Training Classes

Riverside Gun Club's Firearm Education Division is Lead by NRA Training Counselor Walter F. Rodger. Riverside ’s programs have become a benchmark in Massachusetts. A member of the GOAL Project saf-TE program, Riverside is proud of its commitment to high quality Firearm Safety and Marksmanship training programs.  Our all volunteer staff of 14 instructors represents a wide variety of experience that allows us to offer the best in instruction at reasonable prices. 

Each instructor is NRA certified.  Many are Massachusetts State Police Certified, and several hold instruction certifications from other firearm training sources.  Our courses follow proven NRA programs and have been continuously revised to provide as complete a coverage of the subject as is possible.  Our courses qualify for FID and LTC requirements set by the Massachusetts State Police for firearm license applications.

Combined with the exceptional facilities offered at Riverside Gun Club, training is conducted in a safe, comfortable, fun and effective atmosphere where the student to instructor ratio is kept low for a truly personal focus.  Come experience firearm training at its finest.

Currently Scheduled Courses

In addition, if there is sufficient interest, we will schedule courses on an as needed basis for:

  • Home Firearms Safety
  • Basic Pistol Marksmanship
  • NRA Instructor Training in Pistol and Rifle

Anyone interested in these courses should call our Chief Instructor Walter at 508.879.4466. If there is enough interest a course will be scheduled.

Riverside also regularly holds courses in the following areas:

  • NRA Basic Pistol
  • NRA Basic Rifle
  • NRA Basic Shotgun
  • NRA Reloading
  • NRA Personal Protection
  • NRA Range Safety Officer
  • IDPA Introduction
  • Defensive Spray
  • Police License Qualification

We also run instructor certification courses.  For more information please contact our Chief Instructor Walter at 508.879.4466.