Permit to carry & renewal classes - Minnesota / Multi-State recognition Minnesota approved training organization and recognized by several states when apply for those permits. Three classes are offered by River Valley Training depending on your individual needs. The comprehensive new permit class walks through a street scenario of a confrontation, escalation, introduction of a firearm, the use of deadly force and the possible aftermath. It also covers types of carry, ammunition, holster pro & con, the selection of a carry handgun and much more. The renewal only is for those that need just the in-depth basics of the carry requirements of the Minnesota carry laws and includes national transport information and flying with a firearm. The new/renewal combination is a combination of the prior two class which cover Minnesota carry laws, but also basic holsters, handguns, ammunition selection These courses 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. 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.
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NOTE: The following classes are planned to go on as schedule at this time. But because of the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions currently in place and more that may be implemented, this may change. A class may have restrictions put in place for the people attending or the class may be cancelled entirely on very short notice. With the current environment in the state of Minnesota and across the country, please understand the precautions that River Valley Training may have to implement.
30 May 2020(Saturday) - Key Cities Conservation Club, Madison Lake, MN
Renewal or New Permit course
Start time is 9 am, approximately 4 hours.
Cost - $60.00(Price includes range fees) - Instructions to sign up are listed below.
(FL, AZ, WI, IA, other state permit certification at no extra cost.)
24 June 2020(Wednesday Evening)- Key Cities Conservation Club, Madison Lake, MN
Renewal or New Permit course
Start time is 5:30 pm, approximately 4 hours.
Cost - $60.00(Price includes range fees) - Instructions to sign up are listed below.
(FL, AZ, WI, IA, other state permit certification at no extra cost.)
11 July 2020(Saturday)- Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Club, New Ulm, MN
Renewal or New Permit course
Start time is 9 am, approximately 4 hours.
Cost - $70.00(Price includes range fees) - Instructions to sign up are listed below.
(FL, AZ, WI, IA, other state permit certification at no extra cost.)
22 July 2020(Wednesday Evening)- Key Cities Conservation Club, Madison Lake, MN
Renewal or New Permit course
Start time is 5:30 pm, approximately 4 hours.
Cost - $60.00(Price includes range fees) - Instructions to sign up are listed below.
(FL, AZ, WI, IA, other state permit certification at no extra cost.)
Several more classes will be posted soon for the Mankato area, please check back.
To sign up for any of these class, e-mailRick@RiverValleyTraining.comwith your full name, telephone number and the class date you wish to attend. You will receive a conformation e-mail in return with complete information as to what is needed for class, the class address and other information related to that specific class or requirements. With any specific questions, please feel free to call Rick @ 507-381-0930.
If a student does not have access to a handgun, River Valley Training can provide a handgun & ammunition for $10.00 to use in class for the mandatory 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.
Private classes are available for small groups, we do several every year for families, businesses or a group a friends that want to take the class together. Please contact us for the details.
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.
27 April 2020(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
28 September 2020(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.
