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Defensive Shooting Skills – Grand Rapids, MI
Christian-based, instructor-driven firearms training with deep law enforcement roots
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Grand Rapids, Michigan
Defensive Shooting Skills ( is a firearms training provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, led by Jeffery Crosby and Ericka Crosby. Their faith-rooted philosophy emphasizes that responsible self-defense is a God-given right and that Responsibility Starts with You. Jeffery Crosby brings a diverse professional background: U.S. Army veteran, fugitive recovery agent, licensed private investigator across 10 states, and former director for a non-profit focused on human trafficking rescue. Hes a USCCA Training Counselor and Instructor, NRA and MCRGO Certified Firearms Instructor, and holds certifications ranging from trauma first aid and range safety to womens self-defense and active shooter response. Their class roster covers a wide spectrum: Michigan CPL / First Steps (beginner), advanced pistol, Refuse to Be a Victim, AR-15 fundamentals (AR-101, -102, -103), and Instructor Development courses. CPL courses are competitively priced at $85 and regularly scheduled throughout the year. Unique among regional trainers, Defensive Shooting Skills combines faith-based values with real-world operational experience. Jeffs law-enforcement and investigative career, paired with a non-profit leadership role, brings a multidimensional perspectivemerging legal awareness, community protection, and tactical readiness into every class. Student reviews reflect both professionalism and warmth. One USCCA review shared: Their mission truly resonated with me, and the class instructions were clear, professional, and in-depth. The affordability was a huge plus. To view upcoming courses or register, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!