Downriver Personal Protection Academy
Skills to Protect What Matters Most
USCCA certified instruction in concealed carry & home defense as well as Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
What I Teach
USCCA certified training, taught in small, beginner-friendly classes.
Concealed Carry & Home Defense (Michigan CPL)
The USCCA classroom course covering Michigan concealed-carry law, situational awareness, and handgun safety and fundamentals — earning the certificate to apply for your Michigan CPL.
Learn more →Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
USCCA's emergency first aid curriculum — the skills and confidence to respond and stabilize an injury in the critical minutes before help arrives.
Learn more →Why Train With Downriver PPA
Small, Focused Classes
Personal attention and time on the fundamentals — not a crowded lecture hall.
Beginner-Friendly
First time holding a firearm? You’re in the right place. We start at the beginning.
Safety First, Always
USCCA-certified instruction grounded in safe, responsible firearm handling.
From the Range
See photos from recent classes — students earning their certificates and putting their training to work.
View class photos →Skills to Protect What Matters Most
Class dates, times, locations, and pricing are listed on my USCCA instructor profile, where you can register.
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