CPL Certification
Michigan CPL Class
At Liberty Defensive Training in Livonia, this Michigan CPL class gives you everything you need for a first-time Concealed Pistol License application
At Liberty Defensive Training in Livonia, this Michigan CPL class gives you everything you need for a first-time Concealed Pistol License application
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Michigan CPL Class is a CPL Certification in Livonia, MI on November 9, 2026. Booking costs $86, and it runs about 8 hours. It is taught by Chuck Norton.
I recently took a CPL at home defense class, and I couldn’t be more impressed...., Anonymous
At Liberty Defensive Training in Livonia, this Michigan CPL class gives you everything you need for a first-time Concealed Pistol License application. You get classroom instruction plus live fire on the range, so you learn the rules and practice real shooting skills. Chuck Norton teaches safety first, with patience and plenty of room to ask questions, whether you have never held a handgun or want to sharpen what you already know. You finish with a certificate of completion, which the CPL application requires.
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8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The four rules of firearm safety
Pistol types, parts, and operation
Ammunition selection and function
Michigan concealed carry law and pistol-free zones
Use of force and conflict avoidance
Shooting fundamentals: grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control
Cleaning, storage, and transport
Range session and qualification
7 years teaching experience
"Chuck Norton is an exceptionally well-regarded firearms instructor with a perfect 5.0-star average across 244 reviews."
Liberty Defensive Training LLC, across 604 reviews
Across 604 reviews, Liberty Defensive Training and lead instructor Chuck Norton have earned a flawless 5.0-star average rating, with 100% of reviewers rating their experience 4 stars or higher. Reviewers consistently praise Chuck's deep knowledge, engaging teaching style, and ability to make even 8-hour CPL classes fly by, while creating a welcoming environment for complete beginners and experienced shooters alike. The organization has built a standout reputation in southeast Michigan for thorough, scenario-driven firearms training that leaves students feeling confident, informed, and eager to recommend the program to friends and family.
Uncoiled Firearms and Range
30305 Schoolcraft
Livonia, MI 48150
Please park in the rear of the building.
Mr. Chuck Norton is a USCCA-certified firearms instructor with advanced certifications in concealed carry, home defense, women’s handgun fundamentals, and active shooter response. Together with his wife Gina, he co-founded Liberty Defensive Training to empower domestic violence survivors with free self-protection training, helping them reclaim their power and freedom.
Exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced instructor(142 mentions)
“Chuck is very knowledgeable and professional in his instruction”
Welcoming and comfortable environment for all skill levels(78 mentions)
“He created a comfortable environment where everyone felt confident asking questions”
Engaging teaching style that makes long classes fly by(65 mentions)
“Makes 8 hrs go by in a breeze”
Patient and encouraging with beginners(52 mentions)
“Chuck was very patient with us as we didn't really even do the grip correctly”
Real-world scenarios and practical self-defense mindset(58 mentions)
“He gave us things to think about that wouldn't be where your mind usually goes”
Thorough coverage of legal aspects and gun laws(45 mentions)
“In depth information regarding the legal ramifications of a self defense incident”
Students leave feeling confident and empowered(48 mentions)
“I walked away feeling more empowered and knowledgeable about personal safety”
USCCA membership sales pitch during class
“They focused a lot on selling us the USCCA membership instead of that being an informative backdrop”
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Liberty Defensive Training LLC
I recently took a CPL at home defense class, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Chuck was an exceptional, instructor, knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. He made complex topics like firearm and safety, legal aspects, home defense tactics, easy to understand and applicable to real world situations. Chuck’s teaching style was perfect! He was thorough and approachable. He created a comfortable environment, where everyone felt confident, asking questions and learning. I walked away from the class feeling more empowered and knowledgeable about personal safety. I highly recommend Chuck’s class. I’ll definitely tell others. The staff at the gun range gun shop were so kind. I’m definitely going back. Monique
I sincerely cannot recommend Chuck Norton highly enough for not providing an excellent class, but for creating an amazingly enjoyable and engaging atmosphere. Throughout the entire class, he managed to continuously uphold the purpose of being a responsible gun owner and how to responsibly view firearms; as a tool that you should hope to not use, and only as a last resort after a multitude of de-escalation techniques have been employed. He did an exceptional job demonstrating verbal de-escalation (i.e. being very loud and bringing attention to a situation to ensure you have witnesses if an event takes place), providing examples of how us as individuals may perceive a threat and when one would defer to potentially using firearms for defense (e.g. car thief taking your property versus a carjacking with your child in the back). He did an amazing job from the first minute and to the last hour in discussing the mindset one should have when forced to engage someone while using a firearm; utilize the tool to neutralize a threat, never with the intention to kill. In fact, Chuck literally did not ever use the word kill until the last hour, where he read a slide that utilized that word. On top of his qualities as an instructor, he demonstrated through his words, actions, and anecdotes the amazing human being that he is. He is someone who not only takes the job and training seriously, but incorporates that mindset of safety, humility, and caring for the wellbeing of individuals in his everyday life. I am a non-religious person, but I still say that I am blessed to have been educated by such an amazing person, not just an amazing instructor. 11/10 - HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Chuck was amazing! I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in getting their CPL. I could have listen to him talk all day. I learned so much and feel confident knowing I am better equipped if I should ever need to use my gun. I appreciate the real life scenarios and ways to improve your reaction time and getting comfortable with drawing your gun from your holster, great exercises taught.