Firearms Courses

 

Minnesota Permit to Carry- This course will cover all necessary curriculum required by the Minnesota BCA for a carry permit. Students will be required to file appropriate paperwork through there local police or sheriff’s department.

Courses forming each month.  Individual classes available. Contact us for more information – Mindsight.training@gmail.com

 Basic Pistol Skills- Learn the fundimentals of pistol skills in this 4 hour course. Upon completion of the course students will receive a Basic Pistol Certification from Mind Sight, LLC.

Pistol-1: This course is a full day at the range. Students will be challenged and motivated to take there firearm handling and marksmanship skills to the next level.

  • Lesson 1  Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling. Participant will be able to:” Identify the principal parts of a pistol and types of actions, and demonstrate how they function.” Name, explain, apply, and adopt the NRA rules for safe gun handling. ” Demonstrate how to handle pistols in a safe manner.
  • Lesson 2  Ammunition Knowledge & Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting. Participant will be able to explain:” The different components of a pistol cartridge. ” The firing sequence of a cartridge. ” How to properly store ammunition. ” The major types of cartridge malfunctions.” The fundamentals of pistol shooting.
  • Lesson 3  Firing the First Shots. Participant will be able to:” Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to shoot a pistol safely on a range.” Students will demonstrate proper loading and unloading of the firearm.  Students will be comfortable handling their firearm.
  • Lesson 4  Two-Handed & One-Handed Standing Shooting Positions. Participant should be able to:” Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a handgun from the two-handed and one-handed standing shooting positions.” Properly score a pistol target. “
  • Lesson 5  Draw and fire from a concealed holster and place multiple shots on target. Students should be able to: ” Draw their firearm and place two stopping rounds on target in less than 2 seconds. ” Students will be able to safely negotiate obstacles and overcome common malfunctions while keeping the target in site.
Pistol course for Women - is an eight hour course. Students will get the Basics of Pistol Shooting, as well as receive an extensive lesson in safety, gun handling, the various types of pistols, the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship, various pistol firing positions, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of pistol sports and activities. This course is designed for women. Our courses are co-ed, but many women have requested that a course be offered just for women, to ease their comfort level of learning just with other women, and not feeling as if they are competing with men.