ABATE University Schedule Pre-registration is required by contacting Laura at 218-252-1631.
Saturday, April 18, 2009 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Minnesota and/or Utah Permit Range activity will take place on April 18, 2009 immediately after the class. North Dakota testing as scheduled **********
Saturday, April 18, 2009 8:30 am - 12:30 pm NRA Basic Pistol Range activity will take place on April 18, 2009 immediately after the class. **********
Saturday, April 18, 2008 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Advanced Concealed Carry - Open to those who have already taken the MN or Utah Permit Training. Range activity will take place on April 18, 2009 immediately after class. ***************
Sunday, April 19, 2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Minnesota and/or Utah Permit Range activity will take place on April 19, 2009 immediately after class. North Dakota testing as scheduled
Don't have a handgun? Rusty has a handgun you can use, just bring the required ammo. No student weapons in the classroom.
Advanced Conceal Carry - This class is for students that have already completed the MN or UT Permit to Carry Class. We will have a four hour classroom session and then will go to the range to shoot live fire. We will cover the following (subject to revision): Levels of Awareness - how to spot danger and honing your awareness. Use of Force continuum - Deadly force should never be your only option. Drawing your gun - mastering the five-step draw. Refresher on inspecting your handgun. Methods of concealment After action responses including the search and scan technique. How to use non-lethal alternative and improvised weapons. Range Activities Shooting from behind cover Close quarters self defense shooting One handed shooting Malfunction drills Reloading techniques "tactical reloads" Shooting while wounded
All students must bring their concealed carry weapon, holster and two hundred rounds of ammunition.
Minnesota Permit to Carry/Renewal - Expect to spend at least four hours in the classroom for the Minnesota Permit to Carry. You will receive a student packet to follow along with the presentation. We encourage you to ask questions and provide input into the class experience.
After the classroom session, the law requires that all permit candidates must pass a shooting proficiency test. You will be evaluated on proficiency and safe handling of the handgun.
Utah Permit to Carry - If you have taken your Minnesota Permit to Carry with Rusty, you are eligible for a reduced fee. You will receive handouts on the Utah Permit to Carry, Minnesota Permit to Carry and North Dakota Permit to Carry Laws, a resource disk with additional information, and other supporting documents. This four hour+ class will have additional information on the Minnesota Permit to Carry and the North Dakota Permit to Carry. You will have hands-on weapons familiarization in the class room with Rusty's handguns and training ammunition. We will roll your fingerprints, take your passport photo, make a copy of your drivers license and notarize your application in the classroom to assist you in completing the application process.
What Will You Learn in the Utah/MN Permit to Carry Class?
Handgun safety
Conflict avoidance
The law of Use and Threat of Deadly Force
Deadly Force and its Aftermath
Everyday police encounters
Choosing a handgun for carry
Mechanics of everyday carry
Out of State Travel
Weapon's familiarization
Shooting Qualification
An overview of Minnesota Permit to Carry, North Dakota Permit to Carry and Utah Permit to Carry laws.
The Permit to Carry Application and Appeal Process
North Dakota Permit to Carry - North Dakota requires the applicant successful complete a 10 question open book test (one hour to complete) prior to applying for the 3 year permit. You will be provided with the North Dakota Permit to Carry Manual in the classroom. You can download the North Dakota Permit to Carry manual prior to the class.
NRA Basic Pistol - This course is for anyone who wants to understand the safety rules and basic function of handguns. Today, handguns are enjoying increased popularity due to the vast majority of states allowing law-abiding competent adults to carry them for personal protection. So as handgun become more present and their use increases, so goes the need for basic training.
This course provides the handgun novice with the necessary safety, operational and practical handgun training needed to continue on to a permit to carry class or to just enjoy target shooting.
When finished, you will have learned:
How to safely load and fire a handgun.
You will have fired 100 rounds from a revolver and 100 rounds from a semiautomatic.
You will understand the basics of how both a revolver and a semi auto function.
You will understand ammunition.
You will understand the basic rules of handgun safety.
How to clean and care for your handgun.
How to safely store your handgun.
How to select a handgun.
Have a meaningful reference for handgun safety and handling.
A little about the history of handguns.
What Should I bring to Class?
Positive attitude on firearms and safety.
Two handguns - one revolver, one semi auto (no single action cowboy style)
200 rounds of factory ammunition (no reloads)
Extra magazines for your semi-automatic handguns
If you do not have access to a handgun, we will make available at no cost, the use of a .22 semi-automatic, .38 revolver or a .9mm semi-automatic. Just bring the required amount of ammunition.
Please Note!
Do not bring your handgun or ammunition into the classroom - please keep them secured in your vehicle.
Safety at the range is our highest priority - failure to comply will result in failing the course.
Minnesota Permit to Carry: $90.00 - This course includes student material, book on Legalities of Permit to Carry in Minnesota, 1 yr NRA Liberty Membership, range fee and target. This fee does not include the fee to your County Sheriff. An additional $10.00 discount will be applied for Vets or members of the Patriot Guard.
Utah Permit to Carry: $90.00 - Includes training material, 1 yr NRA Liberty Membership, fingerprinting, passport style photo, notary services,copy of Driver's License, range fee and target. This fee does not include the $65.25 paid to the State of Utah. An additional $10.00 discount will be applied for Vets or members of the Patriot Guard.
Utah Permit to Carry for returning students: $60.00 - offered to returning students who have already taken the Minnesota Permit to Carry offered by Rusty (please bring certificate). Includes training material, 1 yr NRA Liberty Membership, fingerprinting, passport style photo, notary services, range fee, target and copy of Driver's License. This fee does not include the $65.25 paid to the State of Utah. An additional $10.00 discount will be applied for Vets or members of the Patriot Guard.
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Interested in getting the Utah/Minnesota Combo? Fee will be $150.00 for both with a $10.00 discount for Vets or members of the Patriot Guard.
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Advanced Conceal Carry: $90.00 - Includes training material, 1 yr NRA Liberty Membership, range fee and targets. A $10.00 discount will be applied for Vets or members of the Patriot Guard.
NRA Basic Pistol: $90.00 - Includes training material, book on Basic Pistol Training,range fee and targets. A $10.00 discount will be applied for Vets or members of the Patriot Guard.
North Dakota Permit to Carry Price: $20.00 for Testing (1 hr) and $5.00 fee for photo services.
A leader in the Minnesota Permit to Carry and Renewal/Concealed Carry, North Dakota Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry, Forida Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry and Utah Permit to Carry/Concealed Carry Training!
Training Locations: Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota. Bemidji, Blaine, Burnsville, East Grand Forks, Menahga (Park Rapids), Minneapolis/St. Paul, Monticello, Owatonna, Rogers, St. Cloud and Wadena, Minnesota. Conveniently located in Rogers, Owatonna, Blain, Burnsville and other announced locations for the students in the Minneapolis & St. Paul (Twin Cities), MN area.
Trainers Rusty Ramirez Laura Ramirez Denny Bure Dan Lendborg Lisa Murphy
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