Meet Your Instructor
Trained to Teach. Built to Trust.
Chris Mercadante (Dante) NRA and USCCA Certified I bring military precision and real-world experience to every class — so you leave the range more confident than when you arrived. After my Military service I Owned 3 computer retail stores here In the Twin Cities and after 15+ year decided to sell the business and move to my other hobby passion - Training people to defend themselves and their family - I became the General Manager of Osseo Gun Club and ran that until the end and now I am the co-manager at Frontiersman Sports.
Lead Instructor & Founder
Chris
Good marksmanship starts with safe habits. Every student — whether it's their first time holding a firearm or they're renewing their CCW — gets the same focused, judgment-free instruction. Chris's goal is simple: send you home safer than you arrived.
The best safety device is a well-trained shooter.
— Chris
Credentials
Qualified to Teach
NRA and USCCA Certified Instructor
Pistol, Personal Protection In The Home, and Home Firearm Safety
State-Certified CCW Instructor
Licensed to certify concealed carry permit applicants
First Aid & CPR Certified
American Red Cross certified — range safety is always the priority
How I Teach
Training Philosophy
Safety First, Always
Every session begins and ends with the four fundamental rules of firearm safety. No exceptions, no shortcuts.
Judgment-Free Zone
Whether you've never touched a gun or you're an experienced shooter, you'll be met with patience and respect.
Practical Skills
Classroom knowledge is reinforced with live-fire drills so what you learn actually sticks when it matters.
Ready to Train?
Browse available classes and enroll online. Private lessons and group bookings also available.