Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, Mass., 01730 Firearms Safety course small print and details

Read this entire page carefully Before Registering!

Course Policies:

• You must be at least 18 years old, or be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• You must not be a Prohibited Person.
• You must attend all class days to get a safety certificate.
• Weekday classes are 6:00 to 10:30 PM.
• Weekend classes are 9:00 to 2:00 PM.
• A signed W.S.A. liability statement is required before a student may attend the course. (we'll provide a blank form)
• The fee is $150.00 and covers all training materials and ammunition.

Payment can be made with check, cash, Venmo, or credit card through Eventbrite.  (Eventbrite charges some fees which we cannot control.)

Course slots are filled in the order that payment and registration information is received.

COVID-19

Due to the availability of effective COVID vaccines, improved treatment, and the newer variants being less virulent, COVID is not the threat it once was.  However, COVID has not been eliminated and still poses a risk.  Please read our COVID policy.

Registration Procedure:

To register for a course, either use the Eventbrite link above, or send email to education@woburnsportsmen.com with the following information:

• Which course date you are interested in attending
• Your name as it appears on your driver’s license
• Your date of birth (required for your state safety certificate)
• Your telephone number (for class change notifications)
• A statement saying you understand the course policies as stated.

After receiving the above information, we will email details on payment.  Send your payment as soon as possible to reserve your class position.  The course fills quickly, so don’t delay!

Your space is not confirmed until we receive your payment AND you get an email back from us!  If the course you are apply for is full, any checks already in the mail will be put on a standby basis or returned to you.

Other notes:

• This class is not Hunter Education.  It will not get you a hunting licence.
• This class will not prepare you for defensive use of a gun.  That is beyond the scope of this class.
• Do not bring any firearms to class!  We will provide everything you need aside from pencil and paper.
• Course particulars may change based on scheduling, course materials, policy changes, etc.
• Please be on time to class.  There is a lot of material to cover.  If you miss a significant portion of the material you may not be issued your certificate.  (and forfeit payment.)
• Registration must be pre-paid, and is first come, first served.
• If you must cancel, notify us by email and/or telephone at least 14 days before the first class.
• Missed classes cannot be rescheduled or made-up.
• If there is a shortage of NRA course materials, they may be loaned to the student for the duration of the course.  Students wishing to permanently own the materials must purchase them separately.
• If there are too few students, or other circumstances require, we reserve the right to cancel the course at any time and provide a full refund.

According to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140§131(d)(iv), no person under the age of twenty-one (21) may apply for or be issued a License to Carry (LTC), but may apply for a Firearms Identification (FID) at 18 (15 with parental permission).

Course Syllabus
The course consists of ten hours of instruction and hands-on practice that highlight the safety principles of possession, storage and use (marksmanship) of firearms. 

We emphasize not just the knowledge, but practices and habits that will lead to more enjoyment, better shooters, and most importantly: safer shooters. 

A summary of state and federal laws which relate to the ownership and possession of firearms is presented.