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New Shooters Begin Here

Defensive Strategies would like to be the first to congratulate you on your new venture and thank you for visiting our website. Below we have listed some good places to start whether you want to get involved in Pistol shooting, rifle or shotgun shooting. We also offer consulting services if you just want to sit down and talk with someone about your new venture. We can even do private one on one classes with you, or classes in the luxury of your home with some friends. You also always have the option of calling our Chief Instructor (Bob Boilard) at 603-566-1727 or emailing him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We also suggest you read "Why you want to Choose your Firearm Instructor Wisely!"

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FREE INTRO CLASS EVERY MONTH! Defensive Strategies, LLC offers a FREE Basic Pistol Shooting & Safety class on the first Wednesday of every month. 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.

Ladies Only Pistol Class  < Same as the SAFTD F.A.S.T Handgun Class but for Women only. We usually schedule one of these classes per month, but we'll do special classes for a group of ladies that are interested.

SAFTD F.A.S.T. Handgun < SAFTD F.A.S.T Handgun is specifically designed to provide a person new to handguns the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn the basics of operation, cleaning and maintenance, safety and much more in a convenient 4 hour course. “F.A.S.T Handgun” is also meant as an introductory course for students new to handguns prior to taking SAFTD Defensive Handgun 1. We usually schedule one of these classes per month, but we'll do special classes for a group that are interested.

SAFTD Defensive Handgun 1 < Excellent course for the person familiar with handguns but want to use it as a defensive firearm either at home on for concealed carry. The Second Amendment Foundation Training Division is a new National Training Organization based solely for the defensive use of handguns, carbines and shotguns.

SAFTD Women's Defensive Handgun 1 < Same as the SAFTD Defensive Handgun 1 but for Women only.


carbineFOR RIFLES & CARBINES

NRA Basic Rifle Course < Excellent course for the beginning rifle shooter. Covers all the basics and fundamentals in an 8 hour class.

NRA FIRST Steps Rifle < This is scaled down version of NRA Basic Rifle in a 4 hour class designed for 4 students or less with your handgun. This class can be done over a kitchen table to go over the basics and then we'll bring you out to the range to apply what you have learned.

SAFTD F.A.S.T. Carbine < F.A.S.T Carbine is specifically designed to provide a person new to Carbines the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn the basics of operation, cleaning and maintenance, safety and much more in a convenient 4 hour course. “F.A.S.T Carbine” is also meant as an introductory course for students new to carbines prior to taking SAFTD Defensive Carbine 1.

SAFTD Defensive Carbine 1 < Excellent course for the person familiar with carbines but want to use it as a defensive firearm. A person new to the use of a firearm for personal defense typically has a broad range of questions and is faced with learning a number of skills that are critical in the use of a firearm – in this case a Carbine – to defend themselves, their family or someone in their charge. Defensive Carbine 1 is specifically designed to provide a person new to carbines the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn those skills. The Second Amendment Foundation is a new National Training Organization based solely for the defensive use of handguns, carbines and shotguns.


shotgunFOR SHOTGUNS

NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course < Excellent course for the beginning shotgun shooter. Covers all the basics and fundamentals in an 8 hour class on the art of sport shooting clays. This is not a defensive class.

NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun < This is scaled down version of NRA Basic Shotgun in a 4 hour class designed for 4 students or less with your shotgun. This class can be done over a kitchen table to go over the basics and then we'll bring you out to the range to apply what you have learned.

SAFTD F.A.S.T. Shotgun < F.A.S.T Shotgun is specifically designed to provide a person new to Shotguns the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn the basics of operation, cleaning and maintenance, safety and much more in a convenient 4 hour course. “F.A.S.T Shotgun” is also meant as an introductory course for students new to shotguns prior to taking SAFTD Defensive Shotgun 1.

SAFTD Defensive Shotgun 1 < Excellent course for the person familiar with shotguns but want to use it as a defensive firearm. A person new to the use of a firearm for personal defense typically has a broad range of questions and is faced with learning a number of skills that are critical in the use of a firearm – in this case a shotgun – to defend themselves, their family or someone in their charge. Defensive Shotgun 1 is specifically designed to provide a person new to shotguns the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn those skills. The Second Amendment Foundation is a new National Training Organization based solely for the defensive use of handguns, carbines and shotguns.


PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

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So you want to learn how to shoot or just get some valuable pointers on how to improve your stance, grip, offhand shooting, accuracy etc and you want to do it privately.  We understand life can be hectic sometimes and not everyone can make group classes on weekends or even feel comfortable in a group class.

We do private sessions for individuals, couples, families, businesses or even a group of friends that want to learn and hone their skills. We can do sessions during the week, nights and some weekends around your busy schedule. Classroom work is usually done at our classroom or at a location convenient to you. Yes, we'll come to you (standard travel rates apply), to your home, range or a friends house, we try to make it easy for you.

Whether using our firearms or yours we can help, all you have to do is contact us and let us know what you want to learn or improve on such as pistol, rifle, shotgun, defensive pistol, concealed carry, home defense, use of force or state and federal laws and more. Hourly rate is $75 per hour for up to 2 people + plus ammo cost, contact us today at 1.603.566.1727 - we hope to hear from you soon.

Check our Private Instruction page for more info.


 PLEASE ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES BELOW

 

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