Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, Mass., 01730 Firearms Safety Course

Have you wanted to learn to shoot? 
Do you want to get your LTC? 
Are you firearm curious, and want to know what the big deal is? 
Does everything you know about guns come from TV, movies, and politicians? 
Do you believe only “those people” like guns?  (spoiler: it’s not just “those people”)

Learn to shoot at Woburn Sportsmen’s Association!

We offer a two evening course (6-10pm) that covers everything you need to safely, confidently, and legally handle, shoot, store, purchase, and maintain firearms, and to get your LTC afterwards.

We take pride in being fiercely non-political and inclusive; if you don’t feel welcome and encouraged, we’re doing our job wrong.

The class is open to anyone 18 or over, the cost is $150, which includes everything.

It is a live fire course, with real guns and real ammo.  Hearing and eye protection will be provided.

This is NOT a self defense course, we focus on the fundamentals of marksmanship, directly applicable to sport/competition shooting. Self defense is an advanced subject that depends and builds on the fundamentals we teach.

You can sign up through eventbrite (they charge a ~$12 service fee) or contact education@woburnsportsmen.com for other sign-up/payment methods that don’t include the fee.

Small print and details

FAQ:

Is this course good for someone who already has an LTC and firearm?  I Haven’t been to range in years and not feeling very confident.
We’ve had a fair number of students who take our course because they need the state paperwork or because they were unfulfilled with the course they’d taken elsewhere.  We always get praises from both groups.  The former group almost always says they learned new stuff, and the latter leave feeling like they actually know what they’re doing.

As someone who already has an LTC there will be some redundant material for you, but I’d be really surprised if you left thinking, “Well, that wasn’t worth it.”

About how much time does a person get with the hands on part of the class?
We believe that everyone learns better if they get their hands on stuff, so we try to maximize “hands-on” as much as we can.  We do a bunch of hands-on in the classroom with dummy ammo to practice loading, unloading, making safe, etc.  plus we try to get in as much dry-fire practice to reinforce grip, sight alignment, and trigger control before we get to the range.

On the range every student gets a minimum of 50 rounds of .22 rimfire in a semi-auto, and 15 rounds of .38 special.  If we have time, we offer several 9mm semi-autos to expand exposure to different things.

As far as time, the range is between 45 minutes an an hour, and the classroom hands-on is probably another two hours.  (roughly, I haven’t timed it)

Do you guys offer any shooting classes for people who already have their LTC and their own firearm?
We don’t have regularly scheduled classes for those who are already licensed and want to improve their skills, but it’s absolutely something we want to offer.  The more interest there is, the easier it is to schedule a class that will fit schedules.

Is this a self defense course?
No.  Self defense is an advanced course that deserves several full days all on its own.  This course provides the necessary fundamentals that a self defense course will build on.

How old do I have to be?
18 to take the course on your own.  Keep in mind that you cannot apply for an LTC (Licence To Carry) until you are 21, but you can apply for a FID (Firearms ID ) between 18 and 21.  Minors under 18 can take the course, but only with parental accompaniment.

Can anyone take this course?
Yes, as long as you are not a “Prohibited Person” as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) i.e.: No felonies, in the country legally, no restraining orders, never been involuntarily committed to a mental institution, not dishonorably discharged, etc.  Ask if you have questions.

Do you do a women only class?
Not at this time, but if there is sufficient interest we can arrange it.  We do our very best to be welcoming and inclusive of every level of experience, learning style, sex, race, political affiliation, religion, etc.  If you don’t feel welcome and included, we’ve failed at our job.

Will there be real guns?
Yes.  There will be live fire with real ammunition on a real gun range.  All under the supervision and instruction of experienced coaches.  This is in addition to hands on demonstrations in the classroom where there is no live ammunition.

Do I need to attend both days?
Yes.  If you don’t attend both classes we cannot issue a certificate.

If you have questions, please contact us at education@woburnsportsmen.com