Permit to carry & renewal classes - Minnesota / Multi-State recognition Minnesota approved training organization and recognized by several states when apply for those permits. These Minnesota permit to carry courses are approved by the state of Minnesota. These course were developed specifically for Minnesota to meet state requirements and also give a student a solid background in the carrying of a firearm for self defense. Because this course is taught by a NRA certified instructor, it is also recognized by several other states when apply for a permit to carry a firearm in those states. Please contact us with any questions and let us help you decide which permit options best fit your needs.
This course is a Minnesota permit to carry course and not an introduction to handguns so a basic firearm knowledge is required to attend these permit to carry courses.
- - - IF A CLASS IS FULL, IT WILL MARKED FULL. IF NOT, THEN YES THERE ARE OPEN SEATS! - - -
17 November 2018(Saturday) -Fairmont Trap Club
913 280th Avenue, Granada, MN.
Combination new/renewal permit class. To register, e-mailRick@RiverValleyTraining.comwith your full name, a telephone number and the class date. A conformation e-mail will be returned to confirm your registration, please check your spam folder for this e-mail. With any questions, please call Rick @ 507-381-0930.
Course is approximately 3.5 to 6.5 hours, depending if a new or renewal course. Start time is 9:00 am.
Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, Iowa and other state certification at no extra cost.
Cost - $65.00(Price includes range fees, no extra hidden costs)
18 November 2018(Sunday) -Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Club
20513 110th Avenue, New Ulm, MN.
Combination new/renewal permit class. To register, e-mailRick@RiverValleyTraining.comwith your full name, a telephone number and the class date. A conformation e-mail will be returned to confirm your registration, please check your spam folder for this e-mail. With any questions, please call Rick @ 507-381-0930.
Course is approximately 3.5 to 6.5 hours, depending if a new or renewal course. Start time is 9:00 am.
Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, Iowa and other state certification at no extra cost.
Cost - $70.00(Price includes range fees, no extra hidden costs)
1 December 2018(Saturday) - Key Cities Conservation Club
23370 610th Avenue, Madison Lake, MN
New Permit to Carry Class. To register, e-mailRick@RiverValleyTraining.comwith your full name, a telephone number and the class date. A conformation e-mail will be returned to confirm your registration, please check your spam folder for this e-mail. With any questions, please call Rick @ 507-381-0930.
Course is approximately 6.5 hours, start time is 9:00 am.
Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, Iowa and other state certification at no extra cost.
Cost - $75.00(Price includes range fees, no extra hidden costs)
To register, e-mailRick@RiverValleyTraining.comwith your full name, a telephone number and the class date. A conformation e-mail will be returned to confirm your registration, please check your spam folder for this e-mail. With any questions, please call Rick @ 507-381-0930. Course is approximately 3.5 hours. Start time is 9:00 am.
Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, Iowa and other state certification at no extra cost.
CLASSES ADDED MONTHLY, PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR FUTURE DATES & LOCATIONS.
If a student does not have access to a handgun, River Valley Training can provide one & ammunition for a small fee to use in class that day for the manditory live fire on the range. This should be arrange prior to the class to ensure that the needed firearm and ammunition is available on the day of the class.
NRA - FIRST Steps - Pistol
This is the NRA's beginner's course called First Steps that is designed for the novice shooter and is a good place to start for both men and women. It is approximately 4+ hours long with a hands-on technique and covers the basics such as handgun nomenclature, ammunition, the safe operation of a handgun and concludes with the opportunity to fire .22 rimfire handgun on the range. Cost for this NRA FIRST Steps Course is $75 per person which includes classroom, range, handgun and ammunition. Seating is very limited, so please register early to reserve your seat.
There are no other NRA FIRST Step classes currently scheduled at this time, but are always happy to schedule more depending on requests.
Please contact us at River Valley Training with any questions.
HR 218 - Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
Instruction and Firearms Training Standards for Retired Law Enforcement Officers in Minnesota. Rick Bruels is an approved instructor for retired Law Enforcement Officers that is recognized in Minnesota for the certification that meets Minnesota Department of Public Safety Firearms Training Standards. This course follows the state of Minnesota guidelines as required to apply for the federal carry permit for retired LEO's. This class is offered as required at the request of retired Minnesota Law Enforcement Officers. Cost for this class starts a $25 and up depending on number attending, location and any other fees associated with the class location. Please contact us at River Valley Training for more information on this class.
29 April 2019(Monday evening)River Valley Training, Mankato, Minnesota
Each LEO must sign up individually by an e-mail toRick@RiverValleyTraining.comwith telephone number and name as it appears on your LEO retired ID card to sign up for this class. Also bring your ID card the day of the class for verification. Tenative start time will be 18:00. Any further questions, please contact Rick @ 507-381-0930.
Cost - $25.00 per person
24 September 2018(Monday evening)River Valley Training, Mankato, Minnesota
Each LEO must sign up individually by an e-mail toRick@RiverValleyTraining.comwith telephone number and name as it appears on your LEO retired ID card to sign up for this class. Also bring your ID card the day of the class for verification. Tentative start time will be 18:00. Any further questions, please contact Rick @ 507-381-0930.
Cost - $25.00 per person
NOTE:This Federal LEO certification is usually scheduled the last week in April & September. Each LEO must sign up individually, no group sign ups.
If class size becomes too large to safely handle on the range, an overflow class will
be scheduled for the following Tuesday. Please be flexable to attend either date.
Handgun Skills Course
This course is for the shooter that wants to advance their holster and handgun skills. This is not a course for those that want to shoot a lot of ammunition, but designed around the proper technique and execution of the fundamentals of operating their handgun. This course covers the correct and safe draw, firing and holstering of a handgun while wearing a concealment garment. The basics of the proper grip, types of magazine reloads, clearing a malfunction and sight/trigger control. Range exercises covers several shooting exercises including single and multiple target engagement while firing multiple shots, shooting on the move, strong hand/weak hand only shooting, proper turning and firing. This course requires that the student supply - - Eye and ear protection - Concealment garment - 200 rounds of factory ammunition - Handgun in a minimum caliber of 9mm Luger (9x19) or .38 Special - A strong side belt holster and if an IWB holster is used, it must have a re-enforced mouth (no cross draw, shoulder, SOB, fanny pack, etc. type holsters for range safety reasons) - Dual magazine holder and 3 magazines or 2-3 speed loaders This equipment is required as described to do the live fire exercises on the range. If there is any questions on your equipment, please contact us before the class date to avoid any problems on the day of the class. Cost for this Handgun Skills Course is $100 per person and is limited to 4-8 students per class. Please contact River Valley Training for more information on this class.
There are no Handgun Skill Course classes scheduled at this time. Please contact us about scheduling a class or reserving a spot in a future class.
Classes are scheduled as needed or by special request.
If a class date does not work with your schedule or you have a group that want their own class, not a problem. You just need a place for the class such as a shop, garage or rec. room and a safe place to shoot, contact RVT with the date that works for you and we can set it up. This has been done many, many times in the past with great success, please contact us for suggestions or details on how.
