Class Overview: This is a comprehensive, Michigan CPL–qualified training course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for lawful self-defense. If you’re new to handguns, you’ll get a clear, confidence-building foundation in safety, fundamentals, and decision-making—so you can protect yourself and your family responsibly.

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Topics covered include:
 

• Developing a personal and home protection plan

• Self-defense firearms basics

• Shooting fundamentals

• Gear and gadgets

• The legal use of force

• Violent encounters and the aftermath

• Basic and advanced skills

• Additional coverage: personal safety, handgun safety, handgun operation, handgun selection, physiological reactions during violent encounters

 

A Trusted Curriculum: Over 1 million students have taken USCCA course offerings across the country.

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After this Class: You’ll understand essential firearm safety, terminology, and how those fundamentals apply to home and self-defense—so you can make clearer, safer decisions during high-stress situations.

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Michigan CPL Requirement: This training course satisfies MCL 28.425j (1927 PA 372, Sec. 5j)—a program of at least 8 hours total, including 3 hours of range time and a minimum of 30 rounds fired.

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Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Michigan CPL training certificate that’s ready to submit with your application to your local county clerk.

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What to Expect: We start the class with a quick check-in and admin (paperwork), then do introductions and a legal/use-of-force video. From there, we move into guided classroom instruction covering the core CPL and self-defense fundamentals.

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After a lunch break, you’ll travel to the range for approximately 3 hours of live-fire training. On the range, you’ll fire your handgun in 4–5 coached iterations from 2, 4, and 7 yards, with a minimum of 30 rounds.

 

Summary: Our goal is to teach safe, responsible firearm handling with clear, step-by-step instruction that builds real confidence.

 

If you’re brand new to firearms or feeling unsure, let us know at check-in—we’ll make time for a little extra one-on-one help!

 

If you need a firearm rental or have any other questions before class, please contact us ahead of time and we’ll get you taken care of.

What to Bring: 

• Semi-Automatic Handgun / Pistol / or Revolver

• 2 Magazines

• 50 Rounds of Ammunition (NO Reloads)

• Eye and Ear Protection

• Weather Appropriate Clothing (Dress in Layers)

• Appropriate Footwear (NO Open-Toed Shoes) ​

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Important Information: 

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