Security Training
& Pistol
Certification.
Professional training programs built for readiness, compliance, and real-world performance. Participants leave fully prepared, certified, and confident.
Register for TrainingToday's security environment demands skilled, compliant, and confident professionals.
Our training programs combine practical instruction with state-recognized certification, ensuring participants are equipped to perform safely, legally, and effectively in real-world situations.
All our pistol certification courses meet Minnesota state requirements, providing the knowledge, hands-on instruction, and credentials necessary to carry and operate a firearm safely and legally. Golden Ridge has a dedicated full-time CCW instructor on staff — meaning courses are available consistently, not scheduled around a part-time calendar.
Who We
Train
From first-time certification to advanced professional development. Every program is built around real-world application, not just compliance checkboxes.
Individuals entering the security industry who need state-recognized credentials, foundational skills, and the confidence to perform under pressure from day one.
Licensed security officers seeking initial certification, renewal training, or advanced skills to expand their capabilities and employment opportunities.
Private citizens who want to carry legally and responsibly. Our pistol certification courses meet all Minnesota state requirements and are taught by our dedicated full-time CCW instructor — a BCA-certified professional on staff specifically to serve this need.
Organizations that want to elevate their internal security capabilities. Group training programs customized to your industry, facility, and specific threat environment.
Companies with regulatory compliance requirements who need documented, state-approved training for their security personnel. Fully documented and audit-ready.
Experienced security professionals looking to add certifications, deepen tactical knowledge, or meet continuing education requirements for licensing renewal.
Two tracks.
One standard.
Every course is built on the same foundation: real-world readiness, state compliance, and the professional standards that define Golden Ridge Protection.
Security
Training
Professional security training for individuals entering the industry or organizations building internal teams. Combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical exercises covering modern security demands.
Pistol
Certification
State-approved pistol certification meeting all Minnesota requirements. Golden Ridge employs a dedicated full-time CCW instructor on staff — not a part-time contractor. Designed for private citizens, security professionals, and anyone who wants to carry legally and confidently.
What you'll learn.
From inquiry
to certified.
A simple, straightforward process. No unnecessary steps — just clear communication and professional instruction from start to finish.
Reach out by phone or email. Tell us which course you're interested in, your timeline, and whether you're enrolling individually or as a group.
We'll confirm availability and schedule your training date. Group sessions can be arranged on-site at your facility or at our designated training location.
Attend your course. Hands-on instruction, professional guidance, and real-world scenario practice. No fluff — just the knowledge and skills you actually need.
Upon successful completion, you receive your state-recognized certification. Fully documented, audit-ready, and valid for all relevant Minnesota licensing requirements.
Taught by people who lived it.
Every course at Golden Ridge is delivered by instructors with real operational backgrounds — law enforcement, military, and executive protection. Not classrooms. Careers.
A retired Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Commander with the South Central Drug Task Force SWAT, Peter brings decades of frontline law enforcement experience to every course he teaches. He is a certified firearms and use-of-force instructor for both the Minnesota BCA and the NRA, and currently serves as an instructor at Dakota County Technical College. A U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm/Shield, honorably discharged in 1996.
Train with
purpose.
Get certified.
Reach out to schedule your training session, get course information, or discuss group training options for your organization.