PLEASE MAKE NOTE: Defensive Strategies, LLC has replaced NRA BASIC PISTOL with SAFTD F.A.S.T. Handgun

This class is FREE to the general public. The FREE Basic Pistol Shooting & Safety course is a 2 hour introductory course and includes classroom time learning firearm safety, storage and maintenance. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling and storage; firearm parts and operation; ammunition & components; how to unload certain action types; shooting fundamentals; primary causes of firearms accidents; and cleaning the firearm. This Non-shooting course teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and explains the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition. For more information click here or click the Bass Pro Shop logo!

Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops Hooksett, NH

The purpose of the SAFTD MOI is to introduce the new Instructor Candidate to the teaching methods that SAFTD has adopted, and to instill the teaching methods, policies and procedures, professional ethics, and business models of Second Amendment Foundation Training Division to all instructor candidates.

This class is required to become an SAF Training Division Instructor. Please also check the other requirements.

https://www.defensivestrategies.org/instructor-level-courses/nra-saftd-firearm-instructor-classes

FREE EXPO @ Bass Pro Shops - Join Us!

Bass Pro Shops in Hooksett will be teaming up with New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and a number of nonprofits to host the New Hampshire Fall Hunting and Fishing Expo.

It will be Saturday September 16, 2017 from 11 a.m.  to 3 p.m. in Hooksett.

There is no admission fee.

The event will include many demonstrations and hands-on activities, including a casting challenge, a BB gun range, kids archery, crafts, a 30-foot kayak pool and a putting green.

The expo will also feature dozens of local hunting and fishing-related businesses, from gear to guides, as well as an appearance by Hunt Masters Gregg Ritz, who will also be hosting a seminar and archery demonstrations.

"We’re delighted that Bass Pro Shops is hosting the expo as part of New Hampshire’s celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Week.”

"This is a great chance to get revved up for the upcoming seasons."

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will have a booth at the expo where visitors can get their hunting and fishing questions answered in person.

They can also pick up the new hunting and fishing digests and purchase their hunting and fishing licenses.

Class Specific Details and Pricing:

There will be 3 build prices plus the price of the class which is $200. We will have 3 levels of kits you will be able to build starting at $800. You can bring your own parts kits, uppers and lowers must be disassembled as there will be no time in class to disassemble your rifle. Absolutely NO 80% lowers allowed - all lowers must be 100% and functional. If you are buying one of our kits, you must go to RTD Arms (address below) at least 2 weeks prior to purchase your lower. You can pay for the entire build at that time or final payment will be due the day of the class.

This class is in conjunction with RTD Arms, a New Hampshire company building custom rifles as well as an excellent line of production models. Check them out at http://www.rtdarms.com/

Build kit 1 Generic M4 $498.00 (no lower)

Build kit 2 RTD C2 with MagPul furniture $665.00 (no lower)

Build kit 3 RTD C4 free float $835.00 (no lower)

Forged RTD Lower - $85.00
Bill it RTD Lower - $198.00

This class is 2 consecutive nights and is a required class to become and SAF Training Division Instructor.