I went there to take a handgun safety course and was totally blown away by the number of people who…read moreattended, about 35. More interesting was the fact that the class was evenly divided between men and women. Of the women who attended 2 were lawyers, 1 paralegal, 2 school teachers, two nurses and several single as well as married women. The course ran from 9am until 5pm and covered, firearm safety, review of handgun types, the law concerning handgun ownership and live firing of revolvers and semiautomatic pistols. The course, I felt was somewhat drawn out and might have been condensed but the instructor's personal experience in police work, the ATF, and military tactics and training was nothing short of mind blowing and invaluable. This course is a must if you wish have a handgun permit and I would highly recommend Mark Poirier and Jim Markowski , the course instructors. Be prepared to have your preconceived notions about handguns and handgun statistics, completely blown away and replaced by accurate reliable federal data. This was an eye opener!!!

The Absolute Worst FID course Money Can Buy…read more Looking to start shooting? Would you like to learn firearms safety and complete your FID paperwork? That's where I found myself a few years ago and why I stopped by ARC. Instead of the standard firearms safety class I'm familiar with from previous classes in MA and two other states what I ended up paying for was 90 minutes of a bitter racist ex-cop ranting about the Healey being an idiot, how black people can sue cops for being asked to stop by a traffic cop, and complaints about the accuracy of gunplay in Escape from New York. I left before lunch. This was a few years ago, so I can't say if they still have the same bitter old racist running classes. Them ever giving that clown an audience is unfortunate and, as a sport shooter who tries to push back against the negative stereotypes associated with gun owners this was a really infuriating letdown. I went to Pioneer Valley Arms the next month and completed their class promptly. I highly recommend you do the same.

Larry was a great instructor, very down to earth laid back and made me feel comfortable, while…read moreproviding a wide variety of knowledge of Massachusetts gun laws, gun safety and handling and provided dummy ammo and different types of guns, ETC The class was well worth the money and time and would recommend taking his class.

From the owner: Offering in-home firearms safety certification required for MA LTC and for the Utah Non-Resident…read moreconcealed carry permit. Holders of the Utah carry permit can carry concealed in 30 states! I will also show how you can easily get your NH, CT, ME and FL Non-Resident gun permits, too. Because of state reciprocity holders of these permits will be licensed to carry a concealed firearm in more than 40 states, including VT! My primary service area is within, but not limited to, the following MA counties: HAMDEN, HAMPSHIRE, FRANKLIN, BERKSHIRE and WORCESTER. For classes with 6 or more participants I would be happy to travel greater distances from Springfield, MA. While most of my training is conducted in private homes, I will also come to your office and hold classes after hours for you and your associates. MA gun laws will be changing very soon so it's important to apply for your gun permit in MA as soon as possible. Click on the CONTACT US button above and visit my website today!

I returned a couple of firearms to S&W for warranty/recall work (Response 9MM and a 686-no-dash)…read more I sent all the requested information, 4 copies + emailed them the details. They returned one firearm before the other, and shipped it to the wrong address. FedEx aren't any help or support in getting the package re-routed or held for my pickup, and S&W aren't able to reached for support. I've emailed directly, sent contact through their website, and have been calling almost non-stop for the past hour (I just get re-looped through their automated answering bot; can't get to a human being) Hopefully my firearm(s) will show up somewhere I can recover them, or else I'll have to resort to reporting them as lost/stolen property to LE & S&W are then wholly responsible for whatever happens to or with them. Doubt I'll see any sort of compensation by S&W for 2 days of lost labor, and all the frustration and headache they've now caused me. Not to mention, the value of the firearm(s). I'll never buy another S&W product.

I bought two s&w shields and expected to get the rebate for each one. S&w sent them to the wrong…read moreaddress and since they were picked up by someone I am out of luck. I contacted customer service numerous times and got the run around until finally after 4 months I was told tough luck. Dont buy anything expecting the rebate and dont count on customer service

Simply the best gun range in Connecticut. Got certified here as a Pistol Instructor, every member…read morei've run across have had great attitudes. The usefulness of the action pits to practice from the draw is worth the rather high annual price alone. If it's too cold or just really bad outside, go right into the building next to the pits and use the indoor range. If you need ammo, you can get it there. Want to get an amazing transfer fee discount? This is the place to do it. I'll be getting everything sent through them from now on. Visit at least once a month and your dues will more than be worth it just by the value of training alone. I can't speak at all on the trap and skeet stuff but i've never seen a place so well kept and watching the folks who do it, i think if you're into it, you'll find yourself in great company.

I can say a lot, but who wants to read all of it? Simply…read moresaid- This place is the BEST!!!!!

MPS solutions taught me effective self defense measures for the real world in a friendly and…read moreeducational environment. I feel much more prepared for going back to college in recognizing and handling situations that I would have formerly found myself lost in. I'll be looking into continue my training at some point in the future!

From the owner: Firearms and Medical Training Courses…read more Turn to MPS Solutions of Springfield, Massachusetts, for award-winning safety training. Named Educator of the Year (2008) by the Hampden County Emergency Medical Services Committee, we offer training and courses on firearms safety, firearm instructional shooting, life saving medical courses, and medical treatment and evacuation of the injured from tactical/austere environments. We teach Medical Professionals, Law enforcement, Military, Military Contractors, Security professionals, and civilians.

Great instructors, very informative, had lots of patience with first timers. Felt very comfortable…read moreand safe, left feeling confident.

From the owner: Certified NRA instructors providing you with the basics of pistol shooting course in a safe and…read moreknowledgeable environment.

Casual food, very inexpensive drinks at the bar. The littlenecks with spinach and garlic were among…read morethe best clams I've ever eaten, and I've eaten quite a few. The shots at the firing range outside are a bit disconcerting at first, but all in all a great place to cool down and get some food.

The World Famous Radar that you've all heard about is the chef. Awesome fresh fish Scallops shrimp…read moreand steaks! Inexpensive casual dining at a local bar ! Can't beat it !