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15 programs / 3 instructors
Tactical Advantage
Firearms Training in Waite Park, MN
Tactical Advantage is a full-service firearms facility in Waite Park, MN offering range access, retail sales, limited gunsmith services, and comprehensive training programs since 2014.
- Phone
- +13202301911
- Website
- tacticaladvantagemn.com
- Directions
- Open map directions
Range signal
Limited structured range details
Confirm live-fire access before visiting.
Retail / FFL
1 service / transfers listed
Type 01 FFL
Gunsmithing
Handgun, Shotgun, AR 15
Storefront
Quick Answers
Is this a standalone range?
Training data is stronger than the structured range data on this profile.
- Public access is listed.
- No lanes, distances, or specific range areas are structured yet.
- Confirm shooting access directly before visiting.
What services are available?
Rentals
Are classes listed?
15 course offerings
What kind of shop is listed?
Gun Shop / Type 01 FFL
What retail services are listed?
FFL transfers
What gunsmith focus is listed?
handgun shotgun AR-15
Training Programs
15 training programs are listed; showing the first 12.
Course Beginner
Introduction to Handguns: Taking Your First Shots
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 2.5–3 hours
- Price
- $60 plus tax
A 2.5–3 hour course covering handgun types, function, storage, handling, and safety rules; includes 20 rounds of .22 caliber live fire. Focus on personal safety. Students aged 12–17 must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian.
Course Beginner
Handguns: The Next Step
- Format
- In Person
- Price
- $75 plus tax
A progression from Introduction to Handguns, reviewing firearm safety and fundamentals with classroom and live-fire drills. Firearm and ammunition included; ear/eye protection provided.
Course Beginner
Introduction to League
- Format
- In Person
- Price
- $30 each session, plus tax
Teaches league structure, shooting fundamentals, transitional shooting, and target scoring. Requires 100 rounds per week, firearm, two magazines, and eye/ear protection. Discounted rentals available.
Course Defensive
Minnesota Permit to Carry
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 4 hours
A 4-hour course covering defensive handgun skills, mindset, use of force (including deadly force), and Minnesota firearms law. Approved under the MN Personal Protection Act of 2005. Requires good working knowledge of firearm and shooting experience.
Course
Handgun Red-Dot Sight
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 1 day
A 1-day class for shooters with solid fundamentals to adopt RDS techniques. Includes dry-fire and up to 500 rounds of live fire. Requires centerfire handgun with RDS, 500+ rounds, eye/ear protection, belt/holster/two magazines. Not for novices.
Course Defensive
Home Defense: Shotgun Workshop
- Format
- In Person
Covers shotgun fundamentals, safety, ammunition options (00 buckshot only), home defense tactics. Students must bring their own shotgun and hearing/eye protection. No birdshot or slugs allowed.
Course Beginner
Introduction to AR-15
- Format
- In Person
Reviews fundamentals, safety rules, and AR nomenclature. Includes classroom instruction and range time focused on rifle shooting fundamentals. Requires AR-15, PCC, or AK variance; 50 rounds of .223/5.56 ammo; eye/ear protection.
Course
Tactical Handgun: The Series
- Format
- In Person
A three-part series requiring attendance in order. Includes Building the Draw, Emergency Reloads/Malfunctions, and Live Fire. Each session builds on prior skills with live-fire application.
Course
National Permit to Carry: LEOSA
- Format
- In Person
For honorably retired or separated law enforcement officers seeking federal carry rights under HR 218. Requires photographic ID from former agency. Quarterly offering.
Course NRA
Refuse To Be A Victim
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price
- $55
An NRA-developed crime prevention seminar teaching awareness, home/cyber/automobile security, self-defense devices, and personal safety strategies. Four-hour workshop.
Course
Personal Defense: Less Lethal
- Format
- In Person
- Price
- $60
Explores non-lethal defense options including Byrna, Pepperball, Sabre, Taser, and impact weapons. Covers advantages, disadvantages, and legalities with demonstrations.
Course
Handgun: Accelerated Fundamentals
- Format
- In Person
- Price
- $75 plus tax
For students with prior training who want to improve accuracy and speed. Includes review of fundamentals and demonstration of home/range drills for ongoing proficiency.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Shooting Ranges
- Also listed as
- Gun Shops, Firearm Instructors, Gunsmiths
- ZIP
- 56387
Social Links
Profile Details
Range Access
- Range detail status
- No lanes, distances, or specific range areas are structured yet.
- Access signal
- Public
Retail and Transfers
- Type
- Gun Shop
- FFL license
- Type 01
- Transfers offered
- Yes
- Transfer fee
- Free
- Services
- FFL transfers
- Reputation
- 11 years in business
FFL Transfer Services
Training and Classes
- Established
- 2014
- Certifications
- NRA Range Safety Officer, USCCA Firearms Instructor
Instructor Roster
Jason Falconer
Minnesota Permit To Carry Reality Based Training Law Enforcement Training Personal Security President And Owner Since 2003; Consulting Member Of SMEAC
Corey Nellis
Instructor
Minnesota Permit To Carry Introduction To Handguns Chief Of Police Of Avon; 27 Year Law Enforcement Veteran; USCCA Instructor Certified
Dennis Shafer
Instructor
Minnesota Permit To Carry Intro To Handguns Tactical Tuesday Series NRA Range Safety Officer And USCCA Firearms Instructor; Trained At Tier 1 Facility And With John Farnam
Gunsmith Services
- Type
- Storefront
- Platforms
- Handgun, Shotgun, AR 15
- Reputation
- 11 years in business
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Primary location: 521 10th Avenue South, Waite Park MN 56387
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