Upcoming Events

We have a variety of event categories listed below, including our upcoming classes hosted in Harwinton and classes and competitions we are attending throughout New England and the US.

We also have information on social engagements, and the very important DC Project, Women for Gun Rights.

Training Opportunities

National Train A Teacher Day - Home Firearm Safety 9am-12pm

We will be offering NRA Basics of Home Firearm Safety. If you are curious about firearms, but have little or no exposure to them, this is a great overview. We […]

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$25
A Great Start Shooting School, 144 Mansfield Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791 United States
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National Train a Teacher Day - Personal Protection Plan 2pm -5pm

How to Develop a Personal Protection Plan.  We will cover situational Awareness, The Color Codes of Awareness, Action vs Reaction and more.  This is a lecture only class.  If you […]

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$25
A Great Start Shooting School, 144 Mansfield Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791 United States
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Mass Pistol Permit Class - The 1st one!

Been waiting to get your Mass Pistol Permit? Now is the time. I am now certified to offer the training classes required. To find out more about the Mass Permit […]

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$100
A Great Start Shooting School, 144 Mansfield Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791 United States
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First Shots Event

If you are curious about firearms, but have little or no exposure to them, this is a great overview. We will be covering Safety, what to expect on the range, […]

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$40
A Great Start Shooting School, 144 Mansfield Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791 United States
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One Day Practical Fundamentals Skill Builder

Course Overview The program is designed as preparation for OpSpec Training's two-day Practical Fundamentals class or SIG Sauer Academy's Handgun 103 or Handgun 104 program. The most important fundamental of […]

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$235
A Great Start Shooting School, 144 Mansfield Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791 United States
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Instructor Training for NRA Basic Pistol Course.

Our next NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Training Program is October 13th to October 15th 2023. We have six seats available. You MUST sign up for the Instructor Pre-Course Qualification. Once you pass […]

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$450
A Great Start Shooting School, 144 Mansfield Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791 United States
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My Competition & Training Schedule

USPSA Area 7 Championship

The 2022 USPSA Area 7 Championship will be held at the Hampden Rifle & Pistol Club in Maine.

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Hampden Rifle & Pistol Club, 286 Meadow Rd
Hampden, ME 04444 United States
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2023 New England Regional IDPA Championship

IDPA New England Regional Competition - All day IDPA match. Want to learn more about IDPA? Click here Want to try it one on one before you head to a […]

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Harvard Sportsmens Club, 250 Littleton County Rd
Harvard, MA 01451 United States
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Media & Social Updates & Appearances

Polite Society Podcast

Join us on the Weekly Bullet as we discuss the events of the week in 2A news across the country. Paul Lathrop is our host. We will be live on […]

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