Training Programs

Full-Spectrum Defensive Pistol Training.

From your very first trigger pull to the most advanced tactical skills we can put you through — Pistol Performance Concepts trains every level. Beginner, intermediate, advanced, and beyond. If you're ready to improve, we have a program for you.

Pistol Fundamentals

Beginner4 Hours

The foundation every shooter needs. This course covers safe handling, grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and basic range commands. Designed for first-time shooters or anyone who wants to reset and build proper habits from the ground up.

  • Safe handling and storage
  • Grip, stance, and sight picture
  • Trigger control fundamentals
  • Loading, unloading, and malfunction clearing
  • Range safety and commands
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Concealed Carry & CPL Prep

Beginner / Intermediate8 Hours

Everything you need to carry responsibly and legally in Michigan. This course satisfies the training requirement for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and goes beyond the minimum — covering real-world draw, concealment considerations, and situational awareness.

  • Michigan CPL requirements and law
  • Holster selection and safe draw
  • Concealment and clothing considerations
  • Situational awareness and threat assessment
  • Live-fire qualification
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Women's Defensive Pistol

Beginner / Intermediate4 Hours

A focused, supportive environment for women who want to learn to shoot defensively. Covers fundamentals, home defense considerations, concealed carry options, and the confidence to handle a firearm safely and effectively.

  • Fundamentals tailored for new shooters
  • Home defense scenarios
  • Concealed carry options for women
  • Confidence-building live fire
  • Safe storage with children in the home
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Private One-on-One Coaching

All LevelsBy Appointment

The fastest way to improve at any level. Private sessions are fully customized — Steve assesses exactly where you are, identifies what's holding you back, and builds a focused training plan around your specific goals. No wasted time, no generic drills.

  • Full skills assessment
  • Customized drill selection
  • Immediate feedback and correction
  • Goal-specific training plan
  • Available for all skill levels
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Advanced Tactical Pistol

Advanced6 Hours

This is where the training gets serious. Drawing from military and federal law enforcement methodology, this course pushes experienced shooters through high-stress, high-demand scenarios. Drawing from a holster, shooting on the move, low-light conditions, and stress-inoculation drills designed to replicate real-world performance pressure.

  • Draw from holster under stress
  • Shooting on the move
  • Low-light and reduced-visibility drills
  • Stress inoculation and performance under demand
  • Malfunction clearing at speed
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Elite Performance Training

ExpertBy Appointment

The most demanding training Pistol Performance Concepts offers. Built for experienced shooters, security professionals, and those who want to operate at the highest possible level. Curriculum is drawn directly from federal law enforcement and military instruction methodology — the same standards Steve taught during his 20 years with the Federal Air Marshal Service.

  • High-stress scenario-based training
  • Force-on-force decision making
  • Advanced malfunction and weapons manipulation
  • Low-light and no-light operations
  • Federal and military-grade performance standards
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Not sure which class is right for you?

Reach out directly — Steve will ask a few questions and point you toward exactly what you need.