Thin Line Defense is offering premium instruction in basic firearms safety. With over a decade of firearms instruction, we will share our knowledge with you to get you started in exercising your 2nd Ammendment right.
Our course will fulfill the current requirement to apply for your Massachusetts License To Carry (LTC)
Who We Are
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Our instructors are Certified Instructors by the NRA in Home Firearms Safety.In addition to that, we have years of law enforcement experience, with many of those serving on a regional SWAT team. Instructors have and continue to serve as firearms instructors, certified by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee.
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Our Instructors take the knowledge gained from the NRA, and combine it with their law enforcement background to create a unique classroom experience. That has an emphasis on ensuring the students leave with not only the knowledge necessary to obtain their LTC in Massachusetts, but that they have a basic understanding of how firearms work, through a hands on portion that is geared towards those with little to no firearms experience.
Our Instructors
Jim Young
Owner/Lead Instructor
Jim brings over two decades of law enforcement experience, just over 10 years as member of a regional SWAT Team. Jim is a skilled firearms instructor teaching skill levels from beginner to seasoned SWAT Team members.
Josh Collins
Co-Founder/Sr. Instructor
Josh has over two decades of law enforcement experience, several with a regional SWAT Team. Josh co-founded Thin Line Defense with his passion for teaching and firearms.
Cayden Young
Asst. Instructor
Cayden found his love of firearms at an early age, progressing from Nerf, to airsoft, and ultimately live fire. Cayden has completed in Jr. level competitions and looks to pass on his knowledge.
Our Legacy
The Brotherhood
Over the years, from the start of Reaper Tactical to the new beginnings of Thin Line Defense, all of our instructors have shared the same passion of firearms training and passing our knowledge onto our students.
After losing Officer Mike Lee in 2017, Lt. Mike Shaw jumped in to carry on Mike's passion for training and bring his own extensive knowledge and expertise to the classroom. Due to work and family obligations, Chief Mike Shaw has chosen to take a step back. I will be forever grateful for his friendship and assistance in helping me push forward. As life changes, we all must adapt and overcome!
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Mike, Mike, and Josh were more than just coworkers - we were best friends. Thin Line Defense will continue the way Officer Mike Lee would have wanted, and we know that he is with us every day. Always remembered, never forgotten. Lefty, Righty, and The Commander!
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- Joshua Collins
Co-Founder/ Sr. Instructor
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