Our Instructors:
Chris Chandler
- Minnesota MCPPA Permit Holder
- Certified Instructor through MN Department of Public Safety
- Certified Instructor through National Rifle Association in Basic Pistol and Firearms Safety in the Home
- NRA Life Member
- Defensive Handgun training through Sealed Mindset; owned by retired US Navy Seal LT. Larry Yatch
- Combat Focus Shooting training by Rob Pincus of I.C.E. training
- Graduate of Rangemaster’s 3-Day Instructor Development Course
- Rangemaster’s Intensive Pistol Skills
- Rangemaster’s Combative Handgun
- QSI Close Quarters Combat Skills
- QSI Force on Force Training
- ALICE Certified Active Shooter Instructor
- US Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) competitive shooter
- F&F Pistol League - League Bulls-eye Champion 2014
- F&F Pistol League - High Raw Average, Most Bulls-eyes 2015
- F&F Pistol League - Rapid Fire Champion 2015
- Grandfather was self-taught gunsmith and taught me much of what I know.
Jamie Hodge
- Minnesota MCPPA Permit Holder
- Certified Instructor through MN Department of Public Safety
- Certified Instructor through National Rifle Association in Basic Pistol
- Farm kid from a small northern MN town. (Dalbo).
- I work full time at Chandler’s as the Operations Manager and also as a part time instructor for the Women’s Only classes.
- I shoot in both an NRA Bulleye’s Pistol League in the Winter in Hudson, WI and USPSA League in the Summer in Oakdale, MN.
- In my free time I enjoy going to the range, gardening, 4 wheeling, motorcycle trips and fishing.
- My first exposure to firearms was around the age of 7 when I received my first BB gun. Then graduated to the 20 gauge for deer hunting and I was hooked!
- My everyday carry gun/set up is a Glock 19 with a Blackhawk Serpa Holster.
Jay Rohlk
- Minnesota MCPPA Permit Holder
- Certified Instructor through MN Department of Public Safety
- Certified Instructor through National Rifle Association in Basic Pistol
- Recently married to Katy Rohlk. We have been together for 3 yrs. I have 5 children ranging from the ages of 12 to 23. My oldest is on his own. Two live on the East coast and 2 live with me in Mankato with our two dogs.
- When I was in elementary school my Father and Grandfather introduced me to my first BB gun. After a few dead birds and a couple broken windows I quickly learned what to do and not to do with any firearm!
- After High School I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps which I served as a member of a Machine gun Platoon for 5 yrs and finished up my last 3 yrs being a Rifle and Pistol Coach.
- I currently carry a Springfield Armory 45 compact in an Alien Gear IWB holster. My favorite gun to shoot is my DPMS AR 15. Very accurate and it looks cool!
- In my free time I enjoy going for bike rides on my Harley.. stopping at my favorite burger joints! Nothing beats a Bacon double cheese burger! In the winter I’m pretty much always at some Southern Mn Hockey Rink with my son.
- Mike Richardson brought me on as an instructor trainee after I took his class last spring. He has been by my side as a Mentor and Friend all summer long. Kicks my butt when needed.. Thanks Mike!
- My favorite movie is Miracle (1980 Olympic Hockey team story). My favorite Super hero has got to be Herb Brooks. Any Hockey loving Minnesotan knows who he is. If I could have any superpower it would to be able to be invisible. Imagine the possibilities!
- 5 adjectives that describe me are.. fearless..nice..caring..fair..and FUN!
Steve Hammer
- Minnesota MCPPA Permit Holder
- Certified Instructor through MN Department of Public Safety
- Certified Instructor through National Rifle Association in Basic Pistol
- Certified A.L.I.C.E. Trainer
- Certified Range Safety Officer
- EDC gun is a Glock 19
- I am retired from the MN Dept. of Corrections
- I enjoy fishing in my free time
Jayce Aslakson
- Minnesota MCPPA permit holder 11+YEARS
- NRA certified instructor for REFUSE TO BE A VICTUM
- Certified instructor through MN DPS
- Happily married to his wife cassie aslakson. He is also a father of 2 boys. Jayce and his family reside in southeastern mn. He grew up in southeastern mn and has always enjoyed the area.
- In his free time he enjoys hunting and fishing along with anything and everything pertaining to firearms but prefers to be out on a boat fishing for bass and crappies when the weather cooperates . He also likes just hanging out with family and friends along with cooking for large gatherings during family reunions
- Jayce aslaksons everyday carry gun is a springfield armorys XDS MOD2 .45 CAL
Jeff Hammer
- Minnesota MCPPA permit holder, Certified Firearms instructor MN Dept. of Public Safety, NRA Instructor Certified
- In his free time Jeff enjoys hunting and fishing.
- Jeff’s everyday carry gun is a Glock 19.
Jerry Ibberson
-Minnesota MCPPA permit holder,
-Certified Firearms instructor MN Dept. of Public Safety
-NRA Instructor Certified instructor, Refuse to be a victim
-Veteran, US Army Security Agency
-Graduate from Chandler’s Practical Pistol Skills I and II
-Former Federal Firearms License dealer 1976-1995
-Married to Karen, 2 children,12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson
-Retired but I am Emergency Manager for the city of Ellendale, MN
-Volunteer work for the MN DNR. 44 year Youth Firearms safety instructor.
-My wife and I manage a Scientific and Natural Area and do volunteer botany work for the Minnesota DNR
-Steele County Amateur Radio
-Steele County CERT Team Search and Rescue leader and instructor
-Steele County Skywarn /National Weather Service, Severe weather instructor.
-EDC gun is a Smith and Wesson Shield 9mm
Allan Niemi
-Minnesota MCPPA permit holder,
-Certified Firearms instructor MN Dept. of Public Safety
-NRA Instructor Certified instructor, Refuse to be a victim
-Certified Gunsmith
-Competitive shooter, USPSA, 3-Gun, NRA Bullseye, and Registered Trap.
-Worked in the machining trade as a machinist, CNC Programmer, Production Manager, and Quality Manager since 1977
-Raced snowmobiles on and off since 1975
- EDC gun is a Kimber 1911
David Luedtke
- Minnesota MCPPA Permit Holder
- Certified Instructor through MN Dept of Public Safety
- Certified NRA Refuse to be a Victim Instructor
- United States Marine Reservist, 13 years, Military Police Officer
- Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
- Special Reaction Team Entry Team Leader
- Special Reaction Team Marksman/Observer Course
- Rifle and Pistol Expert Marksman
- EDC is Sig Sauer P365XL
Erik Rasmussen
- Minnesota MCPPA Permit Holder
- Certified Instructor through MN Department of Public Safety
- Certified NRA Refuse to Be a Victim Instructor
- EDC gun is a Glock 19
- 27 years experience in criminal justice
- Over 20 years experience instructing firearms, use of force, control tactics, self-defense, and de-escalation skills
- I enjoy fishing and hunting in my free time
