Dedicated to Safe, Responsible Training

Instructor demonstrating handgun grip technique

Our Company at a Glance

Quality Instruction Since Day One

Our company was founded with the belief that law-abiding citizens who want to attend firearms training should be able to have it available in South Dakota from reputable, certified instructors at an affordable price.

Flexible Class Scheduling

Our current class schedule has multiple classes available with the opportunity to schedule alternate dates for your family or group to fit your schedule.

Experienced Instructor Qualifications

Instructors bring with them:
● Experienced instructors with real-life experience.
● Certified NRA Firearms Instructors
● Insured Firearms Instructors
● Friendly, helpful, and Knowledgeable Staff
● Being able to provide safety tips for you and your family.
● Discounts when you bundle Classes

Instructor Bio

Matthew Schlueter

Matt is an NRA Chief Range Officer & Certified NRA Firearms Instructor located in Sioux Falls, SD. Matt’s goal is to provide the best instruction possible for those who attend the South Dakota Enhanced Permit to Carry Concealed Classes or any other training they may attend.

Leadership Through Experience

Matt Schlueter is a retired deputy sheriff from South Dakota with years of experience in law enforcement. He held the position of firearms instructor and DARE officer with the Sheriff’s Office, where he worked until his retirement. Matt owns and operates his firearms training company in the Sioux Falls, SD, area.

Instructor Certifications

Matt holds the following certifications.

NRA Instructor Certifications

Additional NRA Certifications

  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
  • NRA Approved Club Leader

Matt Holds the Following

Western Dakota Technical Institute, Rapid City, SD

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement Technology

South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation

SD Enhanced Concealed Pistol Use of Force Instructor Certification

Fridstrom Firearms Instruction

MN Personal Protection Act Approved Instructor - 2012/2019

Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification

Utah Concealed Firearms Permit Instructor - 2014/2018

South Dakota DCI Law Enforcement Training

  • Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor - Handgun/Shotgun Certification
  • Center Mass Firearms Instructors (Pistol/Shotgun) Certification
  • Instructor Development Certification
  • DARE Officer Instructor Certification
  • Rapid Deployment to High Risk
  • Conducting Complete Traffic Stops
  • Interviews & Interrogations
  • FBI Law Enforcement Officer Killed & Assaulted Training
  • Glock Armorer
  • SD DCI Law Enforcement Basic Certification 106th session

Other Law Enforcement Training

  • Minnehaha County Police Reserves Certification
  • South Dakota State Penitentiary Correctional Officer Certification
  • Prairie Correctional Facility Correctional Officer Certification
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Matthew has also contributed articles to USACarry.com.