I recently attended the Minnesota Permit to Carry class presented by Doug Taylor of Hat Trick Training. Doug was not only knowledgeable about the subject matter but also very professional and thorough in his presentation. He included personal stories that held my interest and added a very humanistic touch to this material. I would highly recommend Doug's class to anyone who truly wants to learn the right way to carry responsibly.

I’d like to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciated the gun knowledge and safety class that you presented. I went into the class at the request of a friend with whom I’d gone to a shooting range. She emphasized the importance of gun knowledge and safety, and that I was pretty much a neophyte in gun knowledge.  While I disagreed and thought I knew most everything I needed to know beforehand, I was really taken back by how much I really did not know.   The overview and specifics of gun handling, the vast number of sizes, calibers, functioning, mechanisms, owning and carrying regulations, liabilities, and insurance were all new to me. The emphasis on safety and legal aspects were especially enlightening. You made it interesting with some anecdotal examples. In other words, it became an entertaining learning experience. We’ll be in contact with you for some individual instruction after I get my permit.

Doug, you did a great job giving us the needed information. You made sure the class understood gun safety. You provided up-to-date information on MN. License to Carry Laws. I personally liked the one-on-one shooting range instructions. Well done.

Thank you for the informative Permit to Carry class. The topics and discussion was very helpful for anyone considering using a handgun. I appreciated your nonbiased presentation of the legal and moral facts and responsibilities of gun ownership. 

Once again, Candy and I would like to thank you for the great instructional permit to carry class. The four-hour class flew by fast. You're a true professional and very passionate about what you teach.  At the shooting range you made both of us feel very comfortable.  We are looking forward to further training, and of course practice at the range.