Instructors at Midwest Marksman are deeply committed to providing high quality firearms training. We are able to accomplish this as a result of our own in-depth shooting and competition experience as well as a long history of instruction. Each of our classes is directed toward training new shooters in the safe use of firearms, whether that be for defense, competition, or target shooting just for fun.
Mark Thole, Owner and Lead Instructor, has taken over 165 hours of firearms training.
- NRA Basic Pistol :: 6 hours (Mpls, MN)
- PlusP - MN Carry Permit :: 8 hours (Mpls, MN)
- Thunder Ranch - Urban Rifle :: 40 hours (Mountain View, TX)
- Matt Burkett - Speed Skills :: 8 hours (La Crosse, WI)
- NRA - Basic Pistol & Personal Protection in the Home Instructor :: 24 hours (Rochester, MN)
- Pyramid Concepts - MN Carry Permit :: 4 hours (Rochester, MN)
- USPSA - Range Officer :: 16 hours (La Crosse, WI)
- Defensive Edge - Gunfighting While Protecting Others :: 16 hours (Wisconsin Dells, WI)
- MADFI - MN Carry Permit Instructor :: 6 hours (Rochester, MN)
- NRA - Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor :: 20+ hours (Henderson, MN)
- Ben Stoeger - USPSA Competition Pistol :: 8 hours (Holmen, WI)
- RWVA - Appleseed Rifle Clinic :: 16 hours (La Crosse, WI)
In addition to the time spent taking classes, Mark has been shooting competitively for the past six years in both IDPA and USPSA, taking Class wins at both State and Regional level matches. Click here to view Mark's current USPSA stats.
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Mark is certified to conduct the MN Carry Permit course under MADFI (Minnesota Association of Defensive Firearms Instructors). |
Mark has served on the Board of Directors for the Holmen Rod & Gun Club since 2005, and held both the Secretary and Vice President positions.
