Urban Firearm Society

Urban Firearm Society operates out of 7 Faulkner Street in Boston with a mission to educate, prepare, and protect. Founded by Josué, an Advanced Pistol Instructor graduate from Sig Sauer Academy, the company brings professional firearms instruction to an urban community that often lacks accessible training options.

The core offering is Massachusetts LTC/FID gun licensing classes — a 3-4 hour all-inclusive course that handles everything required for state licensing:

• •Classroom instruction on firearms safety and Massachusetts gun law
• •Hands-on firearm handling with real guns
• •Live fire qualification with real 9mm ammunition (not .22)
• •Paperwork and compliance guidance

Classes run weekly in Boston, with private sessions available for flexible scheduling. They also offer the same course in Spanish (Clase de licencia de armas LTC y FID de Massachusetts).

Live Fire Certification Sessions (30 minutes, Braintree location) fill a gap for students whose original class didn't include live fire but whose town requires it for licensing.

Urban Firearm Society handles out-of-state licensing for reciprocal carry:

• •MA | UT | CT | AZ | PA licensing (6 hours) — covers up to 41 states total
• •California non-resident CCW qualification (30 minutes) — for California's new non-resident CCW program

Josué (Owner & Lead Instructor) — Sig Sauer Academy Advanced Pistol Instructor, USCCA Certified, NRA Certified, Massachusetts BFS, Utah BCI, Maryland QHIC, Illinois ILCCF, AHA BLS, Stop the Bleed Instructor.

Claire — 15+ years firearms experience from French Armed Forces service. Liberal Gun Club certified and MA State Police certified for gun licensing training.

Dan — Vietnam veteran with Sig Sauer Academy Pistol Mounted Optics certification, USCCA certified, and MA State Police/Liberal Gun Club certification. Background in nonviolent de-escalation training.

Alexander Gritsinin — Strategist and Executive Coach with 25+ years leadership experience. Also NRA Instructor, Massachusetts BFS Certified, and Sig Sauer Academy Pistol Instructor.

"One of the best experiential classes I have taken in any sense ... This course was fun, informative and safe!" — Nicholas N., 5 stars

"I've taken several handgun safety classes and this was by far the most efficient, welcoming, and accessible version of the material. The live fire exercise was great to have and I appreciate that 9mm was used instead of .22" — Luca S., 5 stars

Inclusions with class enrollment:

• •Video course access — Online basic firearms safety videos (coming soon) at no extra charge
• •Alumni community — Private online group with instructor support, resources, and exclusive in-person training events
• •Lifetime support — Ongoing assistance after class completion
• •Professional instruction — Engaging, hands-on, straight-to-the-point approach designed to avoid intimidation

Urban Firearm Society explicitly aims to de-stigmatize firearms through education and create an environment where students of all backgrounds feel welcome. Their goal is guiding first-time gun owners through positive initial experiences and empowering people to be their own first responders.

Class policies reflect this student-focused approach: 24-hour reschedule window without penalty, flexible private class scheduling, late arrival accommodations, and a tiered refund structure (95% refund if cancelled same day with 24+ hour notice, 75% for 48+ hour cancellation notice).

Military (current and former), first responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS), and K-12 teachers receive: - 10% off MA Gun Licensing classes - 5% off Multi-State Licensing classes

Require proof of credentials via email to obtain discount code.

Boston, MA — 7 Faulkner Street Phone: 617-817-1050 Email: [email protected] Hours: Check website for weekly class schedule and availability

They maintain a Massachusetts Gun Law Reference Guide — a comprehensive, easy-to-understand breakdown of MA firearm laws, licensing requirements, and carry restrictions. Also publish guides on getting Massachusetts gun licenses and California non-resident CCW permits.