Certifications Obtained Through This Course
- Minnesota Permit to Carry (PTC)
Class Description
You can now obtain your Minnesota Permit to Carry (PTC) firearms in two simple steps. First, complete this online course from your computer, phone or tablet (roughly 1-2 hours to complete). Second, register for one of the various live-fire shooting exercises offered by Legal Heat throughout Minnesota each month. This hybrid online/in-person training option lets you complete the training at your pace and schedule. To get started simply purchase and complete this online course, and then purchase and register for your live-fire shooting exercise. All range sessions must be arranged through our website, please do NOT contact ranges directly.
What You Need To Know About The Minnesota Live-Fire Shooting Exercise:
In order to complete your Minnesota Permit training course you must register for, and complete, an actual shooting qualification exercise. In order to accomplish this all you need to do is schedule one of the many live-fire sessions available offered by Legal Heat throughout the state of Minnesota.
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The actual shooting exercises completed will vary somewhat depending on the location, weather and instructor. However, you can generally expect to fire roughly 50 rounds at targets ranging from 5-15 yards. There is no "shooting test" in the sense that you will not be held to a strict accuracy standard. State law simply requires that you complete an "actual shooting qualification exercise" (see MN ST § 624.714) so you shouldn't think of this as a test, but more of an exercise. Your instructor will work with you to make sure you demonstrate sufficient safety and skill.
1. How Do I Begin My Online Class?
Simple. All you need to do is click BUY NOW and you will be guided through the simple purchase process. Once you complete your purchase you will see a "begin course" button which you can simply click to begin. If you are not ready to begin the course at that time don't worry, you will also receive an automated email with a link to begin your course. If you do not receive an email or have trouble accessing it, you can also return to your user profile ("My Account") and click on "My Courses".
2. Are Online Classes Good Enough?
Within the firearm industry, there is a lot of debate about what constitutes enough training to prepare someone for carrying a concealed firearm. Throughout the United States, Legal Heat teaches nearly 100 different in-person concealed firearm permit courses each month. These courses will range from 4 hours in length to over 3 days in duration, depending on the state laws where we operate. Legal Heat’s position on what constitutes enough training is that there is never enough training.
We encourage all of our students, whether in-person or online, to continue their firearm safety and functionality training for their entire lifetime. However, when it comes to qualifying someone to exercise their inalienable right to carry a firearm for self-protection, we are not going to force anyone to do anything more than state law requires. If your state requires a 16-hour in-person training course (like Illinois), then we are going to offer the absolute best 16-hour course in the industry. If other states (such as Virginia, Idaho or Iowa) only require completion of an online training course, then we will offer the best online training course possible. We are here to encourage people to exercise their rights, not to dissuade them from doing so.
This course has been designed by attorneys, professional firearm instructors, college professors, and graphic designers. Make no mistake, this is the finest online training course on the market.
Once you complete your online training course we hope to see you in one of our hundreds of in-person training courses as you continue your firearm training education.
3. *What do I bring to the Minnesota RANGE?
First, your gun should be completely unloaded and in a secure gun case. Magazines unloaded as well. Your gun and ammunition must be securely locked in your vehicle or otherwise secured during any classroom portion of the day(s). The only time guns are to be loaded is at the firing line of the gun range, after your instructor has directed you to load. All other times they are to be completely unloaded.
Items to bring to the range include:
- A fully functioning UNLOADED, CASED semiautomatic pistol or revolver. No antiques.
- 50 rounds of ammunition. No steel cased, armor piercing or tracer ammo permitted.
- Ear and eye protection.
- An auto-loader or speed-loader if preferred, but note: you must show your instructor you can successfully manually load and unload your firearm as part of the range requirement.
- Comfortable (range of motion) clothes. No V-necks or low-cut shirts.
- Flat-soled shoes with good traction and support that completely enclose your feet. No flip-flops, sandals or open footwear.
- Snacks and drinks are permitted but will not be allowed at the firing line.
Disclaimer:
There are no compromises on safety. Safety is a critical aspect of all classes and unsafe or disruptive behavior in class or at the range will result in that person is asked to leave the class. In the event you are asked to leave, you will not be refunded. The instructor has sole discretion in determining if you have engaged in unsafe or disruptive behavior.