Beyond the CPL class
Private firearms training near Lansing
The CPL class gets you licensed. Private lessons are for everything after: a team that carries for other people, a first USPSA match, or a license you've held for years without anyone watching you shoot. Every lesson is one-on-one with Marlo Christian, a USPSA A-class competitor and Lansing Fire Department engineer and EMT.
Who it's for
- 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.
Lesson types
Basics of Shooting
60 minutes · $75.00
Fundamentals from the ground up — grip, stance, sight picture, trigger control, and safe handling at your own pace.
Intro to Competitive Shooting
90 minutes · $100.00
Draw, movement, target transitions, and stage planning — how practical competition actually runs, from a USPSA A-class competitor.
Lesson questions
What private lessons do you offer?
One-on-one lessons, booked online at a time that suits you: Basics of Shooting (60 minutes, $75.00); Intro to Competitive Shooting (90 minutes, $100.00).
How do I pay for a private lesson?
After you book, you get an order number and Venmo payment instructions. Send the payment to @Marlo-Christian with the order number in the note so it matches your booking.
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.
My CPL is up for renewal. Do I need to retake a class?
Renewal requirements are set by the state, so confirm yours with your county clerk. Many renewers book a private refresher anyway: an hour on grip, sight picture and trigger control is the fastest way to find out how much has slipped since your original class.
Who teaches the classes and lessons?
Marlo Christian, a USPSA A-class competitor and a Lansing Fire Department engineer and EMT. He founded Back 2 Basics CPL and leads the classes.
Still need your license? See upcoming Michigan CPL class dates, or find CPL class info for your town.