Wolverine Defense Academy

01/24/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience, but we are closed today. Stay home and stay warm! Call and leave a message with any questions you may have.

01/13/2026

Well, the weather may not be quite as nice as it was when this photo was taken, but that doesn't mean you can't learn to defend yourself and meet the State of Michigan requirements to be eligible to obtain your CPL!

Come join us Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM (plan to be with us until 5:00 PM). You just have to bring Eye and Ear protection (Limited supply available for purchase at the class), a defense tool and 50 rounds (Rentals available for a nominal fee), and a sack lunch (or stop next door at Blue Kitchella for a fast, but awesome meal and bring it back to class to eat) and clothes for the outdoor range during the last 3 hrs. of the class.

Call, stop in our visit our website (navigate to the calendar page and click the details of the class for a signup link) to register. **MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED AND PAID IN ORDER TO ATTEND**

05/20/2025

Have you been putting off taking the course that 9,000+ other people have already taken through our company?! Do you want to be able to have the ability to defend yourself and your loved ones? Now is the time to get signed up for Michigan Concealed Carry Course. In partnership with the USCCA We have 2 classes scheduled for June. Saturday June 14, and Saturday June 21. The class runs from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and includes lunch from Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza! Sign up online by following the link or stop in today!

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/fi****ms-training/instructors/michigan-instructors/heather-reeves-3392588/class-portage-mi-michigan-concealed-handgun-e2cb2/

01/31/2025

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We have openings in our February classes! Join us for a day of learning and safe fun outdoors on the range to finish it off and become certified to apply for your Michigan Concealed Pistol License!

Saturday February 8th and Saturday February 22nd both have openings as of this post. $120, 8AM - 5PM, Lunch from Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza provided, rentals available for a nominal fee on a first come, first served basis. Register online or stop in/call for more information!

http://WolverineDefenseAcademy.com and click on "CLASS SCHEDULE" to sign up today!

11/29/2024

Stop in this weekend, Friday & Saturday to save 25% of your entire order! Just mention this ad to Casey in order to take advantage of this deal!

05/11/2024

Hello fine students and followers! We've got some dates coming up and we'd love to see you sign up and participate.

June 1-2 Brian Hill with the Complete Combatant will be in town teaching his two day pistol optic principles class (previously two day red dot concepts). Brian has been a coach since he was a teenager and has honed his skills to bring the best techniques to you. This class is perfect for those looking to really learn how to run a red dot (or green or any other color dot). Brian will coach you to shoot the platform better, but he will also coach you on how to be the best self-coach you can be so that you can continue to improve beyond the coursework you complete while he is present.

To sign up visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-2-day-red-dot-concepts-with-brian-hill-tickets-722184131177

June 15-18 Massad Ayoob will be here for the second year in a row to present MAG-40. This course is somewhat flexible in design as you can take MAG-20 (June 15/16) and reap the benefit of Mas' years of experience in a classroom setting. During this time legal information regarding self-defense will be presented in an easy to digest way that makes you more prepared as a personal defender. Or you can take MAG-20 live fire (June 17/18) where you put the principles of defending yourself with a firearm into action with live fire drills and exercises designed to get you to experiment with different techniques for shooting, while improving accuracy and timing. While the courses are best when they are combined (this means you take all 4 days), we understand that four days can be a lot to do all at once, which is why we keep the course flexible. This course is a MUST have for those who carry a gun everyday, or who are working on getting to the point that they feel comfortable carrying a gun.

Call or stop by to sign up (269-978-1525) or 8139 Portage Rd. Portage, MI 49002.

To learn more about Mas or MAG-40 visit: www.massadayoobgroup.com

These courses are great for folks just starting out with holster work or those who have years of experience. There is something in both of these courses for everyone! We look forward to seeing you in class soon.

This 2 day class will prepare you to get the most out of your pistol optic sights and introduce you to a training methodology. Brian Hill

05/08/2024

Due to not having any power after yesterday's tornados, we will be closed today, Wednesday May 8,2024. We hope to be open again tomorrow, May 9th, but we will keep you posted if power is not restored! Thank you for your understanding

05/04/2024

Due to an all-hands clean up day at Southern Michigan Gun Club - SMGC Tactical Advantage at Wolverine Defense will be closed Saturday, May 4th. We will see you on Tuesday! Also, if you want a great place to get out and shoot, go to the gun club's website and click to join!

Southern Michigan Gun Club What we have to offer Sign up today Join SMGC and stop missing out on all the fun and experience. Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Airgun and Archery…we have lots of events and lots of time to practice. Our membership is your best Bang for your Buck! Southern Michigan Gun Club .....

03/26/2024

WDA Family: We will be CLOSED this Saturday March 30 to allow our Instructors and store staff some time off to spend with Family and Friends in order to celebrate Easter. Message us or leave a phone message if you have any questions and we'll respond and see you all on Tuesday April 2, 2024!

02/03/2024

Attention all units, CPR in progress!....CPR training that is! Today we have a group of Healthcare Professionals learning CPR! This is a very important life-saving and life-changing skill we all should know! Stop in or give us a call to get signed up for your class!

12/27/2023

Remembering the man who revolutionized the modern pistol. May he rest in peace and his name forever be remembered.

12/01/2023

Did you know that our instructors Chad and Sunday are getting married? It's an exciting time for all of us. Because we want all of our staff to be able to celebrate with them, we will be closed on 12/2/23. We apologize for any inconvenience that this causes. We will resume normal business hours on 12/5/23 and we look forward to seeing you then!