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5 upcoming classes / 9 programs
Fox Defensive Training
Firearm Instructor in Bloomington, MN
Fox Defensive Training offers real-world self-defense, firearms, CPR/AED, and security consulting services in Minneapolis/St. Paul with over 23 years of experience.
- Area
- Bloomington MN
- Phone
- (651) 491-0101
- Website
- foxdefensivetraining.com
Quick Answers
Are classes listed?
5 dated classes, 8 course offerings
Classes and Training Programs
Upcoming Classes
Class
Fox Fu: Mixed Martial Art of Self-Defense
- Time
- 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
- Duration
- 1 hr 15 min
- Price
- $99 Summer Deal
Monday and Wednesday nights. 8:15–9:15 PM (bonus until 9:30 PM). Location: Tensei Jiu-Jitsu, Richfield, MN.
- Location
- Tensei Jiu-Jitsu, 1309 E 66th St, Richfield, MN
Class Defensive
Permit to Carry - Instinctive Point Shooting
- Time
- 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Duration
- 6 hr 30 min
- Price
- Free
Saturdays 9:30 AM–5 PM. Classroom instruction, defensive skill practice, pepper spray lesson, and live fire (approx. 70 rounds) with low-light experience. Location: Metro Gun Club, Blaine, MN.
- Location
- Metro Gun Club - Blaine, MN
Class Defensive Online
Defensive Pistol (Blended SIRT & Live Fire)
- Time
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Price
- Free
Saturdays 12 PM–5 PM. Classroom and live fire training at Metro Gun Club, Blaine, MN. Designed for those with a Permit to Carry who need practical defensive shooting skills.
- Location
- Metro Gun Club - Blaine, MN
- Prerequisites
- Must have a Permit to Carry
Class
UNARMED Self-Defense & Safety Seminar
- Duration
- 4 hr
- Price
- Free
2–4 hour seminar. Can be hosted at home, business, church, or public park.
- Location
- Hosted by client
Class Online CPR / AED
CPR / AED / First Aid Training
- Duration
- 2 hr
- Price
- Free
Blended learning: online lessons followed by 2 hours in-person skill practice. Certification valid for 2 years.
- Location
- TBD
Training Programs
Course Online CPR / AED
CPR / AED / First Aid Training (American Red Cross)
- Format
- In Person
Blended learning with online lessons and 2 hours in-person skill practice. Certification valid for 2 years.
Course Defensive
Permit to Carry - Instinctive Point Shooting (Defensive Pistol w/ low light shooting)
- Format
- In Person
Classroom instruction and live fire with approximately 70 rounds, including low-light experience. Held at Metro Gun Club in Blaine, MN.
Course Defensive Online
Defensive Pistol with Precision & Point Shooting (Blended SIRT & Live Fire)
- Format
- In Person
For those with a Permit to Carry who need practical defensive shooting skills. Includes SIRT training and live fire at Metro Gun Club (Blaine) or Ahlman's Gun Shop (Morristown).
Course Women
UNARMED Self-Defense & Safety Seminar or Workshop
- Format
- In Person
2–4 hour seminar for teens, women, and men. Can be hosted at home, church, or business.
Course
Pepper Spray & SIRT Laser Training Pistols
- Format
- In Person
Instruction on use of POM Pepper Spray and SIRT training pistols. Inert water spray used for safe practice.
Course CCW USCCA
Countering The Mass Shooter Threat
- Format
- In Person
Professionally certified training through the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA).
Course
Business Safety and Security Consulting
- Format
- In Person
Lunch & Learn events, threat assessments, safety team development for businesses and places of worship.
Course Private
Private Coaching
- Format
- In Person
Customized training for individuals or small groups.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Firearm Instructors
- Legal name
- Fox Defensive Training
Profile Details
Training and Classes
- Established
- 2001
- Certifications
- American Red Cross Certified, USCCA Certified Instructor, NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, PPCT Law Enforcement & Security Defensive Tactics Instructor, American Heart Association Certified
- Regions served
- Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN
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Last reviewed: July 15, 2026.
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