About Close Quarters Tactical (CQT)
Shelby Township, Michigan
Close Quarters Tactical (CQT) is Metro Detroit’s premier firearms and tactical training center, offering professional instruction, advanced training environments, and a fully stocked retail and online store, all in one Michigan location.
Founded in 2010, Close Quarters Tactical was created to provide real-world firearms and tactics training alongside top-tier equipment for both civilians and professionals across Michigan. From Detroit to Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids to Lansing, CQT serves students throughout the state who are serious about training safely and effectively.
Serving Southeast Michigan & Shooters Statewide
A Training Facility Unlike Any Other in Michigan
CQT’s facilities are unmatched in the state, designed to go far beyond a typical shooting range. Our Michigan-based location includes:
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A state-of-the-art 14-lane indoor shooting range
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Michigan’s only privately owned, two-story live-fire ballistic shoothouse
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A dedicated combatives and defensive training room
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A fully stocked retail pro shop and e-commerce store with firearms, gear, and accessories
Every area is designed to support realistic tactical training, skill development, and safe firearms practice whether for personal defense, law enforcement, or professional readiness.
World-Class Instructors with Real-World Experience
Training at Close Quarters Tactical is led by highly experienced instructors with backgrounds in military, law enforcement, and professional firearms instruction. Students from Southeast Michigan and beyond benefit from practical, real-world knowledge that prepares them for real-life scenarios.
Our instruction covers:
Beginner and advanced shooting skills
Tactical movement and decision-making
Concealed carry and defensive handgun courses
Combatives and force-on-force training
Rifle, shotgun, and carbine training
Professional-level and advanced tactical courses
All programs emphasize safety, skill application, and confidence-building, giving Michigan students training they can rely on.
More Than a Range.
Close Quarters Tactical is more than a shooting facility, it’s a full-service training and tactical outfitting center. From firearms rentals and FFL transfers to private facility rentals and advanced tactical courses, CQT supports customers across Detroit, the surrounding suburbs, and all of Michigan.
Whether you’re training for personal protection, professional duty, or advanced skill development, CQT delivers a one-of-a-kind training experience in Michigan.
Our Commitment to Michigan Shooters
At Close Quarters Tactical, we are committed to:
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Safety, professionalism, and responsibility
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High-quality instruction and facilities
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Continuous improvement in training methods and equipment
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Serving the Michigan firearms community with integrity and expertise
Train with purpose. Equip with confidence. Experience the difference at Close Quarters Tactical - the go-to firearms training center in Michigan.
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