Michael Pool

Former reserve police officer with over 20 years of experience as an NRA Pistol Instructor. Extensive martial arts training and instrumental in the fight for CPL rights.

• NRA Pistol Instructor (Over 20 years)
• NRA certified instructor in Home firearm safety, pistol, rifle, personal protection shotgun since 1996
• Trained with Phoenix Operation Training Concepts 2007-2009
• Ranger Firearm Instruction 2014
• Extensive martial arts training

Robert Allison

Certified NRA Instructor since 2015 specializing in personal protection and CPL training.

• NRA Instructor since 2015
• Personal Protection in the Home/CPL
• Basic Pistol
• NRA Range Safety Officer

Lawrence

As a Michigan CPL Instructor, I focus on developing responsible, legally informed, and safety-minded citizens who choose to carry a concealed pistol. My training philosophy goes beyond simply meeting the legal requirements — I emphasize judgment, situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and lawful, ethical firearm use.

What I Practice and Teach

• Strict firearm safety principles – Following universal safety rules at all times.
• Situational awareness – Teaching students how to recognize developing threats early and avoid danger whenever possible.
• Conflict avoidance and de-escalation – Understanding that the best defensive encounter is the one avoided.
• Responsible defensive mindset – Carrying a firearm as a last resort, not a first response.
• Legal literacy – Ensuring students understand the serious legal and civil consequences of using force.

Carrying a concealed pistol is a profound responsibility. My goal is to equip students not only with technical skills, but with the mindset and legal understanding necessary to carry safely and confidently.