Authorized Firearms Safety Instructors

Any person applying for the issuance of a Firearms Identification Card (FID) under M.G.L. Chapter 129B. a class A or a Class B License To Carry firearms under sections 131 or 13IF or a permit to purchase under section 131A who was not licensed under the provisions of this chapter on June 1, 1998, shall in addition to the requirements set forth in sections l29B, 131, l3lA or 13W submit to the licensing authority a basic firearms safety certificate:

  • Certified by the Division of Fisheries: A certificate issued by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, evidencing the satisfactory completion of a hunter safety course, shall serve as a valid substitute for a basic firearms safety certificate.
  • Certification: The Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police shall certify certain persons as a firearms safety instructors and shall certify safety course curriculum.

Approved Firearms Training Programs

The Lawrence Police Department posts approved instructors but does not endorse any particular instructor or course.

Gun and Sport North, Inc.
248A Broadway
Lawrence, MA 01840
978-689-2722

Andover Sportsmen’s Club, Inc.
655 Middleton Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978-685-9768

Firearms Training Ctr.
67 Washington St.
Haverhill, MA 01832
978-373-4325

A.G. Guns & Ammo Inc.
164 Andover Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-452-8450

Bob’s Tactical Indoor Shooting Range
122 Lafayette Road
Salisbury, MA 01952
978-465-5561