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Legacy Firearms Training Academy was built on a straightforward idea: people who didn't grow up around firearms deserve to learn properly, and training should be fun instead of stressful. The academy was born from a patriotic desire to share knowledge with folks who haven't been around guns their whole lives—and they actually mean that.

• •Small class sizes. Their CPL class caps at 12 people. Not 30 people in a warehouse where you can't get personal attention. That matters when you're learning to carry a defensive pistol.

The instructor is certified by the National Rifle Association, US Concealed Carry Association, and the Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners. He's been a firearms enthusiast and outdoorsman his whole life, and he comes from a training background—which means he actually knows how to teach, not just shoot.

"We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training." — Archilochus

Their philosophy: shooting is fun and safe when you have proper skills. They promote recreational and competitive shooting with the same energy as personal defense training.

Many of their classes don't involve shooting at all—they're classroom-based education:

• •Home Firearm Safety — Learn to store firearms and ammunition safely in your home. No age requirement.
• •New Shooter Seminar — This is 101-level stuff: all firearm platforms, safety, storage, aiming basics, ammo types, what to expect at a range. Uses firearm simulators only.
• •Youth Firearm Introduction — Age-appropriate intro to understanding, respecting, and safely handling firearms for recreation and hunting.
• •Refuse to Be a Victim® — Not firearms instruction. Covers criminal psychology, home security, carjack avoidance, cyber safety, personal safety devices. Students get the Refuse to Be a Victim handbook and firearms supplement.

CPL — Concealed Pistol License - Meets Michigan state requirements for CPL - MCRGO certified - Covers fundamentals, Michigan law, emotional aspects, basic marksmanship for everyday carry - Includes one-year MCRGO membership ($30 value) - Limited to 12 students

Basics of Pistol Shooting - For any experience level - Covers revolver and semi-automatic operation, ammo selection, pistol storage, shooting fundamentals, maintenance - NRA certified, live range time included - Students get NRA handbook and completion cert

Advanced Concealed Carry Skills — Level 1 - For CPL holders or those who pass pre-evaluation - Carry modes, concealment, holster selection, drawing from concealment, presentation, movement - 2 hours live fire range time

Advanced Concealed Carry Skills — Level 2 - Requires Level 1 completion - Special techniques: strong hand, weak hand, moving, rotation, speed reloads, working cover, low light, extended range - Heavy live fire time

Basics of Rifle Shooting - All experience levels - Safe handling, rifle parts and operation, ammo, shooting fundamentals, range rules - Multiple shooting positions: bench rest, prone, sitting, standing, kneeling - Supervised range instruction - Includes handbook and marksmanship qualification booklet

Basics of the AR-15 Rifle - Covers AR-15 operation, maintenance, components, common malfunctions, sight adjustments - Designed for people who want an AR but don't know where to start - Classroom-based learning

AR-15 Armorers Course - Build your own AR-15 rifle from parts - Learn all components, proper assembly, test fire - Customization options available - Walk away with a rifle you built yourself - Age 18+

Basics of Shotgun Shooting - For anyone interested in Sporting Clays, Trap, Skeet, or bird hunting - Safe handling, shotgun parts and operation, shell components, fundamentals, range rules - Supervised range time shooting moving clay targets from various angles - They call this one a fun class—and they're right

Metallic Cartridge Reloading - Teaches centerfire reloading safely - Covers components, reloading manuals, reloading data, equipment, the full process - NRA handbook, exam, and cert included

Shotshell Reloading - Same thorough approach for shotgun shells - Safety-first instruction on components, equipment, process - NRA handbook, exam, cert included

NRA Range Safety Officer - Become NRA certified to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations - Age 14+

Want something specific? They offer truly custom training: - One-on-one instruction - Family groups, parent/child training - Private and corporate groups - Off-site and travel availability - Call to discuss your needs, timing, and pricing

Based in Dorr, Michigan — serving all of West Michigan

• •Phone: 616-822-2444
• •Email: [email protected]