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Three Basic Rules

Treat each firearm as if it were loaded.
 

Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
 

Be sure of your target and what is beyond.

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MN - Minneapolis, Flying Cloud Airport

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  • Wind: West-Southwest, 3.5 mph
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SPONSORS

MN DNRSponsors listed on this page have provided either financial assistance or donated materials or products to ensure that the high degree of professionalism provided by this FAS course can continue for years to come.  As volunteer instructors, we greatly appreciate any assistance corporations, associations, businesses or individuals can provide to us so that we can continue to provide an exciting, fun and comprehensive education of firearm and hunter safety to our students (See Donations).  Our continued success in the classroom ensures future generations of safe, ethical and responsible sportsmen/women will continue to respect and protect the wildlife and habitat through proper wildlife management practices, as well as maintaining their individual right to own and use firearms.

Big Game Sponsor.

Donated valuable accommodations, services, or products valued in excess of $500 to the FAS course.

Chaska VFWChaska VFW
Each year, the Chaska VFW has been kind enough to provide a large portion of the meeting room in their building at 620 Creek Road, Chaska, MN, at no cost, so that we can provide a safe, yet fun class for the students.  The Chaska VFW is available for weddings, banquets and gatherings of all sizes and has a completely updated kitchen available.

Minnetonka SportsmenMinnetonka Sportsmen, Inc.
Without charge, Minnetonka Sportsmen, Inc. has made its rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges at its facilities two miles west of Mound, MN available to our FAS program for Range Day activities, as well as numerous other FAS classes in the surrounding area.

Cabin FeverCabin Fever
Cabin Fever located in Victoria, MN has, over the years, contributed valuable products, guidance and assistance to ensure the success of our FAS program.  Stop in and shop for all your hunting and fishing needs and make sure to say hello to Jeff and/or Dawn.
www.cabinfevermn.com
 

Waterfowl Sponsor.

Donated valuable accommodations, or products valued between $250 and $500 to the FAS course.

Knight RiflesKnight Rifles
Donated a Knight Extreme .50 Cal. bolt-action inline muzzleloader. It works like a modern centerfire but is legal for extended black powder rifle seasons. Each Knight muzzleloader rifle is designed for superior muzzleloading, and the Extreme is sure to impress anyone who loves black powder rifles. www.knightrifles.com

Livers Family
Graciously donated a Remington 870 Youth 20 gauge pump action shotgun to our program which is used every year during the Range Test.

Upland Sponsor.

Donated valuable accommodations, or products valued between $100 and $249 to the FAS course.

 

Dougherty Family
Donated in excess of $100 cash to our program.

 

Small Game Sponsor.

Donated valuable accommodations, or products valued between $10 and $99 to the FAS course.

  • Students and parents of
    previous FAS classes
  • American Legion-Chanhassen Post 580
  • American Legion-Chaska Post 57

 

 


 

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We are currently not a designated non-profit organization so donations from sponsors are not tax deductible.  However, donations from charitable gambling organizations are deemed as “allowable expenses for a lawful purpose,“ which provides these organizations with certain incentives.

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2012 class schedule

Registration: 
    April 9th (tentatively) 

    6:30-8:00pm

 

Classroom: Chaska VFW

    April 12th  6:30-9:15pm
    April 19th  6:30-9:15pm
    April 20st  6:30-9:15pm
    May 3th  6:30-9:15pm

    May 10th  6:30-9:15pm
    May 17th  6:30-9:15pm
 

Range Test
    Minnetonka Sportsmen Club
    May 19th  8:00am-1:00pm
 

Final Test: Chaska VFW
    May 24th  6:30-9:00pm

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