What they offer
Firearm instructor
- Format
- In person
Gun shop
- Sells
- Firearms (new and used)
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Handgun Training6-hour course focused on real-world defensive handgun skills: grip, stance, trigger control, reloading drills (administrative, emergency, tactical, retention), movement, and multiple-target drills.Who it’s for: Experienced shooters (not for brand new shooters)Included and extra costs: 300 rounds of ammunition; Cover/concealment garment; Defensive handgun (22 caliber and magnum rounds allowed but discouraged); Eye & ear protection; Minimum of 2 magazines (3+ encouraged); Quality holster (OWB or IWB) | Format: In person | Length: 6 hr | Official page for Defensive Handgun Training, River Valley Arms & Ammo | |
| MN Permit to CarryClassroom session on Minnesota carry laws, use of force and safety, followed by a 50-round live-fire shooting qualification at the Redwood Falls Sportsmen's Club.Who it’s for: First-time applicants; Renewal applicantsIncluded and extra costs: 50 rounds of ammo; Eye and ear protection; Handgun (22 calibers work great; RVAA will lend a firearm if needed)Provider’s credential claim: Provider states that finishing the course gives a certificate that lets you apply for your MN Permit to Carry at your local sheriff's office, and that its NRA-certified instructors also qualify you to apply for non-resident permits in other states. (credential source captured October 16, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | $100 | Official page for MN Permit to Carry, River Valley Arms & Ammo |
| Intro to Personal DefenseClassroom-only course covering personal defense tactics, situational awareness, responding to threats, and strategies for unarmed defense against an attacker with a firearm. | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | $30 | Official page for Intro to Personal Defense, River Valley Arms & Ammo |
| Firearm Fundamentals TrainingFull-day course for beginners covering safety, firearm components, handling, dry practice, and live-fire range time with a variety of long guns and handguns.Who it’s for: Anyone looking to strengthen firearm skills; BeginnersIncluded and extra costs: Ammunition for live-fire exercises; Eye and ear protection; Firearms (long guns and handguns); Instruction in classroom and on range | Format: In person | Length: 9 hr | $170 | Official page for Firearm Fundamentals Training, River Valley Arms & Ammo |
| First Time Gun Owner TrainingFree 1.5-hour training for first-time gun owners with any firearm purchase at RVAA, covering safe handling, loading and unloading, shooting positions, live fire, and care and cleaning.Who it’s for: First-time gun owners who purchased a firearm from RVAAIncluded and extra costs: Gun Care & Cleaning; Live Fire; Loading & Unloading; Safe Firearm Handling; Shooting Positions | Format: In person | Length: 1 hr 30 min | Official page for First Time Gun Owner Training, River Valley Arms & Ammo | |
| Women Only WeekendTwo-day weekend of firearm training for women consisting of three courses: Firearm Fundamentals (Saturday 8am-5pm), MN Permit to Carry (Sunday 8am-2pm), and Intro to Personal Defense (Sunday…Who it’s for: Women onlyIncluded and extra costs: Firearm Fundamentals (Saturday 8am-5pm, $170); Intro to Personal Defense (Sunday 3pm-5pm, $50); MN Permit to Carry (Sunday 8am-2pm, $75 renewals / $100 first time) | Format: In person | $265 | Official page for Women Only Weekend, River Valley Arms & Ammo |
Near Morton
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- Redwood Falls Sportsmen's ClubRedwood Falls, MN · 7.5 mi
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Sources and corrections
Sources: rivervalleyarms.com.
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