Hunter's Trading Post

Hunter's Trading Post has been serving the Weymouth and greater Boston South Shore community from their location at 287 Washington Street. This is a full-service gun shop that handles retail firearms, ammunition, magazines, accessories, and one thing that sets them apart: professional handgun permit certification courses.

The inventory runs deep across all major categories:

• •Handguns - Massive selection including Sig Sauer (P220, P229, P320, P365 series), Springfield Armory (XD series, Hellcat, Echelon, 1911s), Glock (all common models), Ruger (SR9, Mark series, 1911s), Smith & Wesson (M&P series, Shield, revolvers), HK (VP9, P30, USP), Kimber, Kahr, Walther, and more. Many models are MA-compliant configurations.

• •Rifles - Including Henry lever-action rifles (.30-30, .45-70, 357 Mag), Ruger 10/22s and Mini-14s, AR-15 variants, bolt-action hunting rifles from Remington and Weatherby, vintage military rifles, and .22 LR options for beginners and practice.

• •Shotguns - Pump-action Mossberg 500/590 series, semi-auto Benelli M4 and Super Black Eagle III models, over-under field guns, single-shot options, and hunting configurations.

• •Accessories & Ammo - Magazines for virtually every platform in stock (handgun, rifle, shotgun). Holsters, gun locks, safes, shooting glasses, ear protection, air rifles, air pistols, and knives. They stock reloading equipment for handloaders.

This is where Hunter's Trading Post stands out. They offer comprehensive Massachusetts Handgun Permit & Re-Certification courses that go way beyond the legal minimum.

The Course Design: - Taught by NRA and MA State Police Certified Instructors including Michael Gallagher and John Ricketson - Designed and supervised by Don Hunt, widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished firearms instructors in the U.S. - One-on-one instruction - one instructor working directly with one student - Three-part curriculum: 1. Classroom lecture on firearm components, actions, and safety fundamentals 2. Verbal review covering single-action, double-action, and double-action-only mechanics; accident avoidance; and time-tested safety practices 3. Live-fire range training covering stance, grip, sight alignment, loading/unloading, slow fire, rapid fire, and maintenance

• •Why This Matters: Massachusetts law requires successful completion of an approved course by a state-licensed instructor to obtain a license to carry (LTC) or own high-capacity firearms. Many ranges just check the box. Hunter's Trading Post actually teaches - they run students through multiple calibers (.22, .38, .357 Magnum, 9mm, .40 S&W) in both semi-auto and revolver configurations so you leave with real competency, not just a certificate.

• •Gunsmith Service - listed on their menu
• •Reloading equipment - supplies for handloaders
• •Firearm safety consultation - they emphasize safety throughout

Hunter's Trading Post makes no apologies about their philosophy: they take safety seriously and their professional staff is committed to helping shooters make the right choices. They're not trying to be the biggest - they're trying to be the best at serving their community with knowledge and responsibility.