Downriver Firearms Training offers a variety of classes in pistol instruction tailored to fit your individual interests and needs.

Whether you are seeking a Concealed Pistol Carry License or an introduction to firearms, we can accommodate you. The following classes are available:

1.NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course: *Prerequisite for a CPL (CCW) license*

This nine-hour course includes an hour and a half range time and six and a half hours classroom instruction.

This course is going to instruct an introduction to defensive shooting, basic defensive handgun skills, firearms and the law, strategies for home safety, responding to a violent crime, selection of a handgun for self-defense, and sport shooting.

The course goal is to develop students in the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense.

2.NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

This is a ten-hour course intended to teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

This course is highly recommended for those who have no knowledge of firearms, as it will provide more instruction and hands on learning with firearms including range time and dry fire exercises.

The course goal is to teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

3.NRA Home Firearm Safety Course

This is a four-hour course intended to instruct in home firearms safety. This course includes safe gun handling, gun storage, and the basics of ammunition selection.

This course provides additional detail on gun safety in a way that you can share the information with your children.

The course goal is to teach the basic knowledge and skills, and to explain the attitude necessary for safe gun handling and storage of guns in the home.