Why Pistol Performance Concepts
Training Built Around You.
Not a class. Not a curriculum. A streamlined path to where you want to be — faster than anyone else can get you there.
Why choose Pistol Performance Concepts over anyone else?
There's no shortage of firearms instructors in Michigan. So why do law enforcement officers, veterans, and everyday citizens keep coming back to Pistol Performance Concepts? Because we don't run you through a generic program and hand you a certificate. We figure out exactly where you are, exactly where you need to be, and build the fastest path between those two points.
Streamlined. No wasted time.
Every minute on the range is intentional. We cut the filler, skip the fluff, and focus exclusively on the skills that move the needle for you. You'll leave every session sharper than when you walked in.
Personalized to your needs.
Your goals aren't the same as the person next to you. Whether you're a first-time shooter building fundamentals, a concealed carry holder sharpening your draw, or a law enforcement officer maintaining qualification standards — your training is tailored to you.
Faster results than anywhere else.
We've trained hundreds of students across all skill levels. We know what works, what doesn't, and how to compress the learning curve. Students consistently reach their goals in fewer sessions than they expected.
Real-world experience behind every lesson.
Steve Kinsey brings decades of military and law enforcement service to every class. This isn't textbook instruction — it's hard-won knowledge from someone who has performed under real pressure in the field.
Meet your instructor
Steve Kinsey
Founder & Lead Instructor
Steve Kinsey is a combat veteran who served in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993 and Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1997. After his military service, he spent 20 years as a Federal Air Marshal where he served as a high-level firearms instructor — training agents to perform under the most demanding and unforgiving conditions imaginable. He is MCOLES-recognized, NRA-certified, and has spent his career teaching firearms not as a sport, but as a life-critical skill. He founded Pistol Performance Concepts because he saw a gap: too many instructors teaching the same generic curriculum with no regard for the individual in front of them. When you train with Steve, you are learning from someone who has carried a firearm in combat, in federal service, and in the field — and who knows exactly what real-world performance demands.
- Veteran — Mogadishu, Somalia (1993)
- Veteran — Sarajevo, Bosnia (1997)
- 20-Year Federal Air Marshal — Senior Firearms Instructor
- MCOLES Recognized
- NRA Certified Instructor
- Law Enforcement Background
Credentials & Service
Stop settling for generic. Train with purpose.
Browse upcoming classes or reach out directly — we'll figure out exactly what you need and build a plan around it.