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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 101–187 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marksmanship Training Center Also: shooting range | Intro to Reconnaissance Operations (IRO)1,080 min | $500Intro to Reconnaissance Operations (IRO) · In person |
| Meemo's Farm Also: shooting range | Meemo's Farm Grouse WorkshopFoundation Training Seminar with Ronnie SmithIntermediate Training Seminar with Ronnie Smith 1 more courseConcealed Pistol License (CPL) Class | $150Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Class · 10-person class minimum |
| Michigan CPL Training Academy, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Michigan Kinetics LLC Also: gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Michigan Pistol Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Modeltown Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Modern Day Outfitters Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Multi-Lakes Conservation Association Also: shooting range | 2026 Hunter Safety Course720 minCPL (Concealed Pistol License) classes480 min | Not listed |
| Newaygo Firearms Training Center and Range Also: shooting range | Michigan Concealed Pistol Training Class480 min | $150Michigan Concealed Pistol Training Class · Michigan concealed-pistol training applicants · In person |
| North Country Outfitters of West Branch, L.L.C. Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Northland Sportsmen’s Club Also: shooting range | Indoor Adult 22 ShootWomen On Target Educational Clinic480 minRefuse To Be A Victim Class 1 more courseAnnual Deer Hunter's Sight In | $5Annual Deer Hunter's Sight In · In person |
| Old Glory Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| OnTarget International Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Otisville Gun Barn Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Paliden CPL, LLC. | Concealed Pistols License CertificationCPL RenewalAmerican Red Cross First Aid Training 5 more coursesSituational AwarenessEmergency First Aid FundamentalCountering the Mass Shooter ClassNRA Range Safety OfficerHome Protection | $25Situational Awareness · In person |
| Paw Paw Conservation Club Also: shooting range | CPL ClassHunter Safety Class | Not listed |
| Peacemakers Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Port City Pistol and Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Personal Protection in the Home CPL Class | Not listed |
| Precise Firearms Safety Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Precision Gunworks Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Premium Firearms Training | MI Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals480 min | $120MI Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals · Anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense · New handgun owners · In person |
| Prescott Defense, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Prime Defense Firearms Training LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pro Protection Academy Michigan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Protective Edge Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Range 517 Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | 1 on 160 minSemi-Private Training - Indoor Range Basics - 30 Minutes30 minMichigan CPL Renewal - 4 Hours240 min 1 more courseUSCCA Michigan Concealed Pistol License – CPL Certification Class – 8 Hours480 min | Not listed |
| Range USA Wixom Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Basic Handgun240 minDefensive Shooting I180 minDefensive Shooting II240 min 3 more coursesOnline Basic Handgun USCCAConcealed Carry / Renewal / ProficiencyOnline Ohio CCW USCCA | Not listed |
| Raven's Rounds LLC Also: ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ravenna Conservation Club Also: shooting range | Concealed Pistol Class480 minHunter Safety | Not listed |
| Recoil Firearms & Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Republic Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Republic Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Road Toad Tactical | 6 Concealed Carry and Home Defense480 min | $1006 Concealed Carry and Home Defense · Anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense · In person |
| Rockford Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Hunter Safety ClassDefensive Pistol180 min | $10Hunter Safety Class · Anyone born after January 1, 1960 must complete a hunter safety class before purchasing a Michigan hunting license · No minimum age; students 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian · In person |
| Ronin Worldwide | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sage Control Ordnance, Inc. Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Schupbach's Sporting Goods Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Semper Fi Firearms Training | MI Basic CCW480 minSelf Defense (PPCT) — Course 1A & 1B180 minMI Advanced CCW180 min | $125MI Advanced CCW · Law-abiding citizens who successfully completed Level I (Basic CCW/CPL class) · In person |
| Semper Fi Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sharp Shooters CCW Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sheridan Arms LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Advanced Tactical Pistol / Combative Handgun 101CPL / CCW Class | $150Advanced Tactical Pistol / Combative Handgun 101 · CPL holders or those who just completed a CPL class · In person |
| Shooters Emporium Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | CPL Classes | Not listed |
| Shooters Lane Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Concealed Pistol License Certification Course | Not listed |
| South Haven Rod & Gun Club, Inc Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Southern Michigan Gun Club Also: shooting range | CPL Class540 min | Not listed |
| Spartan 6 Security | Not listed | Not listed |
| Steel and Stilettos Firearm Training | Firearms 101Private Instruction | $60Private Instruction · In person |
| Storm Strong Arms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Straight Line Archery Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Strata Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Strike Back Tactical Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Superior Firearms Training LLC | Defensive Shooting Mini CourseConcealed Carry and Home Defense | $50Defensive Shooting Mini Course · In person |
| Superior Firearms Training LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Superior Shooting, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tactical Edge Gear Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tactical Treats | Not listed | Not listed |
| Target Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Taurus Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Pheasant Farm | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Whitmore Lake Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Third Coast Preparedness | Day 1 of 2 - Pistol420 minAR15 Beyond The Basics360 minControl the Bleed Course 8 more coursesFIRST TIME GUN OWNER SEMINAR - PISTOL180 minCombat Carbine 1Michigan Concealed Pistol License ClassTECC - Civilian Course420 minEmergency First Aid Fundamentals (EFAF)TCP DEFENSIVE PISTOL 1360 minMove, Shoot, & CommunicateDay 2 of 2 - Rifle420 min | $75Control the Bleed Course · Anyone who wants to be prepared to save a life · Everyday citizens · First-time responders · Workplace safety teams · In person |
| Three 1 Training Solutions | Not listed | Not listed |
| Thundering Aspens Sportsman Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Today's Weapons | Personal DefensePrivate ClassesCPL at Kent County Conservation League480 min | Not listed |
| Todd's Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NRA Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Class480 min | $140NRA Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Class · Michigan and Ohio residents · In person |
| TODDS GUNS Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Top Gun School | Basic Pistol480 minBasic Pistol Blended480 minMI CPL Renewal 2 more coursesMI CPLPrivate Instruction | Not listed |
| TOTAL FIREARMS Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Traverse City Firearms Fundamentals Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tri-City Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tri-County Sportsmen's League Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Trinity Training and Security | Concealed Pistol License | Not listed |
| TronSpace Stockworks Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| U.P. Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| ULTIMATE Protection Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop | Family Fun Full Auto AR-15 Style Rifle ClassBeginner AR-15 Fundamentals Level I & Level IICivilian Safety Awareness Program – Self Defense with Pepper Spray (Sponsored by UPA & Sabre) 13 more coursesBasic Handgun/Beginner/Introduction/Handguns or RiflesMICHIGAN Concealed Carry Classes – New ApplicantsDrawing from the Holster IIIBasic Introduction to the Shooting SportsFundamentals of Handgun CleaningHandgun Lessons: Small to Large Group SessionsDrawing from the Holster IITaser for MI CPL HoldersHandgun Lessons: Private 1 on 1 TrainingMI Concealed Carry Classes – Ladies OnlyDrawing from the Holster ILadies Only Self – Defense!MI Concealed Carry Classes – Review Applicants | Not listed |
| Uncoiled Firearms & Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Vice Armory Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | 1-Day CPL Class | Not listed |
| Walker Firearm Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Watchmen Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Watervliet Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Hunter Safety Class | Not listed |
| Wayne County Firearms Training | Michigan CPL Class (One Day, 8 Hours)480 min3 Hour CPL Renewal Course180 min | $59Michigan CPL Class (One Day, 8 Hours) · Beginners welcome · First-time shooters · Women and men with varying experience levels · In person |
| Western Wayne County Conservation Association Also: shooting range | NRA Basic Pistol Shooting CourseNRA Basic Rifle Shooting CourseNRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course 2 more coursesNRA Basic Personal Protection Inside The Home Course (PPITH)NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Course (PPOTH) | Not listed |
| Wild West Academy | NRA Instructor Certification Class1,440 min | $600NRA Instructor Certification Class · In person |
| WildWood Firearms Training & Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Williams Gun Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith | CPL Class | Not listed |
| YOLO Firearms Academy | Michigan CPL Renewal CourseMichigan CPL Certification Course480 min | $119.99Michigan CPL Certification Course · Complete beginners · Experienced shooters · In person |
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 | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 3.5 hours20 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | $12511 classes | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $12535 classes | $1251,052 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.