New Shooters Begin Here

Congratulations on your new venture! Seacoast Firearms Training is thrilled to have you visit our website. Here are some great starting points for getting involved in pistol, rifle, or shotgun shooting.  We also offer private one-on-one classes and group sessions in the comfort of your home or place of business with friends. Feel free to reach out to our Chief Instructor for any assistance at 978-225-804 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FOR LICENSING

NRA Home Firearm Safety Course - The NRA Home Firearm Safety course is intended for those applying for the Massachusetts LTC or FID. It teaches students the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for safely handling and storing firearms and ammunition in the home. This is an approved Massachusetts State Police course (LTC-007) for Massachusetts residents who wish to acquire a License To Carry (LTC) or Federal Identification permit (FID) or non-residents of Massachusetts LTC licensing. This course is up to 4 hours of classroom only, including current Massachusetts laws.

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FOR PISTOLS

NRA Basic Pistol Course - The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is intended for all individuals, regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA affiliation. This course is up to 8 hours, including classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers or semi-automatic pistols.

Students learn the three NRA rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts, and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the bench rest position, two-handed standing positions, cleaning the pistol, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and NRA Gun Safety Rules, and they will take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and course completion certificate.

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FOR RIFLES & CARBINES

NRA Basic Rifle Course < Excellent course for the beginning rifle shooter. Covers all the basics and fundamentals in an 8-hour class.

NRA FIRST Steps Rifle < This is a scaled-down version of the NRA Basic Rifle in a 4-hour class designed for four students or less with your handgun. This class can be done over a kitchen table to go over the basics, and then we will bring you out to the range to apply what you have learned.

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FOR SHOTGUNS

NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course < This is an excellent course for the beginning shotgun shooter or the shooter who wishes to improve skills.  This 8-hour course focuses on the basics and fundamentals of sport shooting clays for beginners.  Please note that this is not a defensive class. Feel free to contact us for more details or to enroll.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

We offer private training sessions if you want to enhance your shooting skills or receive personalized guidance on aspects like stance, grip, offhand shooting, and accuracy.  We understand that group classes may not always fit your schedule or comfort level.  Our flexible options include some weekdays, evenings, and some weekends.  Whether you prefer using our firearms or your own, we can cover topics such as pistol, rifle, shotgun, defensive pistol, concealed carry, home defense, and state and federal laws. Feel free to contact us to discuss your specific needs.  Our hourly rate is $100 per hour for up to two people, plus any applicable ammo costs. Feel free to contact us to discuss your specific needs and preferences.  Contact our Chief Instructor at 978-225-804 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - we hope to hear from you soon.