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Congratulations! You have found Michigan and Metro-Detroit's Premier Firearms Training Academy!
Don’t choose the closest or the cheapest CPL Class, choose the BEST!!
Don’t take our word, read our reviews.
Our CPL Classes are designed to keep you engaged and entertained through the entire class and we are the ONLY class that uses a state of the art virtual gun range giving you the most unique experience possible. And did we mention we can guide you through the purchase of your first gun as well with a wide selection of the most popular concealed carry guns right on site?
All of this makes us Michigan AND Metro-Detroit’s Premier Firearms Training Academy!
Don’t trust your education to anyone else!
Class cost is $105!
One Day CPL Training Topics
- Basic Firearms Training and Safety
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Home Defense
- Threat Recognition Through Situational Awareness
- Conflict Avoidance
- Defensive Shooting Techniques Vs Marksmanship
- Instructor Guided Live Range Drills
- Simulated Range Instruction
- Michigan Specific CPL Law Instruction
- Dealing With Police Encounters While Carrying Concealed
- What To Expect After A Defensive Encounter
- How to Handle A Police Investigation
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Classes forming now in Macomb Township, MI

Obtaining your CCW/CPL does not guarantee you will never become the victim of a violent crime but it does keep you from becoming a “Helpless” victim. You are your own first responder, and when seconds count, the police are minutes away!
Who am I?
My name is Karl Kessler. I am an average American with a love for firearms and a passion for the Second Amendment! Like you, I found myself trying to choose a CPL training class and settled on one of the cheapest firearms training classes near me I could find. That was a big mistake! While my instructors were both Police officers and very knowledgeable, they were bound by their association to keep within the guidelines of that association’s training regiment. I left that class with more questions than answers and spent the next few months looking for those answers.
I realized the need for CPL/CCW insurance early and bought a plan from the USCCA and some time later the USCCA began to offer their own CPL training. They are 100% geared towards concealed carrier permit holders and their course reflects that and also allows me the flexibility to add to the curriculum where I feel it necessary. I finally decided to partner with the USCCA to become an instructor and my goal is to make sure NO student ever leaves my class confused and/or questioning what the laws are in Michigan leaving them vulnerable to legal troubles.
Our CPL classes is NOT “Tacti-cool”! You won’t learn how to kick down doors and clear rooms. It is my job to teach you conflict avoidance through situational awareness, basic handgun skills, and most importantly, how to stay out of prison if you ever have to brandish or fire your gun in self defense! I also aim to provide you the most comprehensive CPL training possible!
I am located in Westland, MI and we are only minutes away from Canton and Livonia!
Hope to see you soon in one of my upcoming CPL classes!
-Karl Kessler
This class was very informative. Karl is an excellent instructor with an incredible amount of knowledge.
Beth Ann HendrixFaceBook Review
Awesome class. The instructor, Karl, is very knowledgeable and experienced and genuinely cares about the safety and success of his students. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking into obtaining their CPL in the Southeastern Michigan area.
Drew LePageGoogle Review
Karl is a thorough professional and fun instructor. I had a great time with the class and classmates. I learned alot and gained the confidence needed to obtain my Cpl. I strongly recommend his class to any level gun enthusiasts class was everything i expected. Totally worth the time and money.
Jason TothGoogle Review
I took the class in July 2020. Class was very informative. Karl was very knowledgable, likable, and honest. The required hours for the training flew by fast because the material he presented kept our interest. The class asked a lot of questions and spent extra class time with us making sure that we had all of our answers before ending the session. Great job. Highly recommended!
Marika DiamondFaceBook Review
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Our Metro Detroit CPL Classes are just a short drive from:
Canton
Plymouth
Livonia
Northville
Novi
Wixom
Wyandotte
Woodhaven
Wayne County
Sumpter Twp
Dearborn
Metro Detroit
Allen Park
Southgate
Taylor
Lincoln Park
Downriver
Flat Rock
Trenton
Melvindale
Farmington
Farmington Hills
Dearborn Heights
Van Buren Township
Walled Lake
Commerce Twp
Highland Park
Ferndale
Ypsilanti
Royal Oak
Centerline
Troy
Madison Heights
Rochester Hills
Southfield
Ferndale
Huron Township
Oakland County
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Wayne
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Inkster
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Romulus
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Belleville
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Garden City
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Redford
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Hamtramck
Hazel Park
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Macomb County
contact us:
Address
Michigan CPL Training Academy, LLC.
33250 Warren Rd. Suite 11
Westland, MI 48185
Email
For registration or scheduling: registration@cplschool.com
For class or technical gun questions: karl@cplschool.com
Phone
313.473.0002
Office Hours:
9am – 6pm
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Calls Are Taken:
9am-8pm 7 days a week!