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A Truly Different Defense and Firearms Training Company Located just outside Minneapolis, MN

Defensive Mindset Training's mission is to help defend the nation by training one person, family, and community at a time. Similar to martial arts training, our firearms training company in the Twin Cities, MN, uses a small-block distributed learning method to provide elite-level training that you master over time. DMT’s instructors are friendly, competent, and knowledgeable firearm professionals dedicated to helping you learn firearm safety and techniques.

Our firearm and self-defense training programs cover a range of techniques related to protecting yourself in a hostile situation. We’re also a leader in online firearm instruction with our exclusive Defender University, a digital encyclopedia of elite gun training programs led by the Defensive Mindset Training.

Communities We Serve

Defensive Mindset Training is an established firearm training company in New Hope[1] , MN. One of our company's founders, Beau, started with a vision of helping others gain the knowledge necessary to defend themselves. Now, our team proudly offers firearm lessons to many local areas in and around the Twin Cities, including:

●       Hennepin County, MN

●       Minneapolis, MN

●       St. Paul, MN

●       Plymouth, MN

●       Maple Grove, MN

●       Minnetonka, MN

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Take your training to the next level, wherever you are. Defender University provides detailed instruction with hundreds of drills, videos, articles, and training programs for shooters of all levels. From novice shooters ready to step into the defender lifestyle to tactical operators, DMT has resources for you to grow your skills and improve your capabilities, all for less than 1 BOX OF AMMO per month! Check it out today!

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Testimonials

Bottom line: Beau Doboszenski is one of the premier firearms/self-defense instructors in the U.S. The DMT method is the most scientifically researched, revolutionary training method on the planet. Even though there are some starting to understand the DMT way, very few are using even half of the content (if even using it properly). DMT has the expertise and experience to bring you to higher levels of self-defense skills than you thought possible, all from an instructor who will never make you feel small.

-Ben D.

Training for Handguns, Rifles, and More

Too often, firearms owners spend hours at gun ranges because they enjoy the experience, but they never do additional training beyond the basic firearms safety or permit requirements. Just as you can’t win a basketball game if you practice only free throws, you can’t defend yourself if you never go beyond the basics in firearms training.

Don’t find yourself in a high-risk environment without having the proper skills to protect yourself or your loved ones! Contact the Defensive Mindset Training for more information on the following gun training programs:

●       Handgun Training

●       Rifle Training

●       Firearm Safety Training

●       Gun Safety Training

●       Self-Defense Training

●       Home Defense Training

●       Tactical Firearm Training

Firearm Lessons and Seminars

We offer Permit to Carry seminars, Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced Handgun Classes, Defensive Rifle, and Combatives at our firearm training company in the Twin Cities, MN. Join us once to advance your skills and understanding. Or start training weekly and master self-defense over time, like you would with a martial art. Our selection of firearm training programs cover topics for both beginner and elite operators and are available to those living in Hennepin, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities Metro area.

Self-Defense Training With Defender University

For those living outside of Minneasota or who want to advance their skills on their own time, we offer Defender University, a revolutionary online training course that provides exclusive content for citizen defenders, law enforcement, and the military — all for less than the cost of a box of ammo per month.

Defensive Mindset Training is not about the image and just trying to look cool. Instead, we give you the skills to safely and legally defend your life, one step at a time. Brought to you by the leading firearm training company in the[2]  Twin Cities, MN, Defender University is an exclusive source for everything related to firearm safety and self-defense.

Take firearm instruction to the next level wherever you are. Defender University provides detailed instruction with hundreds of drills, videos, articles, and training programs for shooters of all levels. From novice shooters ready to step into the defender lifestyle to tactical operators, DMT has resources to grow your skills and improve your capabilities, all for less than 1 BOX OF AMMO per month! Check it out today!

Protect Your Family and Home With Firearm Training

If you’ve been looking for a firearm training company in the Twin Cities, MN, that offers in-person firearm training, private firearm training, and a host of other gun safety training programs, you’ve come to the right place. Defensive Mindset Training is a leader in self-defense instruction, staffed with expert instructors, and offering programs on topics ranging from handgun and rifle training to home defense and tactical firearm training:

Defensive Mindset Training is your premier source for firearm safety and self-defense. We take pride in offering a unique and effective approach to both beginner and advanced firearm safety training. Contact our firearm training company in the Twin Cities, MN, for everything you’ll ever need to know about firearms and being able to protect yourself, your family, and your home.


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