Origin

CastleGuard was born from a desire to help and educate fellow firearms owners and those who are curious about firearms.  I have never turned down a chance to take a new shooter to the range and ensure they have a positive experience; developing a safety conscious approach as well as a continuing relationship with firearms. Since its inception and initial phases this idea has grown to include areas that are incredibly relevant to today’s status quo. The addition of United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Certified Mass Shooter awareness and preparedness, and the USCCA Certified Real Estate Agent Safety Course have only expanded the ability to provide relevant high-quality training.

Course Offerings:

Currently, I offer the below listed courses to meet your training needs.  All courses are taught using the USCCA developed curriculum, recognized nationwide for its comprehensiveness and quality of material.

  • Carry Permit Training Program
  • Home Defense Course
  • Basic Handgun Course
  • Real Estate Agent Safety
  • Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
  • Self Defense Firearms Basics
  • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
  • The Legal Use of Force
  • Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
  • Gear and Gadgets
  • Basic and Advanced Skills
  • Countering the Mass Shooter Threat
  • Church Safety Protecting your Congregation
  • What have we Learned About Mass Shooters?
  • Countering the Threat of Mass Shooters

Course Locations:

Courses offered by CastleGuard are conducted in the North Metro area of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, MN.  Ranges used for the firearms shooting portions of the courses offered are located in either Ramsey or Cedar, MN depending on the course.  Classroom only courses are typically held at the Andover, MN Community Center in Conference Room B on the second level next to the running track. While these are typical locations used for training, if you have any special requirements or wish for a private training course, I am more than willing to help find a way to get you the training you need or desire.