Permit to Carry Class Serving Kenyon
- $80, range fees included
- Free firearm, eye and ear protection if needed
- No experience needed
Three Ways to Train From Kenyon
Every option meets Minnesota's training requirement for a permit to carry. Pick the one that fits your week.
In person in Dodge Center
One weekend day, 9 am to 2:30 pm, at The Annadine, 16 West Main Street in Dodge Center. Classroom and live fire are done the same day, and you leave with your certificate.
Register in personOnline, then range in Kasson
Do the BCA approved classroom portion online, at your own pace. Then book a short range qualification in Kasson, just east of Dodge Center. Range times are open most nights and some weekends.
Start the online classA private class in Kenyon
Have 8 or more coworkers, friends or family members around Kenyon? I can bring a private class to your location or host it at mine. Text or email me for a quote. If your group has 10 or more, the host's class is free.
Private class detailsWhat You Get for $80
Same price in Dodge Center or online.
- $80, range fees included. Same price in person or online. No hidden fees.
- Free gear if you need it. If you do not have a firearm, eye or ear protection, we can provide some free of charge. If you use one of our handguns, ammo is provided. If you bring your own handgun, please bring 10 rounds of your own ammo.
- No experience needed. The shooting part is not a marksmanship test. It shows you can run a handgun safely and hit the target.
- Military and first responder discounts available.
- Satisfaction guarantee. If you aren't happy, you owe nothing, or I refund you in full if you pre-paid.
- Cancel any time. 24 hours' notice is appreciated so I can offer the seat to someone else.
Every student also gets lifetime support. If a question comes up after class, I'm a text or email away.
What the Class Covers
Minnesota law says the training has to cover pistol fundamentals, a live-fire qualification and the legal side of carry and self-defense. The class covers these topics.
- Personal Protection Plans
- Handgun Basics and Selection
- Handgun Fundamentals
- Self-Defense Laws, including the Use of Lethal Force
- The Aftermath
- Minnesota Carry Laws
- Gear Selection
- Range Qualification
After Class: Applying in Goodhue County
Kenyon is in Goodhue County, so you apply with the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office. Here's what their firearms page says today:
- Apply in person in Red Wing. Submit your application at the Goodhue County Law Enforcement Center, 430 West 6th Street, Red Wing.
- What to bring. The completed, signed and dated permit to carry application (PDF), a photocopy of your training certificate and a photocopy of your driver's license, state ID or passport photo page.
- Fees for Minnesota residents. $80 for a new permit and $80 for a renewal. Cash, check, credit card or money order.
- Renewal timing. You can apply to renew no earlier than 90 days before your permit expires.
Your training certificate needs to be dated within one year of your application, and the sheriff has 30 days to issue or deny the permit.
Sources: the Goodhue County Sheriff firearms page and Minn. Stat. 624.714. Fees and steps can change, so check the county page before you go.
Upcoming In-Person Classes
These are my public class dates. Dodge Center is the closest location to Kenyon.
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
Nervous About Your First Class?
Most of my students have never taken a class like this. You don't need to own a gun or have shot one before.
"Was very nervous going into the class. Chris was a great instructor who made the class flow smoothly and also made it fun. Would definitely recommend it."
Katie, Precision Plus studentKenyon Class Questions
Do you hold permit to carry classes in Kenyon?
My closest public class is in Dodge Center, about 30 minutes south, on weekends from 9 am to 2:30 pm. You can also take the classroom portion online and finish with a short range qualification in Kasson. A group of 8 or more can host a private class in Kenyon.
Will the Goodhue County Sheriff accept this class?
Yes. Minnesota law says a sheriff must accept training from a certified instructor that covers pistol fundamentals, a shooting qualification and the legal basics. Precision Plus is a MN BCA Certified Training Organization. See Minn. Stat. 624.714, subd. 2a.
Can I do the training online if I live in Kenyon?
Yes. The classroom portion is BCA approved and done online at your own pace. You finish with a short range qualification in Kasson, with times open most nights and some weekends.
Where do Kenyon residents apply for the permit?
With the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office, in person at the Law Enforcement Center, 430 West 6th Street in Red Wing. The fee for Minnesota residents is $80 for a new permit or a renewal.
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Ready to Get Your Permit?
Pick a weekend class in Dodge Center or start online today. Questions first? Text or email me. Text is best.