training Courses

Course Summary:

RENTAL FIREARM, HOLSTER AND SAFETY GEAR INCLUDED!

This one-day course is designed for new handgun owners who have recently obtained their Minnesota Permit to Carry and want to begin their journey into shooting and armed self-defense.

Training focuses on foundational skills and practical application, including:

• Shooting fundamentals

• Drawing from concealment

• Efficient reloads

• Malfunction recognition and clearance

Students will also learn structured dry fire methods to continue improving outside the range.

Course Expectations:

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

Students must be able to communicate in English and follow instructions.

Class size is limited to 8 students to ensure a strong student-to-instructor ratio and maximize individual coaching.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• Eyes and ear protection (if you have your own)

• 300 rounds of 9mm brass cased ammunition

• Water and snacks

• Packed lunch

Attire:

• Hair tied back

• Nails trimmed

• Pants with pockets and a BELT (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Cover garment (lightweight layer recommended)

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Course Summary:

This one-day course is designed for shooters who have completed Pistol Gunnery 101 (or equivalent experience) and are ready to advance steadily into the performance based shooting styles.

Building on the foundation established in 101, this course focuses on increasing efficiency and performance, including:

• Reinforcing efficient draw stroke and weapon handling

• Shooting at speed

• Multiple target engagement and transitions

• Practical movement and maneuvers

• And more!

This course is designed to help shooters shoot faster and more accurately on demand. Students will learn how to diagnose their own performance, improve control, and build repeatable skills that continue to improve long after the class ends.

Course Expectations:

Students must demonstrate firearms safety and awareness, including the ability to safely draw from a concealed holster, conduct reloads, and clear malfunctions. This is not a beginner level class. 

ANY safety violation will result in dismissal from the course.

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure a strong student-to-instructor ratio and maximize individual coaching.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• Handgun with at least 3 magazines (9mm preferred)

  • No SIG P320s

  • No revolvers

• Minimum 10-round capacity

  • If limited to 10 rounds, bring at least 2 additional magazines

• Inside-the-waistband Kydex holster

  • No nylon or SERPA holsters

• Eye and ear protection

• 500 rounds of ammunition

• Water and snacks

Attire:

• Hair tied back

• Nails trimmed

• Pants with pockets and a BELT (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Cover garment (lightweight layer recommended)

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Recommended (Not Required):

• Handgun-mounted red dot optic

• Backup handgun and supporting gear

ALUMNI STUDENTS ONLY

(Contact us to see if you qualify if you’re unsure.)

Course Summary:

This full-day training event is designed for shooters who want to maximize repetitions, build efficiency, and pressure-test their skills through structured drills.

This is not a fundamentals course, students are expected to arrive with safe gun handling skills and a solid foundation. The focus is on high-volume, performance-based training to develop speed, consistency, and accountability.

Training will consist of a wide variety of drills. Drills will get progressively challenging as the day continues.

The goal is simple: maximize quality reps and measurable improvement over the course of the day.

Students will also gain insight into how to structure their own training sessions and dry fire routines moving forward.

Course Expectations:

Students must demonstrate firearms safety and awareness, including the ability to safely draw from a holster, reload, and clear malfunctions. This is not a beginner level course.

ANY safety violation will result in dismissal from the course.

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

This is a fast-paced, high round count training day. Students should be prepared to stay engaged, manage fatigue, and maintain safety under pressure.

Class size is limited to 10 students to maintain a strong student-to-instructor ratio and ensure quality coaching.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• Handgun with at least 3–5 magazines

  • No SIG P320

  • No revolvers

• Inside-the-waistband Kydex holster

  • No nylon or SERPA holsters

• Eye and ear protection

• 600+ rounds of ammunition

• Magazine pouches or method to carry spare magazines

• Water, snacks, and electrolyte drinks

Attire:

• Belted pants with pockets (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Cover garment (if running concealment)

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Recommended (Not Required):

• Handgun-mounted red dot optic

• Backup handgun and supporting gear

• Range Belt with magazine pouches and quality kydex holster

Course Summary:

The Low Light Shooting Lab is designed to develop safe, efficient, and effective firearm handling skills in low light / no light engagements.

Students will learn the principles of deploying lights and firearms in low light conditions. If you want a lot of repetitions working low light shooting skills, this is the course for you.

Course Expectations:

Students must demonstrate firearms safety and awareness, including the ability to safely draw from a concealed holster, reloading and clearing malfunctions.

ANY safety violation will result in dismissal from the course. This is not a beginner level course.

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure a strong student-to-instructor ratio and maximize individual coaching.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• HANDHELD FLASHLIGHT (500 LUMENS OR MORE) WITH TAIL CAP BUTTON

  • Click here for an example of an acceptable budget EDC flashlight for this course.

• Handgun with at least 3–5 magazines

  • No SIG P320

  • No Revolvers

• Inside-the-waistband Kydex holster 

  • No nylon or SERPA holsters

• Eye and ear protection

• 400 rounds of ammunition

• Magazine pouches or method to carry spare magazines

• Water, snacks, and electrolyte drinks

Attire:

• Pants with pockets and a BELT (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Cover garment (lightweight sweaters work best for training)

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Recommended (Not Required):

• Handgun-mounted red dot optic

• Backup handgun and supporting gear

Course Summary:

This one-day course is designed for shooters who have completed Pistol Gunnery 101 (or possess equivalent experience) and are looking to develop the skills necessary to safely and effectively deploy a firearm from a concealed carry purse.

Course topics include:

• Proper purse setup for concealed carry

• Efficient and consistent draw techniques from the purse

• Reloading methods specific to Cakes Concealed purses

• Core principles and considerations of off-body carry

This course emphasizes safe handling, efficiency, and real-world application of concealed purse carry techniques.

Students will also be introduced to structured dry fire training methods to continue improving performance outside of the range.

The course is limited to 10 students in order to ensure a proper student-instructor ratio.

Course Expectations:

Students must demonstrate firearms safety and awareness, including the ability to safely draw from a concealed holster.

ANY safety violation will result in dismissal from the course.

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure a strong student-to-instructor ratio and maximize individual coaching.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Additional details will be emailed 1–2 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• Handgun with at least 3 magazines (9mm preferred)

  • No SIG P320s

  • No revolvers

• Minimum 10-round capacity

  • If limited to 10 rounds, bring at least 2 additional magazines

• Velcro Kydex holster fitted in the Cakes purse.

  • No nylon or SERPA holsters

• Eye and ear protection

• 250 rounds of ammunition

• Water and snacks

Attire:

• Hair tied back

• Nails trimmed

• Belted pants with pockets (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Minnesota Permit to Carry or Permit to Purchase

Recommended (Not Required):

• Handgun-mounted red dot optic

• Backup handgun and supporting gear

Course Summary:

This one-day course is designed for shooters who have completed Rifle Gunnery 101 (or equivalent experience) and are ready to advance beyond the fundamentals of rifle shooting.

Students must demonstrate a high level of firearms safety and awareness, including the ability to safely operate their rifle, manage their sling, and perform reloads and malfunction clearances without supervision.

Building on the foundation established in 101, this course focuses on increasing efficiency, speed, and adaptability, including:

• Shooting at speed

• Multiple target engagement and target transitions

• Movement 

• Managing Barricades and Cover

• Efficient rifle handling and recoil management

• And more!

This course is designed to help shooters shoot faster and more accurately on demand. Students will learn how to diagnose their own performance, improve control, and build repeatable skills that continue to improve long after the class ends.

Course Expectations:

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

Students must demonstrate safe and proper firearms handling at all times. This is not a beginner level class.

• Students must demonstrate proficiency in manipulating the rifle's controls, performing efficient reloads, and diagnosing and clearing common malfunctions prior to attending the course.

Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure a strong student-to-instructor ratio and maximize individual coaching.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• AR-15 style rifle (chambered in .223/5.56 recommended)

  • Must have a sighting system (red dot or iron sights)

• Minimum of 3 magazines

• Rifle sling (2-point preferred)

• Magazine pouches or method to carry spare magazines recommended.

• Eye and ear protection

• 500 rounds of ammunition

  • No armor penetrators, green tips, or tracer rounds allowed.

• Water/snacks

Attire:

• Belted pants with pockets (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Recommended (Not Required):

• Red dot optic

• Weapon-mounted light

• Backup rifle and supporting gear

• Tools for optics/accessories

Course Summary:

This one-day course is designed for shooters who have completed handgun and rifle fundamentals (Rifle Gunnery 201 and Concealed Pistol Gunnery 201 or have equivalent experience) and are ready to integrate both platforms into a cohesive skillset.

Students must demonstrate a high level of firearms safety and awareness with both handgun and rifle, including safe weapon handling, transitions, reloads, and malfunction clearances.

Training focuses on efficiently running both systems together and the principles thereof.

Students will also refine structured dry fire methods to support integrated training outside of the range. 

Course Expectations:

Students must demonstrate firearms safety and awareness, including the ability to safely draw from a holster. This is not a beginner level class.

• Students are expected to arrive with a foundation in firearms handling and weapons manipulation. At a minimum, students must demonstrate proficiency in operating all rifle controls, executing safe holster draw and reholstering techniques, performing efficient reloads, and diagnosing and clearing common malfunctions on both the handgun and rifle. Instruction on these fundamental skills will be minimal during the course.

ANY safety violation will result in dismissal from the course.

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

This course will be run at a moderate pace. Students should be comfortable managing both weapon systems safely.

Class size is limited to 8 students to ensure quality coaching and individual feedback.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Additional details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• Handgun with at least 3 magazines (capacity of at least 10 rounds)

  • No SIG P320

  • No revolvers

• AR-15 style rifle (.223/5.56 recommended)

  • Minimum of 3–5 rifle magazines

  • Must have a sighting system (Red dot or iron sights)

  • Rifle sling (2-point preferred)

• Outside-the-waistband Kydex holster

  • No nylon or SERPA holsters

• Magazine pouches or method to carry both rifle and handgun magazines

• Eye and ear protection

• 300 rounds handgun / 300 rounds rifle (minimum)

  • No armor penetrators, green tips, or tracer rounds allowed.

• Water and snacks

Attire:

• Belted pants with pockets (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Recommended (Not Required):

• Red dot optic (rifle and/or handgun)

• Weapon-mounted light(s)

• Backup firearms and supporting gear

• Range belt with mounted high quality holster and magazine pouches

Course Summary:

This one-day course is designed for shooters who have completed Integrated Rifle + Pistol Gunnery 101 or possess equivalent training.

Students must demonstrate a high level of firearms safety and proficiency with both handgun and rifle, including safe weapon handling, reloads, malfunction clearances, and platform transitions.

The course focuses on efficiently integrating both weapon systems, with the majority of time dedicated to structured, high-intensity shooting drills. Training will emphasize movement, target transitions, increasing shooting speed, and rapid transitions between rifle and pistol.

This course is designed to help shooters shoot faster and more accurately on demand. Students will learn how to diagnose their own performance, improve control, and build repeatable skills that continue to improve long after the class ends.

Course Expectations:

Students must demonstrate firearms safety and awareness at all times. This is not a beginner level class.

• Students are expected to arrive with a solid foundation in firearms handling and weapons manipulation. At a minimum, students must demonstrate proficiency in operating all rifle controls, executing safe holster draw and reholstering techniques, performing efficient reloads, and diagnosing and clearing common malfunctions on both the handgun and rifle. Instruction on these fundamental skills will be minimal during the course.

ANY safety violation will result in dismissal from the course.

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

This course will be run at a moderate pace. Students should be comfortable managing both weapon systems safely.

Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure quality coaching and individual feedback.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• Handgun with at least 3 magazines (capacity of at least 10 rounds)

  • No SIG P320

  • No revolvers

• AR-15 style rifle (.223/5.56 recommended)

  • Minimum of 3–5 rifle magazines

  • Must have a sighting system (Red dot or iron sights)

  • Rifle sling (2-point preferred)

• Outside-the-waistband Kydex holster

  • No nylon or SERPA holsters

• Magazine pouches or method to carry both rifle and handgun magazines

• Eye and ear protection

• 400 rounds handgun / 400 rounds rifle (minimum)

  • No armor penetrators, green tips, or tracer rounds allowed.

• Water and snacks

Attire:

• Belted pants with pockets (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Recommended (Not Required):

• Red dot optic (rifle and/or handgun)

• Weapon-mounted light(s)

• Backup firearms and supporting gear

• Range belt with mounted high quality holster and magazine pouches

ALUMNI STUDENTS ONLY

(Contact us to see if you qualify if you’re unsure.)

Course Summary:

This full-day training event is designed for shooters who want to maximize repetitions, build efficiency, and pressure-test their skills through structured drills.

This is not a fundamentals course—students are expected to arrive with safe gun handling skills and a solid foundation. The focus is on high-volume, performance-based training to develop speed, consistency, and accountability.

Training will consist of a wide variety of drills. Drills will get progressively challenging as the day continues.

The goal is simple: maximize quality reps and measurable improvement over the course of the day.

Students will also gain insight into how to structure their own training sessions and dry fire routines moving forward.

Course Expectations:

Students must demonstrate safe and proper firearms handling at all times. This is not a beginner level course.

• Students must demonstrate proficiency in manipulating the rifle's controls, performing reloads, and diagnosing and clearing common malfunctions prior to attending the course.

Students must be a US Citizen and eligible to own/operate firearms (State/Federal/ITAR Regulation).

This is a fast-paced, high round count training day. Students should be prepared to stay engaged, manage fatigue, and maintain safety under pressure.

Class size is limited to 10 students to maintain a strong student-to-instructor ratio and ensure quality coaching.

Schedule:

• Dates and Location: See dropdown selection

  • Class schedule and details will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the course.

Required Equipment:

• AR-15 style rifle (chambered in .223/5.56 recommended)

  • Must have a sighting system (red dot or iron sights)

• Minimum of 3 magazines

• Rifle sling (2-point preferred)

• Handgun with 3 magazines (for students who have completed Integrated Rifle + Pistol training or equivalent)

  • No SIG P320s

  • No revolvers

• Magazine pouches or method to carry spare magazines recommended.

• Eye and ear protection

• 600+ rounds of ammunition

• Water/snacks

Attire:

• Belted pants with pockets (cargo pants or jeans recommended)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Recommended (Not Required):

• Red dot optic

• Weapon-mounted light

• Backup rifle and supporting gear

• Range Belt with magazine Pouches

Private Training Lessons

Sign up for a structured private training lesson and receive one-on-one instruction from the lead instructor. Each lesson may include up to two students. If attending with a partner, it is recommended that both students have similar skill levels to ensure each participant receives the maximum benefit from the training.

Approximately three days prior to the lesson, the instructor will contact you to discuss your training goals, provide guidance on required equipment, and recommend an appropriate ammunition count based on the lesson structure.

General Equipment Requirements

• Eye and ear protection

• Rifle, pistol, or both, depending on the lesson

• Approximately 300 rounds of ammunition per weapon system

• Water and snacks appropriate for the duration of training

Student Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and legally eligible to possess and operate firearms in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and ITAR regulations.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Must comply with all range safety rules and instructor directions.

Important

Please verify the date, time, and location of the training session you are purchasing before completing checkout.

Add-On Rental Option

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE COURSES BELOW:

• Concealed Pistol Gunnery 201

• Close Contact Shooting Lab

• Private Training Lessons

With this add on you will be provided the following items to train for the duration of the course:

• Ruger RXM with Green Dot Optic

• 3x Magazines

• IWB Holster and Magazine Pouch

Students are responsible for supplying all other required equipment for their course and must bring the necessary amount of 9MM brass cased ammunition.

Important:
Do NOT purchase this rental add on independently for another course without prior authorization. No refunds will be issued.