Joseph Merten
Instructor # 281908 | Prepper Tech, Inc.
Certified with the USCCA since 10/15/2016
Certification Renewal Date 1/27/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
My Biography
I have been interested in all sorts of preparedness topics for decades. Personal defense is just one facet.
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Introduction to handling a handgun.
- Universal Safety Rules
- Proper grip - automatic
- Proper grip - revolver
- Sight alignment & sight picture
- Clearing a revolver
- Clearing an automatic
- Loading and firing a revolver
- Loading and firing an automatic
This is the USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense curriculum presented interactively through google classroom. Typically broken into 2 four hour sessions.
NOTE - This is the CLASSROOM PORTION ONLY. To earn your certificate, you will need to schedule an in person shooting qualification.
Individual coaching depending on the student requirements. Time will vary depending on the student's needs and abilities.
Open to ANYONE regardless of experience or level of training.
First person is free, additional people will need to cover their range fee at Stock & Barrel - $15.00. (Subject to Stock & Barrel policies)
Individual coaching depending on the student requirements. Time will vary depending on the student's needs and abilities.
Open to ANYONE regardless of experience or level of training.
First person is free, additional people will need to cover their range fee at Stock & Barrel - $15.00. (Subject to Stock & Barrel policies)
Multi state Concealed Carry Permit Class. This meets the Minnesota requirements for Permit to Carry a Pistol.
USCCA CCW Curriculum at Scheels - Co teaching with Bill Ballantyne
This concealed carry training covers: ● Handgun basics and shooting fundamentals ● Understanding how to avoid conflict and awareness of your surroundings ● The psychology of violent encounters ● The legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath) ● Home security and home defense ● Includes a gear and gadget guide that can help students concealed carry more effectively