OUR COURSES
NRA CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
This 14-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to training and supervising NRA range safety officers and developing range standard operating procedures.
Prerequisite: Must be an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer.
Course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer training. Sessions include standard operating procedures, inspections, emergency procedures, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, safety briefings. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises and complete an open book exam. Students will receive NRA Basic Range Safety Officer lesson plans, basic student packet and basic course presentation CD.
This course is taught by NRA Training Counselors Lee Zeidler and Dave Fowler.
Call for more info, 616-581-4505
Price: $200
Individual & Group Instruction
- Must be an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
ADVANCED CPL CLASS, NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
Sign up early, seating is limited, and it is an indoor range. If you ever wanted to learn to safely draw and shoot fast with live ammo, this is the course to take. There are a couple of class lessons, a legal lesson, and an entire day of range time (about 250 rounds). This course can be done with an (OWB) Outside the Waistband Holster, or Holster Purse with your self defense pistol. This course is only for students who have completed the NRA Personal Protection in the Home Student class, a CPL is not required. If you are an instructor, and want to teach this course, sign up for this portion and we will teach an instructor class later on.
Call for more info, 616-581-4505.
Price: $250
Individual & Group Instruction
Must have completed the NRA Personal Protection in the Home Student class
CPL CLASS
Excellent, personalized instruction that not only meets the minimum, but exceeds the requirements of the Michigan Law. The class is 5-6 hours of lecture taught by some of the finest NRA Certified Instructors and a practicing Michigan Attorney (not a police officer as some courses provide) with 3 hours on the range for live fire training. You will receive your certificate at the end of the class.
We encourage everyone – men, women, young (21+) and old – to come to our class. Feel free to sign-up a friend or significant other. Groups are welcome.
If you have any questions, please call or email any one of the instructors.
Due to our limited class size and class preparation, we will need your deposit at least 1 week prior to class.
Course Locations
April – October (Outdoor Range)
Red Flannel Rod and Gun Club
http://www.redflannelrodandgunclub.com/
7463 18 Mile Rd NE
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
November – March (Indoor Range)
Muskegon Pistol and Rifle Club
http://www.muskegonprc.org/
5345 S. Quarterline Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49444
Price: $150
Individual & Group Instruction
Armed Security Guard Training for your Church, School or Business
As a Licensed Michigan Security Guard Agency, we offer several solutions for your Business, Church, or School to protect your assets and personnel. Our Courses are as follows:
We currently train clients at Schools, Churches, and Commercial Businesses with Armed Security Teams. We are not a group of CPL Instructors who train Security Teams. We are a Licensed Security Guard Agency with 20 years of experience in training and have an experienced firearms attorney on our staff. We provide tailored training to meet your needs and requirements utilizing your own staff and personnel. We will train you to whatever level you desire. We have current clients in these areas and have successfully trained personnel from beginner to experienced level shooters to become members of their own Armed Security Team. We have an excellent track record with safety and have qualified Range Safety Officers at each event. Training is held at local ranges in West Michigan, or beyond. We can help you establish an Armed Team from Concept to a regular Team.
In person Consultation (your facility)
This is an in-person consultation with your manager, staff, board of directors, council, executive committee or who ever you desire to attend. It usually lasts from 1-2 hours where we will present some scenarios and offer advice on how to start an Armed Security Team.
Cost: No charge for the initial Consultation
Immersion Training (Class and Range) 1 day (Group)
This is a half day class, half day range class designed to introduce you to Armed Security at your place of work, worship, or school. We will come to your site, and train your staff on strategies, policy, legal issues and introduce you to Self-Protection at your facility. The afternoon is range time at a local range for 3 – 4 hours.
Requirements: Participants must have a Michigan CPL, their own firearm and ammo (approx. 300 rounds)
Schedule: TBD on an as needed basis
Cost: $600 per group (up to 10 people)
Firearm Proficiency Testing (Range) (Group)
This is a 60 Round Test with your Firearm at different ranges, positions, and stances to determine your ability to be a member of an Armed Security Team. The test is a nationally recognized test, it is timed, and a minimum score must be achieved.
Requirements: Participants must have a Michigan CPL, their own firearm and ammo (Approx. 60 rounds)
Scheduled: as needed
Cost: $25 per person
Security Team Training (ongoing) (group)
This is a process where we train your team members to protect your facility and personnel. It requires everyone to obtain a Michigan CPL (we offer that training), attend an advanced CPL Course that we offer, and pass the above Firearm Proficiency Testing. It also involves consultation with an experienced Firearms Attorney to evaluate your business documents and determine if you can have an Armed Security Team. We will consult with you on Policy, Strategy, ongoing training, and legal issues.
This is ongoing monthly Range Training with Team Members at an Outdoor and Indoor Range. We can take a beginner or experienced shooter and have them Team Ready in 3-6 months depending on their experience level.
We will assist in developing a policy and strategy for your location. Firearm training (after the requisite classes), will be monthly at a local range. Team members will be tested and evaluated yearly at the range for continued Team participation.
We charge a flat fee of $250 for the policy and strategy development, tailored to your location.
Requirements: Participants must be able to obtain a Michigan CPL, or already have one. They must attend the Advanced Course (1 and a half days), and pass the Firearms Testing above and be able to attend ongoing monthly training.
Costs: Range Time is $25 per person for an hour and a half training session (conducted in groups). Participants must supply their own firearms and ammunition, and the facility will pay for the range fees and targets.
We can tailor a plan to meet your individual security needs at any business, place of Worship, or school.
Price: Call for Details
Group Instruction
NRA RSO Course
Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
This course is nine hours long and is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions. Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and a Course Evaluation form.
Call for more info
Lee at (616) 581-4505 or lee@michiganconcealedcarry.com
Gary at (616) 745-3668 or gary@michiganconcealedcarry.com
Price: $125
Individual & Group Instruction
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
Refuse to be a Victim is designed to create awareness of ones surroundings and offer options for personal protection. The goal is to empower participants to make the best decisions for themselves. The course covers; mental preparedness, home security, physical security, automobile security, out of town and travel security and technological security, as well as workplace, parents and children protection, college student safety on campus, senior citizens protection, stalking and domestic violence. This is a free class, for more information contact
lee@michiganconcealedcarry.com
Price: FREE
Group Instruction
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
Teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.
This is a Draw from the Holster (with loaded firearms) (or Purse) course.
Prerequisite: This course is for adult individuals who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law and are of good repute and possess defensive pistol skills presented in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Course. Participants must also understand the basic legal concepts relating to the use of firearms in self-defense, and must know and observe not only general gun safety rules, but also those safety principles that are specific to defensive situations. Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Certificate, or by passing the pre-course evaluation. Description: The course is divided into two levels. Level one is nine-hours and offers the essential knowledge and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home. Students spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition during level one. Upon completion, students may choose to attend level two, which is an additional five hours on the range and approximately 115 rounds of ammunition learning advanced shooting skills. Time and ammunition requirements are minimum, and may be exceeded. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and appropriate (level one/level two) course completion certificates(s)
Note: Lesson III: Firearms and the Law, and Legal Aspects of Self-Defense, of the Personal Protection In and Outside The Home Courses is conducted by an attorney licensed to practice law within the state in which this course is given and who is familiar with this area of the law.
Students must have a Personal Defense Firearm, Strong Side Hip (Outside the waistband holster) or Carry Purse, and at least 250 rounds of ammo for this course.
For more information contact
Lee at (616) 581-4505 or lee@michiganconcealedcarry.com
Price: $250
Individual & Group Instruction
INSTRUCTOR COURSES
NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME (PPITH) INSTRUCTOR
(To teach the Michigan CPL-CCW Course)
This is a 3 day course, consisting of the following:
- Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
- Basic Pistol Instructor (BP) New E-Learning Basic Pistol
- Personal Protection in the Home Instructor (PPITH)
You must have Personal Protection in the Home (student) prior to attending this class. IF you don’t have this, we can assist you in those classes as well. 250 rounds of ammo will be required, in addition to your Personal Defense Handgun for the PPITH Instructor Class. We will supply the firearms for Basic Pistol Instructor. You must pass a qualification test prior to the beginning of Instructor Training. We can arrange that ahead of time or you can take it at the class. Cost of all three days is $540 and includes all training material, instructor material. NRA Certification and processing fees for the class are $20 per year for NRA Members and $50 per year for non members. Graduation is not automatic and there are requirements for testing and shooting that must be met. Deposit is $300 and the remaining $240 must be paid at arrival for class. Registration and qualification must be done prior to class. You must also complete the NRA Basic Pistol E-Learning Phase I Student portion. Upon successful completion of this class you will be able to teach both Basic Pistol and Personal Protection in the Home.
Call for more info, 616-581-4505
Price: $540
Individual & Group Instruction
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME (PPOTH) INSTRUCTOR
This is a 4 day course, consisting of the following:
- Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
- Personal Protection Outside the Home (Student)
- Personal Protection Outside the Home (Instructor)
Class includes all materials, certification and processing fees to NRA. You must be a current NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor to attend this training. 500 rounds of ammo, personal defensive firearm (no .22’s), revolver or semi-auto, strong side quality retention holster that covers the trigger. Advanced registration is required, call for details. Price is $800 per student.
This Class can also be taken with separate Student and Instructor Courses. Inquire with your Training Counselor.
Price: $800
Individual & Group Instruction
CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (CRSO) INSTRUCTOR
This 14-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to training and supervising NRA range safety officers and developing range standard operating procedures.
Prerequisites: Must be an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer. Course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer training. Sessions include standard operating procedures, inspections, emergency procedures, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, safety briefings. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises and complete an open book exam. Students will receive NRA Basic Range Safety Officer lesson plans, basic student packet and basic course presentation CD.
Cost & Location: $200 (If your BIT is current), Location TBD
Lee Zeidler, NRA Training Counselor
616-581-4505
lee@michiganconcealedcarry.com
Gary Vander Meulen, NRA Training Counselor
616-745 3668
gary@michiganconcealedcarry.com
Price: $200
Individual & Group Instruction