Looking to obtain a MA LTC?
Group Rates /1 on 1 trainings
we can also travel to your location
Looking to obtain a MA LTC?
Group Rates /1 on 1 trainings
we can also travel to your location
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My name is Kent Burns and I am a NRA, MA State police, Utah Non-Resident and USCCA certified instructor providing firearms training at your service. If you are interested in obtaining a gun license this is the first step!
Providing quality firearm safety training for people interested in obtaining a MA LTC. Group classes as well as one on one training. Other firearm training classes are also available.
Safety is not a choice it's your obligation. Exercise your right to bear arms!
Please reach us at info@Burnsfirearms.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You have to be 21 to be eligible for a MA LTC, 15 or older for an FID.
Be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
Complete and receive certification from a firearms training course.
Never been committed to a hospital or institution for mental illness, alcohol or substance abuse, unless after 5 years submits and affidavit from a registered physician.
No DUI convictions after 1994 in the state of MA.
Never been dishonorably discharged by the United Stated Armed Forces.
No warrants, restraining orders or orders of protection that are active.
If you are looking to obtain an LTC, the first course should be the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. This course meets the requirements to apply for your license to carry with your local PD.
Classes are typically held on Saturday or Sunday mornings in Randolph close to Lombardo's and minutes away from Boston.
Yes as long as one person in the party has a license. I offer live fire training with a variety of firearms for students to use. Firearm, ammo and range access are included in the fee.
Yes, a minor 15-20 years of age are eligible for an FID which they can use to purchase non large capacity rifles and shotguns. Children ages 15-17 need parental permission on the FID application. Minors (under 18) that attend class with a paying adult will be charged half the price of the course ($75).
As some of you may know, on September 16, 2024, the Governor signed, An Act Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 to Provide for Supplementing Certain Existing Appropriations and for Certain other Activities and Projects, which amended the effective date of section 74 (BFS Course) of the firearms law. This means that the new requirements for the BFS Course will not become effective until 18 months following the Act taking effect. Until that time, local licensing authorities should continue to accept and process applications for FID cards and LTC’s in the ordinary course, consistent with current law.
Any person who has been issued a FID or LTC on or before August 1, 2024, will not be required to complete the new BFS requirements or the live fire requirement when the law takes effect, including when seeking to renew the card or license, pursuant to the registration Act.
However, individuals who apply for an FID or LTC after August 1, 2024, but before the Act becomes effective, may be issued an FID or LTC if the applicant is eligible under current law. Individuals issued an FID or LTC during this period (August 1, 2024 - effective date of the Act) will be subject to the new requirements when they seek to renew their FID or LTC. Please note, there is no current approved course that fulfills the requirements of the new legislation at this time.
This is a four-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, course completion certificate. Actions will include single and double action pistols, semi automatic rifle, bolt action rifle, over and under shotgun and pump action shotgun. Class is 4 hours long and is a non live fire class, but if you are interested in shooting it can be arranged. This course meets the requirements to apply for a MA LTC.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this course, the students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. A certificate will be awarded after completion of written and shooting exams. Live Fire will be held at a local range using a .22 semiautomatic and a .38 revolver. Class duration is 6 hours. HFS or prior firearms experience is required. This course meets the requirement to apply for a MA LTC as well as Non-resident permits in CT, FL & RI.
I want to introduce a new class offering called - Pistol Familiarization and Cleaning. After the Basic Firearm Safety Course some people may be looking for additional tips and pointers on how to handle a firearm. The class will cover proper loading and unloading procedures, take down (break down) of the firearm for cleaning and inspection and re-assembly. We will also be covering grip basics (proper way to hold a firearm) and dry fire shooting. Finally, we will discuss factors to be considered when making your initial firearm purchase, and ranges locally where you can shoot. You will also receive a cleaning kit ($30 value) to take home with you. If you have a firearm I recommend you bring to class, but a firearm is not required.
The Utah Non-Resident course will allow you to carry your firearm in over 30+ states! In accordance with U.C.A. 76-10-523, Utah will honor a permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by another state or county.
Of the states below that have formalized reciprocity or recognition with Utah, there are some states that will only accept the Utah concealed firearm permit so long as the permit holder is a resident of Utah.
It is the responsibility of all Utah concealed firearm permit holders to know and understand the applicable firearm laws of the states within which they plan to visit or venture. For information regarding firearm laws of other states, please contact the respective authority within that state.
This class will provide understanding conflict avoidance, color codes of situational awareness; handgun basics including ammunition, clearing malfunctions; shooting fundamentals including proper grip and stance; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); We will also cover gear and gadgets such as holster and tactual flashlights.
This class will cover developing a personal & Home protection plan, cover firearm basics, evaluation your home's security, some mental exercises to prepare for a variety of self defense situations. Will also cover firearm basics, the AR-15 platform, shotgun ammunition and using deadly force in your home. Tactical flashlights, firearm mounted lights and laser sights.
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