★★★★★ 4.3 from 270+ Google reviews
USCCA and NRA certified instructors · Same day certificate


About Freedom Firearms

A gun shop, an indoor range and a classroom on Capital Avenue in Battle Creek, run by the same family that teaches the classes.

Every year we train more than 750 students in the safe and responsible use of firearms. That work has also opened the door to lobbying for better gun laws in Michigan, and the shop was featured in a documentary called The Gun Store that aired as part of a special in the UK.

Because we own the range, your classroom time and your live fire happen in the same building. If you want more practice after your CPL class, the lanes are right there.

Joel Fulton, co-owner and lead instructor at Freedom Firearms

Joel Fulton

Co-owner and lead instructor, NRA and USCCA training counselor

After finishing a bachelor’s degree in management and organizational development, Joel and his brother started Southside Sportsman Club and Freedom Firearms in Battle Creek.

He is a certified NRA and USCCA training counselor, has testified as an expert witness in court on multiple occasions, and has served as emcee for organizations around Michigan including the Second Amendment March in Lansing.

His classes explain the reasoning behind each technique rather than running students through a video, and questions are welcome at any point.

Student reviews

What our students say

★★★★★ 4.3 · 270 Google reviews
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Nice place a lot of pistols and small range out back. 3 or 4 customers and 3 employees no one spoke to me all busy with customer they seemed to know. Went elsewhere didn't want to bother them.
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Dennis Zeiter2 weeks ago
★★★★★
This is the Best Shop I’ve seen in Town. Fantastic service and excellent customer service and support. About the picture (you know if you know). Hahaha. Thanks Guys
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