American Firearms Instruction

American Firearms Instruction LLC teaches firearms safety and emergency preparedness through NRA-certified instructors. Their approach is direct: new gun owners need credible, professional training. Law enforcement needs continuing education. Communities need first responders who understand both weapons and crisis response.

Firearms Safety & Shooting - NRA Basic Pistol Shooting - NRA Basic Rifle Shooting - NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting - NRA Home Firearm Safety - NRA Basic Defensive Pistol - NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Shooting - NRA Refuse to Be a Victim Workshop - NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home - NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside of the Home - Individual Firearm Instruction (custom one-on-one)

New Jersey Concealed Carry & Security - New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit qualification courses - Security Officer Registration Act Re-Qualification - Retired Police Officer Re-Qualification

Emergency Response - American Red Cross Adult CPR - American Red Cross Adult First Aid - American Red Cross Adult AED - American Red Cross Infant CPR - American Red Cross Infant First Aid - American Red Cross Infant AED

Specialized Training - NRA Carry Guard Insurance/Training - Law Enforcement Resiliency Program - Hunter Clinics - Hunter Education

Thomas J. Wilson leads instruction with 35 years in public safety. He's a retired Senior Correctional Police Officer with 24 years at New Jersey State Prison. Additional credentials:

• •NRA Chief Certified Range Safety Officer
• •NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor
• •NRA Basic Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun Instructor
• •New Jersey Concealed Carry Qualification Instructor
• •Security Officer Registration Act Instructor
• •American Red Cross Adult/Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor
• •State of New Jersey Attorney General's Resiliency Program Officer Instructor
• •NRA Patriot Endowment Life Member
• •40+ years of hunting experience
• •30-year member of Phillipsburg Pistol Club
• •Recipients of New Jersey Department of Corrections Critical Incident Stress Management Medal of Honor (2019, 2024)

American Firearms Instruction works with: - New firearm owners and those considering purchase - Experienced shooters seeking advanced training - Law enforcement and government personnel - Corporate teams requiring security officer certification - First responders needing CPR and emergency medical training - Hunters seeking education and conservation engagement

• •All-Inclusive Approach: They remove barriers to training—financial, cultural, experiential. Anyone who wants training can get it.

• •Connection Over Transactions: Their stated mission isn't just education; it's building relationships. Every class connects students to skills, to their constitutional rights, and to each other.

• •Wildlife Conservation Advocacy: Beyond self-defense and sport shooting, they promote ethical stewardship of natural resources and advocate wildlife habitat conservation.

• •Community Integration: Courses are designed with local needs in mind. They work with community leaders, first responders, and organizations to ensure relevance and impact.

• •First Responder Support: They explicitly support law enforcement with specialized instruction and resiliency training.

• •National Rifle Association (member since inception)
• •NRA Business Alliance (member since 2018)
• •Phillipsburg Pistol Club
• •Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club
• •Association of New Jersey Rod and Pistol Clubs
• •Coalition of New Jersey Firearms Owners
• •New Jersey Second Amendment Society
• •Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Number 200

"Every time we teach a class, answer a question, or advocate for a cause, we are building connections that matter. We are connecting people to skills that save lives, to rights that protect liberty, and to each other in ways that foster trust, respect, and shared responsibility."

They maintain clear policies on payments, cancellations, refunds, late payments, and no-shows. Liability waivers and minor permission forms are available on their website.

With firearm purchases rising across the United States, credible professional training matters. American Firearms Instruction fills that gap in New Jersey—connecting people to knowledge about safe handling, use, and storage, while grounding instruction in principles of civic responsibility and Second Amendment rights.