Step 1: 

• You apply for a scheduled Firearms Safety Training course at the Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy.  The Academy is located at the Public Safety Building on the main campus in Park Hills, MO.
• Call 573-518-2148 to ask for directions or further instructions.  You may also visit our web sitemineralarea.edu and click on the tab marked Programs and Courses scroll down to Department of Public Safety.  Once on that web page click on Carry Concealed Weapons.  Firearms Safety Training registration information and forms may be accessed from there.
• When you have successfully completed the Firearms Safety Training course, proceed to step two.

Step 2:

• Apply in person for a permit to carry a concealed weapon at your local sheriff's department.  Calling ahead will ensure that you have all necessary items with you at the time of your application.
• As part of the application process, you will be fingerprinted for a background examination and criminal history check.  At the time you must produce proof of completion of a recognized Firearms Safety Training course.  You must also pay our $100.00 application fee to your local sheriff and complete any other steps they may require.

The Firearms Safety Training program conducted by the Mineral Area Law Enforcement Academy is the easiest, most comprehensive training program available anywhere in this area. This course provides ALL necessary equipment and supplies, and participants even have a lunchtime meal provided for them.  There is no need to bring a firearm, ammunition or other supplies since everything that is needed is provided for within the course fee of $160.00.

All instructions and training is provided under conditions that ensure the greatest degree of safety and security for all participants.  Mineral Area College is not responsible for accidents or injuries that occur outside of the instructor's area of required training.  Application to this course of training does not guarantee acceptance.

You may register for this course through any one of these three methods:

1. Complete the Application for Enrollment and Affirmation of Eligibility forms in the packet.  Return these forms by fax or mail to the address below.  Once they are received, you will be sent an Enrollment Confirmation Letter will schedule you for a training date.  Payment information will be included in this letter.
2. Visit the web site for information and forms.  Print out and complete the Application for Enrollment and Affirmation of Eligibility forms.  Mail or fax them to the address/number below.  Once they are received, you will be sent an Enrollment Confirmation letter that will schedule you for a training date.
3. Stop by in person at the Public Safety Building on the Park Hills Campus of Mineral Area College.  The Public Safety Building is on the main campus road (Dixie Kohn Drive), across the the North College Center.

Mailing Address:

Mineral Area College

Department of Public Safety

Atten:  CCW Training

P.O. Box 1000

Park Hills, MO  63601

Phone: (573)518-2148

Fax: (573)518-2286

For more information concerning the training and application process contact Chris Schmitt,  Program Manager-Firearms Safety Training at 573-518-2221 or cschmitt@mineralarea.edu.