**NEW CLASSES**
Our most common firearms courses are listed below:
NRA Home Firearms Safety and NRA Basic Pistol courses fulfill the Massachusetts State Police LTC
Basic Firearms Safety Course Requirement
Certification LTC-007 or LTC-002 for FID Cards and LTC's. You
will receive the Massachusetts State Police
Certificate needed
for the application process and
an NRA Certificate,
both suitable for framing.
NRA Home Firearms Safety
Cost is $79 per person.
Length of class is 3-4 hours. We provide coffee and refreshments.
This course is designed to teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe
handling and storage of firearms in the home. The are no prerequisites for taking this course and the material
can be understood by mature people of all ages
The NRA Home Firearm Safety Course is the basic course I recommend
to anyone unfamiliar with guns or who needs a to learn gun
terminology.
In this four hour course students will get the NRA's Home
Firearm Safety handbook, pamphlets on safety and terminology
and lessons on the rules of safe gun handling, identifying and
unloading various firearms, ammunition, cleaning, and
storage. Students will also get hands-on experience with the most
common types of handguns, rifles and shotguns. Massachusetts Laws Pertaining to
Permit Application, Firearms Storage and
Transportation
Course Lessons
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Rules for safe gun handling
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Identifying and unloading different types of firearms
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Practical exercises in safe gun handling
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Types of ammunition
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Cleaning and safe storage of firearms
NRA Basic
Pistol
Cost is $149 per person.
If you are interested in a private class, the cost is $349.
Length of class is 8 hours. This includes classroom, range time and lunch is provided.
This course
is designed for individuals who want to apply for an FID or
License to Carry permit. Topics include:
- Pistol Parts and Operation
- Ammunition
- Using a Pistol Safely
- Operating a Pistol
- Cleaning, Storing, and Transporting a
Pistol
- Shooting Fundamentals
- The Bench Rest Shooting Position
- Other Shooting Positions
- Improving and Maintaining Shooting
Skills
- Massachusetts Laws Pertaining to
Permit Application, Firearms Storage and
Transportation
Proper handling of guns and actual
firing of guns at a range is part of this course.
Private Instruction
Cost is $75 per hour
This course is designed to fit your personal firearms needs. Sometimes its just an hour to go over how to care for your new gun, or to find out how to get those groups a little smaller. This class can also be used to test out a firearm prior to purchase, or for more advanced lessons. This class includes the use of all firearms as well as all .22 caliber ammunition. Center fire ammo is if needed is charged at $22.50 per 50 rounds for most common calibers.
Basics of IDPA
The International Defensive Pistol Association
(IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates
self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996
as a response to the desires of shooters worldwide. This class will be
held at the
Worcester Pistol & Rifle Club. Participants will be provided with a
strong foundation of skills and knowledge used in the sport of
International Defensive Pistol competition.
Participants are required to have the following:
- Centerfire revolver or semi-automatic handgun, 9mm or larger
- A plastic or leather strong side belt mounted holster. Avoid retention straps and snaps
- Belt mounted double magazine or speedloader holder
- 3 magazines or speedloaders
- 200 rounds of ammunition
- A vest or shirt that covers the holstered gun
- Eye & ear protection
- Baseball cap
Cancellation and No Show Policy
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7 days notice prior to date of the class is the minimum requirement to
cancel. Arrangements to be placed into another class can be made or a
refund can be issued.
- Any
Cancellations made within the 7 day grace period that require a refund
will be subject to a processing fee which is determined by the course
cost. All refunds will be issued by check with in 10 business days from
the cancellation date.
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Cancellations after seven days will be charged for the class if the position can not be filled.
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No-Shows will be charged for the class. Under certain circumstances, arrangements to attend another class can be made.