Cheapest FID training?

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My brother wants to get his FID. Money is very tight so he needs the cheapest Firearms Safety course he can find. Any recommendations for courses on the Northshore of Mass.?
 
If he cant/doesn't want to wait to get into a hunter ed course (you have to sign up months ahead of time usually), your average NRA course is $50. Worcester pistol and rifle runs the firearms in the home course for $50 (or atleast they did)
 
A MA run hunter safety course would satisfy the requirements...but amazing how bad they are with firearm safety.
If he is a total newbie with guns, just be aware he won't be any better off when he's done with the course.
 
If he cant/doesn't want to wait to get into a hunter ed course (you have to sign up months ahead of time usually), your average NRA course is $50. Worcester pistol and rifle runs the firearms in the home course for $50 (or atleast they did)

Based on prices of larger outfits ad even other private instructors, 50 is far below average pricing. I would call it a steal!
 
I've heard as much as $150[shocked]

I paid $75 and was grateful! Got it done in Medford by a pro2a cop. The course was great and I highly recommend it. Dealt with real life situations as well as MA legalities.

Feel free to PM for the name and number.
 
If he's completely new to guns, a live-fire course is, I think, critical. Unti he has a real gun to use, it's all a video game.

If he's a cheapo (not intended as a term of disparagement - when I open my walet, George squints, 'cause he's not used to the light) give him an early Xmas present of a Course. Practical, and does not require wrapping.
 
Based on prices of larger outfits ad even other private instructors, 50 is far below average pricing. I would call it a steal!

The only ones I am aware of charging ~$50 are when gun clubs sponsor the training and use all volunteers to run it for a very minor club fundraiser. In those cases, I'd bet that the instructors don't bother getting liability insurance, hoping that the club will cover them. Most clubs that do this only do it a handful (or less) times/year and severely restrict the number of students/class. It doesn't come close to supporting the needs of the community.

For those of us who do this on our own, pay for our own insurance, buy "proper guns" per NRA rules (most of my handguns didn't meet NRA rules), pay for our own instructor training/certifications, etc. can't afford to run classes that cheaply. And when it comes to live-fire classes, students should be thankful that class prices are relatively inelastic as ammo prices are ~4x what they were merely 7-8 years ago yet class prices haven't really increased at all. Plus more clubs are refusing to allow instructors to use their facilities and some that do allow it expect payment from the instructor for use of the facility on a per student basis.


Hunter Safety is a true bargain (tax dollars from buying licenses pay for it) but be aware that numerous PDs are REFUSING to accept that cert (even though it is specifically stated in MGL as acceptable) for LTC applicants! "Discretion" and "suitability" allow them to get away with this.
 
Cape Ann Sportsman's club in Gloucester runs a course every 6 weeks or so. It's run by the club president,give the club a call and ask what their fee is and the next class date.
 
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