Mass Firearms School

Mass Firearms School has been the go-to firearms training operation in Massachusetts since 2008. Their education and training program is the largest in the state—not because they're good at marketing, but because they run classes every single day.

The core offering is the Mass Basic Firearms Safety Course: a four-hour class that qualifies you for a Massachusetts LTC Class A, B, or FID. Cost is $125, live-fire shooting is built in (no add-on fees), and you walk out with your certificate the same day.

"Our shooting program is more than just blowing off a few rounds at the range. During the class, we work extensively on proper grip, sight alignment, and trigger squeeze. Your instructor will stand right by your side guiding every shot."

Their instructor-to-student ratio averages 1:4, sometimes 1:3 for larger sessions. All instructors are Mass State Police and NRA-certified.

Mass Firearms uses a specialized curriculum approved by the Colonel of the State Police. They're not cutting corners—they've added an extensive shooting clinic on top of the state-mandated content to improve accuracy. Everyone takes it, regardless of experience level, because Massachusetts firearms law is complex enough to require formal instruction.

Once you've got your license, they offer advanced courses:

They also run Skill Builder sessions ($80, member price $60) covering: - Drawing from concealment - Point shooting - Low-light shooting - Handgun accuracy - Pistol caliber carbine - Positional shooting - Pistol optics - Revolver mastery

• •Ladies-Only Classes: Dedicated sessions structured the same as standard licensing ($125).

• •Private Instruction: Bring an instructor to your home ($150 + $125 per student), or rent private classroom space at their facility ($150 scheduling fee).

• •Personal Range Time with Instructor: $75 for non-members, $49 for range members. Firearms included; ammunition extra. Highly flexible scheduling.

• •Multi-State Utah Nonresident CCW: $150 class gets you a license to carry in 31 states. You don't need a Massachusetts license to take it.

• •Connecticut License to Carry: $150 live-fire class required by Connecticut for resident or nonresident CCW permits.

Two indoor ranges, 17 total lanes, state-of-the-art ventilation and climate control. The facility is temperature-controlled year-round, always clean, and fully handicap accessible with free parking.

• •Membership: Unlimited range access plus free use of their armory (over $100,000 worth of firearms). Bring a guest for free. Members pay $49 for personal instruction sessions.

• •Non-Members: Can drop in for personal range sessions ($75 first shooter, $15 each additional).

Mass Firearms Shop operates their retail division from the same location. They advertise "some of the lowest prices in the country" and let you test-fire firearms before purchase. Expert staff help you find the right gun for your needs.

• •Certification for Life™ Program: If your town requires recertification or certificates less than one year old, MFS lets you retake the class for free. Free refresher classes every three years. This is why police departments recommend them locally.

• •No Expiration Confusion: Mass State Police certificates don't technically expire, but some towns have their own rules. MFS handles the headache.

• •100% Money-Back Guarantee: If you're unsatisfied with your licensing class.

• •Age Requirements: Students must be at least 14 years old. Applicants as young as 15 can qualify for a Massachusetts firearms license.

• •USCCA Partnership: Proud official partner. They encourage members to access USCCA resources and offer free concealed carry guides.

100 Kuniholm Drive, Holliston, MA 01746 Phone: (800) 308-6212 Email: [email protected]

Conveniently positioned for residents of Waltham, Newton, Natick, Marlborough, Lowell, and other Boston-area communities. Classes scheduled daily with flexible morning, afternoon, and evening slots.