Training Guides and State Forms
Below are resources, .pdf guides, targets, articles, and more. All files are free and are available for you to expand your knowledge.
MN Private Party Transfer Form
Certain private party transfers of pistols or semi-automatic military-style assault weapons require background checks. A background check is conducted in one of two ways:
The buyer undergoes a background check when obtaining a Permit to Purchase.
Both the buyer and the seller appear jointly before a federally licensed firearms dealer, who conducts a background check on the buyer.
MN Permit to Carry Application
Click on the image to download a copy of the application. Bring the application, ID, and training certificate to your Sheriff’s Office to apply for your permit.
Home Defense Checklist
This is a great beginner checklist for increasing the defense around your home.
Gun Cleaning Party Checklist
Taking the time to clean something isn’t necessarily at the top of the favorite things-to-do list. It’s a task that must be done – whether it’s the refrigerator, the teenager’s closet, the trunk of my car, the kids themselves, or your pistols.
Shooting Accuracy In 4 Simple Lessons
This article helps differentiate between the skills required for defensive shooting and the skills required for being a good “marksman” on the range.
Cooper Color Codes
The idea of color codes to describe a person’s level of situational awareness was developed by the late Col. Jeff Cooper, considered by many to be the father of modern defensive pistol techniques.