Salem Firearm Safety LLC

Salem Firearm Safety LLC teaches firearms safety courses that actually prepare you to get your License to Carry (LTC) or Firearms Identification Card (FID) in Massachusetts. Michael Caggiano is a certified NRA Pistol and Rifle Instructor, Massachusetts State Police certified firearms instructor, and USCCA Certified Instructor.

Classes max out at 4-5 students. That's it. No cattle-call training. You get personalized attention and 1-on-1 range time with the instructor—something most safety courses don't provide. Caggiano's philosophy is straightforward: small group sessions produce better shooters and better learning experiences.

$250 per student (plus $10 range fee)

• •4 hours classroom + 2 hours live-fire (scheduled separately)
• •Covers safe gun handling and pistol fundamentals
• •Instruction on handgun types, ammunition, and selecting your first pistol
• •All firearms and ammunition provided
• •Live-fire is 1-on-1 with the instructor—you'll try different pistols to build confidence
• •Qualifies for Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Certificate (required for LTC)
• •Also accepted by other states for non-resident LTC applications
• •You must qualify at the range to receive your safety certificate

$125 per student

• •4 hours classroom only (no live-fire)
• •Safe handling of pistols, rifles, and shotguns
• •How to safely unload different firearm types
• •Causes of firearms accidents
• •Massachusetts laws on possession, transportation, and storage
• •Qualifies for Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Certificate (required for LTC)
• •Offered weekly due to high demand

$100 per student (plus $10 range fee)

• •Rifles and shotguns only
• •Designed for ages 15-21 seeking FID license only
• •Includes live-fire training
• •Available by appointment

• •Concealed Carry & Home Defense ($200 + $10 range fee) — Covers fundamentals of concealed carry, home defense, and use of deadly force. Includes live-fire advanced training.
• •Individual shooting lessons — Private instruction available
• •Trap and Skeet lessons — Clay shooting instruction
• •Free introductory sessions — Introduction to pistol, trap/skeet, and rifle shooting

• •Classroom Time: Held at 16 Front Street, Suite 204 in Salem. You'll learn the rules for safe gun handling, firearm types, and applicable Massachusetts laws.

• •Range Time: Conducted at the instructor's local range and scheduled to fit your availability—weekdays, weekends, or evenings. Typically 2 hours. Eye and ear protection provided if you don't have your own.

• •After Completion: You'll receive your Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Certificate, which you submit with your LTC or FID application to your local police department.

"Most local police departments are scheduling in-person interviews 1-2 months out due to high demand. Be patient and respectful with your licensing authority." — Salem Firearm Safety

Salem Firearm Safety LLC 16 Front Street, Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970 978-414-5800 [email protected]

Classes fill up fast due to small group sizes. Check the website frequently for openings and new dates—the NRA Home Firearms Safety Course is offered weekly.