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COMMON GROUND DEFENSE

Our Mission

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Depoliticize the right of self-defense by empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to safely and effectively protect themselves and their families.

We are a professional firearms instruction company specializing in self-defense and home defense training for responsible civilians. Common Ground Defense provides a high-quality, safety-focused education that emphasizes legal compliance, situational awareness, and practical defensive skills.

Home Defense

This course is designed to help individuals and families build a solid foundation for protecting their home, loved ones, and personal space. Focused on prevention, awareness, and responsible decision-making, this class goes beyond tools and tactics to develop a clear, practical home defense strategy. The course emphasizes avoidance, de-escalation, and safe,

lawful use of force only when

absolutely necessary.

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Conceal Carry

Gain the knowledge, mindset, and practical skills needed to responsibly carry and protect yourself and your family.
This 4-hour course is designed for both new and experienced firearm owners seeking their Minnesota Permit to Carry certification.

The course includes a live-fire qualification where each student will shoot 20 rounds of ammunition under instructor supervision. This class focuses on practical, responsible, and apolitical self-defense education.

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Basic Handgun

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The Classes 

Whether you're new to firearms or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this class is designed to provide you with the knowledge, mindset, and practical skills needed to safely and responsibly protect yourself and your loved ones. Our focus is on safety, confidence, and building a solid foundation in defensive firearm use.

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Resources

Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws by State

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Looking for info on whether you can carry in National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges or National Forests?

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