Massachusetts Approved Basic Pistol Course LTC-002

This popular course meets the minimum firearms safety training requirement for obtaining a Massachusetts firearms license. It is meant for those applicants that have little or no firearms experience or for those who want a refresher on basic handgun handling skills. This training class exceeds the standards established to obtain a License to Carry (LTC) in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter . 140, § 131P and 515 CMR 3.00.

This is a 9 hour instructor led course that covers the safe handling, operation, maintenance and firing of different types of modern handguns. Students are given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe handling, operation, storage of firearms and ammunition in the home and transportation of firearms outside the home. Students are also instructed in and practice stances, firing grips, sight alignment, sight picture and handgun manipulation in a live fire environment.

This class does include range time. However, you will handle non firing ammunition and load and unloaded revolvers and semi-auto pistols in the classroom. No handling or loading of live ammunition will be permitted durning classroom activities.

Course Outline:

Rules for Safe Gun Handling
Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling
Ammunition types and function in different type of firearms
Firearms permit process and differences of Class A LTC, Class B LTC, FID licenses
Proper storage and childproofing of firearms in the home
Student participation in firearms maintenance and cleaning
Stances used for shooting firearms
Practical firing grips
Sight alignment and sight picture
Shooting stances
Structured shooting exercises
Firearm selection
Applicable Massachusetts firearms laws for purchase, possession, transfer, storage and transportation
Ammunition selection for self defense
The licensing process and completing the license application

During the range portion of the course and the structured shooting exercises, the student will fire a .22 caliber revolver and semi-automatic pistol, .38 caliber revolver and; 9 mm semi-auto pistol. As part of the live fire exercise, the student will shoot 150 rounds of ammunition.

The cost is $175.00 per person. For two or more at the same location the cost is $150.00 per person.

If you'd like to schedule a training session for the Massachusetts Approved Basic Pistol Course (LTC-002) then use Contact link to register. Upon reciept of the the registration, I'll send you a list of dates and times that I have available. Just choose the time slot and reply and I'll be at your home on that date to deliver the Massachusetts Approved Basic Pistol Course (LTC-002).

The classroom portion of this course is taught in your home and the firing portion is scheduled at a range easily accessible from routes 95 (128) and 93.

If you do not require live fire training or just want the training the the Massachusetts FID, see the NRA Home Firearms Safety Course (LTC-007).