MN Firearms Training Academy

My husband travels for work and is gone 5 nights a week; I’m constantly concerned about someone breaking into my house– What would I do? How do I keep my children safe? What happens if I do hurt someone who breaks in? How long would it take for the police to respond? These questions run through my mind every time I hear a noise and are what led me to take a Home Defense course and get some actual information. Previous to taking the class, I had shot a rifle a few times and a handgun twice about 8 years ago. Clearly a novice. Scheduling the class through the website via email was really simple.
I was nervous about the whole thing. The safety of being around guns, my obvious lack of experience and skills and not getting what I wanted out of the class were some of my concerns. Within the first 20 minutes of class, all of those concerns evaporated. We went over safety rules for the class and in real life situations, and discussed options for defending your home. I improved my shooting skillz dramatically although there was nowhere to go but up!
The instructor, Jeff, is currently in law enforcement and has extensive training and real life experience in stressful situations. To hear his perspective on home defense issues really opened my eyes. He gave us suggestions for home defense handguns and safes, evasion tactics and so much more. He also covered the laws in MN with regard to how you can protect your home.
Overall, a really great day full of information. Highly recommended!