Rick Billington
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Michigan Pistol Academy

Rick Billington

BACKGROUND: Civilian, Former Law Enforcement, Instructor

20 Years Instructing

PH: 810 523 7660


Available Courses

Next Class Course Type Difficulty
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"Women's Only" Michigan CPL Class
Qualifies of Michigan CPL
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, Women's Only Courses Basic
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Advanced Judgmental Reality Based Training
Advanced Judgmental “Shoot-No-Shoot”Real…
Scenario Based Training, Virtual Simulation, Scenario Based Training (Simunitions, Man Marking Cartridge) N/A
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Court Order Gun Safety Class
Keep Your Gun Rights, Know The Law
Specialty Other N/A
Next class: Nov 30
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Michigan Concealed Carry License Renewal
On-Line Course
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, Active Shooter Response Training, Combatives / Less Lethal, Online Courses Basic
Next class: Nov 23
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Michigan CPL for Personal & Home Defense
Michigan CPL/CCW Certification Class
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses Basic
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Personalized Concealed Carry & Home Defense
One-On-One Personal Training
Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses N/A
Next class: Nov 30
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Real Estate Agent Safety-the Armed Realtor Course
On-Line Training Course
Basic, Active Shooter Response Training, Seminars / Lectures, Combatives / Less Lethal, Church / Business - Safety / Security, Online Courses Basic
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Taser Training
Online Course
Basic, Combatives / Less Lethal, Online Courses Basic
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USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Qualifies for Michigan Concealed Pistol…
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses, In Home Defense Training Basic
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About Michigan Pistol Academy

Rick Billington is a seasoned expert in personal defense and firearms training, dedicated to empowering individuals with essential self-protection skills. His diverse background includes law enforcement, aviation, and corporate leadership, all shaping his approach to safety.

Growing up in Michigan, Rick began his career in law enforcement, where he developed expertise in conflict resolution and personal defense. After transitioning to corporate management, he felt a strong calling to return to his roots in personal safety, leading him to establish the Michigan Pistol Academy in 2004.

At the academy, Rick offers a variety of courses for all skill levels, emphasizing safety, marksmanship, and the legal aspects of firearm use. His unique combination of law enforcement experience and corporate leadership sets him apart, ensuring practical, real-world applications of self-defense training.

Additionally, as a certified flight instructor, Rick integrates principles of precision and discipline into his programs. Passionate about community engagement, he regularly conducts workshops on self-defense and responsible gun ownership.

Through the Michigan Pistol Academy, Rick continues to inspire and educate individuals, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to enhance their personal safety in an unpredictable world.



USCCA Certified Instructor for Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals.
USCCA Countering Mass Shooter Threat Instructor.

NRA Certified Firearms Instructor in the following disciplines:
  •  Basic Pistol,
  •  Basic Rifle,
  •  Basic Shotgun,
  •  Personal Protection In The Home
  •  Personal Protection Outside The Home,
  •  Refuse To Be A Victim.
  •  Chief Range Safety Officer.
Licensed Michigan Professional Investigator
Certified Flight Instructor

Courses Taught

Concealed Carry Training, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Rifle, Shotgun, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses, Active Shooter Response Training, In Home Defense Training, Church / Business - Safety / Security, Scenario Based Training, Women's Only Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual), Virtual Simulation, Concealed Carry License, Online Courses, Range Safety Officer


Class Instructors

Scott Ruel

Scott Ruel

Scott Ruel ScoJen Firearms Academy Instructor: Certified in the following disciplines: · NRA Basic CCW Instructor NRA Personal Protection in the Home · NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home · NRA Range Safety Officer · Michigan Concealed Carry Classes · Firearms Training and Personal Protection Specialist · AR-15 Instructor · Shotgun Instructor · Court Ordered Firearms Safety Classes


Scott Stout

Scott Stout

Scott, is founder and lead advisor at Professional Defense Advisors and an active police sergeant with one of the nation's largest law enforcement departments. He is a certified trainer in various disciplines, including ASI (Active Shooter Incident), CPR, and Stop the Bleed. With a diverse background in the private sector, patrol, academy instruction, and search warrant/apprehension operations, Scott brings extensive experience to his role.


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Certifications

Michigan Pistol Academy USCCA Instructor #423903
NRA Instructor #147595843

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel outside of 30 days prior to class, you will be charged a $25 cancellation fee. If you cancel inside of 30 days prior to class, you forfeit 100% of your course tuition. Transfers between classes or dates are permitted so long as those other classes have slots available. Please understand that you are filling a slot that could have gone to someone else. We cannot accommodate cancellations that cost other students spots in our classes. So if possible, we need to the keep the cancellations to a minimum.

Reschedule Policy

Transfers between classes or dates are permitted so long as those other classes have slots available. We cannot accommodate cancellations that cost other students spots in our classes. So if possible, we need to the keep the cancellations to a minimum.

Refund Policy

If you cancel outside of 30 days prior to class, you will be charged a $25 cancellation fee. If you cancel at or inside of 30 days prior to class, and do not transfer to another available class,you forfeit 100% of your course tuition.

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