Random thoughts on workplace carry policies and civil liability.   Fears of “liability” are usually invoked in defense of gun-free zones, but do these policies really protect the business from liability? SCENARIO ONE: Your workplace allows people with permits to carry. A d

QSI and One Defense have teamed up to host John and Vicki Farnam This coming July 7-8, 2018, One Defense and QSI Training will host legendary trainers John and Vicki Farnam in Morristown, Minnesota. We have partnered for two courses that will cater to the needs expressed by our studen

We’ve added our popular Multi-Class Discounts again! You can save up to $50 on three classes with our Three-Pack. Our best value is our Five-Pack, which saves up to $150.  That’s like getting a free class! Any discounts paid for in 2017 may be used until the end of 2018. T

We’re experiencing some issues with class registrations.  Our web guy is working on it (we did an upgrade and are still working a few things out). If you want to sign up for a class, please use the Contact Form at the top of the page and we’ll get you set up.  You can also

I’ve been setting up complex malfunction drills this way for over 20 years and nothing like this has happened before. I’m sharing our experience so others can benefit from it. Last weekend we were on the range doing some instructor development training, part of which was c

Sunday March 26, 2017 – Sunday March 26, 2017 18832 Lake Drive East Description: This class satisfies all requirements for a Minnesota Permit-to-Carry a Pistol. It is guaranteed to be accepted by all Minnesota Sheriffs. This course will also be accepted by any State which accept

A couple of years ago, I was at a training class out of state.  The final exercise of the class was for two people to fight, one as an aggressor and one defending.  Both participants were outfitted with protective gear for a full contact fight. During one of the evolutions, when the t

Saturday May 20, 2017 – Saturday May 20, 2017 18832 Lake Drive East Description: We have received many requests for a trauma medicine class, and here it is! If there is anything we have learned from watching the news, it’s that you have to be your own first responder. This

Saturday March 19, 2016 – Saturday March 19, 2016 17706 Valley View Drive Description: During Force on Force, you pit your skills against live roleplayers in situations based on actual self-defense incidents and cases.  Scenarios will include self-defense situations, close quart

Angstadt Arms has an interesting new 9mm carbine based on the AR15 platform.   Their carbine comes in several different SBR and standard configurations, uses Glock magazines, and is compatible with most aftermarket 9mm AR15 parts. The upper and lower receiver are billet machined and f