I took the Basic Firearms Safety Course last Saturday with a couple friends, and it was great. The…read moreinstructor, Tom & his father made the 4 hour class go by super quick. Prior to this class, I had never shot a gun, let alone loaded one etc. But I left feeling confident enough to do so. They also went over the different laws & procedures that entail getting your gun license, which was helpful, given I did not realize what is and is not allowed in MA. I would highly recommend this class and be sure to partake in the live shooting at the end of the class!

The worst customer service experience that I've had in my life…read more This training center is so uninterested in communicating with customers that the quality of their services is COMPLETELY irrelevant. I got my certificate from them a couple years ago when I applied for my FID. It's a long story, but I need another copy of certificate. I go to their website to lookup my info to see if I'm in their records, and find out that I need to contact them for a manual search. No one picked up when I called with the phone number on their website, and no one replied to my voicemail. I found a second phone number, which gave me the same results, but the voicemail message told me that the best way to reach them is over text. I try sending a text to the number, but it doesn't deliver. Eventually I found an email address to try. I never got a reply. Then I tried DMing their official Instagram page. No reply there, either. I decided to stop by the facility in person to ask them about my certificate, and also why they so hard to reach, and the place is locked during the hours when the website and google maps claims they're open. I showed up again and FINALLY caught them when they were actually holding a class. After telling me at first that they didn't have my certificate, with enough pushing they finally pulled it up. Then they had the nerve to charge me 20 bucks to print a copy. I hope that this is enough to deter you from giving these people your money, but maybe all you care about is the quality of the training itself. So, how was it? Fine, I guess. Sort of. A good sign that you can trust someone for advice about personal safety is whether they're in somewhat healthy physical shape. My instructor (both 4 years ago and now) couldn't self-defense his way out of a narrow doorway. Along with his neglect of fitness, I also distinctly remember him saying not to carry Glocks because they don't have manual safeties, which is ignorant and outdated advice.

The 'Certified MA Firearms Safety' class was FULL of useful information for a beginner, like…read moremyself, but also could serve as a refresher course for those who have more experience. Daniel had a deep knowledge, and passion, for the topics discussed and he encouraged open discussion/Q&A which kept the class seemingly effortless. The process of pursuing an LTC for the first time (or ownership of any firearm) can very well be an intimidating process initially and courses can be stuffy/awkward but Daniel really helped one to digest the very serious topics, responsibilities and laws of gun ownership through engaging conversation, an open dialogue and a wonderful presentation. I'd certainly recommend New England Firearms for anyone, at whatever phase, while pursuing fire arm ownership in MA.

Brian was a great instructor, I was very nervous going into this class about owning a fire arm he…read moremade me feel very comfortable and confident.

Great club, 3 olympic shooters have come through this facility. If you ski at Weston Ski Track and…read moreshoot smallbore rifle Friday evenings November through March (approximately) it's like training for biathlon. Newbies may need some safety training, or coaching before participating. They have a great youth program and some events are open to non-members.

Good club, great facility, probably the best around. Beware though of the man in the green Ford…read moreExplorer....he likes to sneak up on you and lecture you about every rule....I believe he lives on the premises....very creepy.

I attended class not knowing what to expect but easily felt at ease with Derek. He was…read moreknowledgeable, fact based, nonsense attitude but very informative. He went over something again with no issue when requested and encouraged us to ask all our questions to remove doubt and fiction. Definitely recommend this course! ,

I attended the training at their new facility in Dedham. Joey Nguyen is a great instructor he is…read morevery patient and will answer all of your questions. They don't do live fire because the school don't have a range at the facility, but it does offer dry fire so you can work on your stance and your grip of the firearm. I highly recommend Greater Boston Gun Safety School for your class.

If you're anywhere on the North Shore and looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable gun shop, do…read moreyourself a favor and stop by CSGI Firearms. I've been a customer since they first opened, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable--not just about firearms, but also Massachusetts laws, surrounding ranges, and any questions you might have as a new or experienced shooter. They go out of their way to make sure everything they do is completely Massachusetts law compliant, and they genuinely care about educating their customers. Whether it's explaining the LTC process or talking through your Second Amendment rights, they always take the time to make sure you understand everything clearly. One thing that really stands out is their inventory and customer service. Most of the time they have exactly what you're looking for in stock, and if they don't, they're quick to find a solution and get it ordered with a very reasonable turnaround time. They make the process easy and transparent. The shop itself is welcoming and comfortable. Even if you walk in just to ask questions and don't end up buying anything that day, they still make sure you leave with knowledge and confidence. There's never any pressure--just a genuine willingness to help whenever you're ready. Chris, the owner, deserves special recognition. He's a stand-up guy, a former service member, a family man, and just an all-around good human being. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and the community he's building around the shop. And sometimes you'll even be greeted by the beautiful Belgian Malinois who is incredibly sweet--but also clearly well-trained for protection! I'm genuinely grateful to have such an amazing shop nearby for anything we might need. I recommend CSGI to everyone I know. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!

Great store! The owner Chris is super friendly and will help you with any questions you have about…read morefirearms. Great selection of guns and ammo! I highly recommend this little gem for all gun owners.

I recently got my LTC a couple months ago and have only shot a couple hundred rounds in my life. I…read moretook Will's Concealed Carry class last night, which was very informative on proper firearms and holsters for concealment, situational awareness, and how to safely protect yourself should you need to defend against a threat. I also took his Marksmanship class a couple of hours ago. By the end of the session, my groups were MUCH tighter and I was able to get 3 rounds on target in 1.04 sec! I'm looking forward to training and going back for the next levels of his Marksmanship course.

The best firearms training in Boston!!! Learn how to carry in a public way and avoid criminal/civil…read moreliability in Massachusetts with this training. Basic firearms safety course to get the certificate to obtain your LTC, fun intro sessions. The best at teaching Marksmanship in Massachusetts.

My husband and I never get the chance to spend time or do anything without our baby. We found a…read moresitter tonight and we're excited to go shooting. We walked in at 705 started doing the intake form. we were never told a thing when we walked in and started the forms. Until after my husband started walking away from the intake kiosk we were suddenly told "we're not taking any more shooters tonight because we'll be closing down the range in about 20 mins." If it says it's open til 8, then stay open til 8. If not- SPECIFY THAT ITS 730. You don't understand how important little breaks of freedom are to new parents. Update your hours online or stop with the false advertising.

My first & possibly only time getting to go here since I'm moving and after looking for a new place…read moresince Bob's closed, this place did not disappoint! Joseph Rufiange and his team-personable, professional & likable I have met in a long time! Not gun snobs or know-it-all's like I've experienced with other places that shall remain nameless! The facility is quite spacious and very clean and the atmosphere is great! Up-to-date lanes and plenty of room to just enjoy yourself! Hope to get there again some other day in the future! Joe and team - don't ever change!!!

I recently attended the NRA Basic Pistol Safety Class. This…read morewas an excellent training class. The owner/ instructor Mike Caggiano is very knowledgeable and professional and did an excellent job presenting the material. The class sizes are small compared to other training facilities. Max of 5 students. So it's a comfortable learning environment (not rushed) with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Perfect for people with no previous knowledge or exposure to fire arms or more advanced students. In addition to the classroom instruction, this course also includes live fire training, which takes place on a different day. This is a great experience as you will receive hands on training from Mike and the opportunity to fire several different pistols. Again, this a very comfortable learning experience. If you're questioning yourself whether or not you can do this course, or just looking for the right place. Look no further, you can do this.

From the owner: We provide quality firearm training to law-abiding citizens who are interested in getting involved…read morein the sport of shooting. Completion of the safety course allows an individual to obtain their License to Carry in Massachusetts as well as other states.

I came across Safety Academy USA and after looking for a Women's Handgun & Self defense Class. I…read morewas thoroughly impressed with all the training that they had to offer. Their firearm safety course is extremely reasonable in price and is conveniently located in Beverly at the Cummings Center. Our instructors were Mike Pelonzi and Cory Daras. Mike has had several years under his belt in law enforcement experience and training. Cory Daras is a trained nurse, nurse educator and a Marine Veteran. She brings her passion for caring for others to a personalized gun safety course. Both Mike and Cory, with their sense of humor, delivered an exceptional firearm safety class. Mike and Cory are extremely passionate about firearm safety, public safety and very knowledgeable about past and current gun laws. Cory ensures that after you take her class you walk out with insight on personal safety, and situational awareness options to protect yourself and loved ones from potential threats. Mike and Cory's class was by far the best firearm safety training I have ever received. I look forward to going back to them for future firearms training as well as first aid and CPR training that the academy also provides. If you choose Safety Academy USA you will not be disappointed!

So recently moving from California to Massachusetts, I was searching for a place to take a firearms…read moresafety course. I came across Safety Academy USA and after looking at their website I was thoroughly impressed with all the training that they had to offer. Their firearm safety course is extremely reasonable in price and is conveniently located in Beverly at the Cummings Center. Our instructor was Mike Pelonzi. Mike has had several and I mean several years under his belt in law enforcement experience and training. Mike, along with his wicked sense of humor, delivered an exceptional firearm safety class. Mike is extremely passionate about firearm safety, public safety and very knowledgeable about past and current gun laws. Mike ensures that after you take his class you walk out with insight on gun safety, gun laws and other non lethal options to protect yourself and loved ones from potential threats. I've had many forms of firearm safety training back in California and Mike's class was by far the best firearm safety training I have ever received. I look forward to going back to Mike for future firearms training as well as first aid and CPR training that his academy also provides. If you choose Safety Academy USA you will not be disappointed!

Great first experience. They were timely, quick to respond and friendly. I would absolutely return,…read morenext time I need to source a firearm.

From the owner: 07 FFL/ 02 SOT specializing in Firearms Manufacturing, Training, Consulting, Glock Armorer Services…read more& Custom LE/Govt. Class 3 Manufacturing.