R.T.S Concealed Firearms Training L.L.C.

06/09/2026

Time to get back at it.
Next Class. Minnesota & Iowa Permit to Carry Course
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 12 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Nailed It Shooting Range and Sales
225 19th St SW, Mason City, Iowa
Effective 07/01/2025. 18-20 year old's are eligible in Iowa and Minnesota for a permit to carry.
Ready to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence? Whether you’re new to carrying or renewing your permit, this course covers everything you need to know — taught by an experienced law enforcement professional.
This single class qualifies you for both Minnesota and Iowa permits!
Prefer just the Iowa permit? No problem — that option is available too.
Why take this course?
• Legally carry in up to 36 states (Iowa permit = 34 states, IA+MN = 36)
• Learn fi****ms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, and home defense strategies
• Live-fire qualification (required for MN only — 25 rounds)
• Hands-on instruction
• Taught by an instructor with 20+ years of current law enforcement experience
Course Fee:
• Iowa Only: $80 (No shooting qualification required)
• Minnesota or Minnesota + Iowa: $120 (Includes range fees)
Need a firearm for the live-fire qualification? Let us know — we’ll help you out.
Call Jim at 641-494-4588 or message us on Facebook at RTS Concealed Fi****ms Training to register today.

05/13/2026

Next Class. Minnesota & Iowa Permit to Carry Course
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 12 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Nailed It Shooting Range and Sales
225 19th St SW, Mason City, Iowa
Effective 07/01/2025. 18-20 year old's are eligible in Iowa and Minnesota for a permit to carry.
Ready to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence? Whether you’re new to carrying or renewing your permit, this course covers everything you need to know — taught by an experienced law enforcement professional.
This single class qualifies you for both Minnesota and Iowa permits!
Prefer just the Iowa permit? No problem — that option is available too.
Why take this course?
• Legally carry in up to 36 states (Iowa permit = 34 states, IA+MN = 36)
• Learn fi****ms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, and home defense strategies
• Live-fire qualification (required for MN only — 25 rounds)
• Hands-on instruction
• Taught by an instructor with 20+ years of current law enforcement experience
Course Fee:
• Iowa Only: $80 (No shooting qualification required)
• Minnesota or Minnesota + Iowa: $120 (Includes range fees)
Need a firearm for the live-fire qualification? Let us know — we’ll help you out.
Call Jim at 641-494-4588 or message us on Facebook at RTS Concealed Fi****ms Training to register today.

04/17/2026

Great news for all those running G43X’s, G48’s or G44 (22cal).

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1bzFFRegkF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Coming May 2026 from G***K to a dealer near you:

- G43X and G48 15-Round SLIMLINE Magazine
- G44 15-Round Magazine

04/05/2026

Next Class. Minnesota & Iowa Permit to Carry Course
Date: Sunday, April 12,2026
Time: 12 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Nailed It Shooting Range and Sales
225 19th St SW, Mason City, Iowa
Effective 07/01/2025. 18-20 year old's are eligible in Iowa and Minnesota for a permit to carry.
Ready to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence? Whether you’re new to carrying or renewing your permit, this course covers everything you need to know — taught by an experienced law enforcement professional.
This single class qualifies you for both Minnesota and Iowa permits!
Prefer just the Iowa permit? No problem — that option is available too.
Why take this course?
• Legally carry in up to 36 states (Iowa permit = 34 states, IA+MN = 36)
• Learn fi****ms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, and home defense strategies
• Live-fire qualification (required for MN only — 25 rounds)
• Hands-on instruction
• Taught by an instructor with 20+ years of current law enforcement experience
Course Fee:
• Iowa Only: $80 (No shooting qualification required)
• Minnesota or Minnesota + Iowa: $120 (Includes range fees)
Need a firearm for the live-fire qualification? Let us know — we’ll help you out.
Call Jim at 641-494-4588 or message us on Facebook at RTS Concealed Fi****ms Training to register today.

03/25/2026

Just when you think Illinois has run out of ideas!

Illinois is pushing some more aggressive gun control, and it doesn’t just target fi****ms. It targets the ammunition itself.

HB4414 would fundamentally change how ammunition is bought, sold, tracked, and even possessed in the state.

Here’s what’s in the bill:

• Mandatory ammo serialization (Starting Jan 1, 2027)
Every round of handgun ammunition would need a unique identifier—tracked from manufacture to end user.

• Criminal penalties for non-serialized ammo
Selling or distributing non-serialized ammo becomes a Class A misdemeanor.
Possessing it in public? That’s a criminal offense too.

• Each round = a separate charge
Possession penalties apply per round, meaning a single box of ammo could lead to multiple charges.

• Statewide ammo registry
Illinois State Police would maintain a centralized database tracking ammunition transactions and ownership.

• Mandatory reporting of buyers
Every purchase would require recording your name, ID, DOB, and the unique identifier of the ammo you bought—and reporting it to the state.

• New fees on ammunition
Up to 5 cents per round is added to cover the cost of the system.

• Vendor and manufacturer registration requirements
Retailers and manufacturers must register with the state and comply with strict tracking and reporting rules.

This bill doesn’t just regulate access. It tracks it. It records it.
And it criminalizes possession under new conditions.

For gun owners in Illinois, this is a big one.

03/18/2026

Next Class. Minnesota & Iowa Permit to Carry Course
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: Nailed It Shooting Range and Sales
225 19th St SW, Mason City, Iowa
Effective 07/01/2025. 18-20 year old's are eligible in Iowa and Minnesota for a permit to carry.
Ready to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence? Whether you’re new to carrying or renewing your permit, this course covers everything you need to know — taught by an experienced law enforcement professional.
This single class qualifies you for both Minnesota and Iowa permits!
Prefer just the Iowa permit? No problem — that option is available too.
Why take this course?
• Legally carry in up to 36 states (Iowa permit = 34 states, IA+MN = 36)
• Learn fi****ms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, and home defense strategies
• Live-fire qualification (required for MN only — 25 rounds)
• Hands-on instruction
• Taught by an instructor with 20+ years of current law enforcement experience
Course Fee:
• Iowa Only: $80 (No shooting qualification required)
• Minnesota or Minnesota + Iowa: $120 (Includes range fees)
Need a firearm for the live-fire qualification? Let us know — we’ll help you out.
Call Jim at 641-494-4588 or message us on Facebook at RTS Concealed Fi****ms Training to register today.

12/13/2025

Let’s talk about carry methods. Over a year ago, I implemented a “f***y pack,” yes, I said it, a “f***y pack.” After hours of reviewing products, I settled on the Eberlestock Bando Bag. Once I received the bag, I made one minor modification. In the front slip pouches, I added adhesive Velcro and attached a Velcro triple mag pouch, which kept my spare mags in position and correct orientation, and allows for the addition of a handheld light. The main compartment also comes with a holder for a tourniquet, which is a bonus.

Why I love this bag, traveling is a synch, the bag sits right in my lap and allows for quick access to a firearm while being comfortable on long drives, (side note, lap belt goes under the bag). Quick runs, when leaving the house on short notice or quick trips, the bags are super convenient to grab and throw on, and allow you the option of carrying several items in one piece of kit.

Downsides: “It’s a f***y pack,” and let me tell you, I never thought I would wear one. For me, it became easy; all I had to do was wear it one weekend at a volleyball tournament and let my daughter's 17 & and 18-year-old teammates make fun of me for a couple of days, and I was good to go. Visibility, some people may assume it’s for carrying a firearm, but the majority of people most likely don’t know.

For the holster, I utilize Cross Breeds' modular velcro-backed holster, which attaches to a dedicated pouch for fi****ms that is Velcro-lined. It’s an affordable holster designed for the specific make of firearm you carry, affordable to have a couple if you are changing up your carry gun.

12/06/2025

Minnesota & Iowa Permit to Carry Course
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 8 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Nailed It Shooting Range and Sales
225 19th St SW, Mason City, Iowa
Effective 07/01/2025. 18-20 year old's are eligible in Iowa and Minnesota for a permit to carry.
Ready to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence? Whether you’re new to carrying or renewing your permit, this course covers everything you need to know — taught by experienced law enforcement professionals.
This single class qualifies you for both Minnesota and Iowa permits!
Prefer just the Iowa permit? No problem — that option is available too.
Why take this course?
• Legally carry in up to 36 states (Iowa permit = 34 states, IA+MN = 36)
• Learn fi****ms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, and home defense strategies
• Live-fire qualification (required for MN only — 25 rounds)
• Hands-on instruction
• Taught by an instructor with 20+ years of current law enforcement experience
Course Fee:
• Iowa Only: $80 (No shooting qualification required)
• Minnesota or Minnesota + Iowa: $120 (Includes range fees)
Need a firearm for the live-fire qualification? Let us know — we’ll help you out.
Call Jim at 641-494-4588 or message us on Facebook at RTS Concealed Fi****ms Training to register today.

11/18/2025

Minnesota & Iowa Permit to Carry Course
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Time: 8 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Nailed It Shooting Range and Sales
225 19th St SW, Mason City, Iowa
Effective 07/01/2025. 18-20 year old's are eligible in Iowa and Minnesota for a permit to carry.
Ready to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence? Whether you’re new to carrying or renewing your permit, this course covers everything you need to know — taught by experienced law enforcement professionals.
This single class qualifies you for both Minnesota and Iowa permits!
Prefer just the Iowa permit? No problem — that option is available too.
Why take this course?
• Legally carry in up to 36 states (Iowa permit = 34 states, IA+MN = 36)
• Learn fi****ms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, and home defense strategies
• Live-fire qualification (required for MN only — 25 rounds)
• Hands-on instruction
• Taught by an instructor with 20+ years of current law enforcement experience
Course Fee:
• Iowa Only: $80 (No shooting qualification required)
• Minnesota or Minnesota + Iowa: $120 (Includes range fees)
Need a firearm for the live-fire qualification? Let us know — we’ll help you out.
Call Jim at 641-494-4588 or message us on Facebook at RTS Concealed Fi****ms Training to register today.

09/09/2025

Minnesota & Iowa Permit to Carry Course
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Time: 12 PM-4:30 PM
Location: Nailed It Shooting Range and Sales
225 19th St SW, Mason City, Iowa
Effective 07/01/2025. 18-20 year old's are eligible in Iowa and Minnesota for a permit to carry.
Ready to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence? Whether you’re new to carrying or renewing your permit, this course covers everything you need to know — taught by experienced law enforcement professionals.
This single class qualifies you for both Minnesota and Iowa permits!
Prefer just the Iowa permit? No problem — that option is available too.
Why take this course?
• Legally carry in up to 36 states (Iowa permit = 34 states, IA+MN = 36)
• Learn fi****ms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, and home defense strategies
• Live-fire qualification (required for MN only — 25 rounds)
• Hands-on instruction
• Taught by an instructor with 20+ years of current law enforcement experience
Course Fee:
• Iowa Only: $80 (No shooting qualification required)
• Minnesota or Minnesota + Iowa: $120 (Includes range fees)
Need a firearm for the live-fire qualification? Let us know — we’ll help you out.
Call Jim at 641-494-4588 or message us on Facebook at RTS Concealed Fi****ms Training to register today.