Saftea

SAFTEA (Second Amendment Firearms Training & Education Association) operates as a national training organization, formerly known as the SAF Training Division (SAFTD). They serve every state including New Hampshire with standardized defensive firearms instruction and instructor development programs.

Their curriculum spans multiple skill levels and disciplines:

Defensive Handgun - S.A.F.E. - Situational Awareness for Everyone (foundational) - F.A.S.T. Handgun (fundamental focus) - Defensive Handgun 1, 2, and 3 - Women's-only Defensive Handgun 1 & 2

Long Guns - F.A.S.T. Shotgun and Defensive Shotgun 1-3 - F.A.S.T. Carbine and Defensive Carbine 1-3 - Precision Rifle courses (Levels 1-3)

Specialized Training - AR-15 Technicians and Armorers courses - Defensive Pepper OC Spray instruction - Range Officer and Range Master certifications - Law Enforcement (LEO) officer programs

SAFTEA maintains a robust instructor certification pathway:

• •Methods of Instruction (MOI)
• •S.A.F.E. Instructor Development Course
• •Discipline-specific instructor certifications across all course levels
• •Master Instructor Workshop

The organization emphasizes standardized training methods and instructor quality across their national network.

Beyond courses, SAFTEA offers: - Instructor insurance programs - Instructor verification system - Sponsor and supporter opportunities - Firearms safety blog and educational resources - Regional officer structure with national coordination

They work with affiliated training companies throughout the Northeast and nationwide to deliver consistent, quality instruction.