Educational Opportunities
Firearms Safety Courses
Anyone born after December 31, 1979 who is interested in purchasing a MN Hunting License in the state of Minnesota must participate in the DNR Firearms Certification.
Visit the MN DNR website for more information.
Firearms Safety Instructors
The DNR has over 4000 volunteer firearm safety instructors that train approximately 23,000 students annually. Over one million students have been certified. Volunteers are essential to make this program work.
Learn more at the MN DNR Firearms Safety Instructors website.
Concealed & Carry Courses
The Minnesota Permit to Carry course covers all of the basic safety and proper shooting fundamentals that a student needs to know to safely carry a firearm.
Visit the MN Firearms Safety website for more information.