Firearms Training Center

Training with Coyote Creek Outdoors is one of the best decisions you can make toward enhancing your skills. We have the only state-of-the-art indoor shooting range in Southeast Minnesota, offering crystal clear instruction and fully-equipped classrooms. Registration for classes is available through our sign up form here. We offer a complete training experience with our comfortable, state-of-the-art classroom. Our classroom can comfortably accommodate 32 students. All of Coyote Creek’s classes are taught by experienced and certified professional instructors.

*Due to the demand for our classes, we are unable to issue refunds for missed classes.

Class Registration & Cancelation Policy

Coyote Creek Outdoors classes are filled on a first-come basis, and payment must be made at the time of registration. Registration can be done in-person, via phone, or online via our website. We accept all major credit cards. Due to the demands of our classes, we do not issue refunds.  In the rare circumstance that you are unable to find a later class date that will work for you, we may issue store credit.

Firearm Courses

Permit to Carry Class

What is a Permit to Carry Course?

  • The Permit to Carry course at Coyote Creek will cover the safety principals, rules and laws that you need to know to safely and responsibly carry a firearm. Following the classroom instruction, you will do your live-fire exercises in our state-of-the-art Indoor Gun Range to complete the course.
  • Coyote Creek will provide you with everything you need for this course. All you need to bring to class is your Driver’s License, something to write with and a lunch/snack if you will need to eat during this course.
  • Personal firearms/ammo are not allowed for class.
  • Once you complete and pass this course, you will meet the training qualifications required within the State of Minnesota to apply for your Permit to Carry.
  • A Permit to Carry constitutes a permit to purchase.

This is not a Shooting Lesson!

  • Please review the shooting qualifications for this course to make sure can complete this course.
  • Lessons and classes are available if you are not confident in your current shooting abilities.

Applying for your Permit

  • Upon completion of this class you will qualify to apply for (or renew) your Minnesota Permit to Carry a handgun. This class also fulfills the training requirements you need to apply for the Florida Permit; which gives you reciprocity in several other states.
  • To obtain your actual permit you will need to fill out the Permit to Carry Application and submit it to the sheriff’s office in the county where you reside.

18-20 yr olds

  • On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in the case of Worth v. Jacobson. By declining to hear the case, the court let stand a ruling of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that affirmed a district court ruling that Minnesota’s permit to carry law was invalid as applied to adults younger than 21.  Sheriffs in Minnesota will now be issuing permits to carry to otherwise-qualified applicants 18 – 20 years of age. 
  • Sales of handguns to adults younger than 21 has been banned since the 1968 Gun Control Act was passed. Although some states have banned the possession of handguns for those under 21, federal law does not prohibit possession or use by 18- to 20 year-olds.
  • 18–20 year-olds are still prohibited from purchasing a handgun from a federal firearms dealer.

Shooting Qualifications to Pass this Course

  • 25 shots fired at 7 inch square target using a Ruger Mark IV Semi-Automatic 22LR caliber
  • Shots fired from a distance of 4, 7 & 10 yards. Must get 18 out of 25 rounds inside of a seven inch circle to qualify.
  • The shooting exercise is designed so that the shooter can demonstrate safe use of the firearm and shoot with reasonable accuracy (18 of the 25 shots must hit the target).
  • The Permit to Carry class is not a shooting lesson. You must have experience with a firearm in order to pass the shooting qualification portion of this course.
  • If you do not have shooting experience please call to schedule a lesson before taking this class.
  • You must already know how to safely hold/grip, load, aim, fire and clear a handgun to attend and pass our Permit to Carry Course at Coyote Creek.

Handgun Experience is Required to get your Permit to Carry

  • If you do not have handgun experience you should not sign up for this course. A Permit to Carry is for responsible gun owners that are experienced with a handgun.

Gain Handgun Confidence & Skills at Coyote Creek

  • Coyote Creek has training options available to help you become comfortable and confident with a handgun.
  • The Indoor Gun Range offers one-on-one BASIC HANDGUN INSTRUCTION lessons to make sure you are prepared to pass the Shooting Qualification portion of the Permit to Carry Course.
  • Feel free to speak with anyone at the range to find out what level of training is recommended for you to be confident when you walk in the live-fire shooting qualification portion of your Permit to Carry Course.

Handgun Experience is Required to get you Permit to Carry

  • If you do not have handgun experience you should not sign up for this course. A Permit to Carry is for responsible gun owners that are experienced with a handgun.

Gain Handgun Confidence & Skills at Coyote Creek!

  • Coyote Creek has training options available to help you become comfortable and confident with a handgun.
  • The Indoor Gun Range offers one-on-one BASIC HANDGUN INSTRUCTION lessons to make sure you are prepared to pass the Shooting Qualification portion of the Permit to Carry Course.
  • Feel free to speak with anyone at the range to find out what level of training is recommended for you to be confident when you walk in the live-fire shooting qualification portion of your Permit to Carry Course.

Register for your Class Today!

  • Registration for all of our classes is available on our website here.
  • Participants must register and pay for the course in advance to actually secure a spot in the class. These classes fill up quickly so you need to secure your spot online.
  • If you do not receive a confirmation email after you register and pay for your course; please check your SPAM folder. If you still have not received the email, please contact anna@coyotecreekoutdoors.com to make sure your registration and payment were processed successfully.
  • If you have a group of people that would like to take the Permit to Carry class together; we may have availability for you to book a private event. Please contact anna@coyotecreekoutdoors.com to discuss this further.
  • If possible, students should read and fill out our online waiver before attending class. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/ca6uutuetwgeet3symwcqq/web/

Permit to Carry Costs/Fees

  • Currently the Permit to Carry course at Coyote Creek is offered for $100.
  • If you sign up for an Annual Membership at our Indoor Gun Range, you will receive a FREE Permit to Carry class at Coyote Creek. Note: Annual Members should sign up for their permit to carry in store or by calling to register for their free class!
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule a class, you will be subject to a $25 fee.

Adult Intro to Handguns

Adult Introduction to Handguns and Fundamentals of Marksmanship
This introductory course is perfect for people who are new to firearms or handguns. This is a basic course, designed by top instructors, for people with little or no knowledge or formal training in safe handgun operation. Classes are limited to eight students for a more personal experience.

This is a perfect class for you if you:

  • Have never fired a gun
  • Have a gun in your home
  • Plan to purchase your first gun
  • Are concerned with personal safety
  • Have a fear of firearms
  • Are a responsible parent
  • Live with someone who owns or is interested in firearms.

We will teach you the basic skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to safely own, use, and handle a handgun. Our goal is to make you:

  1. Safe. Our class is designed to familiarize new shooters with the safety and basic operation of firearms, especially handguns.
  2. Comfortable. With knowledge and training, you will be able to understand and properly handle a handgun.

What’s included?
This is a 2-1/2 hour course with top instructors, covering:

  • How to safely handle a handgun
  • Ammunition identification and basics
  • Revolver operation
  • Semi-automatic operation
  • Fundamentals of marksmanship with a handgun
  • Live fire exercise

Handgun and ammunition provided.

Additionally, you’ll receive a Free range pass good for 60 min on our indoor range.

Please note: This is not a permit to carry class, but this is a recommended prerequisite for our permit to carry class. This course is not recommended if you are pregnant. Must be 18+.

Cost: $89.99

Registration: Please register online here.

Private Lessons

Are you happy with the way you shoot a handgun? Looking for formal training with a handgun? Want to shoot a handgun you are not familiar with?

We offer private lessons that can help, for both beginners and intermediate shooters.

Starting with solid basics of safety, grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control, as well as the operation of the handgun, we can coach you to better handgun shooting.

This is a personal lesson for persons 18+ (ages 10-17 with a parent/guardian) that we can tailor to fit your needs. It is perfect for the intermediate shooter who already has some experience with a handgun and can safely handle a firearm, and, while we recommend the “Introduction to Handguns” for beginners, this class can also fit the needs of the novice.

Some examples that may help you:

  • You are looking for in depth formal training, focused on the fundamentals, to improve your handgun shooting.
  • You want help with the selection of a new handgun. We can look at the features in depth and examine the pros and cons of many different makes and models.
  • Rent one or more of our handguns, shoot them on our range, and compare and contrast how well each works for you.
  • If you have a new gun, maybe as a gift, and need some in-depth training with its operation.
  • If you have a favorite gun but just want more practice and training with it.

What’s included?

  • Personal instruction of 1-1 1/2
  • One on one instructor to student training
  • Use one or more of our handguns or use your own
  • We provide eye and ear protection, or bring your own.
  • This also includes targets and range time

Please note:

  • If you use our guns, you must purchase our ammunition.
  • If you use your own gun, you may purchase our ammunition or bring your own. All ammunition must be “range safe”: no armor-piercing, steel, or aluminum cases.
  • If you have no handgun experience, we recommend you register for one of our group introduction lessons first
  • This is not a permit to carry class.

Cost: $90-$160

Registration options:

Click Here to Book a Lesson with Jerry  

Click Here to Book A Lesson With Kelly

Call to Schedule a lesson with John Russell at 507-316-3205

Weekly Events

Family Day // Mondays

Every Monday is Family Day!

  • Mondays 10:00am-8:00pm
  • 30 minute session
  • Online registration is not required

Family Day Deals

  • Anyone under the age of 18 shoots free (no lane fee) w/paying adult.
  • Family memberships get one free handgun rental with the purchase of our ammo.

Take Your Kid to the Range // Tuesdays

Every Tuesday is take your Kid to the Range Day!

  • Tuesdays 10:00am-8:00pm
  • 30 minute session
  • Online registration is not required
  • If you or your child have an interest in shooting, this is the place to be!
  • At Coyote Creek we have a Range Safety Officer on the range at all times for your safety.

Take your Kid to the Range Day Deals

  • $5 rental on any .22
  • $20 lane fee (reg $35)
  • $1 target, must purchase our ammo.

Range Member Day // Tuesday & Wednesdays

Every Wednesday is Range Member Day!

  • Wednesdays 10:00am-8:00pm
  • Online registration is not required

Range Member Day Deals

  • Members get one free handgun rental with the purchase of our ammo.

Not a Member Yet?

  • This is just one of the many perks associated with membership at the Indoor Gun Range.
  • If you are always interested in trying something new, than this deal is for you! Taking advantage of this free handgun rental special on Wednesdays totally justifies the cost of a monthly range membership at Coyote Creek!

Ladies Day // Thursdays

Every Thursday is Ladies Day!

  • Thursdays 10:00am-8:00pm
  • 30 minute session
  • Online registration is not required
  • At Coyote Creek we have a Range Safety Officer on the range at all times for your safety.

Ladies Day Deals

  • Ladies, bring your co-workers, sisters, mothers and friends to enjoy 50% off lane rental & handgun rentals.
  • Lady Range Members get one free handgun rental.

Range Date Package // Available Everyday the Range is Open!

Range Date Packages are Available on Fridays!

  • Whether you’re meticulously planning your first date or you and your spouse have tried every date idea under the sun, we invite you to check out our gun range date package for an experience you will never forget. Coyote Creek’s food and firearm package makes for the perfect lunch break date or evening out on the town!
  • Monday -Friday 10:00am-8:00pm
  • Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Online registration is not required, and these packages are available all day long. (So if you forgot to plan your date, this is the perfect way to make your significant other think you went all-out to plan a fun and exciting date for the two of you!)
  • This is also fun to do with other couples!

For $69.99 – Your Range Date Packages Include

  • Range Time for 2 people, One Lane
  • Your choice of one 9mm or .22 handgun rental
  • One 50 round box of ammo
  • One Target of your choice
  • $25 Gift Card to a local restaurant

Youth Shoot // Saturday Mornings

Youth Shoots on Saturday Mornings!

  • Saturdays, 9:00am-11:00am
  • 30 minute session
  • Ages 10-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
  • Online registration is not required

Youth Shoot Details

  • Rim Fire, BB or Pellet Shoot
  • Bring your own gun or rent ours
  • No Lane Fees

Firearm Products We Carry

Preparing for your outdoor adventure is easy at Coyote Creek Outdoors. We offer a wide range of outdoor supplies and equipment at affordable prices to keep you at the top of your game. If you don’t see what you need listed below, feel free to contact us to see if we carry it or if we can specially order supplies for you.

Accessories

Body Armor & Gear

Handguns

Magazines

Optics

Receivers

Rifles

Shotguns

Indoor Gun Range

Pistol, rifle, & shotgun (seasonally & slug only) capable with bulletproof dividers. All rifle calibers require a suppressor in the range. Rimfire/Pistol caliber carbines are exempt.

Buy & Sell Guns

We buy & sell most brands of firearms.

Classes & Leagues

Permit to Carry Classes, Handgun Courses, & More.