Empower Yourself: Women Only Courses for Firearm Training in MN

Women Only Courses in Morton, MN

A Weekend of Firearm Training for Women

Women Only Weekend is about creating a comfortable environment for ladies to learn about firearms and firearm manipulation. It consists of three courses over one weekend. Women Only Weekend is to help get over the fear of uncertainty. It’s three courses over two days, and yes, we promise there will be plenty of learning, but also a good time. No one’s trying to make you feel bad about not knowing how to load a magazine – we’re here to help you master the basics (and the not-so-basics) without any awkwardness or weird stares.

The Deets: Firearm and Self Defense Training

Saturday Course | 8am-5pm | $170

Firearm Fundamentals

This class focuses on the fundamentals of handling long guns (rifles and shotguns) and handguns (semi-autos and revolvers). We go over the parts of a gun, manipulation of a firearm, safety, basic grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control and more.

There’s two parts to the course: we start the day out with the classroom portion by handling firearms dry (without ammo) at River Valley Arms & Ammo to get comfortable with the firearms and then head out to the range for a full afternoon of shooting a variety of platforms and calibers. You’ll get to try a little bit of everything. It really helps you figure out what you like and don’t like. Many people take this course to try and figure out what type of handgun they want to carry.

Sunday | 8am-2pm
$75 for Renewals or $100 for First Time

MN Permit to Carry

Yep, we’re certified by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (aka the people who make sure you’re not a criminal), so when you finish this class, you’ll get a certificate that lets you apply for your MN Permit to Carry. We’ll go over the laws, use of force and many practical elements of carrying a firearm.

Sunday | 3pm-5pm | $50

Intro to Personal Defense

In this course, we do not handle any firearms. This course is a classroom only course. We discuss personal defense tactics, situational awareness, unarmed against a gun and more. There are no requirements for this class. We will get up and move and go through a couple of hands on pieces in this class though so please dress appropriately.

becky and colby during the personal defense level 1 class

Why Should You Take This Gun Safety & Training Weekend?

Because it’s time to stop pretending you don’t want to know how to use a gun. It’s time to stop waiting around for someone else to teach you how to load a shotgun. Women Only Weekend is your chance to get serious training in a relaxed, no-judgement zone. Plus, it’s only offered twice a year, so don’t let it slip by!

For just $265 for all three courses (yes, really)

You’ll get all the knowledge you need to safely handle firearms and protect yourself. Pay a $20 deposit to lock in your spot – the rest is due on the day of the class. Get on it – we promise you’ll leave with new skills, some badass confidence, and maybe even a new-found love for shooting.