Coach And Instructor Spotlight
Max Defense, LLC – Hibbing, MN
Comprehensive Firearms Training Led by USCCA & NRA Certified Instructor JoAnne Max
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Hibbing, Minnesota
Max Defense, LLC ( is a premier firearms training academy located in Hibbing, Minnesota. Founded and led by JoAnne Max, a USCCA and NRA Certified Instructor, the academy offers a range of courses designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal safety and responsible firearm ownership. JoAnne is also a chapter leader of The Well Armed Woman in Grand Rapids and Hibbing, MN, and an active member of both the Hibbing Rifle and Pistol Club and the Itasca Gun Club. Her extensive background includes certifications in Women's Handgun & Self-Defense, Emergency & First Aid, and Basic Life Support, ensuring that students receive instruction rooted in real-world experience. She has also participated in competitive shooting sports, including Action Pistol and 3-Gun, and is a strong advocate for Second Amendment rights. The academy's offerings include the USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense course, which provides students with the necessary education to apply for a concealed carry permit in Minnesota. Additionally, Max Defense offers courses such as Women's Only Permit to Carry, Active Shooter Response Training, Stop the Bleed, and National Train A Teacher Day seminars. These courses are designed to cater to individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and emphasize firearm safety, legal considerations, and defensive techniques. Classes are typically held at the Hibbing Rifle and Pistol Club, located at 3946 Marksmanship Center Rd, Hibbing, MN 55746. 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!