MA LTC/FID Instruction on Club Property

Written By Ocsa Club

Effective April 2, 2026, all instruction for an LTC/FID at Old Colony Sportsmen’s Association is suspended until further notice pending forthcoming information from the state, state police, and the insurance provider for Old Colony.

If you are a Massachusetts certified instructor, you should be aware that the state is imposing new instruction requirements. You should by now have received multiple emails from the State Police Firearms Compliance Unit concerning this.

These new requirements take effect on April 2nd. OCSA, like other clubs, has little information on the new materials and only recently started to receive details on testing, use of force & de escalation, and the live fire requirements etc. The new state instructor portal has yet to even go online and is not expected to do so before April 14th.

These new requirements are raising many questions for the Board of Directors and the liability that may be imposed on the club. A committee has been formed to develop a policy concerning anyone wishing to use the club for the purpose of LTC/FID training. The committee will be chaired by Rick Sten with committee members Dale Solander, Tom Pye, and Tony Melendez. It is charged with developing an instructor code of conduct, developing a process to register instructors with the club, looking at instituting a waiver policy, looking at the insurance issues this may be creating, and any other associated issue that may develop.

We will most likely have an opportunity for instructors to attend a discussion as this policy is being developed. Signage will also be posted at respective ranges indicating the temporary suspension of use for LTC/FID instruction. Further announcements regarding the committee’s activities will be provided as they become available.

Not affected is any free or complimentary coaching for guests, any established activity introductory classes, any competition where a fee is charged or any authorized law enforcement training. Only instruction for an LTC/FID where a fee is charged by an instructor shall this be applicable.

Any questions feel free to reach out to OCSA. 

Ocsa Club

The Old Colony Sportsmen’s Association, also known as OCSA, was founded in 1929. OCSA is a membership based organization located in the town of Pembroke MA on approximately 45 acres of land with parking for approximately 80 cars. OCSA is dedicated to promoting the safe use of firearms by providing facilities where our members and guests can practice, participate in educational programs, and compete in organized competition. We occasionally host events for outside organizations and our main hall with an occupancy of 100 is available for rent. Information on all this can be found throughout our website.

https://old-colony.org
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