About- Howe Safety & Defense

Howe Safety & Defense was founded on the premise of providing individuals with quality firearms and self-defense training solutions. We are dedicated to providing our students with the knowledge and skills needed to defend themselves and their loved ones from violence and threats of harm. Our training is tailored to the individual who understands the importance of being prepared to defend themselves from danger, but who may have little or no previous firearms or self-defensive training.  

Howe Safety & Defense is a, “Minnesota Department of Public Safety,” approved firearms training company, and a business authorized to certify Minnesota firearms instructors.

Michael R. Howe, Owner/Principal Instructor

Michael R. Howe, Owner/Principal Instructor

NRA Instructor #159390158

USCCA Certified Instructor #1479538

Owner & Principal Instructor (Michael R. Howe)

Michael is the Owner and Principal Instructor for Howe Safety & Defense. In addition, to his owner and instructor responsibilities within Howe Safety & Defense, Michael is also employed as a Safety & Security Director of a community and technical college in Southern Minnesota. In this role he oversees all college Safety and Security programs; as well as, provides professional safety and regulatory consultation to academic programs. Michael has worked in the Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS), Security, and Emergency Preparedness fields for 20+ years.

Michael maintains the following professional degrees and certifications:

  • Colombia Southern University

    • B.S. & M.S. Degrees in Occupational Safety & Healthy

  • Rochester Community & Technical College

    • A.S. Degree in Law Enforcement

  • Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

    • Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM)

    • Certified School Safety Manager (CSSM)

  • National Safety Education Center, Northern Illinois University

    • OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer

    • OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer

  • National Rifle Association (NRA)

    • Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor

  • Shade’s Landing, Inc. & Tactical Firepower

    • Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act (MCPPA) Approved Instructor

    • Tactical Firepower Defensive Shooting Instructor

      • Handgun

      • Rifle/Carbine

    • Training Counselor

      • MCPPA, Permit-to-Carry

      • Tactical Firepower Defensive Shooting Systems

  • Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

    • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor

  • The Law of Self-Defense, LLC.

    • American Law Course Program- (Expected Completion, April 2024)

    • LOSD Advanced Course Completion

    • LOSD Instructor Program Graduate

  • United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)

    • Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals Instructor

    • Concealed Carry and Home Defense Instructor

    • Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Instructor

    • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Instructor

      • AR-15

      • Handgun

    • Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals Instructor

    • Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching

    • Range Safety Officer

    • Simulations Instructor

    • Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals Instructor

Howe Safety & Defense- Certified Firearms Instructors:

The below individuals are certified by Howe Safety & Defense, LLC. They are authorized to teach our course materials. NOTE: These persons are not employed nor contracted by Howe Safety & Defense, LLC. Please contact these instructors directly for scheduling and pricing.

  • Jason Shade

    Company: Shades Landing, Inc./Tactical Firepower

    Course Offerings: Permit-to-Carry; Basic Pistol Training; Lady’s Handgun; Tactical Firepower Defensive Handgun/Carbine; MN BCA Firearms Instructor Certification; and Private Lessons & Personal Shooter Development Options

    Website: Shade's Landing, Inc./Tactical Firepower

    Phone: (952)-200-8823