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Firearms instructors in Michigan
- Beginner class length
- 3.5 hoursmedian of 20 classes; 45 minutes shorter than the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $75median of 16 classes; $50 less than the national $125
Firearms instructors in Michigan
Showing 1–100 of 187 firearms instructors in Michigan.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Amendment Law | Not listed | Not listed |
| 42 Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Accurate Firearms & Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Concealed Pistol License (CPL)480 min | Not listed |
| Action Impact Firearms and Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | CCW/CPL Class (Michigan Concealed Pistol License, Southfield)480 min | $40CCW/CPL Class (Michigan Concealed Pistol License, Southfield) · Persons applying for a Michigan CPL/CCW · In person |
| Action Impact Firearms and Training Center Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Adept Defense Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Private CPL Class480 min1-on-1 Private Pistol Instruction120 minChurch Security Team - Private Security Training720 min 2 more coursesPrivate/Contracted Group Class - Civilian and Law EnforcementMichigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Class480 min | $1201-on-1 Private Pistol Instruction · Individual students in the Northern Michigan area, May through end of August · In person |
| Allegan County Conservation League Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ann Arbor Arms Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Apex Defense Solutions, LLC | Michigan CPL/CCW Class – Westland, MI630 minBasic Pistol TrainingGundamentals 101: Handgun Cleaning and Maintenance120 min 6 more coursesIntroduction to Defensive Shooting Fundamentals120 minSkills Cheat Code: A Guided Range SessionNAAGA Basic Handgun360 minDefensive Carry Concepts450 minBecome a Firearms Instructor1,200 minMichigan CPL/CCW Class – Livonia, MI630 min | $55Introduction to Defensive Shooting Fundamentals · In person |
| Applied Tactical Defense Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Applied Training Solutions LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Private Training Using Digital Shooting SimulatorPrivate Live Fire InstructionOne Day Women-Only Michigan CPL Training Classes | $50Private Training Using Digital Shooting Simulator · In person |
| Back 2 Basics CPL | Basics of Shooting60 minMichigan CPL Class480 minIntro to Competitive Shooting90 min | $75Basics of Shooting · Hunters · New pistol shooters · Renewing CPL holders · Security team members · In person |
| Barracks 616 Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Battle Creek Firearms Co. Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| BerCota Tactical, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Berrien County Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Scholastic Clay Target ProgramMichigan DNR Hunter Safety Course | Not listed |
| Big Shot Ammunition | In Person Real Estate Agent Safety CertificationOnline Real Estate Agent Safety CertificationOnline Concealed Carry Home Defense Fundamentals - Class portion 6 more coursesPrivate CPL ClassesIn Person Carry Concealed Pistol License 8.5 hour classConcealed Pistol License Renewal Training CourseWomen's Handgun & Self Defense Class Basic Pistol ClassWomen's Defensive Pistol ClassCarry Concealed Pistol License Class Portion (Same day as general CPL class) | Not listed |
| BJT Enterprise LLC Firearms Co | Not listed | Not listed |
| Black Bull Firearms Training | 1 Day CPL Certification Training480 minThe 'Make it Home Safe' Seminar2 Day CPL Certification Training480 min 1 more courseBasics of Pistol Shooting65 min | $50Basics of Pistol Shooting · In person |
| Blendon Pines Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Stone Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Broadheads and Bullets LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brown Bear Arms & Training | Advanced Tactical ClassesBasic RifleBasic Shotgun 2 more coursesBasic PistolConcealed Pistol License (CPL) | Not listed |
| Bullseyes to Badguys Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Capitol City Rifle & Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cedar Rock Firearms Training | Private Group CPL course480 minMichigan CPL Course (Open Enrollment)540 minPrivate CPL course480 min 4 more coursesPrivate Pistol Fundamentals course180 minCPL+Private two person CPL course480 minPrivate AR Course180 min | $150Private Group CPL course · Groups of at least four shooters · In person |
| Center Mass, Inc Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Center Mass, Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Firearms Instructor School10,080 min | $1,499Firearms Instructor School · Members of law enforcement agencies · In person |
| Centershot Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Century Gun Club Also: shooting range | CCW Class | Not listed |
| Chrissy Grzadzinski Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Citizens Defense League | Not listed | Not listed |
| Close Quarters Tactical Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Complete Firearms and Training | Concealed Pistol License Class - ONLINE | $100Concealed Pistol License Class - ONLINE · Michigan CPL applicants · In person · Online |
| Concealed Carry Concepts of Michigan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Concealed Carry Training Company | Concealed Carry & Home DefenseCPL Course (NRA PPIH)1,440 minServing w/ Safety CPL & Church Security 1 more courseProtecting Your House of Worship USCCA120 min | $80Concealed Carry & Home Defense · Michigan CPL applicants · In person |
| Concealed Coalition Livonia Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| CPLMichigan.com | Not listed | Not listed |
| Creekside Consulting Also: shooting range | Intuitive Defensive® Shooting2,880 minIntuitive Defensive® CarbineAdvanced Pistol Handling 2 more coursesConcealed Pistol License480 minTwo Person Armed Defense | Not listed |
| Defensive Shooting Skills | AR-15 103 CourseAR-15 102 CourseAdvanced Pistol Classes 2 more coursesAR-15 101 Course240 minUSCCA Instructor Certification | $75AR-15 102 Course · In person |
| Den of Merritt Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Detroit Armament, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Introductory TrainingNRA Personal Protection In The Home (Michigan CPL Training)600 min | $150Introductory Training · First-time gun owners · First-time shooters · Those wanting to become more familiar with firearms · In person |
| Detroit Arms | Practical Self DefenseIntro To HandgunsPersonal Safety & Defense Essentials 7 more courses3-Hour Michigan CPL ONLINE VIDEO Renewal Self Study CourseTravel SafetyMichigan CPL Renewal Printable E-BookWhy Take A Gun Safety ClassReal Estate Agent SafetyCOURT ORDERED FIREARM SAFETY COURSEWhat You Need To Know As A Firearm Owner | $9.95Personal Safety & Defense Essentials · Online |
| Double Action Indoor Shooting Center & Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dowagiac Conservation Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dynamic Defensive Tactics | Individual Rifle Tactics480 minMichigan Concealed Carry Course480 minIntegrated Skills960 min 6 more coursesSecurity Team TrainingPersonalized InstructionMeet Your Pistol240 minEmergency First Aid FundamentalsBuddy Team Tactics480 minIndividual Pistol Tactics480 min | $75Meet Your Pistol · Beginners · First-time handgun buyers · In person |
| Dynamic Tactical Defense | Intro To Combat Shooting180 minCombat Shooting Course480 minCombat Shooting Course Level 2480 min | $30Intro To Combat Shooting · Beginners and experienced shooters · In person |
| Eagle One Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eagleman Long Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fennville Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fenton Lakes Sportsman’s Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| FIELDSPORT | Private Wingshooting Lesson180 min | Not listed |
| Firing Line Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| First Shot Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| First To Fight Tactical Solutions Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Flushing Rifle and Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Focus First Firearm Training, LLC | Basic Handgun / Rifle / Shotgun Training240 min | $99Basic Handgun / Rifle / Shotgun Training · In person |
| Frankenmuth Conservation Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Freedom Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front Line Defensive | Women Only CPL Class510 minDefensive Handgun IIMichigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Class480 min 3 more coursesThe Art of Concealed CarryFirearms BasicsDefensive Handgun I | $35The Art of Concealed Carry |
| Fruitport Conservation Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gabriel Pistol Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Genie's Northside Outlet Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| GLAZER FIREARMS LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guardian Defense LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guardian Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guardian Training Academy Also: gun shop | Private Lessons60 minUltimate Guardian Training ProgramGuardian New Shooter Class120 min 1 more courseSelf Defense180 min | $30Self Defense · In person |
| Gunners Firearms & Suppressors Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Michigan CPL Training Class | Not listed |
| Guns-N-Gear Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guynes Tactical Solutions | Not listed | Not listed |
| Half Moon Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| HEMBOCK LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hilltop Sports Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Michigan CPL Class480 min | $100Michigan CPL Class · Experienced shooters · First-time handgun owners · In person |
| Hunters Creek Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hunters In Sight Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Huron Valley Guns Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| IFA Tactical Training Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| IFA Tactical, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Iles Custom Gunsmithing LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| JAGA ARMORY INC. Also: gun shop | Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Class | Not listed |
| JCL Protection LLC | Michigan CPL Course | Not listed |
| Jeff's Guns & Gear Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Jibec Sales LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| JRFEX FIREARMS Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Keene Training & Consulting LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| L&T Firearms Training Safety And Certification LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lake Superior Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lambda Gunsmithing LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | MRCGO Instructed CPL classes540 min | $125MRCGO Instructed CPL classes · All female class (first Tuesday of each month) · In person |
| Lead Bunker Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lead Carpet Firearms & Safety, LLC | RSO | Not listed |
| Legally Armed In West Michigan Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Legends Ranch Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Like a Lady Firearms Training | VIRTUAL Handgun Fundamentals Class | Not listed |
| Lone Cedar Training Center | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lone Cedar Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| M-82 Armory Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| M.O.D. ARms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Magic Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Magnum Force Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Concealed Carry (CCW) Class | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Michigan
In Michigan, training providers list a median beginner class price of $75 (16 classes), $50 less than the national $125. Their median length is 3.5 hours, 45 minutes shorter than the national 4 hours.
| Michigan | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $7516 classes | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 3.5 hours20 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | $12511 classes | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $12535 classes | $1251,051 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Michigan firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 187 firearms instructors in Michigan, 3.7% of the national total and the 8th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Livonia and Southfield have the most (8 each), followed by Detroit (4).
- firearms instructors listed
- 187
- of the national total
- 3.7%
- of 50 states by count
- 8th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.