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National Train A Teacher Day – Pepper Spray – 2024

June 22 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

This is a free training event for teachers, administrators, coaches, school staff, scout leaders, Sunday school staff, religious leaders, etc. If a participant has children in their care as part of their “duty”, then this event is for them.

We will be teaching the MN Permit To Carry (PTC) material for this event. This is more than just a gun class. Gun safety, situational awareness, and proper mindset are key components to the class.

For more information about the national event, its purpose and history, go to www.nationaltrainateacherday.com .

Not all situations require a deadly force response. Have a non-lethal means of self-defense at hand and the training to use it correctly.

Pepper spray, or OC (oleoresin capsicum), is one of the best means for non-lethal self-defense. It may seem like common sense to use pepper spray, but there are techniques that help ensure that their use will effectively defend you when a threat presents itself. This course will teach you to effectively use your OC spray to protect yourself from imminent threats.

You will NOT be sprayed with active OC in this course. We will use inert (water-based) sprays for hands-on training.

If you are uncomfortable carrying a gun for self-defense or want an alternative to deadly force, pepper spray can be the right solution to help keep you safe.

Get an understanding of the various types of pepper spray and how to use them.

Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of different brands.

Are there legal concerns with carrying and using pepper spray in Minnesota?

Receive hands on training with inert training units.

If you are uncomfortable carrying a gun for self-defense or want an alternative to deadly force, pepper spray can be the right solution to help keep you safe.

Class is held at the Prior Lake VFW. There will be NO OC exposure in this class.

$50 Teachers, enter code NTATD50 to make the class free

Click on the image below to register for this class.

  • Pepper Spray For Self-Defense
    $50.00

Doug Taylor

612-940-1580

Prior Lake VFW

16306 Main Ave SE
Prior Lake, 55372 + Google Map

National Train A Teacher Day – PTC – 2024

June 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

This is a free training event for teachers, administrators, coaches, school staff, scout leaders, Sunday school staff, religious leaders, etc. If a participant has children in their care as part of their “duty”, then this event is for them.

We will be teaching the MN Permit To Carry (PTC) material for this event. This is more than just a gun class. Gun safety, situational awareness, and proper mindset are key components to the class.

For more information about the national event, its purpose and history, go to www.nationaltrainateacherday.com .

We cover mandatory and pertinent topics such as:

  • Firearm safety rules
  • Mindset
  • Statutes on justifiable taking of life
  • Safe storage requirements
  • Elements of self-defense
  • Stand your ground
  • Castle doctrine
  • Restrictions on carrying a firearm
  • Handgun selection
  • Ballistics considerations
  • Shooting fundamentals
  • Interacting with police
  • Permit to carry requirements and restrictions
  • MN Permit application details
  • Permit reciprocity
  • Self-defense insurance

The Minnesota Permit to Carry class will enable you to apply for your Minnesota Permit.  It is also a great gun safety class.  Gun safety and proper mindset are key components to the class. This class will also qualify for a non-resident Florida Concealed Weapon License. The Florida license gives you greater reciprocity if you plan to travel with a firearm.

You do not need a gun to take advantage of this class. 

We can arrange a loaner firearm in 9mm or .22LR.  If you go through with getting your Permit to Carry, your permit will act as your Permit to Purchase.  Minnesota law requires a Permit to Purchase or a Permit to Carry in order to buy a handgun or an “assault rifle”.

What do I need to bring to the class?

  • Identification (Driver’s License)
  • Class fee – FREE for teachers!
  • Firearm with 30 rounds of ammunition, or arrange for a loaner
  • Ear protection and eye protection; the range has loaner protection for free
  • A willingness to learn!

$95 – For non-teachers, teachers use code NTATD for $95 discount

  • Single MN Permit To Carry Class Purchase
    $95.00
  • MN Permit To Carry class For Your Spouse or Significant Other Purchase
    $65.00

Doug Taylor

612-940-1580

Prior Lake VFW

16306 Main Ave SE
Prior Lake, 55372 + Google Map

National Train A Teacher Day

The mission of National Train A Teacher Day is to protect kids. Educating and empowering teachers, staff, and admin will help us to realize that mission and perhaps as an added bonus create informed advocates that can influence legislators and school boards in changing policies and laws. 

The protection and security of our children is NOT a “gun” debate. Educational opportunities offered on NTATD include awareness, medical, unarmed, and deterrence training as well as firearms instruction. NTATD is a means to actual solutions that will protect children and stop evil mass murders from happening in our schools. 

We are not advocating an “Armed Teacher Program”, we simply want to abolish Gun Free Zones and allow Teachers, Staff, and Admin to have the ability to arm themselves through all legal means to protect themselves and others just as they can in public, at the mall or in the park. We (Professional Firearms Trainers) are proactively doing “Something” … EDUCATING our fellow Citizens.

For more information and to register, click here.