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Woburn Sportsmen’s Association
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Public Service
The Woburn Sportsmen’s Association has provided a Firearms Safety course as a public service for over twenty years. This Basic Firearms Safety Course is taught by instructors who are certified in the Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection, Rifle and/or Pistol disciplines.
Course Syllabus
The course consists of ten hours of instruction that highlight the safety principles as they relate to the possession, storage and use of firearms. A summary of the laws which relate to the ownership and possession of firearms is presented (see Note 1).
The program is based on the NRA Basic Pistol course. The discussions include demonstration and displays of the various firearm actions with the goal of providing the information necessary to assure that the firearms are handled safely. A basic understanding of ammunition types and its proper handling and storage is also covered.
The course concludes with a live fire practice consisting of forty rounds of 22 caliber ammunition fired from a semiautomatic pistol and fifteen rounds of 38 caliber fired from a revolver. During the live fire activities, each student is under the direct supervision of an Instructor.
Student Certificates
Approximately 1900 students have received certificates over the time the Association has been presenting this and similar courses. Students who successfully complete the course will be issued The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of State Police, Basic Firearms Safety Certificate valid for a License to Carry (LTC).
Please note that according to Massachusetts
State Law Chapter 180, no
person under the age of twenty-one (21) may be issued either a Class A
or Class
B License to Carry (LTC). Students should generally meet the
requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for an FID or
License to Carry.
Enrollment
Scheduled
courses meet on Monday/Thursday nights, or Wednesday
evenings/Saturday afternoons depending on the session. Participants
must
attend both classes. A fee of $75.00 is charged which covers the cost
of training materials, ammunition, coffee, and donuts. Enrollment is
limited to 10
students per course and you must be at least 21 years of age
to attend. A
signed liability statement is
required before a student may attend the course. See Course
Schedule & Registration for further details on course policies
and
registration procedures.
If you have any questions, please send 
Note 1: For detailed information or questions regarding state and federal firearms laws, please consult with a qualified attorney.
Additional Information:
Interesting Sites:
| National Rifle Association (NRA) | Gun Owners' Action League (GOAL) | |
| Gun Owners of America (GOA) | Massachusetts Hunter Education | |
| National Shooting Sports Foundation | Four Seasons Firearms |
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Page Last Updated on Thursday, June 17, 2007