About GREAT LAKES TRAINING CENTER

Introducing the new Great Lakes Training Center by Not Just Guns!

Our new 5000 square foot training center is the areas largest training center for firearms enthusiasts!

The Great Lakes Training Center offers training and education opportunities for all levels of people interested in firearms. Beginning with basic informational classes for those who may have never shot to CPL classes, home defense training, medical training, firearms law education, safety training and more!

Located right next door to Not Just Guns store, the new 5,000 square foot training facility aims to bring new shooters into the 2A community and enhance the skills and readiness of current shooters from youth to the most experienced.

Stay tuned for specifics on classes and educational opportunities from the new Great Lakes Training Center from Not Just Guns.

Where is GLTC?

Located right next door to Not Just Guns store. GLTC is just South at 409 Cedar Road Mason MI

Why was GLTC opened?

The new 5,000 square foot GLTC facility aims to bring new shooters into the 2A community and enhance the skills and readiness of current shooters from youth to the most experienced.

CPL

Successful completion of this course earns you a certificate used to apply for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

Find out more about our CPL classes

HANDGUN CLINIC - Every other Tuesday 7p-9p

“Handgun Clinic” is every other Tuesday from 7pm-9pm. Every week will be a little different with topics changing as we will work on different skills and do different drills each night and often mix it up.
With the weather and price of ammo being what it is this is a great chance to knock the rust off or keep up on those training reps as any skill level is more than welcome
You must sign up before class so we can guarantee space.
Cost is $25.00 and covers airsoft gun rental and ammo etc.
**You only need to bring a good belt and clear safety glasses**

Find out more about our Handgun CLinic

Everyday Medical

This is a hybrid medical course that combines advanced life saving trauma care with standard CPR and First Aid. It covers the contents and usage of your average Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) in depth and at the same time certifies you by the American Heart Associations (AHA) in CPR/First Aid/AED. EDM is a 1-day course held entirely in the classroom and includes lecture and hands on practice.

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Basic Pistol Orientation

This class is for anyone that has purchased a new or first handgun, looking to purchase a new or first handgun and current pistol owners who would like to learn or brush up on the following. Basic firearms safety primarily pertaining to a pistol, basic pistol handling & fundamentals and basic pistol operation & nomenclature. This class is great for the new pistol owner, current pistol owner and their family members new to firearms.

In this class, we will cover vital pistol safety, handling, storage and basic shooting fundamentals to get you ready to take a next level class (example CPL) and or go to the range and safely start shooting. There will be extensive question & answer time, hands on shooting techniques taught in this class. We will be using the most modern indoor classroom training aids & tools available. This will help prepare you for your first trip to a range or to help you make an educated first pistol purchase.

There will be NO LIVE FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION allowed in this class / building. Class will be held at the Great Lakes Training Center, next door to Not Just Guns. Class will run approximately 2-3 hours depending upon size and questions asked. We are here for you to learn not to watch a timer. We encourage questions and want to provide time for answers and discussion as appropriately needed.

Age 18-up.
All materials provided.
16-up w/Parent

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UTM Home Defense

UTM/Home Defense course is an 8-hour course focusing on all details related to defending your home. Class will consist of classroom/lecture and hands-on in a “non-lethal” indoor shoot-house. Class will also involve “force on force” or person on person scenarios.

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HANDGUN 1 B.A.S.E (FORMERLY HANDGUN1)

Hybrid Handgun B.A.S.E (formerly Handgun1) is the next step after taking a CPL course. It will introduce students to pistol shooting fundamentals, body mechanics, proper reloading techniques and malfunction clearing. This class is 8 hours and is not an NRA course of instruction.

Class is held indoor at a non-live fire facility utilizing airsoft pistols where you can stay warm and skip having to buy real ammo. You will only need to bring safety glasses and a sturdy belt. Everything else is provided including pistol, mags and airsoft ammo/gas.

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HYBRID HANDGUN 1 (FORMERLY HANDGUN1)

Handgun B.A.S.E (formerly Handgun1) is the next step after taking a CPL course. It will introduce students to pistol shooting fundamentals, body mechanics, proper reloading techniques and malfunction clearing. This class is 9 hours and is not a NRA course of instruction.
This course will be held entirely on an outdoor range, rain or shine, so please bring weather appropriate gear.

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NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER

The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. To become a NRA Range Safety Officer, you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations

Find out more about RSO