Pending completion of our new classroom

Next Class is: October 4th + 5th, 2008

Following Class is: December 6th + 7th, 2008

Course Title: NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course

Course Times: Every other month on the first Saturday and Sunday. From 8:00am to 1:30pm at the Manchester Range.

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

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.

It also provides you with information on your rights as a citizen to the use of 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 tapes 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.

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. Students will need pen and paper on the first day of class. The course's range time occurs on the second day of class. 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 need about 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 Massachusettes FID cards, LTC's, or non-resident state applications. Most other states, including Maine, will acccept the NRA certificate.

Contact Information: e-mail the instructor, Thomas Brown, to set up a lesson, 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 NH, Massachusetts State Firearms Instructor as well as an NRA Certified Instructor. His training includes courses from Lethal Force Institute, Defense Training International, Calibre Press, Personal Security Institute and Sig Academy. He is a member of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET)) and the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI).