North Shore Defensive Firearms Training

North Shore Defensive Firearms Training Offering MN Permit to Carry classes 06/01/2022 - ATTENTION: No longer offering fi****ms training classes. Proudly serving Two Harbors and surrounding area.

North Shore Defensive Fi****ms Training (NSDFT) was founded to provide quality and affordable fi****ms training to responsible individuals. Course offerings include Minnesota Permit to Carry (or "Conceal and Carry") to include certification for Wisconsin and Florida, and Introduction to Handguns for those needing a primer to the Permit to Carry course. Class sizes are limited to ensure high quality and safety standards are maintained while at the same time providing a low stress learning environment. Regularly scheduled classes are available, as well as individual sessions to better meet your busy schedule. The Minnesota Permit to Carry course meets or exceeds the standards of the MN Department of Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension regarding the Minnesota Citizens’ Personal Protection Act of 2005. Topics covered during the course include: fi***rm safety, operating and maintaining a handgun, legal aspects, carry considerations, and shooting fundamentals. In addition to covering the course materials, there is an assessment of the student’s mechanical knowledge and safe practices regarding handguns and a live-fire qualification. The class is intended for those individuals with basic fi***rm safety and handgun knowledge. While the subject of handgun operation is covered, this is not a basic pistol course. However, the Introduction to Handguns course is available upon request to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully complete the Permit to Carry course. North Shore Defensive Fi****ms Training is veteran owned and operated by me, Brad Anderson. I have been an avid fi****ms and outdoors enthusiast since a very young age. I served in the United States Marine Corps, and relocated to Minnesota after my enlistment where my passion for fi****ms and the outdoors thrived. I moved to Two Harbors in 2015 to enjoy the North Shore and look for new opportunities. NSDFT is a certified business, by the MN BCA, to train instructors to teach the MN Citizen’s Personal Protection Act of 2005 (permit to carry). I am a NRA instructor for Basic Pistol and Personal Protection in the Home, NRA Range Safety Officer, and MN DNR Fi****ms Safety Instructor. I am committed to promoting safe and responsible fi****ms handling and ownership, and look forward to the continued growth of shooting sports.

09/04/2026

Good Friday afternoon, I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend. My September 12th class is full. I will be having another class on Saturday, October 10th for those that were unable to make the September class.

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08/20/2026

Good morning everyone. My next class is Saturday, September 12, in the basement of the American Legion in Two Harbors. The classroom portion is about 3 hours, then the shooting portion at the Agate Bay gun club. Cost of the class is $100.00, check or cash. For additional information or to register for the class, you can email me at [email protected] or call or text me at at 218-830-1009, text preferred. Thanks again, Doug Frericks

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07/09/2026

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July and getting ready for Heritage and Bay Day's. My next class is going to be Saturday, August 8th, in the basement of the American Legion in Two Harbors. To sign up or for more information on the class, you can email me at [email protected] or text me at 218-830-1009.
Thanks again
Doug Frericks

05/28/2026

Good morning again. I forgot to mention in my earlier post. I will not be having a class in July. I will start back up in August so sign up today for the June class.

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05/28/2026

Good morning everyone.I hope you had a great Memorial day and took a minute out of your day to remember those service members that made the ultimate sacrifice.

I have a class scheduled for Saturday, June 13th in the basement of the American Legion in Two Harbors. Class starts at 1000 am, after the classroom portion, we will go to that Agate Bay gun club for the shooting portion. Cost of the class is $100.00, check or cash. Must be 18 years of age or older to attend the class.

To register or for additional information, you can email me at [email protected] or call or text me at 218 830 1009. Classroom space is limited so sign up today.

Thanks again,
Doug Frericks

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04/11/2026

Good Saturday morning everyone. I have two upcoming classes. First class, Saturday, April 25th and the second date is Saturday, May 16th. Both classes are in the basement of the American Legion in Two Harbors, classes start at 1000 am. The shooting portion is held at the Agate Bay gun club.

To register or for additional information, you can email me at [email protected] or call or text, text preferred, 218-830-1009.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Doug Frericks

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03/15/2026

Good morning everyone. My next class will be Saturday, March 28th, in the basement of the American Legion in Two Harbor's. The class starts at 1000 am, after the classroom we will go to the Agate Bay Gun club for the shooting portion, 25 rounds. Cost of the class is $100.00 check or cash.

To register or for more information, you can email me at [email protected] or call or text me, text preferred at 218-830-1009.
Thanks again,
Doug Frericks

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02/08/2026

Good morning everyone and Happy Super Bowl Sunday. My next Permit to Carry class is Saturday, February 28th, starting at 1000 am, in the basement of the American Legion in Two Harbors. We will do our shooting at the Agate Bay gun club. Cost of the class is $100.00.

For more information or to sign up, you can email me at [email protected] or call or text, text preferred at 218-830-1009

Doug Frericks

11/17/2025

Just a quick note. There are a couple openings for the December 6th class. There will not be a class in January, classes will resume in February. To sign up for the December class or questions about the class. You can call or text me, text preferred at 218-830-1009 or email me at [email protected]

Thanks again and have a great day.
Doug

10/06/2025

Happy Monday everyone, just a quick update. The October 11th class is full. My next class is Saturday, November 1st, at the American Legion in Two Harbors.

To sign up or for additional information about this class, just email me at [email protected] or text me at 218-830-1009.

Thanks again and have a great day.
Doug Frericks

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