Classes and other Events

2024

Date:             Saturday, March 30, 2024

                       23640 Featherstone Rd,

                     Sturgis, Michigan

Instructor:    Mike Philley

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to "practiscore" to register for the class:  March 30 IDPA SO class registration
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to Mike.  (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules "M14.2 on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather-appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

2023

Where:          South Kent Sportsman's Club

Date:             Sunday, October 29, 2023

                     2536 140th Street

                     Dorr, MI 49323

Instructor:    Nick Harig

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the Practiscore to reserve your spot: https://practiscore.com/events/sksc-idpa-safety-officer-training/participants/create
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to the instructor Nick Harig.  (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules (on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather-appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

Where:          Oakland County Sportsman's Club

Date:             Sunday, October 22, 2023

                     4770 Waterford Road

                      Clarkston, MI 48346

Instructor:    Mike Barrera

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to the instructor Mike Barrera (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules (on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather-appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

Where:          St. Jospeh County Conservation and Sportsman's Club 

Date:             Saturday, April 29, 2023

                       23640 Featherstone Rd,

                     Sturgis, Michigan

Instructor:    Mike Philley

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to "practiscore" to register for the class:  https://practiscore.com/april-29-2023-idpa-safety-officer-class/register
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to Mike.  (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules "M14.2 on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather-appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

 

2022

Where:          Oakland County Sportsman's Club

Date:             Saturday, November 5, 2022

                     4770 Waterford Road

                      Clarkston, MI 48346

Instructor:    Mike Barrera

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to the instructor.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules (on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

Where:          Linwood Bay (Indoor Range)

Date:             Saturday, April 30, 2022

                       INDOOR RANGE

                     1643 E Linwood Road, Linwood, MI 48634

Instructor:    Mike Barrera

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to the instructor.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules (on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

Where:          St. Jospeh County Conservation and Sportsman's Club 

Date:             Saturday, April 23, 2022

                       23640 Featherstone Rd,

                     Sturgis, Michigan

Instructor:    Mike Philley

Cost:              $40

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to Mike.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules "M14.2 on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

2021

Where:          Oakland County Sportsman's Club

Date:             Sunday, October 24, 2021

                     4770 Waterford Road

                      Clarkston, MI 48346

Instructor:    Mike Barrera

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to the instructor.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules (on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

 

 

Where:          Brooklyn Sportsman's Club

Date:             Sunday, July 18, 2021 (new date!)

                     475 Monroe St, Brooklyn, MI 49230

Instructor:    Mike Barrera

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to the instructor.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules (on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

Where:          Linwood Bay (Indoor Range)

Date:             Saturday, April 24, 2021

                       INDOOR RANGE

                     1643 E Linwood Road, Linwood, MI 48634

Instructor:    Dave Johnson

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to the instructor.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules (on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

Where:          St. Jospeh County Conservation and Sportsman's Club 

Date:             Saturday, March 27, 2021

                       23640 Featherstone Rd,

                     Sturgis, Michigan

Instructor:    Mike Philley

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to Mike.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules "M14.2 on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

2020

Where:          Oakland County Sportsmen Club

Date:             Sunday, August 16, 2020

                       4770 Waterford Road

                      Clarkston, MI 48346

Instructor:    Mike Barrera

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • Go to the REGISTRATIONS tab above to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to Mike.  
  • You must be 21 years old, been a member of IDPA for at least 6 months, and shot at least 6 matches.  (Further qualifications listed in the "Match Administration Rules "M14.2 on IDPA web site) 
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

 

Where:          South Kent Sportsmans Club

Date:             February 9, 2020

                       2536 140th Ave.

                     Dorr, MI

Instructor:    Tom Tiethoff

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • RSVP to Tom at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to Tom.  
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

 

Where:          Bend of the River Conservation Club

Date:             February 15, 2020

                       900 Mayflower Road

                     Niles, MI 48346

Instructor:    Kyle Munn

Cost:              $45

Registration

  • RSVP to Kyle @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot in this class.
  • You must fill out and return the attached SO Training Questionnaire to Kyle by January 25th.  
  • The $45 non-refundable course fee is due by February 1st.  (I will contact you with payment details once I have reviewed your application.)
  • You must take and pass a pre-test prior to the class.  It is an online test with a 3 hour time limit (you can save your work and return to it.)  The test link will be sent a minimum of three weeks in advance of the course.  All students will be asked to complete this test by February 8th.
  • The class will take place from 8am to 5pm, and you will be expected to bring your own lunch, shooting and safety gear, weather appropriate attire, with more details to follow.

      

 

Mike Barrera - IDPA MidWest Area Coordinator

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