Michigan Pistol Academy
Rick Billington
BACKGROUND: Civilian, Former Law Enforcement, Instructor
20 Years Instructing
PH: 810 523 7660
Available Courses
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Next class: Jan 16 See Classes |
"Women's Only" Michigan CPL Class Qualifies of Michigan CPL |
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, Women's Only Courses | Basic |
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No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
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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No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Court Order Gun Safety Class Keep Your Gun Rights, Know The Law |
Specialty Other | N/A |
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Next class: Jan 15 See Classes |
Michigan Concealed Carry License Renewal On-Line Course |
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, Active Shooter Response Training, Combatives / Less Lethal, Online Courses | Basic |
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Next class: Jan 9 See Classes |
Michigan CPL for Personal & Home Defense Michigan CPL/CCW Certification Class |
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses | Basic |
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No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Personalized Concealed Carry & Home Defense One-On-One Personal Training |
Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses | N/A |
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No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
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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No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Taser Training Online Course |
Basic, Combatives / Less Lethal, Online Courses | Basic |
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No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Qualifies for Michigan Concealed Pistol… |
Basic, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses, In Home Defense Training | Basic |
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.
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 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, 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.
Certifications
Michigan Pistol Academy USCCA Instructor #423903
NRA Instructor #147595843
Policies
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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