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Hanson Rod and Gun Club


Firearms Training for Responsible Citizens
Whether you are interested in recreational shooting, competition, hunting, gun collecting, historical reenactment, home safety, or personal protection - the basics are where to start! The NRA Basic Firearms Training Courses are for the experienced shooter, or people that have never fired a firearm. We will teach you the safety principles and help you develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude that are needed to successfully pursue your shooting interests.

Our major objective is to provide basic training in the safe and proper use of firearms.

NRA Basic Firearms Course
What will you learn in an NRA Basic Firearms Course? Using the NRA training method of Total Participant Involvement, basic courses provide hands on learning opportunities in the following areas:

Safe firearm handling
Firearm parts and operation
Ammunition and its function
Shooting fundamentals and an opportunity to develop them on the range
How to select, clean and store a firearm
Review of various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills
Shooting a firearm at the range

Class Size
Generally, group size is limited to a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 individuals. This is especially helpful for first-time shooters with no familiarity with firearms. Women new to shooting find this format especially favorable.

Women
We specialize in working with women We have trained many of women shooters and we can do it for you.

The NRA sanctioned Basic Pistol Course offered at the Hanson Rod & Gun Club will give you the knowledge, skills and attitude to handle and shoot a pistol safely. You will also be taught:

Firearm Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts & Safe Gun Storage
Transportation
Where you can carry/Cannot Carry
Application, the Appeal Process (if needed) to get your FID or Class A or B license and more.

This 10 hour course offers a solid base upon which a student can safely build shooting skills and includes live fire range time. All course materials include book, targets, firearms and ammo; eye and ear protection will be provided. So, all that you need to provide is your lunch. At the successful completion of this course you will receive an NRA and Mass. State Police certificate and an NRA Course Completion card. These certificates are part of your requirement to file your application with your local police department for your Class A License to carry, Class B or FID card

Cost
$150.00 for Non-Members
$125.00 for Members.

Gift Certificates are available.

Reserve your spot now, these classes will fill up fast
For dates and times please check our CALENDAR PAGE. To reserve your seat or to get further information, contact Mitch at HANSONTRAINING@GMAIL.COM or call 781-351-9959