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Minnesota Permit to Carry

Permit to Carry Classes in Maple Grove

Our USCCA-certified permit to carry course covers everything required for your Minnesota carry permit: live-fire qualification, classroom instruction, and your signed certificate, all in one day.

Open to first-time applicants and renewals. No prior class experience required, but students should have basic handgun familiarity before attending. Training firearm, ammunition, and range fees are all included.

New Permits Renewals Certificate Same Day

Live-Fire Qualification

Supervised range drills at North Metro Regional Training Facility with all equipment provided.

Classroom Instruction

Minnesota carry law, use-of-force, safe handling, situational awareness, and de-escalation.

Certified Instructor

Led by Mike LaMere, USCCA Certified Instructor with years of training experience.

Everything You Need

What's Included in Every Class

Training Firearm

Use one of ours or bring your own unloaded in a case. Let us know in advance if you prefer your own.

All Ammunition

Range ammo is provided for the qualification portion. No need to purchase or bring your own.

Range Fees & Gear

Range rental, ear protection, and eye protection are covered. Loaners available if you don't have your own.

Signed Certificate

Receive your training certificate the same day, valid for both new permit applications and renewals.

Conveniently Located

Permit to Carry Classes Near You

Live-fire qualification takes place at the North Metro Regional Public Safety Training Facility in Maple Grove. Classroom instruction follows at Down Range Guns & Ammo, just minutes away.

North Metro Regional Training Facility 11370 89th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Class starts at 10:00 AM We recommend arriving 15 minutes early
Questions? (612) 808-8650

Trade In & Save

Get more value for your next firearm by trading in your current one. We offer competitive trade-in values that can be applied toward any purchase.

We Also Buy Guns

Looking to sell? We buy firearms outright with fair, transparent pricing. No hassle, no waiting.