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Lead instructor Matt working with local police as they transition to the red dot handgund for duty use.

Matt G.

Title: Firearms Instructor & Owner

Primary Training Location: The Modern Sportsman (Burnsville, MN)

Secondary Training Location: SCALE Training Facility (Jordan, MN)

 

Matt is an experienced, fully insured firearms instructor with a 12-year background in law enforcement and firearms training. He played a crucial role in assisting local police agencies with their transition to red dot sights and has expanded his knowledge by attending additional firearms and red dot instructor courses. His dedication to instructional excellence is evident in his completion of nationally recognized teaching curricula, receiving certifications as a Glock Armorer and AR15 Advanced Armorer. He consistently strives to enhance his teaching approach and deliver the best possible training outcomes to his students. Matt is available for personalized one-on-one and small group training events and can tailor courses to meet your specific training needs.

 

CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 12 Years Law Enforcement Experience

  • LEOSA/HR218

    • Federal Concealed Carry Training Course Instructor

  • Permit To Carry Instructor

  • Firearms Instructor

  • Red Dot Handgun Instructor 

  • Reality Based Training Instructor

  • Glock Armorer

  • AR15 Advanced Armorer

  • ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)

    • Active Attack Event Response Leadership

    • Active Attack Emergency Communications​

    • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (Train-the-Trainer)

  • USCCA – Instructor

    • Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals

    • Countering the Mass Shooter Threat

    • Emergency First Aid Fundamental

    • Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals

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Private and Public Range Training

Take part in this exclusive opportunity for a personalized one-on-one or small group lesson with Matt, a highly experienced instructor with 12 years of law enforcement background and extensive expertise in handgun and AR15 platforms. Having served as a police officer, Matt brings practical application of firearms, reality-based training, and expertise in applying red dot sights to handguns. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge to help make you safer and more confident with your firearms.

 

Each course is built upon a foundation of the firearms safety rules, ensuring your safety throughout the training. Any combination of topics from the list below can be integrated into a single course and tailored to fit your training needs. Custom training is also a great way to tailor to your specific training needs and is created upon completion of a Shooter Diagnostic Training Event, during which Matt will observe your skills and tendencies and create a lesson plan designed specifically for you.

 

FOCUSED TRAINING CATEGORIES

  • Shooter Diagnostic Training Event

  • Red Dot Sight and Handguns (as well as other firearm platforms)

  • Drawing from Holster

  • Reloads -Malfunctions

  • Movement/Cover/Concealment

  • Low Light/Cold Weather Shooting Considerations

  • Shooting Fundamentals (Pistol/Rifle)

  • Advanced Shooting (Pistol/Rifle)

  • Permit to Carry Qualification

  • Accuracy Types and Acceptable Accuracy

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Schedule a Training Session

Training Session Types & Hours:

  • Training events are by appointment only.

  • Private range training sessions are typically Mondays & Wednesdays between 8AM-10AM or 8PM-10PM.

  • Public range training sessions are typically Mondays & Wednesdays between 10AM-3PM.

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Costs:

  • Prices are quoted based on course content, duration, and training equipment required with a minimum of $100/hr (1 hour minimum). 

  • PTC Qualification costs (Duration: approximately 1 hour).

    • 1 Person: $90.00​

    • 2 People: $80.00/person

    • 3 People: $70.00/person

    • 4 People: $60.00/person​

  • Training Sessions costs per hour (price can vary dependent on range venue):​

    • 1 Person: $100.00

    • 2 People: $90.00/person

    • 3 People: $80.00/person

    • 4 People: $70.00/person

 

Contact Matt to book a Shooter Diagnostic Training Event or customize your training event(s) by email at contactT3PD@gmail.com.

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