What they offer
- Format
- In person
- Also teaches in
- North Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Intro/CPL AcademyTwo-day (Saturday and Sunday) combined program pairing the Intro to Defensive Lifestyle class with the Michigan CPL class at one price.Who it’s for: People seeking a Michigan CPL with no prior firearm experienceIncluded and extra costs: Access to rental firearms; Ammunition provided; Range fee included | Format: In person | $200 | Official page for Michigan Intro/CPL Academy, Paladin Academy | |
| Intro To the Defensive LifestyleIntroductory self-preservation class covering firearm safety, operational mechanics, the firearm purchasing process, range and store etiquette, and non-firearm safety options.Who it’s for: Individuals contemplating firearm ownership or seeking alternative safety measuresIncluded and extra costs: Firearm Purchasing Process; Firearm Safety; Non-Firearms related options; Operational Mechanics; Range and Store Etiquette | Format: In person | $85 | Official page for Intro To the Defensive Lifestyle, Paladin Academy | |
| Child Firearm SafetyChildren's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals program completed together by children and parents, covering education, prevention, and action for safe firearm encounters.Who it’s for: Families with children (firearm-owning and non-owning)Included and extra costs: $15 range fee per student not included in class cost; $50 for first child and $50 for first adult; each added participant $25 | Format: In person | $100 | Official page for Child Firearm Safety, Paladin Academy | |
| Winter AcademyThree-class academy run across January, February, and March: home defensive planning and training, situational awareness, and first aid fundamentals. | Format: In person | $275 | Official page for Winter Academy, Paladin Academy | |
| Renew CPLSingle-session Michigan CPL renewal class fulfilling the state's 3 hours of review training and 1 hour of live-fire range time: legal and safety review, defensive mindset and skill refresher, and…Who it’s for: Michigan CPL holders renewing their licenseIncluded and extra costs: Defensive Mindset & Skill Refresher; Legal & Safety Review; Live-Fire Range Training (minimum of 30 rounds fired under instructor supervision) | Format: In person | $80 | Official page for Renew CPL, Paladin Academy | |
| Pistol PracticeAdvanced range-practice class (written and developed by John Kolis) that teaches why to go to the range, how to practice taught skills, and how to record results to gauge improvement.Included and extra costs: Download link for printing targets and score sheets; John Kolis's book 'Pistol Practice' | Format: In person | $90 | Official page for Pistol Practice, Paladin Academy | |
| Michigan CPL (PAF110)Michigan CPL certification class covering personal and home protection planning, self-defense firearms basics, shooting fundamentals, legal use of force, and a final stress-based qualification drill.Who it’s for: Students with prior firearm experience; not designed for complete beginnersIncluded and extra costs: Eye and ear protection required; Minimum 30 rounds of ammunition carried in at least two magazines during live fire; rental options available if arranged in advance; Note-taking materials encouraged; audio/video recording permitted in most portions; Working lunch – Paladin Academy provides pizzaProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the course satisfies the requirements to apply for a Michigan CPL. (credential source captured October 22, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 11 hr | Official page for Michigan CPL (PAF110), Paladin Academy |
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Sources and corrections
Sources: michiganpallc.com.
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