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Education of our members is an important part of club.

From the training of safety with firearms and archery equipment to our rights as United States citizens. We offer many opportunities for our members to learn and sharpen the skills in whatever area they are interested. For the youth there is Firearms Safety Course and Archery classes for both the beginner and the advance to the options for the adults such as Conceal & Carry Training.

Firearms Safety All Day Range Day

This All Day Range Day is for students who have completed the Online Hunter Safety Course thru the MN DNR and earned their certificate.

Youth ages 11 and older can attend a firearms certification course and receive their certificate. The Firearms Safety Certificate becomes valid at age 12.
DNR Firearms Certification is required of anyone born after December 31, 1979 to purchase a hunting license in Minnesota (check requirements in other states).

Please check the website Calendar of Events for upcoming

"FAS All Day Range Days"

Firearms Safety Course

Class details:

Most classes range from 20 to 25 students
Classes are posted on the "20" Rifle & Pistol Club Website on the Calendar of Events page
Look for dates that are named "Firearms Safety All Day Range Day"
Classes start at 8am and finish around 5pm
Classes are held at the "20" Rifle & Pistol Club, 1675 NW 50th St, Medford, MN

To register contact Ron Hammann by email at ron.hammann@gmail.com.
In the subject line indicate the preferred scheduled all day range day or to be
added to the waiting list. (Note: Ron will contact those who have sent him an
email to advise of scheduled range days. Typically, these classes are not posted
on the MN DNR website until just before the scheduled range day.)

What to Bring:

Proof of online training completion
Copy of birth certificate or driver's license
$7.50 fee

Bring clothing to be comfortable in the current outdoor environment, as about 4 hours of activities will take place outside. It is strongly recommended to wear rubber or waterproof boots when there is rain, melting snow cover, puddles or mud. Class still occurs under most weather conditions. (Note: if there is a cancellation due to extreme weather conditions you will be notified via email the night before)

You may bring a firearm of some sort, preferably a .22 LR caliber. If you don't have a .22 caliber, it is permissible to bring a different firearm as long as it is in good working condition. Students will use their firearm for the field exercise. In most cases students will use our .22 LR caliber bolt action rifles on the firing line for safety reasons. It is much easier for range officers to identify open chambers and help avoid unsafe situations.

Do NOT bring any ammunition of any kind!

Other Items to Note:
Parents must stay for registration and a short meeting at the beginning.
A lunch will be provided for the students. If you have any food allergies it would be advisable to pack a lunch.
At the end of the day passing students will receive a signed copy of their registration and information on how to use the certificate to go online and receive a printable copy of your Firearms Safety Certificate.

Youth Archery Classes

Youth meet for 6 sessions starting in early January. Classes are designed to teach about basics of archery and give students that are ready for the challenge the opportunity to shoot a 300 round as an advanced archer. Classes meet on Saturdays and run for 6 weeks. Youth Archery classes are open to the public.

See Calendar of Events for specific dates and times (subject to change).

Archery Classes

Beginning Archery Class - ages 7-17

This class will allow youth an opportunity to experience archery first hand and focus on the basics of safety
and the proper shooting form of archery. Finger shooting will be taught.

Each class will run approximately 50 minutes with a maximum of 20 students.
Class times are 8am-8:50 and 9am-9:50
Equipment will be available for use during the class time.

Registration fee - $20

Advanced Archery Class - ages 7-17

This class will allow youth to compete and improve on form, safety and sportsmanship of archery.
Previous training is recommended. This group will shoot as much of a 300 Round as possible during class time.

Class will run approximately 50 minutes with a maximum of 20 students.
Class time is 10am-10:50

Equipment will be available for use during the class time.

Registration fee - $30

To register, simply complete and sign the Youth Registration 2024.pdf form and mail along with a check made payable to:
The 20 Rifle and Pistol Club

(Registration forms received without all required information will not be processed)

All Registrations should be mailed to:

The Straight River Archery Club
Attention: Youth Registrations
PO Box 166
Medford, MN 55049

Conceal & Carry (Permit to Carry)

About the course:

The Minnesota Permit to Carry course covers all of the basic safety and proper shooting fundamentals that a student needs to know to safely carry a firearm.

Class length is generally 3-4 hours long depending on the class size. Everything from classroom instruction to live fire is done in one session.

This class meets all of the requirements of the Minnesota Personal Protection Act.

Please contact the following instructors for class dates and information:
Chris Cutts - TruePoint Firearms Training LLC 507-676-0537, click here for additional information

Mikel Akers at 651-249-8562

Howe Safety & Defense -Mike Howe 651-472-3256, click here for additional information

Currently, the club has a self imposed cap of 700 total annual memberships available per year.

*LIFE Memberships can be purchased at any time.

(Membership applications received without all requested information, signature and date will not be processed. Membership fees are non-refundable once the membership application has been approved and the membership year has begun).

Membership Access Card number is the number listed on your card as No: 000_ _ _ _
All Membership Applications must be mailed to:

The "20" Rifle & Pistol Club
Attention: Memberships
PO Box 166
Medford, MN 55049

Club Membership Rates

Annual Club Membership

$140 (access to all outdoor ranges)

Seniors Club Membership

$75 (ages 65 & over-access to all outdoor ranges)

College Membership

$50 (ages 18-23 / Student ID required-access to all outdoor ranges)

Active Duty Military Membership

$75 (Military ID required-access to all outdoor ranges)

Lifetime Club Membership

$1500 (access to all Outdoor ranges)

Annual Indoor Archery Building Access

$60 (24 hour access except for scheduled events. Check website calendars)