Who says safety can’t be fun? Staying safe shouldn’t mean staying at home with the doors locked. We’re teaming up with awesome local business Red Pine Winery to combine some of the best things in life–relaxing with friends and staying in control. We have two upcoming FREE (that’s right, I said the f-word) presentations on self-defense happening this November. Enjoy a glass of wine and an interactive class on ways… Read More »Sips & Self-Defense
Hi everyone! So we don’t always keep the most traditional schedules here at Vixen—to keep our classes convenient for as many people as possible we work opposite schedules from the majority of society. Because of that, we take our vacations in the fall/spring instead of summer/winter. This year, our two-week vacation runs from September 25th through October 7th. For those two weeks, our doors will be dark. No classes, no… Read More »Taking a Holiday
Sometimes you just want a private class. Maybe you have an odd schedule. Or maybe you’d rather not have strangers in the room distracting you. Perhaps you’d like to take another class as well and it would be easier to take them together. Whatever the reason, we can help! Private MN Carry Permit Class Schedule a Carry Class on-demand any day or time. It can be set up for individuals… Read More »Private, On-Demand and Combination Classes
We have a 10lbs bucket of assorted brass and approximately 50lbs of scrap lead and copper available now. First come, first serve. Contact Us for information.
This summer we’ll be closed July 4 through July 7th to deep clean and restructure the store and range. When we return on July 8th we’ll move to summer hours. For July, August and September, the Vixen store will be open for drop-in shopping and questions: Monday: 11am – 4pm Thursday: 11am – 4pm Friday: 11am – 4pm Saturday: 11am – 12pm Sunday: 11am – 1pm As a reminder, our… Read More »Summer Schedule
These practical, hands-on pistol classes improve technique and use of handguns. Focus on activities that allow you to improve competency and increase skill levels when shooting. Firearm Familiarization 3 Hours | $150 Per Person | No Prerequisites Schedule at your convenience! Already have a gun and want to know more about it? Bring it in! Class covers pros and cons of your make and model of firearm, tricks of handling,… Read More »Tactical Pistol Classes
Guns are only one way to protect yourself. Check out our non-shooting self defense classes that showcase preparedness, alternative options and understanding the reality of violent crimes. Fierce! – Self Defense Options 2 Hours | $50 Per Person Offered Once Monthly | Private Classes Available Find out what kind of options you have available! There are many defensive tools available to the public. Learn what you can use, when, and… Read More »Self Defense Classes
Start basic pistol training with a solid foundation! The Essential Pistol Craft and Women’s Shooting classes provide core information necessary to start you on the road to professional gun handling. Essential Pistol Craft—Basic Pistol 101 4 Hours | $100 Per Person | No Prerequisites Offered Once Monthly | Private Classes Available An introduction to handguns and their use, this 4-hour class covers safe firearm handling and ownership, handgun anatomy and… Read More »Basic Pistol Classes
Welcome July! The dog days of summer are here and after a brief vacation (Vixen’s first in more than a year, given that 2020 was a mix of pandemic, riots, political unrest and let’s not forget murder hornets, all of which tend to make people want more–not less–guns) our instructors are back and ready to for action! Our regular schedule for carry classes is up and running. As always we… Read More »We’re Back!
What kind of gun do you have? A 9mm. This is a common issue for instructors who are helping students troubleshoot their gun issues. Many people don’t know how to answer the question above. But without knowing the type of firearm, there’s very little an instructor can do to help. So here is a quick breakdown on relevant information experts are looking for in order to help with your gun… Read More »Is There Any Other Kind?