First Class Defense

First Class Defense operates firearms training out of Clio, Grand Blanc, and Durand—serving the greater Flint area including Mt. Morris, Montrose, Genesee Township, Swartz Creek, Burton, Birch Run, and Frankenmuth. Classes run Monday-Friday with phone availability 9am-3pm, though weekend classes are scheduled on request.

The instructor is a current law enforcement officer with real-world encounters involving firearms training deficiencies. That background shapes every class—practical skills matter, and proper training prevents dangerous mistakes.

NRA-certified to teach firearms instruction across all course types.

Michigan's CPL requirement means classroom training before you can legally carry concealed. First Class Defense handles both public and private CPL classes.

• •Virtual CPL options: January 25th (8am-4pm), January 27th (9am-5pm), January 31st (8am-4pm)
• •In-person CPL: Grand Blanc location February 7th (9am-5pm)
• •Women's CPL classes: March 21st (9am-5pm), with more women's-only sessions coming soon
• •CPL Refresher classes available at all scheduled CPL sessions
• •Eligibility: 21+ years old, no felony record

You'll learn safe concealed carry practices and Michigan's legal requirements. Students who are nervous walk out confident—reviews specifically mention "laid back professional experience" even for those initially anxious.

• •Safety equipment provided
• •Pistol rentals available
• •Additional ammunition for purchase
• •All-day certification training (typically 8-9 hours)

Beyond licensing, these 2-hour courses focus on practical application: shooting while moving, drawing safely, firing from behind cover, and handling stress.

• •Cost: $65 per student

• •What you'll practice:
• •Dry fire and live fire drills
• •Close quarter combat
• •Moving while shooting
• •Drawing and readying your pistol
• •Shooting from behind cover
• •Tactical shooting fundamentals

• •Level 1 (Beginner): Covers close quarter combat, introduction to moving while shooting, shooting from behind cover. You need a holster and 50-100 rounds of ammunition.

Three skill levels available—beginner through experienced. Women's-only tactical pistol classes launching soon.

Rifle training scheduled upon request with one-on-one instruction. You bring your own rifle (ammo provided if needed).

• •Three levels:
• •Level 1: For beginner rifle shooters
• •Level 2: Some firearm experience
• •Level 3: Thorough firearm experience

Each class focuses on rifle safety, proficiency, and skills relevant across all shooting scenarios. Women's-only rifle classes coming soon.

• •$60 per hour, one-on-one, completely customized. You choose what to work on:

• •Marksmanship
• •Drawing from the holster
• •Shooting drills
• •Any pistol handling skill you want to develop

Perfect for honing specific weaknesses or building confidence in particular areas.

They also rent portable bathroom facilities—useful for outdoor training events or range operations.

"Took the CPL class today and was very impressed with the professionalism. We had many questions and comments which were all addressed completely. I was nervous about the class, but was quickly at ease." — Cindy L.

"I would give you 10 stars if I could. I highly recommend this class, instructors were top notch, class was very informative. I really enjoyed myself and the setting for the class was perfect!" — Debbie G.

"Took an all ladies CPL class today and it was a very laid back professional experience with wonderful information. Very impressed and glad I finally decided to take the time to do it!" — Ashley

Reviews consistently mention professionalism, knowledge, and a welcoming atmosphere—especially valuable for students handling firearms for the first time.