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This is not only a Fundamental Home Defense and CPL course, but goes much more in-depth into the legal implications of owning a firearm for concealed carry under Michigan law taught by a certified legal professional This Class requires the student to bring their own ammunition and the use of a firearm in their desired caliber. The use of a TTD firearm may be available with advanced notice and purchase of ammunition Classes will only meet if there are 4 or more people on scheduled days. We can reschedule if not enough people are available. Firing range time will be Close Quarters Tactical...

This introductory course specifically goes in-depth in the basic operation and manipulation of a modern handgun. Although the key principles will be with the use of a striker-fired semi-automatic handgun (Glock, M&P, Sig Sauer, etc) however, the additional use of revolver and Single/Double action will also be discussed. A Training Pistol, several functioning firearms, and a military-styled rifle will be present during the classroom session. We'll talk about the 4 universal gun rules, discuss the loading and clearing of firearms, semi-automatic slide manipulation, understanding magazines,...

This course goes into the accessories and gear that typically accompany handguns for both home defense and concealed carry. This list of topics includes *Holsters *Tactical Flashlights *Laser Sights *Gun Safes & Storage This is a 1 hour course, and can even be recorded if desired. Bring a drink or snack for this basic course. This course does NOT satisfy any Concealed Pistol License requirement, but can become a credit towards the full CCHDF course requirements. Once registered by e-mail, with your full name, address, phone number and payment confirmed, you will receive a ZOOM e-mail or...

For those that have taken our CCHDF and CPL courses for the State of Michigan, this is a perfect refresher to be ready for your renewal of your license. This course satisfies the State of Michigan's range course requirement for your renewal. This class is actually only 4 hours, from 9:00AM-1PM and not 9:00am-4pm as listed here on the USCCA website

For those that were ordered by a State, Local, or Federal Municipality to attend Basic Firearms training and Laws regarding owning a firearm in the State of Michigan. This course is only posted when at least one person has been required to sign up through either USCCA , Close Quarters Tactical, or the TTD website.

This is a great interactive class activity for parents who are gun owners (especially new owners) and young children who are living in the same home as where a firearm would be stored. With the number of accidental discharges resulting in injury or even death to a child, this is an important class for both parents and children alike. They will even be introduced to firing a .22lr pistol or rifle in a safe and controlled environment.

This is independent range session time for fundamental skill building by way of using course drills, weak hand drills, and single hand drill shooting.

This introductory course specifically goes in-depth in the basic operation and manipulation of a modern handgun. Although the key principles will be with the use of a striker-fired semi-automatic handgun (Glock, M&P, Sig Sauer, etc) however, the additional use of revolver and Single/Double action will also be discussed. We'll talk about the 4 universal gun rules, discuss the loading and clearing of firearms, semi-automatic slide manipulation, understanding magazines, pistol calibers, and ammunition, the pros & cons of handgun choices, and most importantly, legal handgun ownership & legal...

This course gives Michigan residents the information and understanding of what an armed law-abiding citizen must legally be aware of and responsible for with regards to using a firearm if you're involved in a violent incident. Taught by a legal professional in the area of firearms. *Understanding what "Reasonable Force" is, and how it is determined. *Knowing What the difference is between Deadly Force & Reasonable Force, and the Use-Of-Force-Continuum *Looking at you after an incident from the eyes of a Prosecutor evaluating a potential criminal case against you. *Defense of your Home...

This class is offered for those who have completed the Handgun basics mini-class, have experience similar to that of the CPL class and want to take their basics to the next level using a Holster. this includes acquiring site picture more quickly, holster fire, and control.

We hear all the time, “I have a handgun/rifle/shotgun in a dresser drawer/safe/closet/box and just don’t know that I could use it safely and effectively. It's been so long since I've been to a range, I’m so nervous!”. Or, “I know I should get a firearm to protect myself/my family, and I want to, but I just don’t know where to start. Who do I trust?" This is your opportunity to get that firearm out and learn to use it effectively. Or, if you don’t yet own a firearm but would like to, this is a chance to find out which kind would be best for you for your specific purpose. Range time is...

This class focuses on actual use of a combination of basic handgun and defensive shooting techniques in a live-fire range environment. This is a great opportunity for students to practice live-fire in a safe, monitored environment, where the increased proficiency is based upon the student's own comfortable pace, practicing the basics and even some advanced techniques. Only if the student has completed the Handgun and Self-Defense class courses will this personal range instruction time can be added to the State of Michigan's CPL Range course requirements.

This is an introductory course in the use of the American-crreated AR-15 Sporting Rifle. We will discuss the fundamentals of the uses of the rifle and its purpose, basic mechanical understanding of the rifle, the major components and parts terminology associated with the rifle, including types of ammunition used and even some ballistics terminology We will also discuss sight options including the use of traditional Iron sights, "Red Dot" Optics and Low-Power Variable Optics, slings, training facilities to train with, and even where to purchase accessories and ammunition. This will take...

This course is part 1 of 2 of the full CPL Class during our time dealing with COVID-19 and social distancing by creating a Zoom session with students. The 1st portion deals with all of the fundamentals needed to get a concealed pistol license for the State of Michigan including understanding the law and what it means to today's gun owners. This entire section is taught by a certified legal professional. In order to receive a CPL Certificate that is to satisfy the 3 hours of range time that the State of Michigan requires, Students need to sign up for our Part 2 portion of the program, the...

This is Part 2 of the CPL Home Defense Fundamentals course. This is separate time for those that completed Part 1 of the course to complete their 3 hour range component for a CPL certification. Instructors will take 4 students at a time per session with a total of 10 students.

This is an introductory course in the use of the American-crreated AR-15 Sporting Rifle. We will discuss the fundamentals of the uses of the rifle and its purpose, basic mechanical understanding of the rifle, the major components and parts terminology associated with the rifle, including types of ammunition used and even some ballistics terminology We will also discuss sight options including the use of traditional Iron sights, "Red Dot" Optics and Low-Power Variable Optics, slings, training facilities to train with, and even where to purchase accessories and ammunition. This will take...