Training
8 programs / 1 instructor
Riding Shotgun With Charlie
Firearm Instructor in Sturbridge, MA
Charlie Cook is a firearm instructor and host of the podcast 'Riding Shotgun With Charlie,' featuring interviews with experts in the firearms community. He has been teaching since 2007 and is NRA certified in multiple disciplines.
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- ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com
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8 course offerings
Training Programs
Course NRA
Home Firearm Safety
- Format
- In Person
NRA-certified course covering safe handling, storage, and use of firearms.
Course NRA Beginner
Basic Pistol
- Format
- In Person
NRA-certified course for beginner pistol shooters.
Course NRA Beginner
Basic Shotgun
- Format
- In Person
NRA-certified course for beginner shotgun users.
Course NRA Beginner
Basic Rifle
- Format
- In Person
NRA-certified course for beginner rifle shooters.
Course NRA Defensive
Personal Protection Inside The Home
- Format
- In Person
NRA-certified course focused on home defense with firearms.
Course NRA
Refuse To Be A Victim
- Format
- In Person
NRA-certified personal safety and awareness course.
Course CCW
Utah Concealed Firearm Permit
- Format
- In Person
State-certified course to qualify for Utah concealed carry permit.
Course
SABRE pepper spray
- Format
- In Person
Certified training in use of SABRE pepper spray for personal defense.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Firearm Instructors
- Legal name
- Charlie Cook
- ZIP
- 01566
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Training and Classes
- Established
- 2016
Instructor Roster
Charlie Cook
Instructor
Home Firearm Safety Basic Pistol Basic Shotgun Basic Rifle Personal Protection Inside The Home Refuse To Be A Victim Utah Concealed Firearm Permit SABRE Pepper Spray
Charlie Cook is an NRA-certified firearm instructor since 2007 and founder of Riding Shotgun With Charlie. He has spoken at the Second Amendment Foundation’s Gun Rights Policy Conference since 2016 and received the Ray Carter Blogger of the Year award in 2019.
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Primary location: 212 Main Street, Sturbridge MA 01566
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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026.
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