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Firearms Safety Classes

The club offers MN DNR certified instruction for youth ages 11 and up and adults.
In Minnesota, those born after December 31, 1979 must have a Firearms Safety Certificate to purchase a license to hunt with a firearm. Other states may have other requirements; check there if you plan to hunt out of state. The MN Firearms Safety Certificate is honored in most other states.
Eligibility

Students must be at least 11 years old to take this class.
Duration 
The course requires attendance in all in-person classroom sessions plus the Field Day.

NOTE: The Field Day is ONLY for students taking this in-person class, NOT for online course students.

 


How to get there: Driving Directions or simply take Highway 3 to 170th St round-about then take 170th St East until the paved road ends at Station Trail where you go South (right turn) continuing past Whitetail Woods Park and follow the gravel road until it ends at the club (just past the stop sign).

(Note: Do NOT rely on Google or Apple Maps. They don't adjust for local road closures.)

Upcoming Class:

Fall 2026  -  DCGC Range / Clubhouse
Certified Firearms Safety Classroom Course

Location: DCGC Range clubhouse - Directions
Schedule:   August 27 - Sept 26, 2026           
Class times:     Weeknights: Tuesday and Thursday nights, 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM
First Day: Check-in begins at 6:15 PM, Class at 7:00
 Field Day: Saturday, Sept 26th - details given in class (note: Field Day is for in-house students only, NOT online students)

Registration:  Starting August 1st, email Jasper Chavis at JCFASClass@protonmail.com with student's full name, age, and name of parent/guardian. 
*Parents and adults seeking a firearm certificate are also welcome to register to take the class.
Fees:   $7.50 paid to MN DNR upon completion.

Questions:          Email Jasper Chavis at JCFASClass@protonmail.com

 

Upcoming Class:

Spring 2027  -  DCGC Range / Clubhouse
Certified Firearms Safety Classroom Course

Location: DCGC Range clubhouse - Directions
Schedule:   April 1 - May 1, 2027            
Class times:     Weeknights: Tuesday and Thursday nights, 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM
First Day: Check-in begins at 6:15 PM, Class at 7:00
 Field Day: Saturday, May 1st - details given in class (note: Field Day is for in-house students only, NOT online students)

Registration:  Starting March 1st, 2027 email Jasper Chavis at JCFASClass@protonmail.com with student's full name, age, and name of parent/guardian. 
*Parents and adults seeking a firearm certificate are also welcome to register to take the class.
Fees:   $7.50 paid to MN DNR upon completion.

Questions:          Email Jasper Chavis at JCFASClass@protonmail.com

 

Upcoming Class:

Spring 2027  - Farmington Rambling River Center

Certified Firearms Safety Classroom Course

Location: Rambling River Center - 325 Oak St, Farmington, MN
Schedule:   Dates are to be determined (TBD)           
Class times:     Weeknights: Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Field Day: TBD   (Note: Field Day is for in-house students only, NOT online students)

Registration:   Contact Farmington Park and Rec Online Registration to register AFTER March 15, 2027. Space is limited.
Fees: $7.50 due to Farmington at registration and $7.50 paid to MN DNR upon completion.

Questions:     Email Garth G. at garth.guyer@yahoo.com

 

 

For other options, please. check the MN DNR website for more information.