About Us

In 2003 our lead instructor, Donald Raleigh, was one of the first instructors certified to instruct and issue certificates to law abiding, responsible gun owners who wanted to possess a handgun in public. Over these 20 years we have trained over 5,000 students in the safe handling of firearms and how to legally carry them.

What is the Minnesota Personal Protection Act?

The Minnesota Personal Protection Act, enacted in 2003, is commonly known as the conceal and carry law. It brought significant changes to the way gun permits are granted and altered the restrictions on firearm possession by permit holders. The key elements of the Act are as follows:

  1. Amendment of Minnesota Statute § 624.714: The Act amended this statute to enable qualified individuals to obtain permits to carry pistols or other firearms. These permits allow the carrying of firearms anywhere in the state, except in locations where carrying is explicitly prohibited by statute.
  2. Standardized Criteria for Handgun Permits: The law mandates that sheriffs issue handgun permits to anyone who meets the established standardized criteria. This approach is often referred to as a “shall issue” policy, meaning that permits must be issued to applicants who fulfill the specified requirements, with little discretion left to the issuing authority.
  3. Historical Significance: The passing of the Minnesota Citizens’ Personal Protection Act was a significant event in the state’s legislative history. It was passed by the Minnesota Senate on April 28, 2003, following the longest Senate floor debate recorded at that time and was seen as one of the most thoroughly debated bills in recent years.

Overall, the Minnesota Personal Protection Act represented a major shift in the state’s approach to the regulation of firearms, emphasizing the rights of individuals to carry firearms while establishing standardized criteria for the issuance of permits.

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