Training Guides

Below are resources, .pdf guides, targets, articles, and more. All files are free and are available for you to expand your knowledge.

How to Choose Your Handgun

The handguns that women prefer for concealed carry are the models that are lightweight and easy to shoot but that are still accurate and powerful.

 
 

MN Permit to Carry Application

Click on the image to download a copy of the application. Bring the application, ID, and training certificate to your Sheriff’s Office to apply for your permit.

Home Defense Checklist

This is a great beginner checklist for increasing the defense around your home.

 
 

Gun Cleaning Party Checklist

Taking the time to clean something isn’t necessarily at the top of the favorite things-to-do list. It’s a task that must be done – whether it’s the refrigerator, the teenager’s closet, the trunk of my car, the kids themselves, or your pistols.

Shooting Accuracy In 4 Simple Lessons

This article helps differentiate between the skills required for defensive shooting and the skills required for being a good “marksman” on the range.

 

Cooper Color Codes

The idea of color codes to describe a person’s level of situational awareness was developed by the late Col. Jeff Cooper, considered by many to be the father of modern defensive pistol techniques.