Gene German

Certified Firearms Instructor - Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida and Mississippi

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Permittocarry.us (a division of LEOSA Trainers, Inc.) permit to carry training is certified by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the State of Wisconsin,  approved by the Illinois State Police and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. LTI Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois training is also recognized by the State of Florida.

Training for a Minnesota permit is scheduled by appointment in my Orono, MN office. All Minnesota and Wisconsin carry classes including the range work are completed in one day. Illinois may require up to two days, depending upon each student. Upon successful completion of my training, you will have what is needed for you to apply for your permit or license. 

You do not need to own a firearm before attending a class that I personally instruct. You may borrow one of my firearms to use. If you want to bring your own firearm, I ask that you please bring a typical carry caliber such as a .380ACP, 9mm, .40S&W, 45ACP, if a pistol or a 327 Magnum, .38 Special, .357 Magnum if a revolver. I do not allow students to use non-typical carry calibers such as a .22, 44 Magnum or a 500S&W to qualify. If you have any questions about your firearm, please ask. 

My Minnesota new student tuition is normally $175 per new student however I do offer a $50 discount for those who bring a friend to class. I will extend the $50 discount to the person you bring to class with you. If you already have a permit and are within one year of its renewal date, you may also attend the class and my renewal tuition is discounted $100 to $75. My tuition does not include range fees, targets or ammunition.
 
I also provide each student with a copy of my book Minnesota Guide for Armed Citizens, a $34.95 value.

If you would prefer to discuss your questions with me rather than send an email, I can be reached at 612.388.2403. Should I be talking with someone else when you call, please leave me a message with your name, number and good time to return your call.

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                   What my students say.

What did you find was the most informative part of this class?

Pretty much all of it. Very informative thinking outside of my "sheep" mentality.

There was so much information so it would be difficult to narrow down which was most informative.


Have you changed the way you thought about armed citizens?

Yes.

I kind of thought they were a little outside the box - "Who needs to carry a gun always" but it is a right and if they feel comfortable enough carrying, - go for it.

No.

I don't fear armed citizens.


If someone asked you about my class and you only had 20-30 seconds to respond, what would you tell them?

Good information and presented well.

Gene's a good instructor who knows his stuff. I recommend him.

I learned a lot in a short amount of time and feel really comfortable in going ahead with getting my permit. I only thought I wanted to take the class to learn enough about a pistol to go to the range and shoot, and skip out on the permit, but I think I will get one now.