If you are looking for top-notch defensive training, look no further. They have a wide variety of…read moreclasses/courses for every ability. It's definitely worth your time!

I took my first class from Critical Defense Institute in 2017 after meeting Rob, the owner, on the…read morerange during a competition. The training I have received from Rob and his staff is amazing; their level of training an expertise is what everyone needs to be become proficient in the art of self-defense, both empty hand and firearms. Most recently, I took a rifle class, and it was nothing less than spectacular, even though it rained the entire day!

Top notch defensive strategy company. Definitely recommend this company for certification training…read moreand instructor qualifications. Bob is a great instructor and trainer. Very helpful both in and out of the classroom. Certainly helpful on the range. This business has a huge variety of training that is certainly affordable compared to other companies that try to offer similar.

I went to the Bad ass Diva's pistol class today. In the past I have gone to 2 women on target…read moreclasses, and still did not feel comfortable holding a firearm. Bob & Bob were great instructors. They were very informative, and made sure everyone understood the material. 5 hours of the class was in Manchester in the classroom setting, but the time flew by! There was so much information! The next 2 hours were at an outdoor shooting range where we took what we learned in the classroom to the range. The instructors were there with us the whole time instructing us for the correct way to hold the gun, stance, etc. Again- I highly recommend them to anyone that wants to learn more about guns. Great job I will be back for more classes!!

I recently took the gun safety class from Jim to qualify for my concealed carry license and…read morecouldn't be more pleased. I had some concerns about sitting in a room for five hours wearing a mask, but Jim's friendly approach combined with his knowledge, professionalism, and sense of humor made the time fly by. Highly recommended!

From the owner: We specialize in affordable, comprehensive, and efficient gun safety training for people that are…read morenew to firearms, or for those that have relocated from out-of-state and require a firearms safety certificate in order to acquire a Massachusetts firearms permit. We also offer cartridge reloading classes, laser engraving, and firearm transfer services

Great course (Advanced pistol). I've been a shooter for decades and received some good training in…read morethe past, but Ian took my skills and perspective to another level. His relaxed but focused style worked with every level of shooter. While perfectly safe, he takes you beyond a standard firing line with great shoot/move drills that give you confidence in your ability to save yourself in a real world gunfight.

I took the Pistol 1 course in Albuquerque, NM. I couldn't have been more satisfied, making the…read morewhole travel from NV worth it. Ian is well versed and knowledgeable and extremely humble as well. The course was well laid out to push everyone to their own individual limits, starting with fundamentals to more complex courses of fire. The class was a decent amount not too small and not too big as well. I feel the number of participants was optimal for every individual that they are able to learn in a group but dial down their own skills with Ian being able to coach each one by their side. I've learned an enormous amount about myself and the course that I am able to apply to the real world and to certain scenarios in my occupation. I am already signed up for the next courses in ABQ and definitely recommend everyone from all walks of life to take at least one. At the end of the day, "No one is coming to save you."

My husband and I never get the chance to spend time or do anything without our baby. We found a…read moresitter tonight and we're excited to go shooting. We walked in at 705 started doing the intake form. we were never told a thing when we walked in and started the forms. Until after my husband started walking away from the intake kiosk we were suddenly told "we're not taking any more shooters tonight because we'll be closing down the range in about 20 mins." If it says it's open til 8, then stay open til 8. If not- SPECIFY THAT ITS 730. You don't understand how important little breaks of freedom are to new parents. Update your hours online or stop with the false advertising.

My first & possibly only time getting to go here since I'm moving and after looking for a new place…read moresince Bob's closed, this place did not disappoint! Joseph Rufiange and his team-personable, professional & likable I have met in a long time! Not gun snobs or know-it-all's like I've experienced with other places that shall remain nameless! The facility is quite spacious and very clean and the atmosphere is great! Up-to-date lanes and plenty of room to just enjoy yourself! Hope to get there again some other day in the future! Joe and team - don't ever change!!!

It's a nice range but it's very very pricey. The workers are great and helpful with anything you…read moreneed to make your visit pleasant.

The range itself is good. The staff out front are very helpful and pleasant, if you have shot…read morebefore they treat you like an adult. That's been my experience each time I go. However, the minute you get into the range, there is always an old guy that scolds you like a child for every little thing. For example, putting the target higher up. They scold you and make you feel like an idiot. Then they stand there with a scowl on their face as if you being there is an inconvenience. It's honestly uncomfortable and makes you want to leave. When I got there earlier someone was on the lane I was assigned. I said something and they guy didn't even respond to tell me he was going to help, he just walked out of the range and got on his micro the front desk then yelled and said " just go on 5" as if it was my fault. I'm not sure I'll be going back just bc of how he made me feel.

Great Gun Shop, very Knowledgable about everything they sell, Customer Service and Customer…read moreSatisfaction is first priority. Even if you don't make a Purchase on that first visit you are still Guaranteed to walk into a Friendly Atmosphere always ready to answer any Questions you might have. great Prices!!! Always a Pleasure doing Business at Merrimack Firearms Merrimack NH. I've Never had a bad experience there and will continue to be a Valued Customer!! You Won't Be Disappointed!!!!!

I have not even been there yet but if their service is anything like the quick response I got to an…read moreinquiry that I had, I will be a very satisfied customer. Being a newbie to NH, I had several questions about gun ownership. Tim addressed my queries instantly. I contacted a number of stores. None responded other than Merrimack Firearms. Planning a shopping trip for Saturday. Expecting the same excellent service.

Short Version: An outstanding experience from start to…read morefinish! Ken Hoyt, owner and instructor extraordinaire, far surpassed my expectations. Not only was Ken professional, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about everything having to do with handguns in New Hampshire, he also managed to teach me in a single day how to identify and safely handle, load, unload, and clean a variety of handguns carefully and competently. In addition to correcting decades of misinformation I'd absorbed from movies and media, he taught me everything I never knew there was to know about kinds of gun actions, types of ammunition, things to consider when purchasing firearms, how to select firearms appropriate to your intended uses, protocols at firing ranges, state and local laws... the list goes on. Basically, by the end of the course, he had taken me from a complete novice to a person confident in basic skills who is now eager to keep learning and improving her firearm skills. Highest possible recommendation! Longer version: From the first email I sent during his off-season, Ken responded promptly and promised to contact me when he re-opened in the spring... and he did, helping me select and schedule exactly the kind of instruction I needed to feel safe handling firearms. I took his private "Basics of Pistol Shooting" one day course and it was worth far more than the $200 I paid. Ken made the hours of classroom instruction fly by with his conversational yet cogent style, his humor, and his enthusiasm. He covered all of the NRA's required content and provided additional information specific to New Hampshire's firearm laws and gun culture. He happily answered every one of my questions as we went, adjusted his pace when I requested we review certain topics, and even let me practice the hands-on portions as many times as I wanted until I felt confident and comfortable handling the classroom guns. As a teacher myself, I especially appreciated the clarity of his approach as he balanced instruction, repetition, and hands-on practice in ways tailored for my particular interests and goals. I am someone whose entire previous gun knowledge came from the James Bond movies I watched as a kid. So it is a testament to the care Ken took in ensuring that I'd understood and retained the required content that at the end of the class, I aced the written exam. Those learning-intense hours in the classroom led to the most exhilarating new experience I've had in a long time: a visit to the firing range to shoot an actual gun. Ken took me to a local outdoor range (for you non-enthusiasts of the outdoors, there were plenty of black flies but also a very clean port-a-potty!). As we got set up, he pointed out each of the rules and guidelines about firing range protocol and safe gun-handling we'd covered in the classroom before having me review the techniques we'd practiced for aiming and firing-- stance, breath control, siting the target correctly, trigger control, recoil and follow through. He then took the time to be sure that my ear and eye protective gear were secure and that I felt prepared to apply all I'd learned that day. After some words of encouragement, he let me take my shot (haha) at meeting the marksmanship requirements to complete the course. After my first few shots, he offered incredibly helpful, specific feedback. I adjusted accordingly, and within a few magazines and respectably few misses, I'd hit the necessary targets to pass the course... and to discover a new favorite pastime that I look forward to pursuing, hopefully with more help from Ken! Whatever your goal is in looking for a class and instructor for basic handguns, look no further than the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course offered by Ken Hoyt and Ridgetop Training.

Ridgetop Training is great! I knew nothing about guns and was so afraid of them and after the…read moreclass and target practice, I felt so much better! Ken is so patient and knowledgeable and the class was so thorough. I'm so glad that I took this class thank you Ken!

Extremely poor communication and firearms customer service. Had to notify my credit card issuer to…read morecancel a web purchase because NETC did not respond to any of my repeated requests that they provide an invoice and ship the purchase to my FFL. They were very quick to charge my credit card though

From the owner: At the training center our number one priority is our customers safety, we train you be safe and…read moreknowledgeable on the services we offer. As a veteran owend company we know what training is about.