Ethics, responsibility, and Community self defense
Teaching safety and skills from an ethical, person centered point of view.
About Us
Dedicated Instructor
Mick Sharpe has over 25 years experience as a bodyguard, executive protection agent, and security contractor, and regularly continues his own education by training with other instructors locally and throughout the world. Real world experience combined with top tier training helps him bring you the best the industry has to offer.
Ethics, Responsibility, and Safety
Mindset is everything. Far too often the gun is regarded as the ultimate solution, not as a last resort option. We take a holistic approach to self defense, combining situational awareness, de-escalation, less lethal options, and firearm skills into a training program designed to get everyone home safe. The best gunfight is the one you're not in.
Our Mission
Provide top tier self defense and firearms training to communities that have been intentionally under served by traditional firearm training. We are proud allies of LGBTQ+ BIPOC and Indigenous communities. Bigotry has no place in our classroom, ever.
Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter. Your Life Matters.
Programs
MN Carry Permit Class $150
Low Light Weapon Fundamentals $150
MN Carry Permit Class $150
This class fulfills the training requirements to apply for a Permit to Carry in the state of Minnesota. An Arizona addendum can be added to this class for an additional $40. This class is offered on select Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 4:30 pm
Intro to Firearms $150
Low Light Weapon Fundamentals $150
MN Carry Permit Class $150
Taught in a classroom setting this class is limited to 5 participants by appointment. Here we will discuss common types of defensive firearms (handguns, carbines, and shotguns), their use and function, care, storage and cleaning. This is not a live fire class, but range sessions and ammunition can be added for an additional fee.
Low Light Weapon Fundamentals $150
Low Light Weapon Fundamentals $150
Low Light Weapon Fundamentals $150
This class is limited to 5 participants and will teach you the basics of employing a firearm in a low light environment. We will discuss flashlights, weaponlights, tactics, and equipment.
Edged Weapon Fundamentals $150
Edged Weapon Fundamentals $150
Low Light Weapon Fundamentals $150
This 5 participant class covers the basics of knives and other edged weapons, and how to survive an encounter with a blade wielding attacker.
Less Lethal Alternatives $150
Edged Weapon Fundamentals $150
Less Lethal Alternatives $150
This is a 10 participant class that covers less lethal options such as pepper spray, impact weapons, flashlights, and improvised weapons, as well as situational awareness, mindset, and command presence.
Private Lessons $100 per Hour
Edged Weapon Fundamentals $150
Less Lethal Alternatives $150
Private lessons are available by appointment. Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, Edged weapon, and Self Defense options are available. Let me help you cater a training program to your unique needs.
class schedule
04/15/2023
Gunshot Wound Trauma Basics $150
4pm
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6pm
2524 Nicollet suite 202
Event Details
04/15/2023
Gunshot Wound Trauma Basics $150
The gunshot wound trauma basics course will be taught by guest instructor Christopher Olsen. Chris Has been a Paramedic for 26 years in Mi...
4pm
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6pm
2524 Nicollet suite 202
02/10/24
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
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2pm
2524 Nicollet suite 202 ,Range qualification to be Scheduled separately
02/10/24
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
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2pm
2524 Nicollet suite 202 ,Range qualification to be Scheduled separately
02/18/24
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
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2pm
2524 niccolet ave s. Suite 202. Range Qualification to be scheduled seperately
02/18/24
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
-
2pm
2524 niccolet ave s. Suite 202. Range Qualification to be scheduled seperately
02/25/24
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
-
2pm
2524 niccolet ave s. Suite 202. Range Qualification to be scheduled seperately
Event Details
02/25/24
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
-
2pm
2524 niccolet ave s. Suite 202. Range Qualification to be scheduled seperately
03/03/2024
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
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2pm
2524 niccolet ave s. Suite 202. Range Qualification to be scheduled seperately
03/03/2024
MN Carry Permit Class
11am
-
2pm
2524 niccolet ave s. Suite 202. Range Qualification to be scheduled seperately
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If you have questions about our programs, feel free to send us a message, or call us at 612-393-3365. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Protection Far Left of Center
2524 Nicollet Avenue South, Suite 202 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, United States
Hours
By appointment only
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