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Traverse City Firearms Fundamentals

Certified Instructor with over 30 years law enforcement & civilian instruction. I conduct a 1-day MI concealed license course. Stay safe, train & always carry.

Over 4,200 students served since 1994. Basic to advanced training available. Experienced NRA Certified Instructor from TCFF, LLC will conduct a one-day NRA Personal Protection in the Home course in a professional setting. This class meets all requirements to apply for a concealed pistol license in Michigan. Certificates will be awarded to successful students at the end of the class. Beginner shooters are welcome and can be brought up to the level required to successfully complete this class. Please call Tony at (231) 499-8284 for details. Students must bring a handgun, 100 rounds of ammunition, and eye & ear protection. No Single Action revolvers please. Class Goal: To develop in the student the basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, to provide information on the law, and of the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense. Instructor: Tony Romanowski, NRA Certified Instructor since 1994, MCOLES Certified Police Firearms Instructor since 1998 (Grand Traverse County chief instructor 2014-2025), Northwestern Michigan College Police Academy Chief Firearms Instructor 2015 to current. Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Trainer, U.S. Marine Corps Infantry and Presidential Honor Guard, Certified Glock, Colt and Sig Armorer. Cost: $125 (includes all class materials & range time)
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. When: 2025 Dates- March 13, April 17, May 15, June 12, July 10, August 24, September 14, October 8, November 1, & December 7. Call for other class dates or to schedule a personal or private group class. Classes start at 8am and normally finish by 6pm. Location: Camp Buday, 20833 Honor Highway (US 31), Interlochen, Michigan 49643

For more information and to reserve your place in class call Tony from Bronislaw, LLC at
(231) 499-8284

Affiliations:
Life Member Benefactor Level National Rifle Association. Life Member Marine Corps League, Yagle Brothers Detachment. Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cherryland Post. Life Member of National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association
Member of Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.

03/20/2026

Sad day in America. We lost a good one!

03/17/2026

Tip of the day:

Responsible ownership isn’t a one-time checkbox—it’s an ongoing mindset.

Gun owners need to find the balance between skill and attitude. Plenty of people focus on mechanics alone, but without the right mindset—patience, humility, and awareness—skill can plateau or even become risky.

The progression usually looks something like:

Safety first, always automatic (not something you have to “remember”)

Consistent fundamentals (grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control)

Deliberate practice (not just repetition, but correcting mistakes)

Situational awareness and judgment (knowing when not to act)

Confidence built this way is very different from overconfidence—it’s quiet, controlled, and based on real ability.

Train and always carry a gun.

03/13/2026

Tip of the day:

Let's talk about the 900 # gorilla in the room that no one seems to see. Yesterday we saw 2 separate attacks on schools by armed radicals. I would like to address the Michigan incident.

Yes, the terror attack occurred at a synagogue, but more importantly at the time of the attack was a pre-school with 140 kids on site.

The Daily Mail News reports the following:

"The shooter who drove a truck carrying explosives into a Michigan synagogue with an attached preschool has been killed, officials say".

"A man armed with a rifle was found dead inside the vehicle".

"Sheriff Bouchard previously confirmed that synagogue security engaged in gunfire with the suspect after he drove into the building".

"No students or staff were injured in the attack".

Conclusion: Armed staff trained in security saved lives. This would've been a much different outcome had the synagogue not employed armed staff/security. Why isn't this being discussed? Politicians & the MEA will not discuss armed staff in schools, "Guns bad". My experience with schools in my 30 years of law enforcement is 50/50 as to whether or not staff even wants armed police officers near the school.

The primary weapon used in this attack was a truck "They say there were mortar type explosive inside the suspect's vehicle". He was also armed with a rifle.

Parents are the only ones who can demand the change needed to get proper security in our schools. I have 3 adult children who all attended local public school. I will be extremely surprised in any of my grandchildren will ever attend a public school. If your kids attend a private school talk to them about your concerns.

Our society is filled with competent people who would make great security in schools. Hope is not a plan, and thoughts and prayers only go so far. Train and always carry a gun.

PS: Reference the terrorist attack in Virgina:

"The Virginia prosecutor, Ramin Fatehi, has publicly blamed the "cult of gun absolutism" for the deadly shooting at Old Dominion University".

03/12/2026

Tip of the day:

I know when I'm giving mine up. Lots of people in Virgina and Minnesota are going to have to make some hard choices real soon. Great Briton gave up their guns, now they go to jail for Facebook posts. Train and always carry a gun.

03/11/2026

Tip of the day:

The reality is that shooting under stress is very different from standing comfortably at the range. Without regular practice and proper instruction, many people overestimate their ability to perform when it truly matters. Train and always carry a gun.

03/09/2026

Tip of the day:

When you need an attorney, it's good to have a name in mind. If you support the Second Amendment and want to support likeminded people, look no further than the Law office of David A. Bieganowski Law, PLC. You will not find a stronger more ardent defender of the Second Amendment rights. Train and always carry a gun.

03/06/2026

An edged weapon is deadly force if used against you. Physical abilities of and distance between suspect and victim are factors for a prosecutor and jury to consider. You will be judged by the "reasonable person standard". Train and always carry a gun.

03/05/2026

Training you to be your own first responder.

03/04/2026

Tip of the day:

The Second Amendment doesn’t give us the right to bear arms. It restricts the government by forbidding it from infringing on a right we already possess. Train and always carry a gun.

03/02/2026

Tip of the day:
Laws only bind the law-abiding. Restrictive gun policies create victims out of the innocent without ever touching the criminal element. Protecting one's family is a moral imperative that transcends political policy. Train and always carry a gun, you are your own first responder.

03/01/2026

March classes Thursday 19th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 29th.
Call Tony with any questions (231) 499-8284.

02/27/2026

Just had a couple of spots open up for tomorrow Feb. 28. Give me a call (231) 499-8284

Address

Camp Buday, 20833 Honor Highway (US31), Interlochen, MI 49643
Traverse City, MI
49684

Telephone

+12314998284

Website

http://www.tcffnm.com/, http://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-romanowski-b73510115

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Experienced NRA Certified Instructors from Traverse City Firearm Fundamentals will conduct a one-day NRA Personal Protection in the Home course in a professional setting. This class meets all requirements to apply for a concealed pistol license in Michigan. Certificates will be awarded to successful students at the end of the class. This class is for shooters who have already mastered the basics of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm. Pre-validation of these skills includes: a NRA Basic Pistol Certificate, NRA Marksmanship Program Qualification, a Military DD-214 showing pistol qualification, a concealed carry permit from any State, or passing a short Pre-Course Evaluation. Prior shooting experience must be validated prior to the class. Beginner shooters are welcome and can be brought up to the level required to successfully complete this class with a brief period of instruction prior to the class. Please call Tony at 499-8284 for details. Students must bring a handgun, 150 rounds of ammunition, and eye & ear protection. No Single Action revolvers please. Class Goal: To develop in the student the basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, to provide information on the law, and of the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense. Instructors: Tony Romanowski, NRA Certified Instructor 24 years, MCOLES Certified Police Fi****ms Instructor 20 years, Grand Traverse County Chief Fi****ms Instructor, Northwestern Michigan College Police Academy Chief Fi****ms Instructor, Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Trainer, U.S. Marine Corps Infantry and Presidential Honor Guard, Certified C**t and Sig Armorer David Bieganowski, Attorney 22 years, NRA Certified Instructor 17 years (3,500+ Students) U.S. Marine Corps – U.S. State Dept. Embassy Security; Former Member of Grand Traverse County Concealed Weapons Licensing Board, Legal Counsel and Legislative Analyst for Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners

Cost: $125 (includes all class materials & range time) Class size is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. When: August 23, September 13, October 25. Call for other 2020 class dates or to schedule a personal or private group class. Classes start at 8am and normally finish by 6pm. Payment address is: TCFF, PO BOX 201, Cedar, MI 49621 Location: Camp Buday, 20833 Honor Highway (US 31) , Interlochen, Michigan 49643; or Cedar Rod & Gun Club, 8075 S. Sullivan Rd, Cedar, MI 49621-0171 For more information and to reserve your place in class call Tony from TCFF at (231) 499-8284