Next Class is:
CLASS FULL August 7th + 8th, 2010

Following Class:
August 14th + 15th, 2010
September 11th + 12th, 2010

Course Title: NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course

Course Times: Class is given on selected weekends, see above for dates. Class is held on Saturday and Sunday, this is a 2-day class. From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and 8:00 am to 11:30 am on Sunday, at the Manchester Range.

Course Fee: $140.00 per person, if 2 or more in your party $115.00 per person. Cash or credit card.

Course Description/Objectives:

This course provides you with the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the proper use of a handgun in a defensive situation.

To register for a class, use the email link below. You will be informed you have been added to a class list and will receive a request for your confirmed participation weeks prior to the class.

It also provides you with information on your rights as a citizen regarding self defense. The student will be able to make informed intelligent decisions with respect to firearm types, purchasing, basic use and handguns. Classroom time consists of discussion, handling, hands-on loading/unloading, video and live instruction. It includes comprehensive instruction on firearm safety, ammunition, handgun functionality, fundamentals of marksmanship, introduction to defensive tactics and the legal aspects of using a firearm for self-defense.

This course also covers home defense and covers non lethal protection techniques. This class is geared for the individual starting out with handguns as well as the experienced shooter.

Students should bring notebook and pen, and a snack if you like. We take a short lunch break, and there are many local businesses that can provide lunch. You can always bring your lunch as well. We'll be shooting on the second day of this class, so there is no need to bring a firearms to the first day of instruction

This course includes range time instruction with students' own firearm or MFL rented firearms (rental fee is an additional cost)- targets, eye and hearing protection are included at no cost. MFL Range ammunition is required for rentals at an additional cost. If you are bringing your own handguns, you may also bring your own ammo. Students will shoot between 100 to 200 rounds each.

Course Certificate:

NRA Personal Protection In The Home Training Certificate is awarded for completion of this course. Students may also request a Massachusetts State Police Certificate of Course Completion at no extra charge. This certificate is recognized by the Mass. State Police and is required for proof of training. It should be submitted along with applications for resident's Massachusetts' FID cards, LTC's, or non-resident state applications. Most other states, including Maine, will accept the NRA certificate.

Contact Information: e-mail the instructor, Thomas Brown, to sign up for the class or for more information.

Course Instructor: Thomas Brown is a Senior Tactical Instructor with the New Hampshire Tactical Arts Group, Lethal Force Instructor for New Hampshire, Massachusetts State Firearms Instructor, NRA Law Enforcement Instructor, Sig Sauer Pistol Instructor as well as being certified to offer this NRA course. His training includes courses from Lethal Force Institute, Defense Training International, Calibre Press, Combative Concepts, Personal Security Institute and Sig Academy. He is a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI).

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