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Minnesota Permit to Carry · NRA Certified Instructor

Minnesota Permit to Carry.Two ways to get there.

Pick the format that fits your week: finish the NRA classroom online and qualify at the range in a short session, or take the whole course in person with Ty. Both meet Minnesota Statute 624.714 and end with the certificate you need for your county sheriff.

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Blended from $69In-person from $99Groups of 4+ · call for rates
Special classNRA Range Safety Officer Certification · December · date TBD

01Course options & pricing

Two formats. Same certificate.

Both courses satisfy Minnesota's training requirement and end with the certificate you take to your county sheriff. Choose by how you like to learn and how much time you have.

Most flexiblePhase 1 online (NRA) · Phase 2 by appointment

Blended — Online classroom + live-fire session

Finish the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting classroom online at your own pace, then meet Ty for an evening range session (max 4 people): a review of the NRA online test, Minnesota legal review and your shooting qualification.

Own firearm

$69

Firearm provided

$90

Per person · Evening session · 5–8 PM, Tue–Sat · Evenings October 20 – November 21, 5–8 PM, max 4 per evening — call to schedule your evening and location. NRA Phase 1 is paid separately to the NRA; shooting qualification must be completed within 90 days of finishing it.

  • Live-fire qualification (25+ rounds, multiple distances)
  • Minnesota use-of-force & carry law review
  • Hands-on skills check with an NRA Certified Instructor
  • Range fees, eye & ear protection
  • Training certificate for your county sheriff application
Pick a blended date
Classic full courseAll in person · 6 per full-day class

Standard — In-person classroom + live-fire

The complete Minnesota Permit to Carry course in one visit: classroom instruction, legal fundamentals and the live-fire qualification, all with Ty in the room.

Own firearm

$99

Firearm provided

$125

Per person · Full day 8 AM–4 PM, or split over a weekend · Can’t do a full day? Take the split weekend: Saturday 8 AM–12 PM classroom, Sunday 8 AM–12 PM shooting test. Same price, 4 students.

  • Full classroom instruction & pistol fundamentals
  • Minnesota use-of-force & carry law
  • Live-fire qualification (25+ rounds, multiple distances)
  • Range fees, eye & ear protection
  • Training certificate for your county sheriff application
Pick a in-person date
★ Special classNRA Certification 6–7 hour class December · date TBD

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification

A valuable tool for anyone interested in leading and seeking employment in firearms and firearms safety.

Questions & reservations: Donald Larson, Regional NRA Instructor

Call (952) 836-1843djlmdl03@gmail.com

Per person

$150

6–7 hour class

Groups, private sessions & renewals

Four or more people get a reduced rate and their own date. Renewal students welcome on any session.

Call for group rates
Semi-automatic pistol resting on black fabric

Small groups. Real instruction. No lecture-hall marathon.

02How the blended course works

Three steps from your couch to certified.

Handgun laid out on a bench

Step 01

Two silhouette targets with tight groups of bullet holes

Step 02

Student aiming at a target in an indoor shooting lane

Step 03

  1. 01

    Register & finish NRA Phase 1 online

    Enrol in NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting on the NRA Online Training site. It is self-paced and the fee is paid to the NRA. Once you finish it, your shooting qualification with Ty must be completed within 90 days — so book your range date before the 90-day window closes.

    Open NRA Online Training
  2. 02

    Book your evening with Ty

    Evening range sessions run 5–8 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, from October 20 to November 21, with a maximum of 4 people. There is no classroom on these evenings — it is the NRA test review and your shooting test. Call or text to pick your evening and location; your payment guarantees your spot.

    How to book
  3. 03

    Qualify, review the law, leave certified

    About three hours: a review of your NRA online test, a safety and handling check, Minnesota carry and use-of-force review, then your live-fire qualification. Pass, and your Minnesota training certificate is in your hand the same day.

90-day ruleImportant: your live-fire shooting qualification must be completed within 90 days of finishing the NRA online course. Please book a range date inside that window.

03Upcoming classes

Pick a date. Pay by card. Show up ready.

In-person classes run as a full day or split over a weekend. Blended range sessions are booked by appointment on weekday evenings. Need a different day or a private session? Call or text.

(651) 757-6566

Class dates are subject to change. Your payment guarantees your spot in the class.

BlendedBy appointment

Evening range session & NRA test review

5–8 PM, Tuesday–Saturday October 20 – November 21 Max 4 people per evening

After you finish the NRA online course, meet Ty to review it and take your shooting qualification. Evenings are range and test review only — no classroom. Pay online to hold your spot and Ty will call to set your evening and location. Your payment guarantees your spot.

Reserving for Blended · Evening session, 5 PM – 8 PM · Oct 20 – Nov 21 (Ty calls to schedule)

Firearm

Max 4 people per evening. Ty calls you to pick the evening.

Important: your live-fire shooting qualification must be completed within 90 days of finishing the NRA online course. Please book a range date inside that window.

Secure card payment by Stripe. Reschedule free up to 72 hrs before.

Call to scheduleText (651) 757-6566

November 2026

  1. 14

    Sat · Nov

    In-personFull day6 of 6 seats left

    Standard — In-person classroom + live-fire

    8 AM – 4 PM Local range, St. Paul area

    Exact location is emailed after booking.

    Reserving for In-person · Sat, Nov 14 · 8 AM – 4 PM

    Firearm

    Secure card payment by Stripe. Reschedule free up to 72 hrs before.

  2. 14

    Sat · Nov

    In-personSplit weekend · 2 half-days4 of 4 seats left

    Standard — In-person classroom + live-fire

    Part 1 (classroom): Sat 8 AM – 12 PM Part 2 (shooting test): Sun, Nov 15 · 8 AM – 12 PM Local range, St. Paul area

    Exact location is emailed after booking.

    Reserving for In-person · Sat, Nov 14 · 8 AM – 12 PM + Sun, Nov 15 · 8 AM – 12 PM

    Firearm

    Secure card payment by Stripe. Reschedule free up to 72 hrs before.

  3. 15

    Sun · Nov

    In-personFull day6 of 6 seats left

    Standard — In-person classroom + live-fire

    8 AM – 4 PM Local range, St. Paul area

    Exact location is emailed after booking.

    Reserving for In-person · Sun, Nov 15 · 8 AM – 4 PM

    Firearm

    Secure card payment by Stripe. Reschedule free up to 72 hrs before.

Class day

What to bring.

  • Government-issued photo ID

  • NRA Phase 1 completion certificate (blended only)

  • Own firearm? Bring it unloaded & cased, with 50 rounds of factory ammo

  • Eye & ear protection are provided — bring your own if you prefer

  • Arrive 15 minutes early; closed-toe shoes and a brimmed cap

  • Be 21+ and legally eligible to possess a firearm

From class to permit

How the Minnesota permit works.

  1. 1

    Train

    Complete either course with Ty. Minnesota requires instruction in pistol fundamentals, the legal aspects of carry and self-defence, and a live-fire qualification.

  2. 2

    Get your certificate

    You leave with a training certificate. It must be dated within one year of the day you apply, so plan your application accordingly.

  3. 3

    Apply with your county sheriff

    Bring the certificate, your ID and the application fee (set by each county; the statutory maximum is $100 for a new permit) to the sheriff of the county where you live.

  4. 4

    Carry responsibly

    The sheriff issues or denies within 30 days. A Minnesota permit is valid for five years and is recognised by a number of other states — check reciprocity before you travel.

Permits to carry are issued by county sheriffs under Minnesota Statute 624.714, not by Catalyst Consulting. Eligibility, fees and processing times are set by law and by each county; the details above are a summary, not legal advice.

05FAQ

Permit questions, answered.

  • If you are comfortable learning online and want the shortest day at the range, take the Blended course: finish the NRA classroom at home, then meet Ty for an evening range session (5–8 PM, October 20 – November 21, max 4 people). If you would rather have everything explained in the room, take the In-person course: one full day, or split over a weekend.

  • No. Choose “Firearm & ammo provided” when you reserve and a pistol, ammunition, eye and ear protection are included. If you bring your own, bring it unloaded and cased with at least 50 rounds of factory ammunition.

  • Register for NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting on the NRA Online Training site (the fee is paid to the NRA). After you finish it, your live-fire shooting qualification must be completed within 90 days — call to book your evening session inside that window. Bring or email your Phase 1 completion certificate before your range date.

  • Yes. On class weekends you can take the split option: the classroom half on Saturday 8 AM–12 PM and the shooting test on Sunday 8 AM–12 PM. It costs the same as the full-day class and is limited to 4 students.

  • Class dates are subject to change; if a date moves, you will hear from Ty directly and can switch to another date. Your payment guarantees your spot in the class.

  • A training certificate that satisfies Minnesota Statute 624.714. You submit it with your application and fee to the sheriff of the county where you live. Certificates are valid for one year from the class date; permits are issued by the sheriff and are valid for five years.

  • You must be at least 21, legally allowed to possess a firearm under Minnesota and federal law, and bring a government-issued photo ID. If you have questions about your eligibility, call before booking.

  • Reschedule free of charge up to 72 hours before your session by calling or texting. Inside 72 hours we will do our best to move you to the next open date.

  • Yes. The NRA Range Safety Officer Certification is a 6–7 hour class for $150, with the next class in December (date to be announced). Questions and reservations go to Donald Larson, Regional NRA Instructor, at (952) 836-1843 or djlmdl03@gmail.com.

06Questions or a group?

Talk to Ty before you book.

Not sure which course fits, or bringing a group of four or more? Call, text or send a note and we'll sort out the right date.

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