Barryton Firearms Training Center

Barryton Firearms Training Center has become the go-to for Michigan concealed pistol license training—and the numbers prove it. Over 17 years, they've instructed more CPL students than the other 16 state-certified department programs combined.

The backbone of the operation is Master Firearms Instructor Officer Casey Nemeth, who brings 28 years at a Michigan County Sheriff's Office, 24 years as a firearms instructor for that office, and 22 years of state certification. The entire staff carries over 50 years of combined pistol and firearm instructor training experience.

Here's what makes their pricing work: $99 gets you the full 8-hour CPL course, and they mean full. You walk in with just your driver's license.

• •75+ handguns to choose from (.22 to .45 caliber)
• •All ammunition
• •Eye and ear protection
• •Coffee and donuts (morning)
• •Lunch (afternoon)
• •Range time and certification
• •Home defense shotgun giveaway (one per class, minimum 25 students)

You pay $50 deposit to hold your spot, then $49 cash or check on course day. No surprises.

Saturday and Sunday courses throughout 2025-26, 8am-4:30pm. They offer both days because they know people work.

• •Location: Barryton Conservation Club, 3444 East 18 Mile Road, Barryton, MI 49305. M-66, 9 miles north of Remus, 2 miles south of Barryton. Look for the large sign at the corner of M-66 and 18 Mile Road; driveway is 0.5 mile west on the north side.

Safety & Fundamentals - Handling handguns safely - General firearm safety rules - Safe storage - Range safety protocols - Functional parts of handguns - Different ammunition types

Shooting Skills - Loading and unloading - Grip and stance - Shooting positions and sighting - Trigger control and breathing - Basic handgun fundamentals - Pass the MCOLES CPL assessment course of fire

Legal & Tactical - Michigan CPL laws - How to obtain and renew your license - Civil liability - What to do when stopped by law enforcement - Crime prevention strategies - Combat preparation for family members

If basic CPL isn't enough, they run 3-hour tactical pistol courses designed around real threats:

• •CPL 2 Defensive Pistol ($60)
• •Reactive shooting skills
• •Verbal engagement
• •Multiple shot placement
• •Tactical movement
• •Single aggressor engagement from different angles
• •Accuracy under duress
• •5 real-life training encounters, 4 action police training targets

• •CPL 3 Tactical Pistol ($55)
• •Everything in CPL 2, plus:
• •Multiple aggressor engagement
• •Use of cover and barricades
• •5 real-life encounters, 6 action police training targets

For tactical courses, bring your own handgun, holster, 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, and a valid ID. Rentals available if you need them.

Five-year license expiring? Their 4-hour renewal course ($53) covers Michigan requirements: 3 hours classroom, 1 hour range time. Scheduled same dates as initial courses.

Want to train with friends and family? They offer two options: - At their facility: Full 8-hour course, any weekday or available weekend, pricing based on group size - Mobile/at your location: Same full course, any weekday or available weekend, pricing based on group size, distance, and equipment needed

Contact them for a custom quote.

Lakeside Armory (Barryton's official firearms provider) shows up with inventory: - Used pistols for purchase - New rifles, shotguns, and handguns (order or layaway) - Zero percent 12-month layaway with 10% down - Buy and sell: They'll buy your old firearms outright or take them in on trade

Accepts cash, check, and all major credit cards right at the course.

• •College students: $10 off with valid ID
• •Military/Veterans: $10 off
• •First Responders: LEOs, corrections, DNR, firefighters, dispatchers, probation/parole — $10 off
• •Senior citizens: 65+, $10 off
• •Traveling 60+ miles: $10 mileage discount (gas money)
• •Repeat customers: 50% off refresher courses

They partner with Right to Bear for legal defense coverage. Any self-defense encounter means an investigation—Right to Bear covers both criminal and civil defense.

• •$15/month or $165/year
• •Sign up for annual and get two free months ($30 savings)
• •Discount code: BFTC
• •Sign up at: protectwithbear.com

Michigan CPL is valid in 39 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Where you can't carry concealed: - Schools and school property - Child care centers - Sports arenas/stadiums - Bars and taverns (primary income from alcohol) - Churches/synagogues/mosques (unless permitted) - Entertainment facilities 2,500+ capacity - Hospitals - College dorms and classrooms - Casinos

1. Complete state-certified pistol safety training (that's this course) 2. Get CPL Application from your county clerk or Sheriff's Office 3. Complete application, bring training certificate, pay $115 application/licensing fee 4. Get fingerprints taken (county clerk arranges) 5. County Clerk mails your CPL within 45 days (valid 5 years)

• •Step 1: Pick a course date from the schedule

• •Step 2: Pay $50 deposit (three ways):
• •Online: Book through their website
• •Phone: 231-250-7257, call 9am-9pm weekdays and weekends
• •Mail: Check or money order to BFTC, P.O. Box 117, Chippewa Lake, MI 49320

• •Step 3: Receive enrollment sheet and pre-course materials via email. Show up with your driver's license and $49 balance on course day.

"Courses fill up very fast, get your deposit in today."

Want to stay the night? Ron's Quality Waterfront Cottages sits 3 miles down the road on Lost Lake's watershore. Year-round nightly and weekly rentals, just 3 minutes from the course location.

Ron's Quality Waterfront Cottages 6577 Lost Lake Ln, Barryton, MI 49305 616-644-9414

Student feedback speaks louder than marketing:

"I went into this class pretty sure I would make a fool of myself as I had never shot a pistol before; I walked out with the biggest smile ever, in love with the 1911 and ready to buy my own .45!! The guys are amazing, knowledgeable and fun instructors." — Juanita Custer, 2016

"This class was amazing! I have never shot or held a gun before and the instructors broke it down to make things easy to understand. Casey made the class very enjoyable and entertaining... All the instructors get personal with you and love hearing about your stories." — Lauren Saam, 2017

"They helped instill confidence in me with practice, guidance, and class time. Out on the range, they helped me to become more comfortable while shooting. They made it very safe and they were kind and patient." — Jessica Smith, 2020

Barryton Firearms Training Center 3444 East 18 Mile Road Barryton, MI 49305 231-250-7257 (call or text)