Friday, July 31, 2015

Are Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Classes Available Through Groupon Worth The Investment?

Are Concealed Pistol License Classes (CPL) Available Through Groupon Worth The Investment?

A few days ago, I received several requests for a comment regarding a widely seen customer review on Facebook recently about a CPL Class conducted by another Firearms Instructor. So, I thought that I would at least share a couple of general thoughts.

In truth, I actually know the guy who was profiled by the customer. However, my thoughts will not be about the training he provides.

I have never attended any of his CPL classes or helped him teach his CPL Class. My thoughts are generalized about Groupon and how their offers are formulated.

Besides, in my old age I have long learned to keep my nose out of other people's business. My view is that I should only be concerned about what I am doing and let the chips in the marketplace fall where they may. I have seen many Firearms Instructors both come and go over the years. Credibility is what keeps you in business in this industry.

Over the years I have been contacted by the enterprising folks at Groupon to teach CPL Classes through their program. In each instance, I refused to participate. Sometimes, the bottom-line issue in business is money. Accordingly, it was the principal issue for me with Groupon.

If you "normally" advertise and provide a CPL Class for $150, you will be required to offer your class at half price - $75. Further, the collected funds - at $75 per person - will be then be split 50/50 between Groupon and the Firearms Instructor. So, the Firearm Instructor would "gross" only $37.50 per student.

From that meager amount, the promoter would need to budget funds to conduct the class: Meeting Space, Attorney, Supplies, and etc. In my personal opinion, I felt that I could not deliver a high level of value and service to my students by partnering with Groupon, despite their promises of profits through volume. I value safety and quality over everything else.

First and foremost, one of the most critical parts of the training is the legal module. In truth, after having an informed and credible attorneys teach the law in my classes over the last 10 years I feel that I could do a credible job. However, I do not do so because of liability and credibility. I want my students to get the best possible legal advice available anywhere. I refer a steady stream of folks, who did not take my class, to my legal ace Terry Johnson​. There were so many students getting in trouble at one point, I seriously entertained the idea of going to law school.

If a bargain basement price is your principal means of selecting a CPL Class, you deserve whatever trouble you might find yourself facing. A deficient education in Firearms Law will catch up to you one day - sooner or later. Trust me, I talk to these people regularly. Some of the cases are tragic.

For the record, I am not casting all CPL Classes on Groupon in a bad light. I simply have not attended any to give you a report on what is happening. I have no desire to do so. It is none of my business. There might actually be some folks out there who figured out a way to make it work financially, safely, and with quality. I have not.

As with all things, let the buyer beware and do not compare apple to oranges.

Do your homework, and you will make a wise decision.

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Metro-Detroit Livonia Michigan Concealed Pistol License - CCW CPL Classes - Saturday, August 1rst, 2015

Metro-Detroit Livonia Michigan Concealed Pistol License - CCW CPL Classes - Saturday, August 1rst, 2015 - Space Limited - Call Now: 313.7337404


Saturday, August 1rst, 2015

We are pleased to announce another Michigan Concealed Pistol License CCW/CPL Class of this year! So, if you have a desire to qualify for a Concealed Pistol License, so that you can feel safe, register for our next class.

Saturday, August 1rst, 2015

Location: Firearm Exchange

30305 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, MI

Tuition ($150)

Register here ==> Click here!

Range expenses will be incurred at the range to handle gun rental, range time, ammunition costs, and a fee for a target. The estimated fee is $35.

Our class starts at 9:45 a.m. sharp!


Saturday, August 1rst, 2015





More info on Detroit Michigan CCW Class is available at our web site.

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About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.

Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.

For more info about free shooting lessons for women and Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:

Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

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Rick Ector Appeared On "Cam and Company" To Discuss Constitutional Carry In Michigan

Rick Ector Appeared On "Cam and Company" To Discuss Constitutional Carry In Michigan

Before I went on vacation last week, I was a guest on the NRANews' "Cam and Company Show" to discuss a set of recently introduced bills by Michigan House Rep. Cindy A. Gamrat that seek to bring Constitutional Carry to our state. 

Constitutional Carry is the concept that a person who is legally able to possess and own a firearm, should also be able to carry it without a special license. 

Constitutional Carry would not legalize the carrying of arms by people who currently can not possess firearms: persons with felony convictions, misdemeanor DV convictions, dishonorable discharges, mental illness diagnoses, being under-age, having a current PPO against them, and etc. 

Currently, six states have already enacted and passed Constitutional Carry: AK, AZ, AR, VT, WY, and KS. Maine will go Constitutional Carry in October of this year. Further, WY still requires non-residents to have a permit to carry there. 

The typical argument against Constitutional Carry is that there are no mandated training requirements, usually associated with licensing schemes. In states that currently have Constitutional Carry, the ability for more people to carry has led to more people seeking out firearm training. 

The official conversation on Constitutional Carry has been started in Michigan by State Representative Cindy A. Gamrat (R- District 80) who recently introduced Michigan HB 4772 - HB4778. Predictably, the nay-sayers are already acting like Debbie Downers. 

I leave you with a quote by Ghandi: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

Check out the video replay of the segment! 

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Rick Ector to Discuss Settlement in the Flint Michigan Open Carry Case

Rick Ector To Appear on "Armed American Radio" with Host Mark Walters

Later today - July 31rst, I will once again make another appearance on the "Armed American Radio Show" with host Mark Walters. The topics of discussion will include Gun Rights, Personal Protection, and of course Armed Americans. It should be an excellent show. 

One topic that we will certainly be covering is the recently announced settlement awarded to an Open Carrier who was arrested last Christmas Eve in Flint, Michigan!

If you have not heard this story yet, make sure that you tune into the show. You can hear it live at 4:40pm EST at Armed American Radio!

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Metro-Detroit Livonia Michigan Concealed Pistol License CCW CPL Class - Sat. Aug. 1rst, 2015

Metro-Detroit Livonia Michigan Concealed Pistol License - CCW CPL Classes - Saturday, August 1rst, 2015 - Space Limited - Call Now: 313.7337404


Saturday, August 1rst, 2015

We are pleased to announce another Michigan Concealed Pistol License CCW/CPL Class of this year! So, if you have a desire to qualify for a Concealed Pistol License, so that you can feel safe, register for our next class.

Saturday, August 1rst, 2015

Location: Firearm Exchange

30305 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, MI

Tuition ($150)

Register here ==> Click here!

Range expenses will be incurred at the range to handle gun rental, range time, ammunition costs, and a fee for a target. The estimated fee is $35.

Our class starts at 9:45 a.m. sharp!


Saturday, August 1rst, 2015





More info on Detroit Michigan CCW Class is available at our web site.

FREE Crime Prevention Ebooks For A Limited Time!

Register for this CCW Class and receive the following Ebooks:



Total Value $115!!!!! - Yours For FREE - Register Now!

Register now: Click here!

About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.

Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.

For more info about free shooting lessons for women and Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:

Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

If this information was useful for you, would you please make a small recurring donation to support this site?

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Support This Web Site!

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Rick Ector To Appear On "Cam and Company" To Discuss Constitutional Carry In Michigan

Rick Ector To Appear On "Cam and Company" To Discuss Constitutional Carry In Michigan

Today, I will be a guest on the NRANews' "Cam and Company Show" to discuss a recently introduced bill by Michigan House Rep. Cindy A. Gamrat that seeks to bring Constitutional Carry to our state. 

Constitutional Carry is the concept that a person who is legally able to possess and own a firearm, should also be able to carry it without a special license. 

Constitutional Carry would not legalize the carrying of arms by people who currently can not possess firearms: persons with felony convictions, misdemeanor DV convictions, dishonorable discharges, mental illness diagnoses, being under-age, having a current PPO against them, and etc. 

Currently, six states have already enacted and passed Constitutional Carry: AK, AZ, AR, VT, WY, and KS. Maine will go Constitutional Carry in October of this year. Further, WY still requires non-residents to have a permit to carry there. 

The typical argument against Constitutional Carry is that there are no mandated training requirements, usually associated with licensing schemes. In states that currently have Constitutional Carry, the ability for more people to carry has led to more people seeking out firearm training. 

The official conversation on Constitutional Carry has been started in Michigan by State Representative Cindy A. Gamrat (R- District 80) who recently introduced Michigan HB 4778. Predictably, the nay-sayers are already acting like Debbie Downers. 

I leave you with a quote by Ghandi: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

The segment starts at 3:20pm EST today. Watch live in HD over the Internet: http://www.nranews.com

Check it out!


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