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Youth Firearms Safety Classes

The club offers MN DNR certified instruction for youth aged 11 and up. 
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 Classes:

Fall 2024  Certified Firearms Safety Course

STUDENTS must be at least 11 years old to register for class.
To register, please 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.

Class Time 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM   Firearms check-in begins at 6:30 PM

August: Thur 8/29        
September: Tue 9/3, Thur 9/5, Tue 9/10, Thur 9/12, Tue 9/17, Thur 9/19, Tue 9/24, Thur 9/26 Written Test,

  Sat  9/28  - RANGE DAY at the Dakota County Gun Club 7:45AM Until Finished (noonish)

Details are in the Event Calendar and in the printable PDF attached 2024 FireArms Safety class

 

Future Classes:

Spring 2025  -  DCGC Range / Clubhouse

Classes for Spring are not yet scheduled. See above.

Spring 2025  - Farmington Rambling River Center


Location: Rambling River Center - 325 Oak St, Farmington
Schedule:   Exact dates and times are not yet scheduled.
            Field Day: TBD (note: Field Day is for in-house students only, NOT online students)
Class times:    Weeknights: TBD

Registration:  Contact Farmington Park and Rec Online Registration to register AFTER Jan 1, 2025. 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.