Wilson Hill Pistol Club

Established in 1935, Wilson Hill Pistol Club is New Hampshire's oldest continuously operating pistol club. Located at 1732 Lake Shore Road in Manchester, the club operates a year-round indoor range and runs a focused mission around safe, responsible gun ownership for both sport and personal protection.

WHPC offers structured courses across multiple certifications:

• •NRA Courses: Defensive Pistol, Basic Pistol, Personal Protection (in-home and outside), Refuse to be a Victim Seminar
• •SAFTEA Courses: Defensive Carbine 1, Defensive Handgun 1 & 2, F.A.S.T. Handgun
• •Skill-Building: Advanced Handgun Training and Skill Builder classes

"All classes will be held at our location. Class sizes are kept small to allow students to receive individualized attention."

Classes typically start at 8am, and multi-hour sessions include lunch breaks. Members get discounts on most courses (excluding Advanced Handgun and Skill Builder).

Wilson Hill operates as a member-only facility. Membership requires:

1. Age 18+ 2. Completion of NRA Basic Pistol Course 3. Pass pistol qualification test 4. Pay initiation fee and annual dues 5. Vote approval from membership

Members must maintain standing by passing annual qualification tests, paying dues, attending at least one monthly meeting per year, and complying with club rules.

Nine decades of continuous operation in the same location speaks to consistency. They focus on pistol fundamentals and defensive applications—not just recreational shooting. The small class sizes and year-round indoor facility mean serious training regardless of weather.