Type: indoor, pistol, rifle, training
Total Defense Gun Shop & Range is a gun shop, indoor shooting range, and training center in Ramsey, Minnesota, serving the northwest Twin Cities metro. Billing itself as 'a personalized fit in an off-the-rack world,' Total Defense has earned a 4.8-star rating across more than 580 Google reviews by combining a full-service firearms retail store with a modern range and one of the area's deepest training calendars. The range features a state-of-the-art 10-lane rifle bay and a newer 6-lane pistol bay, for 16 total lanes. Eye and ear protection are free with every session, and shooters can stay as long as they like during non-peak hours (Monday through Thursday). Lane use is $20 per session, with discounted rates for second and third shooters sharing a lane, and punch cards drop the per-visit cost as low as $12. Gun rentals start at $15 for the first firearm and $10 for each additional, with a five-rental punch card available. Training is a core focus: Total Defense is a USCCA-affiliated training center offering the Minnesota and Florida Permit to Carry course, online permit renewal, Handgun 101, Women's Handgun 101, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, Firearms Cleaning 101, Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals, private lessons, and even the USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals instructor course. The shop also runs Any-Day Pistol Leagues for adults and youth shooters, plus the TD Round Up event series. Memberships come in two annual tiers: Bravo Team ($300/year) with free unlimited range use, 10 free rentals, and training and merchandise discounts; and Alpha Team ($500/year), which adds unlimited free rentals, a free guest each session, a voucher to buy a new firearm at dealer cost, and larger discounts. Retail services include new, used, and consignment firearm sales, FFL transfers, gunsmithing with certified DuraCoat finishing, and a web store.
Lanes: 16 (Rifle bay: 10 lanes. Pistol bay: 6 lanes.)
Tuesday through Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays.
A single lane is $20 plus tax per session, $12 for a second person, and $8 for a third person on a shared lane. Punch cards bring the cost down to as low as $12 per visit and never expire.
During non-peak hours (Monday-Thursday) you can shoot as long as you want. On peak days (Friday-Sunday) sessions are typically by the hour, but you may keep shooting if no guests are waiting.
A state-of-the-art 10-lane rifle bay and a newer 6-lane pistol bay, with free eye and ear protection provided with every session.
Yes. Rentals are $15 plus tax for the first firearm and $10 for each additional. Renters must be 18 or older with valid ID, and ammunition for rental firearms must be purchased at the range.
Two annual tiers: Bravo Team ($300/year) with unlimited range use, 10 free rentals, one free FFL transfer, and training discounts; and Alpha Team ($500/year) adding unlimited rentals, one free guest per session, a new firearm at dealer cost, and bigger discounts.
Minnesota & Florida Permit to Carry, online permit renewal, Handgun 101, Women's Handgun 101, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, Firearms Cleaning 101, Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals, private lessons, and USCCA instructor certification.
Yes - the Any-Day Pistol League for adults, a Youth Any-Day Pistol League, and the TD Round Up event series.
Yes. Total Defense carries new, used, and consignment firearms, runs a web store, and handles FFL transfers. Members get exclusive discounts, and Alpha Team members can buy a new firearm at dealer cost.
Yes, on-site gunsmithing services including certified DuraCoat firearm finishing.
Yes - call the shop at (763) 432-6134 to ask about group rates for the range.
Yes. Total Defense specializes in beginner instruction with Handgun 101 and Women's Handgun 101 classes, private lessons for all skill levels, and a welcoming, personalized approach.