
ABOUT US
TAKE AIM AT FIREARM SAFETY
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTECT YOURSELF
It can be scary out there. If there’s one thing that’s true, nothing is certain in this world. That’s why so many people are empowering themselves. Learning how to safely and confidently handle a firearm is one way to take more control of your life. The fact is everybody could benefit from a firearm training course.
Whether you need your certificate renewed or are learning for the first time, your training will take place in a calm, relaxed and patient environment. And we can have fun too! By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in your ability to exercise your right to conceal and carry.
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OUR EXPERIENCE WILL GIVE YOU THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO CONCEAL AND CARRY WITH CONFIDENCE.

Jolene Larson
Owner & Instructor
CROW RIVER FIREARMS TRAINING
West Metro, Minneapolis, MN
Conceal and carry with confidence.
My experience with firearms began when I started shooting with my dad as a kid. He gave me the tools to feel empowered, confident, and safe with a gun in my hand. I aim to teach those same skills to you.
Whether you want to learn to shoot for a hobby or for self-defense, my approach is very calm, relaxed, and patient. You’ll never feel rushed. I’ve taught my own kids to be comfortable with guns, so I can relate to the younger demographic.
Online courses are available. We provide gun rentals and can travel to your location for class.
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OUR TEAM OF INSTRUCTORS
We have expanded our reach with regional instructors across the Minneapolis, MN Metro.
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Derek Pfeiffer
Permit to Carry & Firearms Training Instructor
Grand Rapids, MN
I've always had a life long passion for firearms. I joined the Navy at 19 and became a Gunners mate. As a Gunners mate, I helped train and qualify all the ship's security personnel on all the small arms and crew-served weapons we had aboard, including the m9 service pistol, M4/M16, m500 shotgun, M14 rifle, 240B machine gun, and the M2 machine gun. After I left the service I decided to become an instructor to help pass along the knowledge I was able to learn.
Derwayne Moore
Permit to Carry & Firearms Training Instructor
South Metro, Minneapolis, MN
Derwayne Moore has been a Minnesota conceal and carry instructor for over 7 years. He graduated from Concordia University, Saint Paul with a BA in Criminal Justice. He has a passion for educating individuals on how to properly and safely protect themselves and others from being victimized during an unfortunate, unforeseen event. He is also a real estate agent by day and loves teaching other real estate professionals on how to stay safe and protect themselves while performing their daily job routines. His goal is to educate and instill gun safety, mindset, and ethics in every individual that decides to exercise their rights to carry a firearm.
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​You have the right to carry! You have the right to live!
Chris Gauthier
Permit to Carry & Firearms Training Instructor
Minneapolis Metro, Travels up to 1.5hrs
Coming from a family that hunts, I have always been around firearms. Safety has always been the first and most important thing that is taught. I continued my firearms education in the Marine Corps, learning different weapons from pistols to crew serviced machine guns. While in the military I learned a lot about the tactical application as well as marksmanship. Since I've been out of the service I saw a lot of people were not comfortable with firearms and had a huge misconception about those who carry or enjoy sports shooting. For the last 4 years, I have enjoyed being able to help people be more proficient and comfortable with how to safely use firearms.
Jim Wilken
Permit to Carry & Firearms Training Instructor
Milaca, MN
I work nights as a transportation driver for Dayton Freight in Roseville. I live just north of Milaca about 70 miles north of the twin cities on highway 169. On my time off I’m outdoors or shooting at a range. I am now an instructor for Crow River Firearms Training. I do about 95% of my live fire exercises outdoors to make it easier for communicating. I also do one on one for those that don’t like large groups.
Scott Kahler
Permit to Carry & Firearms Training Instructor
Mineapolis Metro, MN
Scott Kahler has been a Minnesota conceal and carry instructor for over 7 years. He grew up shooting and hunting with his family from a young age and learned the skills and responsibilities needed to carry a firearm. Scott has a passion for teaching and enjoys helping others develop the knowledge and skill to properly protect themselves and others.
Scott would like to help everyone who chooses to carry to do so safely and ethically. He is very personable and a skilled teacher that meets his students at their level to assist in learning proper procedure and handling.
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Wayne Tyson
Permit to Carry & Firearms Training Instructor
Mineapolis Metro, MN
2o + years Qualified Firearms Trainer – Handgun and Rifle
NRA qualification – Range Master
30 + years Martial Arts and Self Defense Trainer (open hand and edged weapon)
Armed Nuclear Security Officer Trainer – Tactics and Firearms Trainer
Defensive Strategy, Contingency and Emergency Response Management