Serving Portland & Ionia County
Michigan CPL Class Near Portland, MI
Portland is Ionia County, so it's the one town on this list that files west, with the clerk in Ionia. Dimondale is still the closer of the two for class day.
Filing and directions from Portland
Where Portland residents file
Ionia County Clerk
Michigan CPL applications go to the clerk of the county you live in, whose office is in Ionia. Bring the certificate from class with you.
Getting here from Portland
Creative Bloc Studios
112 S. Bridge St, Dimondale, MI, 48821Directions from PortlandUpcoming class dates
Open to everyone, Portland included. Reserve online, pay at the door.
Prefer one-on-one?
Private lessons run on their own schedule, so Portland shooters who can't make a class day still have a way in. Same instructor, same range time.
CPL licenses in Ionia County
5,446
active concealed pistol licenses
2,486
expired licenses in the county
Portland is part of a county where carrying is common, and where thousands of licenses have lapsed. If yours is one of them, or it's been years since anyone watched you shoot, a private CPL refresher lesson resets the fundamentals. Renewal rules themselves come from the state, so confirm yours with the Ionia County Clerk.
Source: Michigan State Police, “CPL Applications by County and Status,” as of September 1, 2026. View the report. The state publishes these counts by county, not by town.
Who trains with Marlo
Beyond the CPL class, Portland shooters book private lessons in Dimondale for three reasons:
- Security teamsPrivate firearms training near Lansing for church safety teams and security staff, from a USPSA A-class shooter and Lansing firefighter/EMT.
- Intro to competitive shootingGet ready for your first USPSA match with one-on-one lessons from an A-class competitor near Lansing. Movement, reloads and stage planning.
- CPL refresherRenewing your Michigan CPL or rusty since your class? A private refresher near Lansing on grip, sight picture and trigger control, booked online.
Questions from Portland
Where do Portland residents file a CPL application?
With the clerk of the county you live in. For Portland that is the Ionia County Clerk, in Ionia. Confirm your county before you go. The whole application is walked through before you leave class.
Where is the class for Portland shooters?
At Creative Bloc Studios, 112 S. Bridge St, Dimondale, MI 48821. The class runs there for everyone, whichever town you come from.
How long is the CPL class and what does it cost?
One day, 9 AM to 5 PM, $120 per seat. That covers the classroom portion (Michigan pistol law, use of force, safe storage), your coached live-fire qualification, your certificate, and a walkthrough of the county application.
Do I need my own pistol and ammunition?
Bring them if you have them. If you don't, get in touch before class and Marlo will sort you out. Plenty of people take the class before they own anything.
How do I pay for a class seat?
Reserve your seat online, then pay at the door on class day: $120 per seat, cash or card.