I recently attended the NRA Basic Pistol Safety Class. This…read morewas an excellent training class. The owner/ instructor Mike Caggiano is very knowledgeable and professional and did an excellent job presenting the material. The class sizes are small compared to other training facilities. Max of 5 students. So it's a comfortable learning environment (not rushed) with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Perfect for people with no previous knowledge or exposure to fire arms or more advanced students. In addition to the classroom instruction, this course also includes live fire training, which takes place on a different day. This is a great experience as you will receive hands on training from Mike and the opportunity to fire several different pistols. Again, this a very comfortable learning experience. If you're questioning yourself whether or not you can do this course, or just looking for the right place. Look no further, you can do this.

From the owner: We provide quality firearm training to law-abiding citizens who are interested in getting involved…read morein the sport of shooting. Completion of the safety course allows an individual to obtain their License to Carry in Massachusetts as well as other states.

He is such a great trainer. He makes the class fun. Very knowledgeable and patient. You should…read moredefinitely take the class worth every cent.

The worst customer service experience that I've had in my life…read more This training center is so uninterested in communicating with customers that the quality of their services is COMPLETELY irrelevant. I got my certificate from them a couple years ago when I applied for my FID. It's a long story, but I need another copy of certificate. I go to their website to lookup my info to see if I'm in their records, and find out that I need to contact them for a manual search. No one picked up when I called with the phone number on their website, and no one replied to my voicemail. I found a second phone number, which gave me the same results, but the voicemail message told me that the best way to reach them is over text. I try sending a text to the number, but it doesn't deliver. Eventually I found an email address to try. I never got a reply. Then I tried DMing their official Instagram page. No reply there, either. I decided to stop by the facility in person to ask them about my certificate, and also why they so hard to reach, and the place is locked during the hours when the website and google maps claims they're open. I showed up again and FINALLY caught them when they were actually holding a class. After telling me at first that they didn't have my certificate, with enough pushing they finally pulled it up. Then they had the nerve to charge me 20 bucks to print a copy. I hope that this is enough to deter you from giving these people your money, but maybe all you care about is the quality of the training itself. So, how was it? Fine, I guess. Sort of. A good sign that you can trust someone for advice about personal safety is whether they're in somewhat healthy physical shape. My instructor (both 4 years ago and now) couldn't self-defense his way out of a narrow doorway. Along with his neglect of fitness, I also distinctly remember him saying not to carry Glocks because they don't have manual safeties, which is ignorant and outdated advice.

If you're anywhere on the North Shore and looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable gun shop, do…read moreyourself a favor and stop by CSGI Firearms. I've been a customer since they first opened, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable--not just about firearms, but also Massachusetts laws, surrounding ranges, and any questions you might have as a new or experienced shooter. They go out of their way to make sure everything they do is completely Massachusetts law compliant, and they genuinely care about educating their customers. Whether it's explaining the LTC process or talking through your Second Amendment rights, they always take the time to make sure you understand everything clearly. One thing that really stands out is their inventory and customer service. Most of the time they have exactly what you're looking for in stock, and if they don't, they're quick to find a solution and get it ordered with a very reasonable turnaround time. They make the process easy and transparent. The shop itself is welcoming and comfortable. Even if you walk in just to ask questions and don't end up buying anything that day, they still make sure you leave with knowledge and confidence. There's never any pressure--just a genuine willingness to help whenever you're ready. Chris, the owner, deserves special recognition. He's a stand-up guy, a former service member, a family man, and just an all-around good human being. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and the community he's building around the shop. And sometimes you'll even be greeted by the beautiful Belgian Malinois who is incredibly sweet--but also clearly well-trained for protection! I'm genuinely grateful to have such an amazing shop nearby for anything we might need. I recommend CSGI to everyone I know. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!

Great store! The owner Chris is super friendly and will help you with any questions you have about…read morefirearms. Great selection of guns and ammo! I highly recommend this little gem for all gun owners.

Handgun licensing class taught by Mike Janus was a painless way to get the course completion…read morecertificate required to apply for the MA license to carry. Mike is a great teacher who makes sure that you know what the most important takeaways are. Expect the class to last about 7 hrs (with breaks) and bring a snack and a sweater if you get cold easily.

I like the place. Nice people, very informative instructions. Very good experience…read more I do not know what else can I add, they what at least 85 characters

The 'Certified MA Firearms Safety' class was FULL of useful information for a beginner, like…read moremyself, but also could serve as a refresher course for those who have more experience. Daniel had a deep knowledge, and passion, for the topics discussed and he encouraged open discussion/Q&A which kept the class seemingly effortless. The process of pursuing an LTC for the first time (or ownership of any firearm) can very well be an intimidating process initially and courses can be stuffy/awkward but Daniel really helped one to digest the very serious topics, responsibilities and laws of gun ownership through engaging conversation, an open dialogue and a wonderful presentation. I'd certainly recommend New England Firearms for anyone, at whatever phase, while pursuing fire arm ownership in MA.

Brian was a great instructor, I was very nervous going into this class about owning a fire arm he…read moremade me feel very comfortable and confident.

From beginning as a novice to an advanced collector and shooter Four Seasons as always given me…read moregreat customer service. Having a background in a busy retail environment I appreciate the effort the staff puts in to take care of my needs . To have a negative opinion of this store you either have a sense of entitlement or have totally unrealistic expectations.

The best service, prices and selection available in the area. The owner Carl is always there to…read morehelp and provide sage advice. Mark K

What an amazing experience from start to finish. Mike is patient and thorough and makes the firearm…read morelearning experience fun and relaxed for everyone that attended. He has great communication skills, was open to questions and is just a genuinely good and honest person. You'll learn everything you need to know with this course, even if you have no experience with firearms. Firearms can be frightening, but Mike has a way of calming you down to understand that when the proper procedures and safety precautions are followed, they can be handled safely. Mike also shows you tips and skills that may help you in real life scenarios, especially some that could potenially save your life. I'm grateful that I took my course here. Highly recommend Mass Firearm Safety Training for your Massachusetts License to Carry.

this course was very interesting when i signed up for this course i was nervous but the instructor…read moreMike was great he went over everything with us can not wait to do the second course which is actually going and using the hand guns. Cheryl

Great club, 3 olympic shooters have come through this facility. If you ski at Weston Ski Track and…read moreshoot smallbore rifle Friday evenings November through March (approximately) it's like training for biathlon. Newbies may need some safety training, or coaching before participating. They have a great youth program and some events are open to non-members.

Good club, great facility, probably the best around. Beware though of the man in the green Ford…read moreExplorer....he likes to sneak up on you and lecture you about every rule....I believe he lives on the premises....very creepy.

I attended class not knowing what to expect but easily felt at ease with Derek. He was…read moreknowledgeable, fact based, nonsense attitude but very informative. He went over something again with no issue when requested and encouraged us to ask all our questions to remove doubt and fiction. Definitely recommend this course! ,

I attended the training at their new facility in Dedham. Joey Nguyen is a great instructor he is…read morevery patient and will answer all of your questions. They don't do live fire because the school don't have a range at the facility, but it does offer dry fire so you can work on your stance and your grip of the firearm. I highly recommend Greater Boston Gun Safety School for your class.

I'm always satisfied attending classes with McNeilly. It's not like I go with them all the time,…read morebut we'll worth it. I've taken recertification courses with Stacey Gillis, and she is just fun and great to listen to talk. She makes it interesting, and she is very knowledgeable. Would recommend to those in the medical community.

James is fantastic and prompt to get back with answers to any questions, always picked up the…read morephone! I strongly recommend McNeilly's services