Every course is led by a certified, experienced instructor who cares about your success, and safety.

CLASSES OVERVIEW

FIND THE RIGHT TRAINING FOR YOU

CHOOSE FROM CLASSES THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE, SKILL & READINESS.

Whether you're here to protect your family, lead a security team, or simply stop feeling unprepared in a dangerous world, we've got a class for that. Every course at Peacemakers LLC is designed to be approachable, effective, and rooted in real-world application.

No fluff and no fear-based tactics.

Just straight-up training that works.

Browse below or take our free quiz to find the right fit.

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WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE

TAUGHT BY DENNIS JAMES

9 AM - 2 PM

$100/person

Our Women’s Self-Defense course is designed to be empowering, practical, and realistic. Whether you're a mother, student, professional, or retiree, this class will teach you how to recognize danger, avoid confrontation, and defend yourself with force-multiplying techniques and a strong mindset.

You’ll leave not only with life-saving physical skills, but with a deeper understanding of situational awareness, boundary setting, and the psychology of personal safety.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Situational Awareness & Threat Recognition

  • Boundary Setting, Verbal Assertiveness & Escape Tactics

  • Simple, Effective Strikes for Real-World Attacks

  • Using Everyday Items for Self-Defense

  • What to Do When You’re Followed or Targeted

No martial arts or prior experience required.

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Security Consultation: Safety for Churches, Synagogues, Mosques & Businesses

TAUGHT BY DENNIS JAMES

By appointment, price varies depending on physical location, size

In a world of increasing uncertainty, your congregation, staff, or customers deserve to feel safe. Our Security Consultation for Faith Centers and Businesses is designed to assess vulnerabilities, enhance preparedness, and develop actionable safety plans tailored to your space.

We work with churches, synagogues, mosques, and business owners across Michigan to create safer environments without compromising your sense of welcome or mission.

Our Process Includes:

Facility Risk Assessment
Walkthrough of your building to identify physical and procedural vulnerabilities

Custom Security Plan Development
We create layered response strategies tailored to your staff, volunteers, and layout

Team Training & Emergency Drills
Optional add-on training for your team: de-escalation, active threat response, and more

Policy & Procedure Review
Evaluate your current safety policies and help establish best-practice protocols

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Instructor assisting person with bandaged arm during Peacemakers LLC trauma response and emergency care training in West Michigan.

Tactical Medicine: Lifesaving Skills Under fire

TAUGHT BY DENNIS JAMES

9 AM - 1 PM

$100/person, which includes a tourniquet upon completion

When seconds count and help is minutes away, your ability to act can save a life. This Tactical Medicine course teaches you how to respond to life-threatening injuries in high-stress, real-world scenarios, especially when EMS isn’t immediately available.

Learn the same techniques taught to military medics, law enforcement, and first responders, adapted for civilians who want to be prepared.

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Gun owners and concealed carriers

  • Range officers, church security, and private security teams

  • First-on-scene civilians

  • Prepared individuals and responsible citizens

Two Pricing Options:

$100Tactical Medicine Training Only
$130Training + Take-Home IFAK with professional-grade gear

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Gain handgun confidence with Peacemakers LLC, serving Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI. Train safely, improve accuracy, and earn your CPL certification.

CPL in a Day – Michigan Concealed Pistol License Training

TAUGHT BY DENNIS JAMES

9 AM - 5 PM

$100/person

Earn your Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) in just one day with Peacemakers LLC. This comprehensive course meets all state requirements and includes both classroom instruction and hands-on range training. Whether you're new to firearms or looking to sharpen your skills, our experienced instructors will walk you through safety protocols, legal responsibilities, situational awareness, and defensive shooting fundamentals.

By the end of the day, you’ll not only meet the qualifications to apply for your CPL, but leave with the confidence to carry responsibly.

This course is ideal for:

  • First-time handgun owners

  • Individuals seeking legal concealed carry in Michigan

  • Men and women interested in personal protection and situational preparedness

What’s included:

  • Certified instruction and qualifying documentation

  • Firearms safety and legal overview

  • Range time and qualification

  • Resources for next steps after class

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Master safe, accurate shooting indoors with Peacemakers LLC. Serving Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI, with expert firearm and CPL instruction for all skill levels.

CPL Plus: Intro to Handgun & Handgun-to-Long Gun Transition

TAUGHT BY DENNIS JAMES

9 AM - 2 PM

Introduction to Handgun

$100/person

A beginner-friendly primer designed for students who are brand new to firearms. You’ll get comfortable with handling, operation, and safety procedures before progressing to more advanced material.

Topics include:

  • Safe handling and storage of handguns

  • Loading, unloading, grip, stance, and sight picture

  • Trigger control and dry-fire drills

  • Choosing the right firearm for your needs

Advanced Handgun

$200/person

A progression-focused course designed for students who already understand handgun fundamentals and want to elevate their accuracy, speed, and defensive capability. This class builds real-world confidence through advanced drills, movement techniques, and performance-based shooting instruction.

You’ll cover:

  • Rapid target acquisition and recoil management

  • Shooting while moving and engaging multiple targets

  • Defensive accuracy under time constraints

  • Malfunction clearing and reload proficiency

  • Realistic scenario-based drills for threat response

This course is ideal for CPL holders, home defenders, and anyone seeking to sharpen their handgun skills beyond basic training.

transitioning between Handgun to Long Gun (& Back)

$200/person

This class satisfies the legal training requirements for Michigan’s CPL (Concealed Pistol License),and goes further. In addition to classroom and range training for CPL, you'll learn how to transition between handgun and long gun platforms effectively and safely.

You’ll cover:

  • Defensive shooting with a handgun

  • Legal responsibilities of concealed carry

  • When and why to transition to a long gun

  • Practical drills for movement and response scenarios

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Train with Peacemakers LLC outdoors near Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI. Build firearm safety, accuracy, and defensive readiness with certified instructors.

Safety Team Training: Build a Confident Response Team

TAUGHT BY DENNIS JAMES

By appointment, price varies depending on physical location, size and agreed upon.

Your safety team is your first line of defense. Whether you're a church forming a protection ministry or a business creating an internal response unit, our Safety Team Training equips your members with the skills, mindset, and communication strategies they need to respond effectively to high-stress situations.

Led by experienced personal safety instructors and certified firearms educators, this course emphasizes realistic training, scenario-based learning, and legal responsibility.

Training Topics Can Include:

  • Firearms & Use-of-Force Law (if applicable to your team)

  • Team Communication & Chain of Command

  • De-Escalation & Threat Recognition

  • Entry Control, Lockdown, and Evacuation Protocols

  • Basic Tactical Medical Response

  • Scenario-Based Drills (customized to your space)

Training can be held on-site at your facility or at an off-site location.

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