Self Defense, Weapons Training & CPL Classes
“An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure”.
About Us
Our Business
Strike First Protection is multifaceted, with education being our primary goal and tactics being secondary. The education goal focuses on teaching individuals situational awareness, helping to prevent attacks. This goal is something we live by and is expressed in our business moto: “An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure”. We want individuals to be proficient and feel more confident with their skills should an attack occur. This encompasses a wide variety of both non-lethal and lethal skills.
The Owner
Erik Nielsen is the owner and founder of Strike First Protection. His background is in weapons and defensive tactics as well as personal/executive protection services. Erik is an 23+ year veteran of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), with 21 of those years on the Emergency Response Team (ERT). He has worked at a Maximum Security prison for 21 of the 23+ years working for the DOC. With more than 20 years training for the department, he is a master trainer for the State and ERT. Those areas include: Weapons (Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun), Defensive Tactics, Use of Force and Arrest Law with extensive background and experience in training. Erik was the MDOC's Emergency Response Team state commander for 6+ years. Erik is a certified and credentialed, Executive Protection Agent. Some of the high profile protection details he has written and served on were for 2 different Governor's of the State of Michigan as well as the Attorney General and Secretary of State.
In his free time, Erik enjoys spending time competing in weapon shooting contests, exercising, boating, and outdoor activities with his family.
Erik has a loving and supportive family consisting of his wife and two young daughters. His wife Carrie Nielsen is also a vital part of the business working as the marketing Vice President, and has been intregal in helping in all women classes.
Classes Available
Self Defense
Children (8yrs & older) & Adult Classes Available
Awareness = Empowerment
Self Defense classes: These sessions can either be as a private group or individual instruction.
* (MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE PER CLASS)
Gain Self Confidence
Self Defense Classes can take place in the comfort of your own home, yard, or place of business.
* (MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE PER CLASS)
Weapons Training & CPL Certification
Ages 18 & Up or 21 for CPL Classes
Basic Fundamentals
Basic Fundamentals of Pistol shooting for the beginner who has zero to very little experience with a pistol.
CPL Certified Classes
This class offers you classroom instruction, range time and a certificate to obtain your certified pistol license.
Advanced Classes
Tactical Shooting skills with movement.
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