ST. PAUL, MN --- Gander Mountain Academy (GMA), renowned as one of the top firearms education and safety training facilities in the nation, is again teaming with some of the firearms world's top manufacturers to host another of their popular Concealed Carry & Firearms Expo events. The expo will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lakeville, MN, facility located at 16861 Kenyon Ave., just off I-35 at exit 85.

Gander Mountain Academy, which has quickly earned its reputation as one of the nation's top firearms education and safety training centers, will host vendors representing dozens of brands, special guests, and provide the unique opportunity for guests to try firearms for free! There is no cost to attend or to try out firearms.

Among the guests scheduled to appear at the event, sponsored by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association and Remington are:

- Rob Pincus, world renowned personal defense instructor, I.C.E. Training Co. owner, developer of Dynamic Focus & Combat Focus Shooting Programs, Managing Editor of Personal Defense Network.

- Mark Walters, host of the nationally-syndicated Armed America Radio program, Co-Author of Lessons from Armed America and Lessons from Unarmed America.

- Michael Martin, author of Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals.

For more information and event details, call 952-435-3805 or follow Gander Mountain Academy on Facebook.

About Gander Mountain Company

Gander Mountain Company headquartered in St. Paul, MN, is the nation's largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores for hunting, fishing, camping, marine and outdoor lifestyle products and services. Since 1960, Gander Mountain has offered the best selection of outdoor equipment, technical apparel, active casual wear, and footwear featuring national, regional and specialty brands at competitive prices. Focused on a "We Live Outdoors®" culture, Gander Mountain dedicates itself to creating outdoor memories. Gander Mountain Academy is the nation's largest network of firearm training facilities delivering firearms instruction in a safe and technologically advanced environment to provide the general public a place where they can confidently learn to safely and properly handle firearms. There are currently 131 conveniently located Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 24 states. There are currently 6 Gander Mountain Academies in 5 states. For the nearest store or GMA location call 800-282-5993 or visit www.GanderMountain.com Gander Mountain is also the parent company of Overton's (www.overtons.com), a leading catalog and Internet based retailer of products for boating and other water sports enthusiasts.

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