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Protection Far Left of Center
2524 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
•Protection Far Left of Center operates from a simple principle: the best gunfight is the one you're not in. Instructor Mick Sharpe combines 25+ years of real-world experience as a bodyguard and executive protection agent with top-tier training to teach firearms and self-defense skills that prioritiz...
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Protection Far Left of Center operates from a simple principle: the best gunfight is the one you're not in. Instructor Mick Sharpe combines 25+ years of real-world experience as a bodyguard and executive protection agent with top-tier training to teach firearms and self-defense skills that prioritize safety, responsibility, and ethical decision-making.
Instead of treating firearms as ultimate solutions, the training here takes a holistic approach. Classes combine situational awareness, de-escalation tactics, less-lethal options, and firearm fundamentals into programs designed to keep everyone home safe. Bigotry has no place in their classroom—they're proud allies of LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Indigenous communities, and specifically serve populations intentionally underserved by traditional firearms instruction.
| Course | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN Carry Permit Class | 3 hours | $150 | Fulfills state training requirement; Saturday/Sunday 11am-2pm |
| Intro to Firearms | Classroom | $150 | 5-25 participants; covers handguns, carbines, shotguns; no live fire (range available extra) |
| Low Light Weapon Fundamentals | Hands-on | $150 | 5 participants max; flashlights, tactics, and equipment |
| Edged Weapon Fundamentals | Classroom | $150 | 5 participants; knife defense and blade awareness |
| Less Lethal Alternatives | Classroom | $150 | 10 participants; pepper spray, impact weapons, command presence |
| Private Lessons | By hour | $100/hr | Handgun, rifle, shotgun, edged weapons, custom programs |
Special Offering: Gunshot Wound Trauma Basics taught by guest paramedic instructor (26 years experience)—$150
2524 Nicollet Avenue South, Suite 202 | Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Classes run by appointment. Call 612-393-3365 or email [email protected] to book.