MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS "Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation." MONDAY E'NEWS Become a MCRGO Instructor People become MCRGO CPL Instructors for a variety of reasons. Assisting others in obtaining their concealed pistol license is perhaps the most important thing you can do to protect self defense rights in our state. While many instructors transition to MCRGO from a national agency, an increasing number are becoming CPL instructors for the first time. MCRGO's instructor program is developed by instructors and is designed to make teaching students as simple as possible. Program administrators are easily accessible to instructors with fast, personal replies to questions and suggestions. MCRGO's program is Michigan specific and is focused on carry outside the home. The are no purchase requirements of printed course materials and no minimum class size requirements. There is no cost to apply to become a MCRGO instructor. The fee to register for an instructor workshop varies with the workshop and pays for compensation to the trainer, materials, venue rental, and MCRGO's liability insurance. Instructor workshops take place over a single weekend. Online renewal after two years is $25. Instructors pay MCRGO only $10 per student which includes access to student certificates, all training materials, and a 1-year membership for the student. It also includes access to a video to teach the legal portion of the class. Over 52,000 students have obtained MCRGO certification since the program was launched in July 2016. The certificate is accepted in all 83 Michigan counties. You may apply to become a MCRGO Instructor HERE. Volunteers Needed NRA-ILA has offered MCRGO free space at the NRA's Freedom Fest in Howell on Saturday, October 7. MCRGO is in need of volunteers to staff the table. There are two available shifts: 10 AM-1 PM and 1 PM-4 PM. Two or three volunteers per shift will allow the volunteers to also explore the event. Volunteers will be provided with one year of MCRGO membership per shift as well as their choice of a MCRGO hat. This is an outdoor event. Volunteers will want to wear hunting/hiking type clothing suitable for October. MCRGO will set up a pop-up canopy, table, and chairs. If you are interested and available to volunteer that Saturday, please email Brady at [email protected] with your preferred shift. More information about Freedom Fest can be found at link below under Upcoming Events. UPCOMING EVENTS NRA Freedom Fest Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10 AM to 6 PM Peacemakers Gun Range; 158 Catrell, Howell, MI 48843 This event is hosted by NRA-ILA, not MCRGO. More information HERE. MCRGO Annual Meeting Friday, December 1, 2023 from 11 AM to 2 PM Coral Gables Restaurant; 2838 Grand River Ave.; East Lansing, MI 48823 Only open to MCRGO members. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to [email protected]. MCRGO will provide a pizza & salad buffet with coffee, pop, and water. Donations voluntary. MCRGO | PO Box 14014, Lansing, MI 48901 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!