Paladin Group Training teaches pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses at Danvers Fish & Game Club in Middleton, MA. Classes are open to both club members and non-members. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on practical civilian defensive skills taught in small groups with constructive feedback. Brian ...
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Paladin Group Training teaches pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses at Danvers Fish & Game Club in Middleton, MA. Classes are open to both club members and non-members. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on practical civilian defensive skills taught in small groups with constructive feedback.
Brian Bertoldo has been teaching firearms since 2015. He's a SIG SAUER Academy Master Firearms Instructor (with previous Instructor and Advanced Instructor certs in pistol and rifle), Rangemaster Certified Defensive Shotgun Instructor, and holds NRA certifications as Pistol Instructor, Chief Range Safety Officer, and Home Firearms Safety Instructor. He's also a Massachusetts State Police certified LEOSA Course Instructor. Brian specializes in low-light pistol and pistol-mounted optics instruction.
Ron Witten brings 30+ years of law enforcement experience. He's a retired MPTC Level 3 Firearms Instructor in handgun, rifle, and shotgun, and previously served as Officer in Charge of Training for his department. Ron trained with top federal, international law enforcement, and special operations personnel. He's retired SWAT Certified and served as Executive Officer for his department's SWAT Team. He holds NRA Rifle Instructor, Chief Range Safety Officer, and Home Firearms Safety Instructor certifications, plus Massachusetts State Police LEOSA and Basic Firearms Safety Instructor credentials. Ron is also a SIG SAUER Academy Certified Range Master.
Michael G., Assistant Instructor, completed eight years of active-duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps with training in multiple military specialties. He's an NRA Pistol Instructor with IDPA competition and defensive scenario training experience. Michael volunteers at Danvers Fish & Game Club teaching prospective gun owners.
All pistol classes require a valid Massachusetts LTC (resident or non-resident). Students must demonstrate safe gun handling and appropriate skill levels for their chosen course.
Paladin's approach is simple: teach what's relevant and practical to civilian defenders. Classes emphasize defensive mindset, shot accountability, and shooting to stop threats. All students work under constructive feedback in small groups.
Danvers Fish & Game Club 20 Birch Road Middleton, MA https://www.dfgc.club/
The facility includes: - Outdoor rifle and pistol ranges - Indoor pistol range - Classroom/meeting hall
Most courses run $210 per student. DFGC members receive a 10% discount. Payment is by Venmo or credit card, typically due within 24 hours of invoicing. Class sizes are limited.
Contact: [email protected] – Email is the best way to reach them; they check frequently.
Classes are posted seasonally. Spring 2025 classes were scheduled in March. Pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses run year-round with summer short-format options to accommodate vacation schedules. Winter/spring schedules typically posted in fall.
Paladin publishes practical articles on their blog: - What Pistol Should I Bring to Class? - What is Training Gear? - What Do I Wear to a Firearms Class? - Class Day: Range Bag Must Haves - The Revival of the Defensive Shotgun - Preferred Course Progression (recommended class sequence)
Assistant Instructor Michael G. volunteers regularly at Danvers Fish & Game Club teaching prospective gun owners, supporting responsible citizen defenders in the region.
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