Shade's Landing

Shade's Landing Inc. has been certifying firearms instructors since 1995. They're the official Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension-certified organization for MCPPA (Minnesota Personal Protection Act) instructor certification—meaning if you want to teach carry courses in Minnesota, Shade's Landing certifies you.

• •In-person classes: Permit to carry, defensive handgun, basic pistol, tactical firepower, ladies courses
• •Online courses: Minnesota permit course (first in state), carry classes for Minnesota/Iowa/Virginia residents
• •Instructor certification: MCPPA training and certification
• •Specialized instruction: Survival courses, refuse to be a victim, hunter safety clinics
• •Gunsmithing: Jason Shade holds a gunsmithing degree with custom gun-making emphasis

Gary Shade isn't some weekend warrior. He holds: - NRA Master Instructor certifications (Pistol, Personal Protection, Rifle, Shotgun, Range Safety Officer) - Former Utah BCI approved instructor (2003-2014) - Minnesota DPS recognized organization status - Florida and Arizona approval (plus several others) - Degrees in both business and education - 20+ years teaching post-secondary education

Featured in Concealed Carry Magazine (May/June 2004)

They've certified 39 MCPPA instructors across Minnesota. Most are active and taking students—check their website for the current list of active instructors by location, phone, and course offerings.

• •First to offer Utah permit training (multi-state) in Minnesota
• •First to introduce online Minnesota permit courses
• •Expanded online offerings to Iowa and Virginia