Up Firearms Training

Damian Meyer brings real-world law enforcement and tactical experience to firearms instruction. During his Coast Guard career, he served as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, expert boat operator (Surfman), and Officer In Charge of a motor lifeboat unit—spending countless hours training at the shooting range and instructing use of force techniques including less-than-lethal and deadly defensive force.

The core 8-hour CPL course covers everything required for Michigan licensing:

Classroom Instruction (5 hours): - Ammunition knowledge and fundamentals - Pistol shooting basics and shooting positions - Michigan firearms law - Avoiding criminal attacks - Controlling violent confrontations

Range Instruction (3 hours): - Live fire marksmanship development - Fundamental shooting practice

Class cost is $125 and includes refreshments and light lunch. A $25 deposit reserves your seat.

Don't have gear? Meyer brings loaner firearms, ammunition, safety glasses, and hearing protection. You just need to show up.

For those renewing their license or brushing up on fundamentals. Available as group classes or private instruction.

Not everyone wants the traditional classroom setting. Private training covers CPL certification, refresher training, or marksmanship coaching.

• •Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (by appointment)

Meyer stays current with: - MCRGO Concealed Pistol License Safety & Training Instructor certification - MCRGO Advanced CPL course - National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer Certification - Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol: Fundamentals & Performance - Warrior Poet Society Pistol 1 and Pistol 2 courses - Warrior Poet Society Rifle 1 and Rifle 2 courses

He continues seeking training opportunities to remain proficient, relevant, and provide the best instruction possible.

As of May 2025, Michigan CPL holders qualify for NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check) exemptions on firearm purchases from federal firearms licensees. This streamlines the buying process while maintaining the thorough background check conducted during initial CPL application and every 5-year renewal.

Classes fill via online registration form. Upcoming class dates are posted on the calendar. If no public dates work, contact Meyer directly to arrange private instruction.

Contact Information: - Email: [email protected] - Phone/Text: (541) 272-2308

• •Cancellation Policy: 100% refund for cancellations made 7+ days in advance.

• •Confirmation: You'll receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of registration. If using Hotmail or similar services, check your spam folder.