Who we are
Michigan Firearm and CPL Training LLC exists to enable all people to ”save a life” through the safe and effective use of conflict avoidance, situational awareness, survival mentality, and appropriate use of force including deadly force.
Meet the Team
Mark Harrop
Mark Harrop
Mark Harrop
Mark is certified by the NRA, MCRGO, USCCA, and USPSA as an instructor and range officer. He keeps sharp by competing in several firearm disciplines and committing to frequent ongoing training.
When not teaching about firearms, Mark enjoys working with youth - whether teaching music, coaching a youth pistol team, or on a mission trip to
Mark is certified by the NRA, MCRGO, USCCA, and USPSA as an instructor and range officer. He keeps sharp by competing in several firearm disciplines and committing to frequent ongoing training.
When not teaching about firearms, Mark enjoys working with youth - whether teaching music, coaching a youth pistol team, or on a mission trip to build homes in the Dominican Republic. He is a musician playing in the worship band at his church. He is also a licensed builder and enjoys mentoring others to succeed as small business owners.
Ariel May
Mark Harrop
Mark Harrop
Ariel is an MCRGO certified instructor, and is passionate, knowledgeable and patient (not to mention a great shooter!). She is dedicated to teaching others to defend themselves, and loves seeing new shooters gain confidence after being trained. She is always researching techniques to become a better shooter and enjoys shooting competitive
Ariel is an MCRGO certified instructor, and is passionate, knowledgeable and patient (not to mention a great shooter!). She is dedicated to teaching others to defend themselves, and loves seeing new shooters gain confidence after being trained. She is always researching techniques to become a better shooter and enjoys shooting competitively in USPSA to challenger herself.
In addition to being a firearms instructor, Ariel is an artist, morel mushroom hunter and a lifelong Michigander.
Dan Lorenz
Morty Harrop
Morty Harrop
Dan is a Range Safety Officer, keeping larger classes safe and making sure they run smoothly. He is also a great shooter and enjoys training regularly and pushing the limits of that training.
Dan is also a talented remodeling contractor, musician, photographer, and avid outdoorsman.
Morty Harrop
Morty Harrop
Morty Harrop
Morty is the company German Shepherd, and is responsible for carrying a medical kit and extra ammunition, guarding the van and playing fetch with sticks