Mike Shafer is member of the following organizations:
- NRA (Life Member)
- MCRGO (Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners)
- MGO (Michigan Gun Owners)
- MUCC (Michigan United Conservation Club)
- IHEA (International Hunter Education Association)
- USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association)
He is also an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor in the following disciplines:
- Basic Pistol
- Basic Rifle
- Basic Shotgun
- Personal Protection
- Personal Protection Outside the Home– Level One, Two and Advanced
- Home Firearm Safety
- Refuse To Be A Victim
- Chief Range Safety Officer
- Reloading Metallic and Shotgun Shell
USCCA Affiliate Instructor
IHEA Certified Instructor (DNR)
Hunter Safety Instructor – For Youth and Adults
Rifle, Bow, and Shotgun
He has completed the following additional training:
Realistic Advanced Combative Seminar