QSI Training

06/22/2025

Set up at the Minnesota Prepper Expo

06/16/2025

We were kind of distracted by local news over the weekend, but in Salt Lake City there was a serious incident at one of the "No Kings" protests.

According to news reports and videos posted on social media, an individual in the crowd was seen deploying a rifle. An armed volunteer "peacekeeper" fired three shots, wounding the subject but also hitting and killing an innocent bystander.

The subject attempted to blend in with other demonstrators, but someone in the crowd noticed the rifle in his backpack and disarmed him. He was immediately arrested by police who were already on the scene.

We continually hear folks who carry guns discussing about how they would react to an active killer scenario. This particular example really puts into perspective of how chaotic these events can be.

For goodness sake, if you're going to carry a gun, get some training and develop proficiency.

You have to be able to hit what you're shooting at, and you need to know your target and what's around it - that includes foreground (what's between you and the target), what's behind it (what you will hit if you miss) and the environment (people who may move into your line of fire).

This is YOUR responsibility.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2025 Media Contact Information [email protected] Media Request Form https://police.slc.gov/mediarequest/ SLCPD Provides Update on Downtown Shooting Investigation SALT LAKE CITY — Today, the […]

06/16/2025

Upcoming Classes from QSI -

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06/15/2025

"Tactical Gear for the Armed Citizen"

Erik D. Pakieser of QSI Training will provide on overview of tactical gear options for practical use, from defending the home to full-on civil unrest. Discussion and demonstration will include load carrying equipment, medical kits, ammo carriers, slings, body armor, helmets and more!

"Rifles and Shotguns for Personal Defense"​

Erik will provide demonstrations and examples of how to set up rifles and shotguns for personal defense. Discussion will include slings, optics, magazines, stocks, sights, weapon-mounted lights, and other accessories, as well as other considerations when selecting a rifle or shotgun for serious use.

06/13/2025

Happy Friday the 13th!

06/06/2025

"If you think the world is selfish and rotten, go to the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer overlooking Omaha Beach. See what one group of men did for another on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. "

In a 1979

06/03/2025

QSI Personal Safety Workshop and Permit to Carry -

While QSI may be best known for our defensive firearm classes, we offer many other courses.  We’ve had a lot of requests to put together a comprehensive course covering these three personal safety topics.  

06/02/2025

05/30/2025

Our Principal Instructor, Erik Pakieser will be at the Minnesota Prepper Expo June 20-22 in Little Falls. He'll be doing seminars on rifles, shotguns and tactical gear, as well as providing information about our Summer class lineup. Hope to see you there!

05/30/2025

Good news for MN Deer Hunters! Shotgun zones being eliminated as part of a DNR omnibus bill. Hasn't passed just yet, but is looking good. Counties can still restrict hunting, but they have always been able to do this.

05/21/2025

Found this cool pair of boots at the gun shop

05/17/2025

Mp5k was a big hit at Ladies Night at the Metro Gun Club. In Forest Lake today for a sold out Defensive Handgun class!

If you missed this one, we're doing it again on May 31 at Ahlmans. Sign up at www.qsitraining.net