Minnesota Conceal and Carry Classes — Fast, Simple, and State-Approved
Complete your Permit to Carry training with a certified instructor — clear instruction, streamlined process, and classes designed for beginners.
Classes fill quickly — reserve your spot today.
Minnesota Conceal and Carry Classes — Fast, Simple, and State-Approved
Complete your Permit to Carry training with a certified instructor — clear instruction, streamlined process, and classes designed for beginners.
Classes fill quickly — reserve your spot today.
Who This Training is For
Our courses are designed for a wide range of students, including:
First-time gun owners (no prior experience required)
Individuals applying for or renewing a MN Permit to Carry
Students looking for clear, step-by-step instruction
Anyone who wants a simple, professional training experience
Why Train With Conceal and Carry MN?
Pass Guarantee — We’ll Help You Succeed
Fastest Training in Minnesota
Best Price Gurantee
All-Inclusive Pricing
Official Training Partner of Joe’s Sporting Goods in St. Paul
Official Training Partner of Joe’s Sporting Goods in St. Paul
Choose Your Training Format
Select the option that best fits your schedule and learning style.
Most Popular
Online Training + Live Fire
In-Person Classroom Training
Additional Classes and Training
Women’s Only Permit to Carry Classes
Beginner Group Shooting Lessons
Basic Handgun Classes
Women’s Only Permit to Carry Classes
Beginner Group Shooting Lessons
Basic Handgun Classes
About Conceal and Carry MN
Conceal and Carry MN is a trusted provider of Minnesota Permit to Carry training, known for structured courses, clear instruction, and a professional training experience.
We’ve helped thousands of students complete their training confidently and efficiently.
Empowering your journey in safe carry.
Clear, focused training without unnecessary complexity—just the knowledge you need at the best value. Your safety is our priority.
Augustine — Lead Firearms Instructor
Minnesota Permit to Carry Class – FAQs
Yes. Our Minnesota Permit to Carry training is fully approved by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and meets all state requirements for applying for your permit.
The minimum age to apply for a Minnesota Permit to Carry is 18 years old. However, our company policy requires students to be 21 or older, with exceptions for active military personnel or individuals attending the class with a parent.
The length of a Minnesota Permit to Carry class can vary depending on the training provider. Many courses take 3–5 hours or more, depending on how they are structured. Our class is designed to be the fastest option in Minnesota.
Our online course includes a 1-hour video, followed by a brief in-person live fire qualification (required), typically completed in 15 minutes (no more than 30 minutes).
Our in-person class is 2 hours total, including a 1-hour course presentation and the required live fire qualification.
We focus on efficient, state-required training — so you can complete your training quickly without unnecessary time.
The total cost is $99.95 plus tax for both our online and in-person classes. This all-inclusive price means no extra fees — firearm use, ammunition, and eye/ear protection are all included.
All classes are held in St. Paul at Joe’s Gun Shop inside Joe’s Sporting Goods. Both the classroom instruction and live fire qualification are completed at this location for a convenient, all-in-one experience.
All training and live fire qualifications are completed at this location — we do not use outside ranges or partner instructors.
No experience is required. Our course is designed for all skill levels, including beginners. We provide everything you need and guide you through each step of the process.
You can sign up online in just a few minutes.
For in-person classes, simply choose a date and complete your registration — you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details.
For the online course, enroll and complete the 1-hour video. In the final module, you’ll schedule your required live fire qualification by selecting a date and registering. You’ll then receive a confirmation email for your live fire session.
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