Attention: Current Curriculum Still Being Accepted!
UPDATE: The recent passage of Chapter 206 of 2024 has amended the timeline for the new training requirements. Our current Basic Firearm Safety curriculum will still be approved and accepted until April of 2026.
Until the new training requirements of Chapter 135 of 2024 (H.4885) goes into effect, all current approved curriculum are still being accepted for new LTC and FID applicants. Please Click Here for More Information.
Please make sure to submit your application in a timely manner!
We cannot recertify students who failed to submit their application before the April of 2026 deadline.
Massachusetts Approved Basic Firearms Safety Course
You must sign up prior to the class date to reserve your seat.
This is a classroom course that will certify you to apply for your Massachusetts Class A License to Carry or Massachusetts FID Card through your local police department. Our certified instructors will cover the safe handling and operation of many types of modern firearms. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe handling, operation, and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home, and proper transportation of firearms outside the home.
Classes are held select Sundays monthly. Live fire will only be provided if required by your licensing authority. Any students that require live fire for their application will be escorted to the range at the conclusion of the class, weather permitting (the range is outdoors, so please dress accordingly).
This course is $149.00 per person. Upon completion you will receive your Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Certificate, as well as a $15.00 Coupon valid towards your first firearm purchase.
NOTE: Our training facility is not wheelchair accessible. If you require handicap accessibility, please email [email protected] to inquire about private class options.
For class cancellation policies, please visit https://pioneervalleyarms.com/store-policies/
Next Scheduled MA Sunday Classes
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Course Outline:
⦁ Rules for Safe Gun Handling
⦁ Identifying and Loading/Unloading Different Firearms
⦁ Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling
⦁ Ammunition identification
⦁ Firearms maintenance and cleaning
⦁ Massachusetts firearms laws for purchase, possession, storage and transportation, etc.
⦁ Proper storage and firearms in the home
⦁ Transportation of firearms
⦁ Firearm selection
⦁ Ammunition selection for self defense
⦁ Licensing process
Can’t Make It to a Sunday Class?
Prefer One on One Instruction, or a Small Group of Friends and Family?
Call 413-224-2400 and inquire about our PRIVATE COURSES!
Male and Female Instructors Both Available!
NOTE: Our training facility is not wheelchair accessible. If you require handicap accessibility, please email [email protected] to inquire about private class options.
For class cancellation policies, please visit https://pioneervalleyarms.com/store-policies/
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