Flintlock Training Group
Proven training for the professional and civilian
Flintlock Training Group
Proven training for the professional and civilian
ABOUT
Our Mission
Our Instructors
At Flintlock Training Group, our mission is to provide the highest quality firearms training for individuals of all skill levels. Leveraging the extensive expertise of our instructors—who bring decades of law enforcement, direct combat experience, and advanced certifications—we empower our students with the knowledge and skills necessary
At Flintlock Training Group, our mission is to provide the highest quality firearms training for individuals of all skill levels. Leveraging the extensive expertise of our instructors—who bring decades of law enforcement, direct combat experience, and advanced certifications—we empower our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively handle firearms. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every student receives top-tier training tailored to their needs.
Our Instructors
Our Instructors
Our instructors, Ben and Nick, bring unparalleled expertise and dedication to our training programs. Ben, a 19-year law enforcement veteran and lead firearms instructor, is a certified trainer in various firearms disciplines and co-authored the state red dot pistol curriculum. Nick, with over a decade in law enforcement and direct action
Our instructors, Ben and Nick, bring unparalleled expertise and dedication to our training programs. Ben, a 19-year law enforcement veteran and lead firearms instructor, is a certified trainer in various firearms disciplines and co-authored the state red dot pistol curriculum. Nick, with over a decade in law enforcement and direct action combat, is a specialist in tactical operations and an extensively trained instructor with numerous prestigious training organizations. Their combined experience ensures our students receive top-tier firearms training.
Our Courses
Our Courses
We provide a comprehensive array of courses designed to cater to all skill levels, from novice shooters to seasoned professionals. Our offerings include everything from basic firearms safety and handling to advanced tactical training. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your tactical skills, we have a course tailored for you.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Ben Campbell-Co-Founder
Nick Riggieri-Co-Founder
Nick Riggieri-Co-Founder
Ben is an experienced MPTC firearms instructor with nearly two decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, beginning his career in 2004. Born and raised in central Massachusetts, Ben has currently leads the firearms program for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department. He also serves as a police officer with the Lunenburg Police D
Ben is an experienced MPTC firearms instructor with nearly two decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, beginning his career in 2004. Born and raised in central Massachusetts, Ben has currently leads the firearms program for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department. He also serves as a police officer with the Lunenburg Police Department, where he applies his expertise to enhance community safety.
Throughout his career, Ben has taught thousands of police officers across the state of Massachusetts, playing a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of law enforcement professionals. As a co-author of the Massachusetts Police Council's Red Dot and Low Light Firearms Program, he has been instrumental in advancing training standards for law enforcement agencies statewide.
Ben has also trained extensively with Scott Jedlinski of the Modern Samurai Project, further refining his skills and knowledge in firearms instruction. With a passion for continuous improvement and professional development, he remains at the forefront of firearms education, consistently seeking innovative approaches to enhance the effectiveness and safety of law enforcement operations. His dedication to excellence in training has made him a respected figure in the field, contributing significantly to the overall mission of public safety in Massachusetts.
Nick Riggieri-Co-Founder
Nick Riggieri-Co-Founder
Nick Riggieri-Co-Founder
Nick, a Massachusetts native from a long line of American servicemen, began his military journey at America’s oldest private military college before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He completed basic and advanced infantry training at Fort Benning, GA, and served four years, deploying to Afghanistan for Operations Enduring Freedom 9 and 10. He
Nick, a Massachusetts native from a long line of American servicemen, began his military journey at America’s oldest private military college before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He completed basic and advanced infantry training at Fort Benning, GA, and served four years, deploying to Afghanistan for Operations Enduring Freedom 9 and 10. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge and multiple commendations for his role in direct action missions and establishing forward observation bases.
After leaving the military in 2011, Nick joined the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, graduating at the top of his academy class and earning the “Top Shot” award. He then moved to the Worcester Police Department, where he received three meritorious service medals and the Key to the City for apprehending a serial sex offender.
Currently assigned to a Special Operations Unit, Nick is an MPTC-certified instructor in rifle, pistol, red dot, and shotgun training, as well as a certified sexual assault investigator. He continues to enhance his skills by training with some of the nation’s top shooters and tacticians.