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The Best Premium Michigan Concealed Carry Classes. Guaranteed.

Quicklist of Upcoming Class Dates:
May 21st - Deeper Dive - Rochester Hills, MI
May 22nd - CPL CCW - Belleville, MI

​May 22nd - Clearing Malfunctions Mini Class - Belleville, MI
May 25th - Reload Skills & Drills Mini Class - Belleville, MI​

May 28th - CPL CCW Certification - Livonia, MI
​June 4th - CPL CCW - Belleville, MI

June 11th & 12th - Pistol Intelligence - Riley Bowman of ConcealedCarry.com
June 23rd - Draw From the Holster - Belleville, MI
June 25th - CPL CCW Certification - Belleville, MI
​June 29th - Fundamentals of Marksmanship Workshop - Belleville, MI
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July 2nd - CPL CCW Certification - Belleville, MI
Wednesday, July 13th - CPL CCW Certification - Belleville, MI
​July 14th - Introduction to Dynamic Movement While Shooting - Belleville, MI
July 16th - Ladies Only Handgun 1 with Christie Bass and Chris Periatt - Midland, MI
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November 19th - Primary Emergency Medical (TECC) with DMI Performance - Westland, MI
September 10th - Handgun Retention with Chris Periatt - Belleville, MI
June 3rd & 4th 2023 - AJ Zito & Tim Herron - Train for Mastery - Pinkney, MI

Looking for one-on-one, private training? Call us at 248-716-5133

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Deeper Dive Into Concealed Carry - May 21st, 2022 - Rochester Hills, MI

$175.00

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Understanding, Recognizing, and Clearing Malfunctions - Hands On Training - Sunday May 22nd, 2022 - Belleville, MI 5:30pm to 7:30pm

$40.00

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Sunday May 22nd, 2022 - Concealed Carry Pistol License Certification Course - Handgun Safety - CPL CCW Class - Belleville, MI

$125.00 $99.00

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Reload Skills & Drills Mini Class - Wednesday May 25th - 5pm to 7pm - Belleville, MI

$30.00

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Saturday May 28th - Concealed Carry Pistol License Course - Handgun Safety - CPL CCW Class - Livonia, MI

$125.00 $99.00

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Saturday June 4th, 2022 - Concealed Carry Pistol License Certification Course - Handgun Safety - CPL CCW Class - Belleville, MI

$125.00 $99.00

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June 11th & 12th - Pistol Intelligence with Riley Bowman - A Visual Processing Class - Pinckney, MI

$400.00

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Draw From the Holster Class - Thursday June 23rd - 5pm to 8pm - Belleville, MI

$75.00

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Saturday June 25th, 2022 - Concealed Carry Pistol License Certification Course - Handgun Safety - CPL CCW Class - Belleville, MI

$125.00 $99.00

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Fundamentals of Marksmanship Workshop - Wednesday June 29th, 2020 - 4pm to 7pm - Belleville, MI

$50.00

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Saturday July 2nd, 2022 - Concealed Carry Pistol License Certification Course - CPL CCW Class - Belleville, MI

$125.00 $99.00
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Wednesday July 13th, 2022 - Concealed Carry Pistol License Certification Course - CPL CCW Class - Belleville, MI

$125.00 $99.00

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Thursday July 14th - 5pm to 9pm - Introduction to Dynamic Movement While Shooting

$150.00

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Ladies Only Handgun 01 with Instructors Christie Bass and Chris Periatt - July 16th - Midland, MI

$125.00
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Concealed Handgun Retention with Instructor Chris Periatt - September 10th, Belleville, MI

$125.00
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Primary Emergency Medical - DMI Performance - November 19th, 2022 - 8am to 5pm - Saline, MI

$199.00

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June 3rd & 4th 2023 - Train for Mastery with Tim Herron and A.J. Zito - Pinckney, MI

June 3rd & 4th, 2023 (please note the year)

2-day Train for Mastery w/ AJ Zito and Tim Herron

9am to 6pm


Location

8888 Dexter Townhall Rd

Pinckney, MI 48169



A note from the instructors:


"Ok, I've learned a lot in *insert class here*, now if I just knew what and how to practice? How do I put it all together?"


If you've ever asked those questions, THIS is the class that answers that great mystery!


Building upon the “Practice with Purpose” curriculum, Train for Mastery is an extended class, designed to teach you how to practice effectively, and train towards a high-level shooting goal. In addition to all topics covered in the 1-day “Practice with Purpose” class, students will also learn about advanced movement and exercises, building their own effective drills from match data, more in-depth analysis of their practice logs, and advanced drill and exercise breakdown techniques. Fast-paced and very intensive, students should come prepared to take lots of notes, and watch their practice routines change drastically and – guaranteed – for the better.


 Topics Covered


1. Safety

2. Fundamentals of performance shooting

3. Setting and using metrics

4. Effective Shot Calling

5. Performance Tracking

6. Creating and maintaining an effective practice journal

7. Validating your practice

8. Dry fire/live fire integration

9. Advanced movement/exercises

10. Building your own drills

11. In-depth practice log analysis

12. Stage breakdowns

13. Building practice strategies from stages


 Required Equipment


600 rds reliable ammunition (please contact us if you need help acquiring ammo)

Notebook, writing utensil

Reliable handgun

At least 3 magazines/speed loaders (more for lo-cap)

Quality holster, fitted to your firearm

At least 2 mag/speed loader pouches

A belt suitable to carry your handgun and ammunition

Eye protection (ANSI rated)

Hearing Protection

$25 Cash range fee per day


About the instructors:


A.J. Zito


A.J. is the founder, gunsmith, and lead instructor for Practical Performance. He is a former member of the U.S. Army, Certified Protection Specialist and Personal Security Detail (PSD) Instructor, and formerly the Primary and Lead Firearms Instructor for multiple companies. A.J.’s focus after leaving the security and protection world has been on the concealed/covert carrying and deployment of firearms. He is a USPSA Master in Single Stack Division, as well as a multi-division Master in IDPA. He also holds several Expert and Master ratings in multiple firearms disciplines including pistol, carbine, and precision rifle through various entities. In 2017 A.J. completed a full-time, three year gunsmithing education in general to advanced gunsmithing, custom competition, carry, and guild quality firearms. A.J. brings a vast knowledge of ballistics, instruction, competition, and real world employment of firearms to the table. He has often been considered the “pro’s pro” among the groups he has worked with.


Tim Herron


Tim has been a GM since 2014, has won numerous single stack titles, and continues to shoot enthusiastically, always pursuing improvement. Tim has been instructing since 2015, and loves working with people of all skill levels. His finely tuned eye for detail and personal "trial and error" experience gives him the ability to spot inefficiencies and that many people overlook.

 

His teaching style focuses on an individuals strengths and weaknesses, and he teaches classes with the sole goal of making sure no student feels left behind, ignored, or treated differently, regardless of their abilities or equipment. Tim fosters an atmosphere of fun and personal development, making a personal investment in the improvement of every shooter.


For help with lodging or questions about the class, please contact us at 248-716-5133. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.


Refund policy: refunds are at the discretion of the hosted instructors.

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One-On-One Hourly Rate

$75.00
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Be the help for students in need. Donors help us get concealed carry licenses for those who cannot shoulder the financial burden.

$115.00

We frequently have students experiencing severe hardship, domestic violence, relocation, and more. Your $115 donation will be used to pay for the CPL application and fingerprinting. In turn, for every donation, we will match that by covering the entire cost of the concealed carry cost and working with a partner range to get low or no-cost firearms into the hands of people in need. Thank you for donating to students of Phoenix Rising Firearm Academy! Your donation could save lives!

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Group Class Donation - Understanding self-awareness

$100.00

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Welcome to Phoenix Rising Firearm Academy! ​Our mission is to #RaiseTheBar ​for firearm instruction and performance. We are a women-led training school dedicated to providing your training experience in an environment that is both safe and comfortable. Every member of our staff has rock-solid dedication to expanding their own knowledge by routinely taking their own training with nationally recognized instructor schools. This allows us to consistently bring you the best and most up-to-date information possible. Are you ready to become independently safe and confident? Are you ready to take that step into empowerment, self-care, and personal protection? What are you waiting for? Together, we will make that happen!
Some of the topics we cover here at Phoenix Rising Firearm Academy:
Concealed Pistol License
Deadly Force vs Less-Than-Deadly Force
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Taser Certification
Self Defense
Pepper Spray
​Michigan Use of Force Law

CPL Refresher/Renewal
​Mass Shooting Prevention

Concealed Carry
Open Carry
Child Safety
Traveling With A Firearm
Situational Awareness
​Conflict Avoidance
Pre-Incident Indicators
First-Aid Emergency Medical
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Foundational Fundamentals
​Firearm Safety Rules
Marksmanship
​Handgun Manipulation
Social vs Asocial Violence
Can I Shoot?
Stand Your Ground
Castle Doctrine



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Phoenix Rising Firearm Academy does not sell tangible goods. We are a training school. 
If you are in need of something other than training, we would be happy to share our recommendations!
Our friendly staff is comprised of female and male  instructors certified through United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and National Rifle Association (NRA).
Please see our "meet the instructor" tab to learn more about our team.

Thank you for visiting Phoenix Rising Firearm Academy L.L.C.
Sales for hosted instructors are controlled by the hosted instructor(s) and may be non-refundable. Students must reach out in writing and we will communicate with the instructor on a case-by-case basis. Individual policy can be found in the course description of these special classes.

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Telephone

248-716-5133

Office Location:

36500 Ford Rd Suite 348,
​Westland, MI 48185
​Servicing many locations in Southeast Michigan

Hours

Open 7 days a week 9am to 8pm
  • Home
  • FAQ
  • From The Desk Of The Phoenix
  • CONTACT US
  • MORE
    • Pre-Class Downloads
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • ABOUT PRFA
    • State Background Check
    • Michigan Firearm Laws
    • MI CPL REQUIREMENTS
    • MI CPL RENEWAL
    • MICHIGAN & FEDEDERAL FIREARM LAWS
    • MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
    • NOTABLE COURT CASES
    • Class Photos
    • DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
    • 2A Podcasts