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Ghostrider Defense – Mid-Michigan CPL & Advanced Training
Dual-instructor live-fire training, legal depth, and security consulting in Michigan
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Linwood, Michigan
Ghostrider Defense ( offers a high-caliber firearms and security training experience from its base in Linwood, Michigan. Their training model features not just one, but at least two certified instructors for every concealed carry class, supported by additional range safety officers to maintain a low student-to-instructor ratio. This approach ensures personalized attention and heightened safety. Their signature Concealed Carry Certification leans on USCCA curriculum while ramping up the live-fire element. Michigan mandates just 30 rounds; Ghostrider requires a minimum of 90, across varying distances, positions, reload drills, and stress-inducing scenarios. Classes also include expanded legal instruction covering Michigans CPL law, self-defense statutes, and rules of engagement. Ghostrider Defense doesnt stop at CCW. They offer Active Shooter training based on real-world analysis, Emergency Medical instruction, and layered courses: Advanced Defensive Pistol 1 (classroom plus range focusing on positioning, drawing from holster, and qualification), and Advanced Defensive Pistol 2 (pure live-fire with movement, multiple attackers, backup gun transitions, etc.). Lead instructors bring deep credentials. Mike Kasper holds credentials as an NRA Personal Protection Instructor, USCCA Instructor & Training Counselor, and has completed MAG-40 under Massad Ayoob, plus the Andrew Branca Law of Self Defense course. Doug Younga Desert Storm combat veteran and sponsored multi-gun competitoradds competition-level insight and Emergency First Aid instruction to the team. Ghostrider also supports security teams at churches, schools, and businesses with consulting, protocol development, pre-planning, and emergency response training. To view upcoming classes or inquire about hosting training, 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!