Firearm Training
Teaching the knowledge, skill and attitude necessary for safe, responsible and lawful firearm ownership.
About Us
FIREARM COURSE UPDATES
Our updated Massachusetts Pistol License Course was approved by the State in April, with certification #LTC-035.
The Connecticut Special Licensing & Firearms Unit has approved our new Connecticut Pistol Permit Course.
A limited number of Instructors and Firearm Schools are now authorized to use these exclusive licensing courses.
Firearm Training Credentials
McDermott & Company, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Robert J. McDermott, a former executive in the emergency vehicle and military ground support equipment manufacturing industries. He is an NRA Certified Instructor, Training Counselor, and Chief Range Safety Officer, a Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Utah BCI Certified Instructor, plus the author of several firearm training courses. He has trained thousands of students.
We own the Massachusetts Pistol License Course, the Multi-License Firearm Course, and the Massachusetts Concealed Carry I course, and we license a limited number of other Instructors and firearm schools to use these courses.
Instructor Team
Together with our team of highly skilled associate Instructors, we offer regularly scheduled group firearm courses for persons interested in both recreational shooting and lawful self defense. Our team approach provides more individual attention for students who benefit from the collective expertise of the Instructor team.
Experience Matters
We have trained literally thousands of individuals in New England and receive many referrals from licensing authorities and former students. We offer group courses in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Private courses are quoted upon request, but group courses offer the best value. If you live in central or eastern Massachusetts, let us refer you to one of our affiliate Instructors who are authorized to offer our exclusive Massachusetts Pistol License Course LTC-035.
Programs
Firearm License Courses
Our comprehensive firearm license courses can qualify you to apply for licenses in several states. Courses include firearm laws, safe gun handling practices, firearm operation and nomenclature, shooting fundamentals, care and maintenance, etc. Prior experience with firearms is not required. Think of these courses as "driver's education for firearms".
Concealed Carry Training
This course is designed to be the next level after completion of a basic licensing course, for individuals who desire to carry a firearm for lawful self-defense. We also offer live fire coaching for new licensees who have acquired their first new handgun or simply want to experience shooting one before making a purchase. Contact us first!
NRA Instructor and RSO Courses
Instructor development workshops are available in several disciplines to train experienced firearm owners to become NRA Certified Instructors. Prequalification requirements apply.
NRA Range Safety Officer courses are offered for individuals and shooting clubs in New England and New York. RSO's supervise shooting activities to promote safety and compliance with shooting facility SOP's.