Performance Handgun for Law Enforcement - Wright County
2026-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wright County Sheriff’s Training Center, 5577 County Road 35W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358
The Performance Handgun Class, sponsored by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, is a high-intensity, performance-driven training course built for shooters who want to exceed baseline standards and perform at a higher level under pressure. This course focuses on refining core handgun fundamentals while integrating speed, movement, and decision-making in realistic, stress-based training environments.
Students will be pushed to execute efficiently, manage visual processing, and validate performance through structured drills and testing standards.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Speed, Accuracy, and Movement Integration
• Levels of Confirmation and Visual Discipline
• Efficient Target Transitions
• Performance Under Pressure
REQUIRED GEAR
• Tactical or duty belt with duty holster
• Handgun with a minimum of 3 magazines
• 600 rounds of handgun ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• Baseball hat
• Water
• Note-taking materials
CLASS BREAKDOWN*
0800 – 0830 | Safety Brief & Class Goals
0830 – 1030 | Grip, Vision, and Trigger Control
1030 – 1200 | Target Transitions & Levels of Confirmation
1200 – 1300 | Lunch & Q&A
1300 – 1500 | Target Transitions & Movement
1500 – 1630 | Performance Testing & Mini Stages
1630 – 1700 | Debrief & Individual Feedback
*Schedule subject to change based on range conditions and number of students.
MASTER THE GUN. OWN THE FIGHT.
PUSH YOUR LIMITS. TRAIN WITH A PURPOSE.

Basic SWAT Course
2026-09-21 08:00 - 2026-09-25 17:00 | St. Cloud, MN
The Five-Day Basic SWAT Course is an intensive, performance-driven program designed for entry-level Tactical Officers/Operators and currently assigned SWAT personnel who have not attended an updated SWAT course in several years. This course establishes a solid operational foundation and reinforces modern tactical principles required to operate effectively in today’s dynamic and kinetic law enforcement environment.
This course focuses on the core fundamentals of team-based tactical operations, emphasizing individual responsibility within the team framework. Instruction concentrates on tactical team basics, operational skills, and foundational concepts, while reinforcing the importance of team composition, roles, and interpersonal dynamics under stress.
TRAINING EMPHASIS
Throughout the week, students will train in:

Tactical team operations and movement
Operational scouting and intelligence gathering
Mission planning and execution
Variable operational concepts for kinetic environments
Leadership under pressure
Asymmetric thinking and problem-solving
Teamwork and communication in high-risk operations

Instruction is reinforced through extensive Field Training Exercises (FTXs) and experiential-based scenarios designed to replicate real-world operational demands. These exercises challenge students to apply both proven and emerging tactical concepts while operating under physical and cognitive stress.
COURSE DEMANDS
This is a physically and mentally demanding course intended to push students beyond baseline performance levels. The training environment is fast-paced and unforgiving, requiring discipline, adaptability, and accountability. While challenging, the course is highly rewarding for motivated operators committed to improving their tactical capability and effectiveness within a team.
PREREQUISITES
Participants are expected to arrive with a high level of operational proficiency in both handgun and rifle platforms. This course is not designed to teach basic firearms fundamentals.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment list:

Standard callout gear

Vest/plate carrier
Helmet
Belt
Gloves
Weather appropriate clothing
Eye pro
Ear pro
Gloves
Handheld light
Spare batteries
Ballistic shield
Water/hydration
Laptop/MDC to type scout/briefing/ops plans
Note taking material

Firearms

Handgun
WML
Holster
3 mags
600 handgun rounds
AR style rifle
WML
Sling
3 mags
850 rifle rounds

MN POST Credit Hours: 40

Performance Rifle for SWAT/Patrol
2026-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Wright County Sheriff’s Training Center, 5577 County Road 35W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358
The Performance Rifle for SWAT & Patrol course is a high-intensity, performance-driven training program built specifically for SWAT operators, tactical team members, and patrol officers who want to exceed baseline standards and perform at a higher level under pressure. This course refines core carbine fundamentals while integrating speed, movement, positional shooting, and decision-making in Law Enforcement-relevant training environments.
Students will be pushed to execute efficiently, manage visual processing, and validate performance through structured drills and testing standards that reflect real operational requirements—accountable hits, rapid problem solving, and repeatable performance.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Speed, Accuracy, and Movement Integration
Levels of Confirmation & Visual Discipline for L.E. Distances
Efficient Target Transitions (Threat Prioritization)
Positional Shooting (Urban / Barricade / Cover-Based)
Performance Under Pressure & Operator Accountability

REQUIRED GEAR

Duty rifle/carbine with sling
Minimum of 3 rifle magazines
800 rounds of rifle ammunition
Duty belt / tactical kit
Eye and ear protection
Baseball hat
Water
Note-taking materials

CLASS BREAKDOWN*
0800 – 0830 | Safety Brief, Range Procedures & Performance Goals
0830 – 1030 | Carbine Fundamentals (Grip/Stock Interface, Vision, Trigger)
1030 – 1200 | Speed Standards, Target Transitions & Confirmation Levels
1200 – 1300 | Lunch
1300 – 1500 | Movement, Positions, Cover Utilization & Barricades
1500 – 1630 | Performance Testing, Mini Stages & Standards Validation
1630 – 1700 | Debrief & Individual Feedback

MASTER THE GUN. OWN THE FIGHT.
PUSH YOUR LIMITS. TRAIN WITH A PURPOSE.

Handgun and Patrol Rifle - New Instructor Certification (5 Days) Open to L.E. & Military
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 | Forest Lake Police Department, 1408 Lake Street S., Forest Lake, MN
The Forest Lake Police Department and MISSION CRITICAL CONCEPTS are offering a combined handgun and patrol rifle instructor certification course for all firearms instructors. The course is for agencies that need to add new instructional staff or are looking to update training for current staff.
First day: Participants will be trained in lesson plan and program research and design, course and curriculum development, lesson plan presentation, legal liabilities, OIS requirements, POST requirements, record keeping, range safety, and adult learning methodology.
All additional days will be spent at the range conducting live and dry-fire drills, Firearms Range Training Exercises, teach-backs, and refining the specific course objectives to improve learning and instructional skill development.
Ammunition Requirements: 800 handgun and 800 rifle rounds
POST Credits: 40 Hours
