Courses and Training
Providing a wide choice of training and courses in a variety of disciplines
Major Waldron’s has a large, dedicated pool of NRA certified instructors who volunteer their time to train people in the safe use of handguns for fun, sport and personal protection. We have a heated indoor facility with classroom, kitchen and restroom as well as a 10 lane indoor firing range. You are not required to be a member of the NRA, or Major Waldron Sportsmen’s Association to take a class.
The courses we offer are comprehensive and thorough, often exceeding the hours required by NRA standards to ensure that each and every student gets the maximum amount of exposure to the concepts and training needed to master the basics of handgun ownership. Our students come from all walks of life; young and old, male and female, athletic and not. Your only requirement is being a law-abiding citizen with a clean criminal record and a willingness to learn and have fun.
Major Waldron Sportsmen’s Association is conveniently located on Route 9 in Barrington, N.H. just a few miles off exit 6W of the Spaulding Turnpike.
Upcoming Events
NRA Classes
Basic Pistol
The next class: TBD
This NRA course teaches new or inexperienced shooters the foundations in safe and responsible gun handling and ownership. Students are required to be able to attend ALL classes – no exceptions! A twenty five dollar nonrefundable deposit is required to register for the class the remainder of the course fee will be collected prior to the class to facilitate mailing of the training materials.
Personal protection outside the home
The next class: TBA
This class teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.
Personal protection in the home
The next class: TBA
This class teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.
Basic Rifle
The next class: TBA
NRA Basic Rifle Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a rifle in target shooting
NH Fish & Game
Hunter Education
State of New Hampshire Fish & Game Department’s certified course, required for the first time purchase of a NH hunting license. This course gives new hunters the knowledge, skills, and attitude to become responsible and safe hunters. Class size is limited to 30 students. Two different course types are being offered at Major Waldron’s:
Traditional Classroom Information
Instructor lead classroom program. Note this is one course spread over multiple days. Classes are evenings 6pm – 10pm and a Saturday afternoon 12pm – 6pm
You MUST attend all classes. Contact instructor if questions or conflict. Students must be 12 years or older in order to be certified.
Online Course Information
All day Saturday, 7am – 6pm
Students must be 15 years or older in order to be certified through the Online Course.
Contact Dan Keleher for information on all NH Fish and Game Hunter Education Courses at
(617) 997-7320 or MWSABowhunterEd@gmail.com
Traditional Classroom Dates – TBA
All registrations MUST go through the NH Fish & Game
NOTE: You must attend all class nights. Contact instructor if questions or conflict.
Strafford County 4-H Shooting Sports
New members will be accepted this September.
Major Waldron’s is proud to host the Strafford County 4-H “Projectiles.” We know that children who are trained in the proper handling and use of firearms are safer and more responsible than children who are not. The instructors are volunteers who are trained by 4-H, and who are dedicated to teaching children gun safety and enjoyments of shooting sports of all kinds.
1st and 4th Saturday of each month 8:00 AM until Noon
Contact Sam Faulkner at – (603) 335-0390 or Email Sam
BSA Venture Crew 358
Barrington, NH’s Crew 358 meets the 1st & 4th Thursday of each month at Major Waldron Sportsmen’s Association. (You don’t need to reside in Barrington.)
You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world. You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Exploring your faith. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! Each activity provides an opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself and the world around you. Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. You’ll acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where your future takes you, all while having a blast: leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, responsibility — the list goes on!
How will you lead the adventure?
Venturing is an inclusive program through the Boy Scouts of America for males and females aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade). It’s operated through Venturing Crews, units of youth and advisors that meet on set schedules and plan activities and events for youth like you!
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Matches and Events
Competitive marksmanship is a big part of CMP’s mission. It reinforces firearms safety and enables competitors to further develop their marksmanship skills and in many cases, earn recognition for doing so. In the information that follows you’ll find news and descriptions of upcoming matches, how to enter them and more information on course of fire and what you can expect from your participation. Visit the CMP website for more information.
CMP Match Dates:
All matches start at 9AM. Squadding starts at 8:30AM.
2022 match schedule.
More information on the Service Rifle Clinics.
For additional information, contact the CMP Chairman John Orr at (603) 905-9059 or via email johncorr@metrocast.net