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M&E Firearms Safety · Marshfield, MA

LTC & Basic Pistol
classes in Marshfield.

Massachusetts LTC & Basic Pistol education in Marshfield, guided by Mikaela Richards and Ernest Studley.

Upcoming classes

Upcoming LTC classes.

Contact M&E to check availability and confirm your place.

November21Saturday · 2026
Group LTC / Basic Pistol

November LTC Class

Group tuition
$200 per person
Classroom
Typically 9 AM–3 PM
Location
Masonic lodge · Marshfield, MA
Live fire
Additional session, scheduled separately

A $50 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot and counts toward the $200 tuition. The remaining $150 is due before class begins. Everything for the LTC class is included; bring yourself and a snack or drink. Confirm the exact address and range schedule with your instructor.

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Announced on M&E’s Facebook page. Schedule and availability may change.

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Group LTC / Basic Pistol

December LTC Class

Date to be announced

A December group LTC / Basic Pistol class is coming. Contact M&E to express interest and ask for the confirmed date, location, and live-fire schedule.

Group tuition
$200 per person
Schedule
December 2026 · Exact date to be announced

A $50 non-refundable deposit counts toward tuition and reserves your spot once registration is confirmed with an instructor. The remaining $150 is due before class begins.

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About the class

Knowledge. Skills.
Responsible habits.

Our course introduces the basics of pistol safety and responsible ownership. Using NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting materials alongside Massachusetts-specific education, we cover both the practical responsibilities and the mindset that safe ownership requires.

Have questions about taking the class for your Massachusetts LTC? Speak with us about the current course, certificate, and your next steps before reserving a place.

What’s included & payment

Everything for the LTC class is included in the tuition. Students only need to bring themselves and a snack or drink for during class.

Group LTC — $200 per person: A $50 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot because class spaces are limited. The deposit counts toward tuition; the remaining $150 must be paid before class begins.

Private LTC — $350 per person: Full payment is required before the scheduled class.

Private LTC classes
in Marshfield.

Prefer a non-group class? M&E offers private Massachusetts LTC / Basic Pistol classes for $350 per person. Full payment is required before the scheduled private LTC class. Contact us to arrange availability and confirm the classroom and live-fire schedule.

The group class is $200 per person. Both options cover the LTC / Basic Pistol course; private rifle and pistol lessons are a separate service at $60 per hour.

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What the course covers

Safe handling & firearm knowledge

An introduction to pistol types, essential safety rules, and responsible handling.

Ammunition safety

Understanding ammunition, safe storage, and safety awareness.

Massachusetts-specific education

Firearms law, use-of-force concepts, disengagement and conflict avoidance, suicide prevention, and injury reduction.

Care & responsible ownership

Safe maintenance, storage responsibilities, and an introduction to equipment considerations.

Range safety & qualification

Range rules, supervised learning, shooting fundamentals, and qualification topics.

Review & continued learning

A written examination and an introduction to further education opportunities.

Before class day
Plan for a classroom session typically running 9 AM–3 PM, plus a separately scheduled live-fire session at a local range. Everything for the LTC class is included. Just bring yourself and a snack or drink for during class. Confirm both session dates and locations with your instructor. No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom.

Private instruction

Private shooting classes.

M&E offers private rifle and pistol instruction at $60 per hour. Contact us to discuss what you’re looking for and confirm availability and location. Sessions last 1–2 hours and require full payment in advance.

Private classes for women
Mikaela Richards works specifically with women in private sessions. Learn about women’s private instruction →

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Learning with M&E

In the classroom.
On the range.

A look at M&E’s firearms safety education and range instruction.

Common questions

LTC class questions

How does the group LTC deposit work?

A $50 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot in the $200 group LTC class, where spaces are limited. It is credited toward your tuition. The remaining $150 must be paid before class begins.

When do I pay for a private LTC class?

The private LTC class costs $350 per person and must be paid in full before the scheduled class. The group LTC deposit arrangement does not apply to private LTC classes.

How long is the class?

The classroom session typically runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, with an additional live-fire session scheduled separately at a local range. Confirm both dates and the full schedule with your instructor.

What should I bring to the LTC class?

Everything for the LTC class is included. Just bring yourself and a snack or drink for during class. No live ammunition is allowed in the classroom.

Where is the class held?

M&E Firearms Safety operates in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Contact us for the exact classroom address and any range directions before your session.

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Your next step

Ready to take the class?

Contact our instructors for class dates, tuition, and registration details.

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