Richard Bryant

This is part one of a three-part series designed for women by Beth Alcazar, a USCCA Training Counselor. Women’s Basic Pistol is designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms (and maybe have never picked up a gun before). The fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, reviewed, and built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules. How to select a handgun for personal use will also be covered. Students will have the opportunity to handle and shoot a variety of handguns in a safe and friendly environment.

This is part two of a three-part series designed for women by Beth Alcazar, a USCCA Training Counselor. Women’s Intermediate Pistol is not a defensive pistol class, you will be introduced to the right mindset for self-defense. This is also not a marksmanship class but the drills we use will challenge your skills with the goal of bringing you up to the next level. All of these topics, discussions, and exercises will help you better understand firearms and safe shooting so you can be more comfortable and confident with your training.

The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and skills in a structured environment to build marksmanship consistency. It will help increase your shooting skills by being taught with fidelity and ensuring all students are receiving high-quality instruction.

This course is a strategy for helping new shooters, novices, intermediate or any handgun owner become familiar with the main components and operation of semi-automatics. It also introduces the fundamentals of marksmanship at a foundational level.

This class offers a simplified approach to coaching new gun owners or experienced shooters. It is designed to build each individual’s familiarity and confidence. All skills are taught in isolation to allow for maximum attention to be applied to the mechanics — rather than the context — of shooting.

The drills learned in these exercises will be used in your future trips to the range. Continued practice as a way to diagnose and correct issues with the shooting mechanics, keeping you from falling back on old habits.

Located near the Massachusetts border in Keene NH, we are Massachusetts State Police Certified Basic Firearms Safety Instructors, providing you an approved course to obtain your Massachusetts Gun Permit.

Your Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC) Course is a comprehensive class of two safety courses completed together, providing you extensive hands-on practice with handguns. This lesson is conducted in a small class size format, limited to four students or less per instructor. Feel comfortable and receive hands-on instruction handling several types of pistols and revolvers. This class is geared towards new and beginner students.

Gain the confidence you need to handle firearms safely and responsibly. Students completing the course receive both a Mass BFS LTC Certificate and a USCCA Basic Handgun Firearms Training Certificate. (Honored in several states) Your course includes live-fire on the range with real handguns, with real ammunition.

USSCA Basic Handgun/Mass LTC Course includes: USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Book Firearms Related Safety Pamphlets Massachusetts Basic Firearms Certificate USCCA Basic Firearms Training Certificate Use of Firearms and Ammunition Use of Eye & Ear Protection

Lesson One

1. The universal safety rules.
2. Clearing handguns.
3. Understanding a handgun’s action.
4. Understanding revolvers.
5. Understanding semi-automatics.
6. Which handgun is right for you?
7. Handgun ammunition.
8. Malfunctions.
9. Other use of force options. (Taser/Pepper Spray)

Lesson Two

1. Defensive shooting versus marksmanship.
2. Muscle memory explained.
3. Proper grip.
4. A natural and neutral shooting platform.
5. Aligning the muzzle to the target.
6. Point / instinctive shooting.
7. Flash sight picture.
8. Precise sight alignment.
9. Trigger control.

Lesson Three

1. Holsters.
2. Tactical flashlights.
3. Laser sights.
4. Gun safes & storage.

Lesson Four

1. Creating a training program.
2. Dry firing.
3. Fundamental drills.
4. Next steps.

Lesson Five (Massachusetts)

1. Licensing
2. Address Change
3. Purchasing & Selling
4. Safety Locks
5. Transporting Firearms
6. Restraining Orders
7. Safe Gun Storage
8. Firearm Suicide Prevention

This is an entry-level course; excellent for individuals new to firearms to learn and practice firearms safety. This course is conducted in a small class size format, limited to four students or less per instructor. Feel comfortable and receive hands-on instruction handling several types of pistols and revolvers. This class is geared towards new and beginner students but can also be a refresher for the more experienced shooter.

Gain the confidence you need to handle firearms safely and responsibly. Students completing the course receive a USCCA Basic Handgun Firearms Training Certificate. (Honored in several states) Your course includes live-fire on the range with real handguns, with real ammunition.

Lesson One

1. The universal safety rules.
2. Clearing handguns.
3. Understanding a handgun’s action.
4. Understanding revolvers.
5. Understanding semi-automatics.
6. Which handgun is right for you?
7. Handgun ammunition.
8. Malfunctions.
9. Other use of force options. (Taser/Pepper Spray)

Lesson Two

1. Defensive shooting versus marksmanship.
2. Muscle memory explained.
3. Proper grip.
4. A natural and neutral shooting platform.
5. Aligning the muzzle to the target.
6. Point / instinctive shooting.
7. Flash sight picture.
8. Precise sight alignment.
9. Trigger control.

Lesson Three

1. Holsters.
2. Tactical flashlights.
3. Laser sights.
4. Gun safes & storage.

Lesson Four

1. Creating a training program.
2. Dry firing.
3. Fundamental drills.
4. Next steps.