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Instructor Referral List


We always encourage potential students to properly vet an instructor prior to reserving a class spot.


Are you a GOAL member and a certified instructor that would like to be on our referral list? Contact our Director of Education and Training: Jon@GOAL.org


Did you know we also offer classes. Contact Jon@goal.org for more information or call our office at 508-393-5333.

 

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The instructor list is separated by area.

 

 

Berkshire County


Jay Dreschnack - Worthington area

  • NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle &Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Range Safety Officer
  • MA State Police Certified BFS Instructor and. 
  • Can be reached at (413) 406-8884 or by email at dreschnack@hotmail.com.


Robert J. McDermott 


Thomas R. Nadolny - Classes are held monthly in Pittsfield, MA.

  • NRA Certified Instructor
  • MA State Police Certified BFS Instructor
  • Utah BCI Certified Firearm Instructor
  • Can be reached at 413-822-6451 or tnadolny1@gmail.com 

 


Bristol County

 

Ways To Be Empowered


NRA, USCCA, Refuse to Be A victim and a Pepper Spray instructor

 

Francis Ardita is a retired member of MA State Police and former senior drill instructor and chief firearms instructor at MPOC.

  • Certified by NRA and MA State Police and offers IDPA, Basic pistol.
  • Instruction classes and more for individuals and small groups. 
  • Click here to email or call 508-789-3448

 

Gun Safety 

  • Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, Rifle & Personal Protection.
  • Contact Information 508-644-2467 or gunsafety@yahoo.com.


Middleboro Gun Shop 

  • N.R.A./State Police Certified – Basic Pistol and Home Firearms Safety Course.
  • Call for Appointment – 508-947-5900 –


21st Century Minuteman 


Dave Maxim 

  • at 508-295-5821 (home) or 774-328-2329 (cell)


Patriot Firearms School & Defense LLC–


Frank Ribelin 

  • NRA and MA State Police. Basic pistol instruction
  • Contact information: Email firearmclass@gmail.com or cell phone 508-944-9176.


Kenneth Rivers 

  • NRA, MA State Police, and Utah BCI.
  • CT approved the NRA HFS course.
  • Contact information 508-736-3302, skfirearmsafety.com


Tactical Stuff of New England-

  • NRA courses: Home Firearm Safety, Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol.
  • Contact Information: mvangel@mvangel.com or (508) 998-6990. Massachusetts

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Boston Area


Eugene Buff 


KTL 


John Monte 

  • Can be reached at 617-776-0765.


KSA Firearms and Training Mark Gentile,


  • NRA Certified Pistol, Home Firearm Safety & Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, teaching the NRA Range Safety Officer Course.
  • State approved Firearm Instructor that teaches Massachusetts State approved firearms training curriculum.
  • Federal Firearms Dealer (FFL). 
  • Contact Information: Training is provided in Medfield, Massachusetts, serving greater Boston and Metro West. Mark can be reached at (339) 222-3012 or by email at ksafirearmsandtraining@gmail.com for further information.

 

Cape Cod Area


Bass River Rod & Gun 


www.bassriverrodandgun.com

Steven Miles 

Can be reached at 508-432-8036


Basic Firearms Safety class for Mass.


  • NRA classes are also available as well as the HR 218 LEOSA qualification course.
  • Contact information: Call 508-419-6666 or visit us on the web at strongfoundationsfe.com for more details.


Village Sports 


  • NRA Certified Instructor Paul Forand
  • Contact information: 737 State Road, Westport, MA 02790. 508 672 4284



Central Mass Area

Budo Kai Martial Arts Inc. 



  • Rick LeClair is a fully insured NRA.
  • MA State Police Certified Instructor since 1990.
  • Rick is also an NRA Training Counselor
  • We offer NRA courses in the following disciplines: Home Firearm Safety, Pistol, Shotgun, and Personal Protection in the Home to small groups.
  • For Course availability contact us at RickLeClair@Verizon.net or call 978-537-4434.


Center Mass Arms Training 

  • NRA Home Firearm Safety/MA License to Carry, NRA Basic Pistol Shooting, NRA Refuse to Be a Victim Course and more!
  • Contact Dean at Dean@CenterMassArmsTraining.com or call him at 508.944.0402. Visit our website often (www.CenterMassArmsTraining.com) and while you’re there, find the link to friend us on Facebook.


Paul G. Gregory, 

  • NRA Certified Instructor
  • Mass State Police BFS Instructor (LTC-007).
  • Contact information: Shrewsbury, Marlboro, and surrounding areas. I can be reached at 508-410-2653 or email pggregory@townisp.com


Charlie Cook 

NRA Basic Pistol class in central MA.

Contact Charlie at 508.981.6402 or crfcook@verizon.net.


Andrew P. Cueroni Jr.

  • MSP Certified, and teaches Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, and Range Safety Officer Courses.
  • Contact information: 508-966-2186


Greg Doherty 

Firearm courses in the Framingham area. www.libertysports.biz or call 508-353-4490.


Michael Follo 


David Gregoire 

  • NRA pistol, rifle, and Home Firearm Safety instructor) conducts the Basic Firearms Safety (LTC-007)
  • classes for Massachusetts FID and LTC certification, monthly, at Maspenock Rod & Gun Club in
  • Contact information: Milford, Ma. Contact him at 508-243-1521 for more information and registration instructions.

 

 

Francis Holder 

NRA Certified Pistol Instructor & MA State Police Certified BFS Instructor (LTC-002).

He can be reached at 978-578-4876 or f-holder1@comcast.net. Private and group classes are available in central Massachusetts, Worcester, and Middlesex Counties.


Michael Joffe - Courses in Harvard, MA

  • NRA Basic Pistol and skill improvement to small groups and individuals.
  • Contact information: Call (617) 803-1307 or email instructor@voland.net.

 

Officer Michael Lupachini of the Upton Police Department

 

Jim Malo

  • Certified BFS State Police and NRA Certified Instructor and Life Member, GOAL life/ Endowment member
  • Teaches NRA Courses for Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
  • Contact: E mail: jx.calibre@gmail.com Phone: 508-755-5864


Paul Marier 

  • MSP and NRA Instructor and Coach providing Firearms Training classes in Pistol, Rifle, Shot Gun, Home Firearm Safety.
  • Classes are schedule throughout MA upon request. Call 508-541-3164 or pgmarier@verizon.net


Steve Munden 


Straight Shooter LLC 


North Brookfield Sportsman’s Club 

  • NRA Basic Pistol the 3rd Saturday of every month.
  • For details and registration pre-registration is required contact Dale Hevy on 508-867-9073.
  • Our instructors are NRA and State Police Certified.

 

Ronald Richard 

  • Holds classes in the Millbury area 508-579-5026.

 

Sean Rochette 

  • NRA Certified Pistol and Basic Firearms Safety Instructor, Refuse to Be a Victim Instructor, and a Certified RSO. 
  • Please contact him P: (617) 784-7271 F: (508) 928-2404 or check out his website for more information


Southborough Rod & Gun Club 


Mark Tessier 

  • Offers 1 day NRA Home firearms Safetyî, NRA Basic Pistolî & MA firearms law courses to satisfy training requirements for MA FID, Class B, & class A licenses. NRA certificates may be valid in other states. 
  • Held at Marlboro Fish & Game (www.marlborofishandgame.com) conveniently located near the intersections of Rte. 495, Rte. 20, and Rte 290. Courses are held approximately every 8 weeks.
  • 508-393-7575, 508-932-0145 (cell) matessier@verizon.net

 

Brent Riddle

  • NRA & MA State Police Certified Instructor teaches Basic Firearm Safety in the Grafton area.
  • Contact brentriddle27@gmail.com or 978-273-1264

 

Lowell Area

The Andover Sportsmen’s Club 


Black North Firearms & Training 

  • NRA Basic Pistol courses in Dracut, MA to small groups and individuals.
  • Approved by the Massachusetts State Police.
  • Call (978) 337-4044 or email blacknorth@comcast.net.


Mike Burchman


Crosshairs Firearm Training:


Centralville Sportsmen’s Club. 

  • NRA Certified Instructors and Mass State Police BFS Instructor certified. 
  • Offer Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, and Refuse to Be a Victim.   
  • Website www.cscdracut.org. Call 978.452.8095. Email: firearmsclass@cscdracut.org.


Instructional Shooting Inc. Greg Danas 

  • teaches class on Saturdays in Lowell
  • Call him at 978-833-7255 or visit his website for more info.


Lowell Sportsmen’s Club

  • Has NRA and Mass. State Police certified instructors. Basic Pistol class is offered monthly. Range Safety Officer training is also available.
  • For more information, visit the Lowell Sportsmen’s Club website, e-mail us at training@lowellsc.org, or call Rick at 617-699-7068.


Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club 

  • NRA Personal Protection courses.
  • Contact George Rost 978-851-6286.

 

Metro West Area

Bob Canning Firearm Instructor 

  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, Personal Protection in The Home, Range Safety Officer Instructor, Mass. State Police Certified Firearm Instructor.
  • Will travel.
  • Contact me for rates. Phone 508-333-3452/Email: Bocan3@aol.com


Kenyon Chin

  • NRA Certified Instructor, Massachusetts State Police Certified. NRA Basic Pistol3Ñ4& NRA Home Firearm Safety.
  • (508) 361-4259 or trackertx17@yahoo.com. Courses are taught at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club.


MassGunOwnership.com 

  • NRA Home Firearms Safety curriculum with an overview of Massachusetts Firearms Laws, and a step-by-step explanation of the application and permitting process.
  • Classes are held monthly at the historic Mill in Littleton, MA.
  • You can get more information or register at MassGunOwnership.com or by calling Jim at 978-486-8080.


Minute Man Sportsman’s Club

  • Provides basic firearms safety courses allowing you to apply for a FID or LTC in the Commonwealth.
  • For further information please contact Deb at MMSC @ 781-272-7169 or visit the website at www.minutemansportsmen.com.


Paul Pescatore 

  • Certified NRA and MA State Police firearms safety instructor, offering the following NRA courses from Bedford MA: 
  • Home Firearms Safety, Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle.
  • Training is offered on an as needed basis, from one-on-one instruction to larger groups.
  • Courses are held at the Minute Man SC in Burlington, MA or will travel to your club. Contact info: paul@mp2cademy, Cell/text (617) 671-5029, (www.mp2academy.com).


Jonathan Smith

  • NRA Certified Instructor, Massachusetts State Police Certified. Offering a combination of the "NRA Home Firearm Safety" and "Stop the Bleed" presentations as part of one class.
  • Contact Information: www.shtfarms.com /  Email: info@shtfarms.com  / Phone: (706) 801-7483Classes
  • locations in Framingham, Littleton, or Maynard, as well as part of our concierge service.

 


North Shore Area

Apex Tactical Firearms Training 

  • NRA and Massachusetts State Police Certified Firearms Instructors employing state-of -the-art classroom materials including video and laser training combined with live fire range exercises during your NRA Home Firearm Safety or NRA Basic Pistol Shooting courses.
  • We also teach the NRA Range Safety Officer course and offer private instruction / consulting for post LTC firearm selection and familiarization, safe firearm handling, shooting fundamentals, concealed carry and marksmanship skill building.
  • Please email us at: NRAInstructor@Comcast.NET for more information or contact Collin Norton at 978-994-4030. You can register for our courses at: www.NRAInstructors.ORG

 

Danvers Fish & Game Club, 20 Birch Rd. Middleton

  • Offers the NRA Home Firearms Safety Class.
  • No classes are held during July or August. The cost is $100.00 for non-members. 
  • Call the club's main number 978-774-9870 for more information. 
  • Contact them at www.paladingrouptraining.com. Instructors are certified, insured and CORI checked.


Todd Deinstadt

  • NRA & Massachusetts Certified Basic Firearm Instructor, Certified Sig Sauer Academy Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor. 
  • Personal or Group Training 781-858-1809, toddeinstadt@msn.com


The Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club.


Hamilton-Wenham Rod & Gun 


The Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club 

  • NRA Home Firearm Safety Class on the third Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to approximately 3:00 pm. Known as LTC-007 by the MA State Police, it is an approved safety class when applying for your LTC.
  • All proceeds from the class go to help support the club. Live fire is included.
  • For more information, please see our web site at www.HHRG.org,


Ipswich Fish and Game Association 


Mass Rifle Association in Woburn

  • Offers monthly basic firearms safety courses
  • Contact the club at 781-933-2138 www.massrifle.com.


Nicholas Menard – Beverly Firearms 

  • Certified Massachusetts Basic Firearm Instructor offering the NRA’s Home Firearm Safety course in private settings. 4-hour course w/ hands on practical.
  • Instruction meets and exceeds requirements to apply for a License to Carry (LTC) or Firearms Identification Card (FID).
  • State Police BFS Certificate. Basic Firearms Safety Course Completion Certificate issued pursuant to 515 CMR 3.05(7) NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor/ NRA Basic Pistol Instructor. Northshore and Metro Boston are available.
  • For additional info, please email beverlyfirearms@gmail.com


The North Shore Redmen Rifle & Pistol Club of Lynn

  • offers a Firearms Safety class on the 1st Monday of the month.
  • Call 781-599-4737 for details.


Paladin Group Firearms Training

  • Ronald Witten and Brian Bertoldo are NRA Certified and Mass. State Police Certified BFS instructors who offer a Firearms Safety class as well as a variety of other firearms courses including Defensive Handgun, Advanced Tactical Pistol, and LEOSA instruction.
  • Visit them on Facebook @PaladinGroupTraining or email at paladingrouptraining@gmail.com.   


Paul Pescatore 

  • Certified NRA and MA State Police firearms safety instructor, offering the following NRA.
  • Courses from Bedford MA:
  • Home Firearms Safety, Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle.
  • Training is offered on an as needed basis, from one-on-one instruction to larger groups.
  • Courses are held at the Minute Man SC in Burlington, MA or will travel to your club.
  • Contact info: paul@mp2cademy, Cell/text (617) 671-5029, (www.mp2academy.com


Revere Beach Firearms Academy

 

Salem Firearm Safety 

  • Certified NRA & USCCA Instructor Provides courses for Pistol, Rifle and Concealed Carry & Home Defense.
  • Find us at 16 Front Street, Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970 978-414-5800 or visit www.SalemFirearmSafety.com for class times and registration.


Seacoast Firearms Training 

  • We are NRA Certified and Massachusetts State Police Approved Instructors. 
  • We offer classes from the NRA including all necessary training needed to apply for your License to Carry (LTC) or FID in Massachusetts; classes such as LTC-002 and LTC-007, as well as personal protection in the home (LTC-003), Intro to Basic Pistil, and Shotgun Shooting Basics. 
  • NRA courses are held at the Elks Lodge Newburyport and Ipswich Fish and Game club; however, will travel to your club or mutual meeting location. 
  • For more information, please visit websitehttps://seacoastfirearmstraining.com/ or call (978) 225-0804.


Specialized Training Consultants of New England:

  • 15 Charles Street, Malden, MA 02148. Martin K. Michelman, Sr., Instructor.
  • Can be contacted at 617-828-9868 or email psdimkm1@msn.com


Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 

  • Often hosts Basic Firearms courses at their club in Bedford.
  • Contact them at 781-275-7323.

 

South Shore Area


JM INSTRUCTION, LLC-Everything Firearms all under one roof. 

  • Certified as an instructor by the FBI, NRA, MA State Police and Utah BCI. Courses available: LTC/FID approved safety course, Utah non-resident permit (carry in 31 states), 38 State Ultimate multi-state training, BUILD YOUR OWN AR-15 COURSE, Advanced Tactical Pistol Shooting Courses, LEOSA Qualification for retired officers, Rhode Island Qualification Course & Private Lessons.
  • Services Available: Trigger Jobs $80 or less, Fingerprinting, AR-15 Assembly, Sight Replacement, Cleaning & Inspections.
  • Full details at www.JMinstruction.com Contact Joe at 781-771-9978 or by email at Joe@JMinstruction.com Located in Holbrook, fully licensed and insured.”

 

Ron Hawkins 

Mass. State Police certified in Basic Pistol and Home Firearm Safety.

He offers group and private instruction with flexible scheduling.

Available from Boston to the Canal.

Call (617) 827-2861 or visit http://www.aegisarms.com for more information.

 

Charles Hollins

  • MAGPRO INC Firearm Safety Training. Certified Instructor NRA LTC002 and LTC007.
  • Owner and Certified Instructor MAGPRO INC Basic Firearm Safety LTC016 and MAGPRO Home, Personal and Business Firearm Safety LTC023.
  • All Firearm Safety Training is conducted at Ames Rifle & Pistol Club, North Easton, MA 02356.
  • Visit http://www.magproinc.biz or call Charles at 617-893-0004 for additional details.


Rick Larsen

  • Firearms safety instructor offering both NRA LTC-002 and Liberal Gun Club LTC-019 pistol safety courses for people seeking LTC or FID.
  • NRA certified Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer. International Defensive Pistol Association Certified Safety Officer and competitor.
  • Offering individual or small group instruction. Flexible scheduling. Serving Marshfield and neighboring communities. Emphasis on comfort and confidence with both firearms, and the law.
  • Contact Information: 781-910-9745 / rick@ricklarsen.net / www.rlarsenfirearmstraining.com


Michael D Owings, Firearms Instructor 

  • NRA Certified in both NRA Basic Pistol and Home Firearm Safety, also Mass State Police Certified Basic Firearms Instructor.
  • Course times and locations are by mutual agreement. Range time, in MA, is conducted at the Braintree rifle and pistol club located in Braintree MA.
  • Please call with any further inquiries. 781-871-2358, or Email: michaeldowings@yahoo.com

 

Anatoly Podpaly 


Tom Pye 

  • NRA/MA State Police certified in Basic Pistol and Home Firearm Safety.
  • He offers group and private instruction with flexible scheduling and teaches the full NRA Basic Pistol Course required as part of the LTC and FID process.
  • Classes are convenient in Boston and the South Shore.
  • Tom can be reached 781.264.2489 or by e-mail at tpye_54@msn.com.


Lynne Roberts

  • Massachusetts State Coordinator for Second Amendment Sisters, Inc. www.2asisters.org is NRA Certified for Basic Pistol & Home Firearm Safety. Mass State Police Certified. Group and Private Instruction.
  • Contact Lynne toll free at 1-877-683-1717.


Liberty Firearms Training, Inc 

  • We are excited to be opening Liberty Firearms Training, Inc in Cohasset Ma.
  • We open our doors on Monday, February 1st. We are going to instruct Basic Pistol Certification classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm-9pm (classroom only).
  • We are also going to have Basic Pistol Certification along with Live Range Shooting classes every Saturday from 10-3pm.
  • Our website is www.lfatinc.com. The owners name is Matthew Rosen who is certified by the NRA and Approved by the State Police.
  • Our address is 124 King St, Unit 4, Cohasset Ma 02025. Our phone number is 339-235-7999 and our email is info@lfatinc.com. 


Mike Walsh 

  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and Mass State Police Certified Basic Safety Firearms Instructor. Mike teaches the NRA Basic Home Firearm Safety (needed for MA LTC-one day class), NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Shotgun, NRA Personal Protection in the Home and NRA Refuse to Be a Victim. He offers group and private instruction with flexible scheduling. As an NRA CRSO-Certified Range Safety Officer, Mike also offers the opportunity to become an NRA RSO (Range Safety Officer) to small groups or Sportsman Clubs. Call (508) 776-1698 or Email: Mikewalsh.QSG@comcast.net

 

George Wilson 

  • offers courses in the Pembroke/Marshfield area.
  • He can be reached at 781-854-6964 or check out his website http://safegunhandling.com/

 

Springfield Area


The Franklin County Sportsmen’s Club 

  • Offers Basic Firearms Safety Course classes on a nearly monthly basis.
  • Located at the Club facility located on 721 River Road, Deerfield, MA.
  • Each class is conducted by two to three NRA and Mass. State Police certified instructors, working in concert, and with each class limited in enrollment to provide maximum hands-on experience. Please visit the Club’s website for class schedules, application requirements and procedures.
  • Other courses, such as Hunter Safety, Personal and Home Defense, Basic Reloading, and NRA Basic Pistol may be offered on an occasional basis and so listed on the Club’s website.
  • All inquiries regarding firearms courses should be directed to John Burruto, Vice-President, The Franklin County Sportsmen’s Club, jeburruto@comcast.net.


Holyoke Revolver Club 

  • NRA Basic courses on the third Saturday of each month,
  • Contact the club at 413-539-9345.


Tim Messer 

  • NRA Training Counselor, NRA Instructor and MA State Certified Instructor. He teaches rifle, pistol, shotgun, HFS and Personal Protection in the Home.
  • Classes are held at the Northampton Revolver Club. 413-584-7632 or timmesser@comcast.net


Northampton Revolver Club 

  • Has three instructors and holds courses on a regular basis.
  • Contact the club at 413-586-7821.

 

Mark Poirier 

  • Massachusetts LE firearms, NRA – Massachusetts State Police pistol, HR218/LEOSA firearms instructor. 
  • Mark presents defensive pistol courses for the civilian community.
  • Mark also presents MA LTC courses at the Agawam Revolver Club, Southwick, MA. Please contact Mark at President@AgawamRevolverClub.com. For more information: www.AgawamRevolverClub.com.


Les Prentice 

  • MA State Certified Basic Pistol, call him at 413-783-6775


John Richardson 

  • First Circle Safety www.firstcirclesafety.com in Bernardston
  • NRA instructor in Basic Home Safety, Basic Pistol, Refuse to Be a Victim; a MA police academy firearms instructor in pistol, patrol rifle (carbine), and shotgun as well as LEOSA. BFS classes are held the first Saturday of most months (Schedule on website). 
  • Sign up for classes through online portal, or email at training@firstcirclesafety.com.
  • Custom classes or locations available, Limited class sizes to ensure high student interaction.

Ray Smith is NRA & MA State Police Certified. He

  • Offers NRA Basic Shotgun Training at Ludlow F & G.
  • Contact them at 413-596-3288 or by email at cr2smith@charter.net.

                           Connecticut


Hartford County

 

Dave Shute - Suffield, Conn

USCCA Instructor, MA State Police Certified BFS Instructor, CT Permit to carry Pistols and Revolvers Instructor, Utah BCI Certified Firearm Instructor and Smith and Wesson Certified Armorer. Call or text Dave 413-896-1122 or email ShuteNSafe@yahoo.com

 


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