About Festina Lente CPL Training
Michigan concealed pistol license training in Honor, taught by a USCCA certified instructor.
Wesley Slayer
USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer
Festina Lente is Latin for make haste slowly, which is a fair description of how Wesley teaches. He is certified by the USCCA in Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals and holds an NRA Range Safety Officer credential, and he has built the class around the students who arrive least sure of themselves.
In his own words: “I love teaching this and my students tell me that it shows in what I do. I want you to come away from the class with a lot of practical knowledge and understanding of the materials. My hope is that you know that I am there for you even when class is over and you have questions or other needs.”
New shooters leave comfortable with a handgun by the end of the day. Experienced shooters sharpen the core skills they already have, and everyone gets taught how to draw from a holster correctly, which is not something most CPL classes make time for.
How a Festina Lente class runs
One day in Honor
Classes run at the Platte River Inn restaurant, 10921 Main St in Honor, Michigan. They start at 9:00 AM and finish around 3:00 PM, and because it is a restaurant you can order food during the day.
Range time on your schedule
The shooting portion is on a private range and gets scheduled with the instructor on the day of the class, at a time that works around the rest of your day.
Bring a gun or borrow one
There is a range of firearms and ammunition available for you to use in class at no extra cost. Bring your own pistol, holster and ammunition if you have them. Range fees and targets are included.
What to know
Does this class count for a Michigan CPL?
Yes. It is the US Concealed Carry Association Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals class, which the State of Michigan recognizes for a concealed pistol license. You take the certificate to your county clerk with your application and fingerprints.
What should I bring?
A good attitude, a pen, snacks, and your pistol, holster and ammunition if you own them. If you do not, they are provided.
Is the textbook required?
No. The Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals textbook is available for $25 extra if you want a copy to keep.
When is the next class?
There are no dates posted at the moment. Call (248) 662-5744 and we will tell you when the next Honor class is scheduled, or point you at a class elsewhere in Michigan if you would rather not wait.
Looking for a class date?
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