Huron Valley Guns offers classes and instruction to provide you with the latest firearms knowledge and training techniques. Whether your goal is learning basic firearms safety, advancing your shooting skills, or training for self-defense. Our instructors will successfully guide you with the following courses:
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INTRODUCTION TO HANDGUNS
Class Length: 3 hrs. (class size is limited to 16 participants)
Description: Learn the basics of handling a firearm. In this course we examine: types of firearms, considerations when purchasing firearms along with the legality of ownership. Teaching regarding the fundamentals of shooting and shooting position as well as safety, handling and storage of handguns. Classroom instruction of 1.5 hours will be followed by 1.5 hours of range shooting.
Requirements:
- The student must bring or rent a reliable, unloaded handgun of a caliber of .22 caliber or above, but not larger than a .45 caliber. All weapons will be inspected on the range.
- Eye and ear protection is required and must be brought by the student or rented.
- Ammunition, 50 rounds, is required and can be brought to class or purchased.
- (All rentals/purchases can be completed at Huron Valley Guns for an additional cost.)
- Targets are included in the cost of the class.
- All students must sign a waiver.
- Appropriate attire is required: long sleeve shirt, full-length pants, baseball-style cap, closed toed shoes.
- Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Scheduled Dates and Times:
- No classes scheduled at this time
To View Class Dates and Register:
- Click the "Sign up!" button below.
- Then on the ensuing page, scroll down to the bottom of that page and click the round circle for "I am Registering for a Class".
- Then, under "Class Information", is the "Class Name" drop-down box for "Please select one of the following" which has the list of scheduled classes.
- Click within that box and then click on the date you would like to sign up for.
- Then register (checkout) by completing the Registration and Payment Information.
GALS INTRO TO HANDGUNS
Class Length: 3 hrs. (class size is limited to 16 participants) 6pm-9pm.
Description: Learn the basics of handling a firearm. In this course we examine: types of firearms, considerations when purchasing firearms along with the legality of ownership. Teaching regarding the fundamentals of shooting and shooting position as well as safety, handling and storage of handguns. Classroom instruction of 1.5 hours will be followed by 1.5 hours of range shooting.
Requirements:
- The student must bring or rent a reliable, unloaded handgun of a caliber of .22 caliber or above, but not larger than a .45 caliber. All weapons will be inspected on the range.
- Eye and ear protection is required and must be brought by the student. The range will also have these available.
- Ammunition, 50 rounds, is required and can be brought to class or purchased.
- (All rentals/purchases can be completed at Huron Valley Guns for an additional cost.)
- Targets are included in the cost of the class.
- All students must sign a waiver.
- Appropriate attire is required: long sleeve shirt, full-length pants, baseball-style cap, closed toed shoes.
- Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Scheduled Dates and Times:
- No classes scheduled at this time
To View Class Dates and to Register:
- Click the "Sign up!" button below.
- Then on the ensuing page, scroll down to the bottom of that page and click the round circle for "I am Registering for a Class".
- Then, under "Class Information", is the "Class Name" drop-down box for "Please select one of the following" which has the list of scheduled classes.
- Click within that box and then click on the date you would like to sign up for.
- Then register (checkout) by completing the Registration and Payment Information.
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE (CPL)
Class Length: 8 hrs. - Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00am to 6:30pm (class size is limited to 16 participants).
Description: This class will fulfill the State of Michigan training requirements needed to apply for a Concealed Pistol License. The training will include: safe storage and handling of a pistol, knowledge of ammunition, and the fundamentals of pistol shooting including the proper shooting position. State of Michigan firearm laws of civil/criminal liability and their relation to concealed pistol carry are explored. There will be discussions concerning how to avoid criminal attack and techniques for controlling violent confrontations.
Requirements:
- The student must bring or rent a reliable, unloaded handgun of a caliber of .380 auto or above, but not larger than a .45 caliber. All weapons will be inspected on the range.
- Eye and ear protection is required and must be brought by the student or rented.
- Ammunition, 50 rounds, is required and can be brought to class or purchased.
- (All rentals/purchases can be completed at Huron Valley Guns for an additional cost.)
- Targets are included in the cost of the class.
- All students must sign a waiver.
- Appropriate attire is required: long sleeve shirt, full-length pants, baseball-style cap, closed toed shoes.
- Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Scheduled Dates and Times:
- 3/28/2026, Saturday - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- 3/31/2026, Tuesday - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
To View Class Dates and to Register:
- Click the "Sign up!" button below.
- Then on the ensuing page, scroll down to the bottom of that page and click the round circle for "I am Registering for a Class".
- Then, under "Class Information" is the "Class Name" drop-down box for "Please select one of the following" which has the list of scheduled classes.
- Click within that box and then click on the date you would like to sign up for.
- Then register (checkout) by completing the Registration and Payment Information.
CPL - REFRESHER
Class Length: 4 hrs. (class size is limited to 16 participants)
Description: The CPL-Refresher course is designed for the person who has a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) who needs to renew their license. This training meets the State of Michigan training standards for CPL renewal. This course will update your knowledge and shooting skills. Learn from certified instructors in the 3 hour classroom covering laws and liabilities updates. Instructors will address laws governing the use of force such as electro-muscular disruption technology, which is now permissible to those who have obtained a valid CPL permit. A review of pistol safety and 1 hours of shooting time are included.
Requirements:
- The student must bring or rent a reliable, unloaded handgun of a caliber of .22 or above, but not larger than a .45 caliber. All weapons will be inspected on the range.
- Eye and ear protection is required and must be brought by the student or rented.
- Ammunition, 100 rounds, is required and can be brought to class or purchased.
- (All rentals/purchases can be completed at Huron Valley Guns for an additional cost.)
- Targets are included in the cost of the class.
- All students must sign a waiver.
- Appropriate attire is required: long sleeve shirt, full-length pants, baseball-style cap, closed toed shoes.
- Students must be 21 years of age or older.
- Student must show their current Concealed Pistol License to the instructor.
Scheduled Dates and Times:
- 3/16/2026, Monday - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- 4/13/2026, Monday - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
To View Class Dates and to Register:
- Click the "Sign up!" button below.
- Then on the ensuing page, scroll down to the bottom of that page and click the round circle for "I am Registering for a Class".
- Then, under "Class Information" is the "Class Name" drop-down box for "Please select one of the following" which has the list of scheduled classes.
- Click within that box and then click on the date you would like to sign up for.
- Then register (checkout) by completing the Registration and Payment Information.
PRACTICAL PISTOL 1 - DRAWING, FIRING, RELOADING AND CLEARING
Class Length: 3 hrs. (class size is limited to 16 participants)
Description: Practical Pistol 1 is for the person who has a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and is looking to improve their weapon handling and shooting skills. Skills focused on include: holster draw, smooth presentation, precision shooting from varying distances along with speed reloading, and stoppage clearing.
Requirements:
- The student must bring or rent a reliable, unloaded handgun of a caliber of .22 or above, but not larger than a .45 caliber. It is recommended that the students bring a firearm that is a high ammunition capacity. All weapons will be inspected on the range.
- Eye and ear protection is required and must be brought by the student or rented.
- Ammunition, 100 rounds and holster for the dominant side hip (outside the pants), at least 3 magazines and magazine holster are required, and can be brought to class or purchased.
- (All rentals/purchases can be completed at Huron Valley Guns for an additional cost.)
- Targets are included in the cost of the class.
- All students must sign a waiver.
- Appropriate attire is required: long sleeve shirt, full-length pants, baseball-style cap, closed toed shoes.
- Students must be 21 years of age or older.
- Student must show their current Concealed Pistol License to the instructor.
Prerequisite: Firearms Training; Concealed Pistol License or equivalent knowledge.
Scheduled Dates and Times:
- 4/1/2026, Wednesday
To View Class Dates and to Register:
- Click the "Sign up!" button below.
- Then on the ensuing page, scroll down to the bottom of that page and click the round circle for "I am Registering for a Class".
- Then, under "Class Information" is the "Class Name" drop-down box for "Please select one of the following" which has the list of scheduled classes.
- Click within that box and then click on the date you would like to sign up for.
- Then register (checkout) by completing the Registration and Payment Information.
INSTRUCTORS
Range Master/Chief Instructor - Rick Holme
Rick is a retired Law Enforcement veteran having worked for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office for 21 years. He spent the majority of his career working in the Narcotics Section in the City of Detroit. He worked on multiple Federal Task Forces as an investigator and as a sergeant and team leader. Promoted to Lieutenant, Rick was assigned to the uniformed Road Patrol Division and was appointed as the Tactical Commander of the department Special Response Team (SRT or SWAT). You may have seen Rick and the Wayne County Sheriff’s SRT on multiple episodes of “Secret Ops” on Court TV. Rick maintained his position as the Tactical Commander up until his retirement in 2008.
Rick has been teaching pistol marksmanship for the last 12 years as well as Concealed Pistol License classes. He holds NRA certifications as a Pistol Instructor, Personal Protection in the Home instructor and a certification as a Chief Range Safety Officer.
Rick has been married for 28 years to his beautiful wife Andrea. They have three children that all grew up in and attended school in Hartland.


