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At DNique Safety, we understand that taking your first step into firearm ownership and training can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve never handled a gun before. That’s why we created First Steps: a beginner-focused, judgment-free training experience designed to make learning simple, safe, and empowering.

We’ve helped countless new shooters move from uncertainty and nervousness to confidence, competence, and calm control. Our priority is ensuring you feel prepared, secure, and supported every step of the way.

What is First Steps?

This 90-minute classroom-based orientation focuses on safety fundamentals, smart decision-making, and hands-on learning — before ever stepping into live fire training. It’s the perfect start for anyone curious but cautious.

Woting in this class — your comfort comes first.

This course is designed only for students who already understand how their firearm operates and have completed basic firearm and CPL training. It is the next step toward becoming capable, confident, and efficient with a concealed firearm in real-world situations.

This is not a basic handgun class. This is practical defensive training for the moment you hope never comes.

Because owning a gun doesn’t make you safer… knowing how to use it does.

✔ Concealed carry is a perishable skill
✔ Repetition builds reliability
✔ Stress changes how your body responds
✔ You must be able to perform when seconds matter

You will leave with a personal training plan that maximizes your range time and tracks your progress.

 Safety first. No nylon or collapsing holsters allowed. 

Thinking about concealed carry? In the state of Michigan, you must complete a certified training course before applying for your Concealed Pistol License (CPL). But beyond the legal requirement — this training is your path to becoming a confident, responsible, and informed firearm carrier.

At DNique Safety, we understand what you may be feeling right now:

• “Will I feel comfortable carrying in public?”
• “What if I’m nervous about handling a gun?”
• “How do I make sure I’m following the law correctly?”

Is This Course Right for You? 

You deserve professional instruction that is patient, clear, and empowering — not rushed or intimidating. This is a true self-defense certification course — designed for individuals who have some familiarity with handling a handgun.

If you are brand new to firearms or extremely nervous (totally okay!), we strongly recommend starting with:

➡ First Steps Firearm Training
OR
➡ Private One-on-One Coaching

Those programs will give you the confidence and foundation needed to succeed in CPL training.

 Build the mindset, skills, and confidence to protect yourself and your family. 

Personal Protection in the Home is a comprehensive defensive training course designed to help responsible gun owners prepare for real-world home defense scenarios. This class teaches the knowledge, skills, and judgment required to safely and effectively use a handgun for personal protection while enhancing your awareness, decision-making, and preparedness under stress.

This is the next step for individuals who want more than basic firearm training — it’s for those committed to protecting their loved ones.

A complete introduction to defensive shooting and home-defense strategy.

• Principles of personal protection and layered security
  Safe, responsible firearm handling in a home-defense setting
• Developing customized home safety and communication plans 
• Understanding escape routes, safe zones, and family roles
   

• Defensive accuracy vs. range accuracy 
• Loading, unloading, and managing malfunctions 
• Shooting positions, use of cover, and movement inside the home 
• Choosing the right handgun and defensive ammunition
   

• Situational awareness and early threat recognition 
• Clearing rooms and navigating hallways safely 
• Low-light and nighttime strategies 
• Managing stress, adrenaline, and physiological responses
   

• Local self-defense laws 
• Understanding the use of force continuum 
• Aftermath of a defensive encounter 
• Ethical decision-making
   

• Pepper spray, alarms, and less-lethal options 
• De-escalation techniques and avoidance strategies
   

Hands-on decision-making exercises, including:

• Intruder-at-the-door scenarios 
• Family safety in unsafe zones 
• Low-light break-in responses 
• Judgment drills to improve split-second thinking
   

⏱ Duration: 3–4 hours (classroom + live-fire training)

At DNique Safety, we know that every shooter learns differently — and sometimes a group class isn’t the best fit. Whether you’re brand new, feeling nervous, or simply want focused guidance, our Private Training Sessions are built entirely around you. 

Private coaching gives you:

• More time on what you want to improve
• A calm space to ask questions without judgment
• Personalized instruction tailored to your comfort level
• The ability to choose which firearms you want to learn
• A supportive instructor dedicated to your success

Who It's For

This is the perfect option for beginners who need patience and clarity, as well as returning students looking to sharpen fundamentals and build strong habits.

✔ New firearm owners
✔ Individuals preparing for concealed carry
✔ Students wanting more confidence before shooting live fire
✔ Anyone who wants a private, stress-free learning environment

Whether you’re overcoming “first-time jitters” or leveling up your skills — we’re here to help you feel safe, prepared, and empowered.

Target & Tea Talk seminar is the perfect first step for women who want to learn firearm safety in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.

​Led by an NRA Certified female instructor, you’ll enjoy tea, good company, and hands-on guidance as we cover:

• ​Safe gun handling and essential safety rules
• ​The different types of handguns and how to choose yours
• ​Local laws for purchasing and owning a firearm
• ​Fun shooting sports for all skill levels
• ​Your next steps for continued training and confidence building

This isn’t just about learning to shoot—it’s about learning to trust yourself.

By the end of Target & Tea Talk, you’ll leave feeling:

• More comfortable with firearm safety concepts
• Empowered to take control of your personal protection journey 
• Connected to a supportive community of women just like you 

Bring your friends, your questions, and your curiosity. 

The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed as a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. An RSO’s primary duty is to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations for all shooters at all times. The Range Officer will provide Range orientation for new guests, and members and ensure the entire facility and all operations are maintained at the highest standards.

To become an NRA Range Safety Officer, you must be at least 21 years of age; you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Who is the class for:

• Those who are interested in becoming an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
• Certified Range Safety Officers are required for:
• All Boy Scouts of America shooting events
• NRA-sanctioned shooting competitions and events, other shooting events
• Practically every commercial shooting range and gun club

What is the class about / What will you learn:
NRA Range Safety Course Outline:

• The Role of a Range Safety Officer
• The purpose of Standard Operating Procedures
• Range Layouts and Limits
• Range Inspection
• Range Rules/Safety Briefings
• How to conduct a Range Safety Briefing
• Emergency Procedures
• Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions
• How to properly control a shooter on the firing line