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
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.
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Our Instructors
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 Instructors
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 is a proud native of Massachusetts, hailing from a distinguished lineage of American servicemen whose combat contributions date back to the Revolutionary War. In 2006, Nick began his journey in military education at America’s oldest private military college, where he successfully completed his freshman "Rook" year. Inspired by the co
Nick is a proud native of Massachusetts, hailing from a distinguished lineage of American servicemen whose combat contributions date back to the Revolutionary War. In 2006, Nick began his journey in military education at America’s oldest private military college, where he successfully completed his freshman "Rook" year. Inspired by the commitment of many classmates who enlisted in the Army to join the Global War on Terror, Nick felt a deep calling to serve a greater purpose. He enlisted in the United States Army and swiftly moved to Fort Benning, GA, where he completed basic training, advanced infantry school, and airborne school.
Over the next four years, Nick dedicated his service to the Army, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operations Enduring Freedom 9 and 10. During his time in Afghanistan, he participated in numerous direct action and support missions, undertook several air assault raids, and played a vital role in establishing three forward observation bases in the challenging terrain of the Hindu Kush mountain range. His exemplary service earned him the Combat Infantry Badge and multiple commendations.
In 2011, Nick transitioned to civilian life, joining the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, where he distinguished himself by graduating as the top of his academy class and serving as class president. He also earned the prestigious “Top Shot” award. After a year in the main jail, Nick advanced to the Worcester Police Academy, the third largest police department in New England.
Graduating as class president in 2012, Nick quickly moved to the operations division of the Worcester Police Department, where he has received three meritorious service medals for acts of valor, including lifesaving interventions and apprehending felons. Notably, he earned the Key to the City for successfully locating and arresting a serial sex offender.
As a certified MPTC instructor in rifle, pistol, red dot, and shotgun training, as well as a certified sexual assault investigator, Nick is currently assigned to a Special Operations Unit within the department. He leverages his extensive experience as both an Infantryman and a police officer to provide students with realistic, life-saving training. Committed to continuous improvement, Nick actively trains with some of the nation’s foremost shooters and tacticians, including Kyle Lamb, Mark Smith, Scott Jedlinski, Bill Rapier, and Pat McNamara, further enhancing his expertise and knowledge in the field.
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