“It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.
If you want peace, you must prepare for war.” -Unknown
At Drawn to Protect, we believe preparedness is a way of life. It’s about making the choice to refuse to be a victim and to never rely on the hope that help will arrive in time. When danger can strike in seconds, readiness can mean the difference between tragedy and survival.
Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to stand strong in a world that can often be uncertain and unpredictable. Combining over 20 years of firearms knowledge and experience with over 10 years as a licensed CPL holder. In addition, having worked for almost 15 years in residential and commercial security, we bring real-world expertise to each and every session.
From firearms training and self-defense to situational awareness, home defense planning and security solutions — we provide practical knowledge and tools for everyday protection.
More than just training, we are building a community of people who share the drive not only to survive, but to thrive.
Courses We Offer
Michigan requires CPL applicants to complete an appropriate pistol safety training course, and the state’s CPL training framework covers safe handling/storage, ammunition and shooting fundamentals, shooting positions, firearms law and civil liability, avoiding criminal attacks/controlling violent confrontations, and Michigan concealed-carry laws.
The established course standard is at least 8 hours of instruction, including 3 hours of range time. We offer the USCCA designed course of Concealed Carry Essentials and Home Defense Fundamentals. We also go over safe and effective ways to do dry-fire practice in class and at home. This topic can be presented in a personalized one on one at-home setting or in a small groups of up to 4 students.
Required Equipment: A reliable handgun, magazines, ammunition, appropriate eye and ear protection. Specific equipment and ammunition requirements will be provided during registration. (**Various Handgun types available for rental upon request for $25 fee**)
Recommended for: New and developing handgun owners looking to build confidence, improve fundamental shooting skills and develop safe, responsible firearm-handling habits and be legally, mentally and physically prepared for a potential self-defense incident.
Stop the Bleed is a hands-on emergency medical training add-on designed to teach students how to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding before professional help arrives.
Students learn practical techniques for controlling severe bleeding, including proper use of direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets. The class focuses on building confidence and the ability to take immediate, effective action during an emergency.
Topics Include:
Recognizing life-threatening bleeding
Applying direct pressure
Wound packing techniques
Proper tourniquet application
Emergency response and decision-making
Building and maintaining a basic trauma kit
Recommended for: Anyone who wants to develop practical emergency-response skills and be better prepared to help themselves or others during a medical emergency.
Add this class to your firearms training for a more complete approach to preparedness and safety
Our Basic Handgun Training course is designed for new and developing shooters who want to become more comfortable and confident with a handgun for home or self-defense or recreational shooting.
Training includes classroom instruction and live-fire range exercises covering:
Firearm safety essentials and proper range procedures
Handgun components, operation, and basic maintenance
Proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control
Loading, unloading of magazines and proper ammunition selection
Malfunction recognition and basic clearance techniques
Basic accuracy drills for the range and how to practice dry-fire safely at home
Sight/optic usage and the benefits of adding a red dot on a handgun
Safe storage techniques at home or in a vehicle, procedures and gear
Required Equipment: A handgun (semi-auto or revolver), magazines, ammunition, appropriate eye and ear protection. Specific equipment and ammunition requirements will be provided during registration. Various handgun types are available for rent upon request for additional charge.
Our beginner-to-intermediate Rifle & Carbine Training course focuses on safe firearm handling, proper equipment setup, and developing confident, practical shooting skills.
Training includes classroom instruction and live-fire range exercises covering:
Firearm handling and range safety procedures
Proper stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control
Optic zeroing and basic sight/optic fundamentals.
Loading and unloading of magazines including proper ammunition selection
Malfunction recognition and proper clearance procedures
Cleaning and proper maintenance practices and gear
Required Equipment: A reliable rifle or carbine, magazines, ammunition, two-point sling, and appropriate eye and ear protection. Specific equipment and ammunition requirements will be provided during registration.
Recommended for: Beginner to intermediate shooters looking to build a solid foundation in rifle/carbine safety, handling, and marksmanship or increase their level of knowledge and confidence with their chosen platform.
Training includes classroom instruction and live-fire range exercises covering:
Firearm handling techniques and range safety practices
Proper stance, grip, loading, unloading, and ammunition types for different uses
Sight alignment, target acquisition and recoil control techniques
Malfunction drills and safe clearing procedures
Practical shooting drills designed to build confidence and consistency
Required Equipment: A reliable shotgun (Pump or Semi-auto), appropriate ammunition, eye and ear protection. Specific equipment and ammunition requirements will be provided during registration. (examples available for use)
Recommended for: Anyone looking to learn how to handle a shotgun safely and smartly. We go over everything a new or developing shotgun owner needs to know to build confidence, improve fundamental shooting skills, and develop safe and responsible shotgun-handling skills for recreation or home defense. We have multiple examples of both Pump and Semi-Auto styles to demonstrate with in class and on the range
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Whether you're new to firearms, looking to improve your skills, or preparing for your Michigan CPL, we're here to help you become safer, more knowledgeable, and better prepared.
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About
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Drawn to Protect, LLC— Where safety, self-defense skill development, and respect for our rights and liberties are at the heart of everything we do.
Our team of passionate instructors are dedicated to providing a professional and welcoming training experience for individuals of all ages and skill levels.
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