Contact
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what you want to be able to do. We'll tell you honestly what that takes — including when the honest answer is that you should start somewhere else.
Start with a conversation
Tell us what you want to be able to do. We'll tell you honestly what that takes — including if the answer is that you should start somewhere else.
Direct
(313) 329-9559wes@theammoacademy.comCalling is usually fastest, especially for scheduling. If you get voicemail, leave a message — we return them.
Service area
Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan
- Oakland County
- Waterford
- Macomb County
- Wayne County
- Livingston County
- Metro Detroit
In-person instruction is Michigan only. Range location is arranged as part of scheduling.
Not in Michigan?
Our permit training and firearms courses are online and available nationwide. If you have a question about which state program fits your situation, ask — that is a conversation worth having before you buy anything.
Churches
If you are a pastor, elder or safety committee member starting this conversation, there is a dedicated page for it.
Church safetyFAQ
Before you reach out.
Where does The Ammo Academy train?
We provide private instruction across Southeast Michigan, including Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Livingston counties. Range location is arranged as part of scheduling, based on where you are and what the session requires.
Do I need my own firearm to train?
No. New shooters frequently start without one, and that is often the better order — training first, purchase second, so you buy something that actually fits you. Tell us your situation when you reach out.
How is this different from a large CPL class?
Class size and pace. A large public class is built to move a room through the minimum efficiently. Private instruction is built around one student or one group, which means questions get answered, pace adjusts to you, and instruction targets what you specifically need.
What does training cost?
Pricing depends on the format, the length and the number of participants, so we quote it after a short conversation rather than posting a number that will not match what you actually need. Call or send a message and we will give you a straight answer.
I've never touched a firearm. Is that a problem?
It's the most common place we start, including for CPL students. Nothing in the session assumes you arrive with skills, and you won't be learning in front of an audience.
How do I know if I'm ready for a CPL class?
If you want the license and you're willing to put in the session, you're ready to start — inexperience isn't a barrier, because private instruction builds the fundamentals in. Tell us where you're at and we'll tell you plainly what your training will need to cover.
What we can't do
We can't tell you whether something is legal in your situation. That is legal advice, and it needs an attorney licensed in the relevant state. We also can't issue, expedite or influence a permit — every license discussed on this site is issued by a government agency that we have no relationship with.
What we can do is explain how a process works, what a course covers, and what your realistic next step is. Our editorial standards explain how we handle the legal material on this site.