Instructor Referral List


We always encourage potential students to properly vet an instructor prior to reserving a class spot.


Are you a GOAL member and a certified instructor that would like to be on our referral list? Contact our Director of Education and Training: Jon@GOAL.org


Did you know we also offer classes. Contact Jon@goal.org for more information or call our office at 508-393-5333.

 

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The instructor list is separated by area.

 

 

Berkshire County


Jay Dreschnack - Worthington area

  • NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle &Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Range Safety Officer
  • MA State Police Certified BFS Instructor and. 
  • Can be reached at (413) 406-8884 or by email at dreschnack@hotmail.com.


Robert J. McDermott 


Thomas R. Nadolny - Classes are held monthly in Pittsfield, MA.

  • NRA Certified Instructor
  • MA State Police Certified BFS Instructor
  • Utah BCI Certified Firearm Instructor
  • Can be reached at 413-822-6451 or tnadolny1@gmail.com 

 


Bristol County

 

Ways To Be Empowered


NRA, USCCA, Refuse to Be A victim and a Pepper Spray instructor

 

Francis Ardita is a retired member of MA State Police and former senior drill instructor and chief firearms instructor at MPOC.

  • Certified by NRA and MA State Police and offers IDPA, Basic pistol.
  • Instruction classes and more for individuals and small groups. 
  • Click here to email or call 508-789-3448

 


21st Century Minuteman 


Dave Maxim 

  • at 508-295-5821 (home) or 774-328-2329 (cell)


Patriot Firearms School & Defense LLC–


Frank Ribelin 

  • NRA and MA State Police. Basic pistol instruction
  • Contact information: Email firearmclass@gmail.com or cell phone 508-944-9176.


Kenneth Rivers 

  • NRA, MA State Police, and Utah BCI.
  • CT approved the NRA HFS course.
  • Contact information 508-736-3302, skfirearmsafety.com


Tactical Stuff of New England-

  • NRA courses: Home Firearm Safety, Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol.
  • Contact Information: mvangel@mvangel.com or (508) 998-6990. Massachusetts

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Boston Area


Josue Peralta


Urban Firearm Society LLC


Eugene Buff 


KTL 



KSA Firearms and Training Mark Gentile,


  • NRA Certified Pistol, Home Firearm Safety & Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, teaching the NRA Range Safety Officer Course.
  • State approved Firearm Instructor that teaches Massachusetts State approved firearms training curriculum.
  • Federal Firearms Dealer (FFL). 
  • Contact Information: Training is provided in Medfield, Massachusetts, serving greater Boston and Metro West. Mark can be reached at (339) 222-3012 or by email at ksafirearmsandtraining@gmail.com for further information.


Cape Cod Area


Bass River Rod & Gun 


www.bassriverrodandgun.com

Steven Miles 

Can be reached at 508-432-8036



Village Sports 


  • NRA Certified Instructor Paul Forand
  • Contact information: 737 State Road, Westport, MA 02790. 508 672 4284



Central Mass Area

Budo Kai Martial Arts Inc. 


  • Rick LeClair is a fully insured NRA.
  • MA State Police Certified Instructor since 1990.
  • Rick is also an NRA Training Counselor
  • We offer NRA courses in the following disciplines: Home Firearm Safety, Pistol, Shotgun, and Personal Protection in the Home to small groups.
  • For Course availability contact us at RickLeClair@Verizon.net or call 978-537-4434.


Paul G. Gregory, 

  • NRA Certified Instructor
  • Mass State Police BFS Instructor (LTC-007).
  • Contact information: Shrewsbury, Marlboro, and surrounding areas. I can be reached at 508-410-2653 or email pggregory@townisp.com


Charlie Cook 

  • MSP Certified Instructor
  • NRA Certified Instructor: Home Firearm Safety, Basics of Pistol Shooting, Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun, Refused To Be A Victim
  • USCCA Certified Instructor
  • Utah BCI Certified Instructor
  • Sabre Pepper Spray Certified Instructor
  • Contact Charlie at 508.981.6402 or crfcook@verizon.net.


Andrew P. Cueroni Jr.

  • MSP Certified, and teaches Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, and Range Safety Officer Courses.
  • Contact information: 508-966-2186


Greg Doherty 

Firearm courses in the Framingham area. www.libertysports.biz or call 508-353-4490.


Michael Follo 


David Gregoire 

  • NRA pistol, rifle, and Home Firearm Safety instructor) conducts the Basic Firearms Safety (LTC-007)
  • classes for Massachusetts FID and LTC certification, monthly, at Maspenock Rod & Gun Club in
  • Contact information: Milford, Ma. Contact him at 508-243-1521 for more information and registration instructions.

 

 

Francis Holder 

  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor & MA State Police Certified BFS Instructor (LTC-002).
  • He can be reached at 978-578-4876 or f-holder1@comcast.net. Private and group classes are available in central Massachusetts, Worcester, and Middlesex Counties.


Michael Joffe - Courses in Harvard, MA

  • NRA Basic Pistol and skill improvement to small groups and individuals.
  • Contact information: Call (617) 803-1307 or email instructor@voland.net.

 

Officer Michael Lupachini  of the Upton Police Department

 

Jim Malo

  • Certified BFS State Police and NRA Certified Instructor and Life Member, GOAL life/ Endowment member
  • Teaches NRA Courses for Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
  • Contact: E mail: jx.calibre@gmail.com Phone: 508-755-5864


Paul Marier 

  • MSP and NRA Instructor and Coach providing Firearms Training classes in Pistol, Rifle, Shot Gun, Home Firearm Safety.
  • Classes are schedule throughout MA upon request. Call 508-541-3164 or pgmarier@verizon.net


Straight Shooter LLC 


North Brookfield Sportsman’s Club 

  • NRA Basic Pistol the 3rd Saturday of every month.
  • For details and registration pre-registration is required contact Dale Hevy on 508-867-9073.
  • Our instructors are NRA and State Police Certified.

 

Ronald Richard 

  • Holds classes in the Millbury area 508-579-5026.

 

Sean Rochette 

  • NRA Certified Pistol and Basic Firearms Safety Instructor, Refuse to Be a Victim Instructor, and a Certified RSO. 
  • Please contact him P: (617) 784-7271 F: (508) 928-2404 or check out his website for more information


Southborough Rod & Gun Club 


Mark Tessier 

  • Offers 1 day NRA Home firearms Safetyî, NRA Basic Pistolî & MA firearms law courses to satisfy training requirements for MA FID, Class B, & class A licenses. NRA certificates may be valid in other states. 
  • Held at Marlboro Fish & Game (www.marlborofishandgame.com) conveniently located near the intersections of Rte. 495, Rte. 20, and Rte 290. Courses are held approximately every 8 weeks.
  • 508-393-7575, 508-932-0145 (cell) matessier@verizon.net

 

Brent Riddle

  • NRA & MA State Police Certified Instructor teaches Basic Firearm Safety in the Grafton area.
  • Contact brentriddle27@gmail.com or 978-273-1264

 

Lowell Area

The Andover Sportsmen’s Club 



Mike Burchman


Crosshairs Firearm Training:


Centralville Sportsmen’s Club. 

  • NRA Certified Instructors and Mass State Police BFS Instructor certified. 
  • Offer Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, and Refuse to Be a Victim.   
  • Website www.cscdracut.org. Call 978.452.8095. Email: firearmsclass@cscdracut.org.


Instructional Shooting Inc. Greg Danas 

  • teaches class on Saturdays in Lowell
  • Call him at 978-833-7255 or visit his website for more info.



Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club 


 

Metro West Area

Bob Canning Firearm Instructor 

  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, Personal Protection in The Home, Range Safety Officer Instructor, Mass. State Police Certified Firearm Instructor.
  • Will travel.
  • Contact me for rates. Phone 508-333-3452/Email: Bocan3@aol.com


Kenyon Chin

  • NRA Certified Instructor, Massachusetts State Police Certified. NRA Basic Pistol3Ñ4& NRA Home Firearm Safety.
  • (508) 361-4259 or trackertx17@yahoo.com. Courses are taught at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club.


MassGunOwnership.com 

  • NRA Home Firearms Safety curriculum with an overview of Massachusetts Firearms Laws, and a step-by-step explanation of the application and permitting process.
  • Classes are held monthly at the historic Mill in Littleton, MA.
  • You can get more information or register at MassGunOwnership.com or by calling Jim at 978-486-8080.


Minute Man Sportsman’s Club

  • Provides basic firearms safety courses allowing you to apply for a FID or LTC in the Commonwealth.
  • For further information please contact Deb at MMSC @ 781-272-7169 or visit the website at www.minutemansportsmen.com.


Paul Pescatore 

  • Certified NRA and MA State Police firearms safety instructor, offering the following NRA courses from Bedford MA: 
  • Home Firearms Safety, Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle.
  • Training is offered on an as needed basis, from one-on-one instruction to larger groups.
  • Courses are held at the Minute Man SC in Burlington, MA or will travel to your club. Contact info: paul@mp2cademy, Cell/text (617) 671-5029, (www.mp2academy.com).


Jonathan Smith

  • NRA Certified Instructor, Massachusetts State Police Certified. Offering a combination of the "NRA Home Firearm Safety" and "Stop the Bleed" presentations as part of one class.
  • Contact Information: www.shtfarms.com /  Email: info@shtfarms.com  / Phone: (706) 801-7483Classes
  • locations in Framingham, Littleton, or Maynard, as well as part of our concierge service.

 


North Shore Area

Apex Tactical Firearms Training 

  • NRA and Massachusetts State Police Certified Firearms Instructors employing state-of -the-art classroom materials including video and laser training combined with live fire range exercises during your NRA Home Firearm Safety or NRA Basic Pistol Shooting courses.
  • We also teach the NRA Range Safety Officer course and offer private instruction / consulting for post LTC firearm selection and familiarization, safe firearm handling, shooting fundamentals, concealed carry and marksmanship skill building.
  • Please email us at: NRAInstructor@Comcast.NET for more information or contact Collin Norton at 978-994-4030. You can register for our courses at: www.NRAInstructors.ORG

 

Danvers Fish & Game Club, 20 Birch Rd. Middleton

  • Offers the NRA Home Firearms Safety Class.
  • No classes are held during July or August. The cost is $100.00 for non-members. 
  • Call the club's main number 978-774-9870 for more information. 
  • Contact them at www.paladingrouptraining.com. Instructors are certified, insured and CORI checked.


Todd Deinstadt

  • NRA & Massachusetts Certified Basic Firearm Instructor, Certified Sig Sauer Academy Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor. 
  • Personal or Group Training 781-858-1809, toddeinstadt@msn.com


The Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club.



The Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club 

  • NRA Home Firearm Safety Class on the third Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to approximately 3:00 pm. Known as LTC-007 by the MA State Police, it is an approved safety class when applying for your LTC.
  • All proceeds from the class go to help support the club. Live fire is included.
  • For more information, please see our web site at www.HHRG.org,


Ipswich Fish and Game Association 


Mass Rifle Association in Woburn

  • Offers monthly basic firearms safety courses
  • Contact the club at 781-933-2138 www.massrifle.com.


Nicholas Menard – Beverly Firearms 

  • Certified Massachusetts Basic Firearm Instructor offering the NRA’s Home Firearm Safety course in private settings. 4-hour course w/ hands on practical.
  • Instruction meets and exceeds requirements to apply for a License to Carry (LTC) or Firearms Identification Card (FID).
  • State Police BFS Certificate. Basic Firearms Safety Course Completion Certificate issued pursuant to 515 CMR 3.05(7) NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor/ NRA Basic Pistol Instructor. Northshore and Metro Boston are available.
  • For additional info, please email beverlyfirearms@gmail.com



Paladin Group Firearms Training

  • Ronald Witten and Brian Bertoldo are NRA Certified and Mass. State Police Certified BFS instructors who offer a Firearms Safety class as well as a variety of other firearms courses including Defensive Handgun, Advanced Tactical Pistol, and LEOSA instruction.
  • Visit them on Facebook @PaladinGroupTraining or email at paladingrouptraining@gmail.com.   


Paul Pescatore 

  • Certified NRA and MA State Police firearms safety instructor, offering the following NRA.
  • Courses from Bedford MA:
  • Home Firearms Safety, Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle.
  • Training is offered on an as needed basis, from one-on-one instruction to larger groups.
  • Courses are held at the Minute Man SC in Burlington, MA or will travel to your club.
  • Contact info: paul@mp2cademy, Cell/text (617) 671-5029, (www.mp2academy.com


Revere Beach Firearms Academy

 

Salem Firearm Safety 

  • Certified NRA & USCCA Instructor Provides courses for Pistol, Rifle and Concealed Carry & Home Defense.
  • Find us at 16 Front Street, Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970 978-414-5800 or visit www.SalemFirearmSafety.com for class times and registration.


Seacoast Firearms Training 

  • We are NRA Certified and Massachusetts State Police Approved Instructors. 
  • We offer classes from the NRA including all necessary training needed to apply for your License to Carry (LTC) or FID in Massachusetts; classes such as LTC-002 and LTC-007, as well as personal protection in the home (LTC-003), Intro to Basic Pistil, and Shotgun Shooting Basics. 
  • NRA courses are held at the Elks Lodge Newburyport and Ipswich Fish and Game club; however, will travel to your club or mutual meeting location. 
  • For more information, please visit websitehttps://seacoastfirearmstraining.com/ or call (978) 225-0804.


Specialized Training Consultants of New England:

  • 15 Charles Street, Malden, MA 02148. Martin K. Michelman, Sr., Instructor.
  • Can be contacted at 617-828-9868 or email psdimkm1@msn.com


Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 

  • Often hosts Basic Firearms courses at their club in Bedford.
  • Contact them at 781-275-7323.

 

South Shore Area


JM INSTRUCTION, LLC-Everything Firearms all under one roof. 

  • Certified as an instructor by the FBI, NRA, MA State Police and Utah BCI. Courses available: LTC/FID approved safety course, Utah non-resident permit (carry in 31 states), 38 State Ultimate multi-state training, BUILD YOUR OWN AR-15 COURSE, Advanced Tactical Pistol Shooting Courses, LEOSA Qualification for retired officers, Rhode Island Qualification Course & Private Lessons.
  • Services Available: Trigger Jobs $80 or less, Fingerprinting, AR-15 Assembly, Sight Replacement, Cleaning & Inspections.
  • Full details at www.JMinstruction.com Contact Joe at 781-771-9978 or by email at Joe@JMinstruction.com Located in Holbrook, fully licensed and insured.”

 

Ron Hawkins 

  • Mass. State Police certified in Basic Pistol and Home Firearm Safety.
  • He offers group and private instruction with flexible scheduling.
  • Available from Boston to the Canal.
  • Call (617) 827-2861 or visit http://www.aegisarms.com for more information.

 

Charles Hollins

  • MAGPRO INC Firearm Safety Training. Certified Instructor NRA LTC002 and LTC007.
  • Owner and Certified Instructor MAGPRO INC Basic Firearm Safety LTC016 and MAGPRO Home, Personal and Business Firearm Safety LTC023.
  • All Firearm Safety Training is conducted at Ames Rifle & Pistol Club, North Easton, MA 02356.
  • Visit http://www.magproinc.biz or call Charles at 617-893-0004 for additional details.


Rick Larsen

  • Firearms safety instructor offering both NRA LTC-002 and Liberal Gun Club LTC-019 pistol safety courses for people seeking LTC or FID.
  • NRA certified Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer. International Defensive Pistol Association Certified Safety Officer and competitor.
  • Offering individual or small group instruction. Flexible scheduling. Serving Marshfield and neighboring communities. Emphasis on comfort and confidence with both firearms, and the law.
  • Contact Information: 781-910-9745 / rick@ricklarsen.net / www.rlarsenfirearmstraining.com



Anatoly Podpaly 


Tom Pye 

  • NRA/MA State Police certified in Basic Pistol and Home Firearm Safety.
  • He offers group and private instruction with flexible scheduling and teaches the full NRA Basic Pistol Course required as part of the LTC and FID process.
  • Classes are convenient in Boston and the South Shore.
  • Tom can be reached 781.264.2489 or by e-mail at tpye_54@msn.com.


Lynne Roberts

  • Massachusetts State Coordinator for Second Amendment Sisters, Inc. www.2asisters.org is NRA Certified for Basic Pistol & Home Firearm Safety. Mass State Police Certified. Group and Private Instruction.
  • Contact Lynne toll free at 1-877-683-1717.


Liberty Firearms Training, Inc 

  • We are excited to be opening Liberty Firearms Training, Inc in Cohasset Ma.
  • We open our doors on Monday, February 1st. We are going to instruct Basic Pistol Certification classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm-9pm (classroom only).
  • We are also going to have Basic Pistol Certification along with Live Range Shooting classes every Saturday from 10-3pm.
  • Our website is www.lfatinc.com. The owners name is Matthew Rosen who is certified by the NRA and Approved by the State Police.
  • Our address is 124 King St, Unit 4, Cohasset Ma 02025. Our phone number is 339-235-7999 and our email is info@lfatinc.com. 


 

George Wilson 

  • offers courses in the Pembroke/Marshfield area.
  • He can be reached at 781-854-6964 or check out his website http://safegunhandling.com/

 

Springfield Area


The Franklin County Sportsmen’s Club 

  • Offers Basic Firearms Safety Course classes on a nearly monthly basis.
  • Located at the Club facility located on 721 River Road, Deerfield, MA.
  • Each class is conducted by two to three NRA and Mass. State Police certified instructors, working in concert, and with each class limited in enrollment to provide maximum hands-on experience. Please visit the Club’s website for class schedules, application requirements and procedures.
  • Other courses, such as Hunter Safety, Personal and Home Defense, Basic Reloading, and NRA Basic Pistol may be offered on an occasional basis and so listed on the Club’s website.
  • All inquiries regarding firearms courses should be directed to John Burruto, Vice-President, The Franklin County Sportsmen’s Club, jeburruto@comcast.net.


Holyoke Revolver Club 

  • NRA Basic courses on the third Saturday of each month,
  • Contact the club at 413-539-9345.


Tim Messer 

  • NRA Training Counselor, NRA Instructor and MA State Certified Instructor. He teaches rifle, pistol, shotgun, HFS and Personal Protection in the Home.
  • Classes are held at the Northampton Revolver Club. 413-584-7632 or timmesser@comcast.net


Northampton Revolver Club 

  • Has three instructors and holds courses on a regular basis.
  • Contact the club at 413-586-7821.

 

Mark Poirier 

  • Massachusetts LE firearms, NRA – Massachusetts State Police pistol, HR218/LEOSA firearms instructor. 
  • Mark presents defensive pistol courses for the civilian community.
  • Mark also presents MA LTC courses at the Agawam Revolver Club, Southwick, MA. Please contact Mark at President@AgawamRevolverClub.com. For more information: www.AgawamRevolverClub.com.


John Richardson 

  • First Circle Safety www.firstcirclesafety.com in Bernardston
  • NRA instructor in Basic Home Safety, Basic Pistol, Refuse to Be a Victim; a MA police academy firearms instructor in pistol, patrol rifle (carbine), and shotgun as well as LEOSA. BFS classes are held the first Saturday of most months (Schedule on website). 
  • Sign up for classes through online portal, or email at training@firstcirclesafety.com.
  • Custom classes or locations available, Limited class sizes to ensure high student interaction.


New Hampshire


Thomas Brown - Manchester, NH
Firearms Instructor - Training and certification

TacticalGraphics@hotmail.com Manchester Firing Line, 2450 Brown Ave. Manchester NH 603-668-9015 http://gunsnh.com/classes