Posted: 2/29/2008 3:29:16 PM EDT
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http://www.ccrkba.org/reciprocity.html MN doesnt recognize MI's permit. But since I will have gone through a safety course here do I just need to apply/pay for the permit in MN? |
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The big question is who taught your safety course? From BCA What are the requirements for getting a permit to carry? Must be at least 21 years of age Must complete an application form Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under Minnesota Statute 624.714 Must not be listed in the criminal gang investigation system Must be a resident of the county from which you are requesting a permit, if you reside in Minnesota. Non-residents may apply to any Minnesota county sheriff. Must provide certificate of completed authorized firearms training. Training by a certified instructor and completed within one year of an original or renewal application. (624.714, Subd. 2a) Translated the training must provided by MN Approved Training Org. instructor. The instructors vary in course content, some better some not as good. There are many place to get training from: #1Each of the public indoor ranges has their own class taught by their staff ie Bill's, Burnsville Pistol Range, Dakotah Fring Range. #2Many instructors make use of the indoor ranges for the classroom and range time, this would the case of P Horvick as he holds class at Bill's south. #3 To me the best is Handgun I from Defensive Edge. Sully then has offerings of alumni classes that work on different skills. Sully offers the whole range of weapons platforms handgun, shotgun, rifles both precision and CQB. And, other classes that expand on basic skill sets. Remember you get what you pay for! To each his own, do some research. Buyer beware is the best advice. Look at the credentials of the instructor. Get word of mouth input! I will relate some observations: #1 No, you dont need to shoot like a Navy SEAL or an SAS Operator, but you darn well need to put rounds on target. I personally know of a few students that have been awarded certificates of completion by some of the approved instructors that literally could not hit the broadside of a barn. In fact they were hitting the target carrier at 15 feet. #2 You need hands on holster work with live ammo. #3 I have watched several instructors teaching people that will surely not provide the student with a solid foundation of tactics if avoidance did not work. One the other night was really advocating actions that are tactically unsound. I have been witness to so called instructors violating both range rules and the basic 4 rules of gun handling. #4 Education is life long undertaking. Some people never seem to grasp that. That they need to practice. . |