Michigan CPL Class – Wednesday – $105
REGISTRATION

Date: 12/30/2026

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $105

Deposit: $21

(balance of $84 due on day of class cash or credit)

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US Concealed Carry Association

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Class

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What to bring?

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• Good attitude
• Pen
• Pistol and ammo (if you have one)
• Snacks

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No Experience?
No Problem!

Our class is perfect for those with limited experience.  Our specialty is working with new gun owners!

Our team is comprised of current and former military and law enforcement personnel, martial arts, and security experts. Training both civilian and law enforcement personnel in meeting their training goals. Citizen Defense Training has been helping people meet their safety and training needs since 2003.

If you want to learn the practical skills you need from experts, you’re in the right place.

Topics Covered in CPL Class

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Statistics and trends

Expectations

Schedule and breaks[/icon_timeline_feat][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Self-Defense Firearm Basics”]Universal safety rules

Clearing a semi-automatic

Clearing a revolver

Defining a gun’s action

Understanding revolvers

Understanding semi-automatics

Modern, striker-fired handguns

Understanding magazines

Selecting a handgun

Ammunition components

Ammunition care and storage[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Defensive Shooting Fundamentals”]Defensive Shooting versus marksmanship

Proper grip

Shooting platform

Aligning the muzzle to the target

Unsighted fire, point shooting

Flash sight picture

Sighted fire

Trigger control[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”The Legal Use of Force”]Applying for your Michigan CPL

Defining the legal use of force

Defining reasonable force

Defining deadly force

Defining when reasonable force ends and deadly force begins

Detailed definitions of deadly force rules including scenarios

What prosecutors will want to know

Defending the home

Defending property

Michigan CPL reciprocity

Encounters with law enforcement

Civil liability[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath”]Understanding fight or flight

Effects of adrenaline and endorphines

Recognizing a threat

Issuing commands and evaluating options

When we’re left with no other choice

When the right to use deadly force ends

The immediate aftermath

Phone calls to make

When the police arrive

Statement to the police

During and after your arrest[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Gear and Gadgets”]Gear and gadgets introduction

Hip holsters

Paddle holsters

Pocket holsters

Inside the waistband holsters

Tactical flashlights

Gun safes and storage[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Basic and Advanced Skills”]Creating a training program

Dry firing

Fundamental drill discussion

Discussion of what’s next

Closing thoughts[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Testing”]Take visual test

Grade test as a group

Discuss why answers are correct or incorrect

Ensure student understanding[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Practical Shooting”]Fundamentals of marksmanship

1 on 1 coaching

Aimed shooting

Point shooting

Practicing safety fundamentals[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_feat time_title=”Course Completion”]Certificates handed out

Questions[/icon_timeline_feat][/icon_timeline]

Beginners Welcome

Guns Available For Use

1 Day Class

Learn Michigan Law

Get Your CPL

Not Boring

OUR CPL CLASS GUARANTEE

Questions?
Call (248) 662-5744

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This is the class required to apply for a
Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL / CCW)

This is the US Concealed Carry Association Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class, which is recognized by the State of Michigan for the CPL license. This is an 8 hour course including 3 hours of range time.