1st Annual BHS Defensive Skills Summit
September 26-27 | Coldwater Area
A Structured Weekend of Defensive Handgun Development
The BHS Defensive Skills Summit is a professional training weekend designed to help responsible armed citizens build practical capability beyond minimum certification.
Whether you are earning your Michigan CPL or continuing your development as an existing CPL holder, the Summit provides focused training blocks in one organized weekend.
Students may attend individual classes or choose a bundle option for a more complete training experience.
Certification is the beginning. Competence is the goal.
❋ Foundation
Michigan CPL certification and responsible carry principles.
❋ Skill Development
Red dot, low light, and defensive handgun performance training.
❋ Professional Structure
Small class sizes, safety-focused instruction, and clear progression.
Weekend Training Blocks
Choose individual training blocks or build a full weekend of structured development. Each class is intentionally capped to maintain safety, quality instruction, and meaningful instructor oversight.
Individual class Pricing
Students may register for individual training blocks or choose a bundle option for a more complete weekend of development. Bundle options are designed for students who want structured progression across multiple areas of defensive handgun training.
Founding Registration Pricing
Founding Registration Pricing will be available for the first 7 days after registration opens and applies to bundle options only.
Individual class pricing will remain firm.
Who This Event Is For
The BHS Defensive Skills Summit is designed for responsible armed citizens who want structured, safety-focused training beyond minimum requirements.
Whether you are brand new to concealed carry or already have your CPL, this event gives students a clear path to continue developing practical defensive handgun skills.
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For students ready to earn their Michigan CPL and start with a strong foundation in safe, lawful, and responsible carry.
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For those who already have their CPL but want more than minimum certification-level training.
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For students carrying or training with pistol-mounted optics who want better consistency, presentation, and visual discipline.
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For those who want to understand target identification, flashlight use, and decision-making in reduced visibility.
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For everyday people who take personal protection seriously and want professional instruction in a controlled environment.
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Licensed Michigan law enforcement officers may receive completion documentation suitable for agency training records / CPE reporting for applicable blocks.
This is not a casual range day. It is a structured training weekend with clear safety expectations, limited class sizes, and professional oversight.
What to Expect
The BHS Defensive Skills Summit is a structured, safety-focused training weekend. Each block will include clear instruction, defined safety expectations, and practical skill development appropriate to the course.
Students will receive a full information packet after registration, including:
Required gear list
Recommended round counts
Arrival times
Range procedures
Weather considerations
Safety expectations
Location details
Waiver information
All students are expected to arrive with safe, reliable equipment and follow instructor direction throughout the event.
Exact range location will be provided to registered students prior to the event.
