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KNOWLEDGE – SAFETY – CONFIDENCE
Dedicated to providing quality firearm and self-defense training
to new gun owners as well as experienced shooters
Permit To Carry Classes and other firearms training classes in Minnesota
Credentials
NRA Certified Instructor and Department of Public Safety approval as an organization authorized to certify instructors

Get To Know Us
About Hat Trick Training
KNOWLEDGE – SAFETY – CONFIDENCE
At Hat Trick Training, we strive to provide the necessary knowledge for new gun owners to understand the basics of handguns as well as all gun owners to understand the mindset to responsibly carry a firearm for self-protection. Hat Trick Training is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety as an organization authorized to certify instructors and individuals for Minnesota’s Permit to Carry.
“Hat Trick”, isn’t that a hockey term?
Why yes, yes it is. In hockey, a hat trick is three goals in one game. At Hat Trick Training, our three goals are Knowledge, Safety, and Confidence. The knowledge to understand firearms, the laws governing their use, and the mindset needed to carry a firearm. Safety is imperative since guns are an inherently dangerous tools that needs to be handled with respect. Finally, the confidence to carry responsibly, every day.
Testimonials
Retired Army Officer Recommended
The permit to carry class you taught was excellent. As a retired Army Officer the safety of my men was always paramount. You treated us as if we were your soldiers and ensured we were given a great safety message but also kept it real and relatable. Getting the permit to carry brings great responsibility to the permit holder but also will help us defend ourselves if necessary.
Doug Is Very Well Spoken
Thank you for all the information you gave us today. Learned a lot of things I wasn’t aware of.
I really don’t have any negative feedback at all!
Things you did well we’re as follows:
I will contact you for a couple of lessons when I purchase a pistol.
Great Learning Experience
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.
Excellent!
I will definitely get you some referral business. Excellent job!!
Valued Discussions Around Real-Life Scenarios
Great class today Doug. I valued the discussions around different real-life scenarios that may be encountered. The class was at a convenient location, time, and at a fair price. Definitely will recommend to family and friends that are looking for Permit to Carry training. I'll be in touch in the future for one on one training.
FAQs
No, but it is best if you have your own firearm. Any caliber will do for the class. If you need to borrow one of my guns, I can set you up with a 9mm or a .22LR pistol. Just let me know before the class.
What states will recognize my Minnesota Permit To Carry?
Your MN Permit To Carry is recognized in good amount of states. Since the list of states changes from time to time, we go over the permit reciprocity map in detail during your class.
No, your class fee covers the class, range fee, and your certificate of completion. The only "extra” fees would be the fee you pay to your county when you apply for your permit.
What if I am not ready to carry a firearm yet?
Even if you are not ready to carry a firearm on a daily basis, our Permit To Carry is also a great gun safety class. You will benefit from the modules on safety, mindset, self-defense, and situational awareness
