Hi, there!
Do you feel safe? Do you feel confident in your ability to handle the scary situations life sometimes throws at you? You should!
Based in Isanti Minnesota, we are a woman-owned education facility that believes gun and self-defense training should be accessible, comfortable and fun for everyone.
To that end, we provide:
- Experience
- Professionalism
- Civilian Concerns
- Defensive Alternatives
- Levels of Training
- Carry Permit Classes
- Technical Resources
- So Much More!
Our Instructors
Stephanie
Owner | Lead Instructor
A national firearms instructor with more than a dozen years of experience and two graduate degrees (MBA & MCJ), her focus is on civilian self-defense and victim advocacy.
Akela
Ballistic Fur Missile
A sneaky ninja sometimes seen keeping watch at the back of the store, he is a Very Good Boy whose primary interest is ensuring that no snacks fall to the floor.
Tim
Tactical Advisor
A certified firearms instructor with decades of experience in security contracting and tactical intelligence, his primary interest is technical gun function.
Why Vixen Defense?
MN BCA Authorized
Our Carry Permit class is accepted by the MN BCA as training for the MN Permit to Carry a Pistol. Training is also accepted in WI and FL.
Everything Provided
No upcharges – ever. We provide class materials, firearm rentals & ammo, eye & ear protection, light snacks beverages.
Small Class Sizes
Maintaining small student-instructor ratios is key to comfortable learning. Classes are capped at 12 people, with most classes smaller still.
Private Classes
All classes can be scheduled at your convenience for 1-on-1 training or small groups.
Convenience
Walk-ins welcome to any scheduled Carry Permit class. No need to sign up in advance!
Group Rates
Discounts are available for larger groups, in both regular and private classes.