Coach And Instructor Spotlight
Average Jo’s Firearms Training – Lake Elmo, MN
Accessible Permit-to-Carry, safety courses, and NRL22 matches with local pros
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Lake Elmo (Oakdale), Minnesota
Average Jos Firearms Training ( is a Minnesota-based firearms training provider rooted in community, safety, and accessibility. Operating out of the Oakdale Gun Club near Lake Elmo, it offers Permit-to-Carry classes, state-aligned firearms safety training, and fun, structured competition through monthly NRL22 matches. At the core of the academy are two instructors bringing complementary strengths. Jeannine Johannsen serves as CEO, Instructor, and Match Directorleveraging over five years of firearms instruction experience plus event management finesse to ensure training and matches are both safe and professionally run. Meanwhile, Lead Instructor and Co-Match Director Russ Johannsen brings more than a decade of firearms safety and training experience. An NRA and Minnesota-certified instructor, he excels in delivering personalized, detail-focused instruction. Training is built for both newcomers and those refining their skills. Permit-to-Carry courses guide students step-by-step through the legal requirements and range exercises needed for licensing. Firearms safety sessions are based on the Minnesota DNRs hunter education curriculumrecognized across all 50 stateswhich means students receive thorough foundational instruction whether theyre beginners or experienced shooters polishing fundamentals. The monthly NRL22 matches offer a low-pressure, standardized competitive environment to test marksmanship, keep learning social, and reinforce safe handling under real-world conditions. To learn more about their offerings or to schedule a training session, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!