Looking to obtain a MA LTC?

Group Rates /1 on 1 trainings

we can also travel to your location

Burns Firearm Safety Training Courses

Name: Burns Firearms
Address: Burns Firearm Safety Training
Telephone: +1 857 273 1223

Looking to obtain a MA LTC?

Group Rates /1 on 1 trainings

we can also travel to your location

Burns Firearm Safety Training Courses

licensing changes coming soon

If you’ve been thinking about getting your License to Carry (LTC), now is the time to act.

The licensing process will be changing after April 2nd, and those changes are expected to include a different—and possibly longer—course, live fire requirements, testing, and increased costs.

Any certificates issued under the current process will only be valid until this date. After that, new requirements will apply, which may mean more time and expense to complete your licensing.

If getting your LTC is something you’ve been considering, taking a class now can help you avoid the upcoming changes and lock in the current requirements.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions or would like to schedule a class before the deadline.

LOCATIONS

Randolph, MA

1191 North Main Street, Ste 205, Randolph MA 02368

New Bedford, MA

669 Purchase Street, New Bedford. MA 02740

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Free Parking available at both locations

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About Us

Dedicated Instructor

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!

Obtain a MA LTC

Dedicated Instructor

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.

Our Motto

Dedicated Instructor

Our Motto

Safety is not a choice it's your obligation. Exercise your right to bear arms!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@Burnsfirearms.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How do I qualify for a MA LTC?

To qualify for a Massachusetts firearm license, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirements:
- Must be 21 or older to apply for a License to Carry (LTC).
- Must be 15 or older to apply for a Firearms Identification Card (FID) (applicants under 18 require parental consent).
Citizenship:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Training:
- Must complete and receive certification from an approved firearms safety or training course.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse History:
- Must not have been committed to a hospital or institution for mental illness, alcohol abuse, or substance abuse.
- If committed, eligibility may be restored after 5 years with submission of an affidavit from a registered physician.
Criminal History:
- No DUI convictions after 1994 in Massachusetts.
- No felony convictions (regardless of timeframe).
- No active warrants, restraining orders, or orders of protection.
Military Status:
- Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.

Which course should I take first?

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.

When are classes held?

Classes are typically held on Saturday or Sunday mornings in Randolph close to Lombardo's and minutes away from Boston. We also have a second location in New Bedford located at 669 Purchase Street.

Can I go to the range without a license to carry?

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.

Can my child attend a safety course with me?

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).

Programs

Basic Firearm Safety Course (MA LTC) $150 (Carry in 30+ States)

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.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (MA LTC) $175 - Valid for MA,CT, & FL

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 and other states that require a live fire component.

Children's Firearm Safety Fundamentals

Students will receive a comprehensive overview of the basics of firearms, shooting fundamentals, and proper firearm handling and storage. This course establishes a strong foundation for families to develop a

safety-first mindset.

Topics include:

Firearm and ammunition fundamentals
The 4 Universal Gun Safety Rules
Safe firearm handling at home and on the range
Accident prevention and secure firearm storage
Making gun safety a shared family responsibility

The class will be offered in two formats:

An adult-only session for those who wish to learn how to teach their children at home at their own pace.
A family session where parents and children attend together for a tailored experience designed to help them achieve their safety goals.

Students will also receive a comprehensive handbook valued at over $40. The book provides the information and the skills you need for you – and for the young people with whom you share this – to be more confident, capable and safe with firearms.

Pistol Familiarization & Cleaning Class (Pistol not required) $75

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. If you have a firearm I recommend you bring to class, but a firearm is not required.

Utah Non-Resident CCW $125

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.

Concealed Carry $125

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.

Home Defense Fundamentals $125

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.

From the Ma State Police - Chapter 135 Training Mandates

Updates have been suspended for 18 months - classes will continue after 10/23

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.

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