Top Gun Weapons Training
Top Gun Weapons Training operates two facilities in Belchertown, Massachusetts with instructors who've actually used firearms in the field. Owner Edward "Ed" Oey spent 43 years in law enforcement—starting at Hampden County Sheriff's Office in 1977, commanding their Special Response Team for 8 years,...
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Top Gun Weapons Training operates two facilities in Belchertown, Massachusetts with instructors who've actually used firearms in the field. Owner Edward "Ed" Oey spent 43 years in law enforcement—starting at Hampden County Sheriff's Office in 1977, commanding their Special Response Team for 8 years, and retiring as an International Association Law Enforcement Master Firearms Instructor in 2020. Vice President Eric Stratton brings 18+ years from corrections and law enforcement, training at the Smith & Wesson Academy. Director Johnny Oey followed his father into the field after competing nationally in IDPA, then served 10 years in USAF Special Operations.
That's not typical gym instructor credentials. These are people who've trained other cops, worked SWAT, handled real threats.
| Course | Price | Duration | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC) | $135 | 6-8 hours | Live fire, exam prep, mental/physical assessment per MA law |
| Basic Live Fire Training | $125 | 4 hours | Weapon familiarization, grip, posture, holstering, cleaning |
| Intermediate Firearms Training | $145 | 4 hours | Real-world scenarios, tactical positioning, stress inoculation |
| Advanced/Master Training | $165 | 6 hours | Precision, muscle memory, moving/engaging threats, communications |
| Lights & Lasers Training | $125 | 4 hours | Low-light and no-light threat response |
| Show Up and Shoot | $100/hr private, $80/hr groups of 4+ | Varies | Try different firearms before you buy; equipment provided |
$25 deposit required per course, per person (non-refundable but transferable once to next available date). Full payment due before training starts.
- •Real incident response. One instructor was decorated in 2012-13 for actions during an active/barricaded shooter situation—officer down rescue and pinned civilian evacuation. That's the kind of training decision-making you don't get from YouTube videos.
- •Tactical Combat Casualty Care certified. Multiple instructors hold TCCC, PHTLS, and Stop the Bleed certifications. If someone gets hurt, they know what to do beyond "call 911."
- •Armorer certifications across major platforms. Instructors are certified armorers for Colt, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Sig Sauer, and Winchester—meaning they understand the mechanical and legal sides of the guns they're teaching with.
- •Keeps current with MA law changes. Massachusetts gun laws are strict and evolving. Every instructor maintains certifications through MPTC (Massachusetts Police Training Committee) and stays updated on legal/tactical changes. The LTC course specifically prepares you for the application process and the live-fire exam that Massachusetts law requires.
Contact them at [email protected] or visit either location: - 6 River St., Belchertown, MA 01007 - 350 Cold Spring Rd., Belchertown, MA 01007
Payment via Venmo accepted. They ask for at least 3 days notice if you need to reschedule.
"Our goal is to equip you with the tools needed to make sound decisions in real-world situations." — From their mission statement. Not hyperbole given their backgrounds.
- •New gun owners working toward their Massachusetts LTC
- •Anyone carrying a firearm who wants to know how to actually use it under stress
- •Existing gun owners wanting to close gaps in skills (low-light scenarios, tactical positioning)
- •People who own guns but have never taken formal instruction
- •Shooters looking to move from hobby range time to defensive proficiency
Minimum age 21 (15-20 with parental permission). You must be legally permitted to possess firearms under federal and Massachusetts law.