or coworkers and schedule a private class. Minimum six participants required.

• •Same $89 per-person cost with all materials and ammo included
• •Flexible scheduling to match your group's availability
• •Pick your location — Headwaters arranges instruction at a private shooting site or local range
• •Free admission for the organizer as thanks for coordinating

Many businesses and community organizations have used private classes for employees or members. Your group gets personalized instruction without the hassle of traveling to a public range.

Give the gift of permit-to-carry training. Gift certificates are: - Valid for first-time permits or renewals - Printed on cardstock with envelope - Never expire and can be transferred to someone else - Available for immediate email delivery (last-minute gifts) - Available for standard mail (3–4 business days)

• •Online: Visit Headwaters website to register and pay by credit card or PayPal

• •By phone: (218) 368-0517 — cash or check accepted day-of-class

• •By email: Provide your name, phone number, class date, and group size

Headwaters serves these Minnesota counties: Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wadena.

Headwaters maintains a resource list of area firearms dealers and holster makers:

• •Hammerdown Firearms, Menahga: (218) 252-2164
• •Smokey Hills Outdoor Store, Park Rapids: (218) 237-5099
• •Reed's Family Outdoor Outfitters, Walker: (218) 547-1505

Headwaters also provides resources for permit reciprocity, state handgun laws, FAQs, and firearm safety. Contact them by phone, email, or online form.