World-Class Professional Firearms Training Academy

Whether you are a first-time gun owner looking for a beginners class or an enthusiast wanting to further enhance your skills, turn to Boondocks Firearms Training Academy, LLC in Raymond, MS. We offer courses for all skill levels. Our certified firearms instructors are focused on your training, safety and education.

Pro Shop, Ranges, Facilities

BoondocksFTA™ is a world-class facility complete with a full-service Pro Shop, modern classrooms, and clean comfortable ranges and facilities.   Our Pro Shop is open to the public and offers a full line of firearms, ammunition, and gear.  We also rent all the necessary firearms and gear for any of our courses.

Gift cards/certificates are also available for purchase online or in our Pro Shop.

Our Instructors and Courses

Our instructors teach a wide range of defensive firearm courses, including handgun, shotgun, and carbine rifle classes. In addition, we offer courses in Church Security, Active Shooter, CPR/AED + first aid and self-defense. The Mississippi Enhanced Permit certification program covers the legal and ethical aspects of carrying and using a firearm to defend yourself and others.

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Gift Certificates

Alumni Club Memberships

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Gift Certificates (printable/email-able) and Gift Cards (debit cards) are the perfect solutions for any occasion. Boondocks offers Gift Cards in our Pro Shop as well as Gift Certificates online. The advantage of purchasing a Gift Certificate online is that you can print it out or email it to the recipient from the comfort of your own home.

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Give the Gift that Lasts All Year Long! JOIN our Alumni Club* and visit the range as often as you want any day of the week** with no additional Range Fees!

Individual: $240.00
Family: $360.00

* The only requirement to take advantage of the Boondocks Alumni Shooting Club (individuals and family members) is you have completed at least a one-day live-fire class at BFTA (i.e. Basic Pistol MEP, Defensive Carbine, Defensive Shotgun, etc.).
** BFTA Alumni Range open Wed. – Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Boondocks Pro Shop is closed on Monday & Tuesday - please call ahead to schedule a range time.

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Boondocks Blog

Blog Topics

Training Tips

  • Training Saves Live (Self-defense & Salvation)
    self-de·fense – the defense of one’s person or interests, especially through the use of physical force, which is permitted in certain cases as an answer to a charge of violent ...
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Girl Talk

  • [Condition] Yellow Looks Good on You
    Reprinted with permission from Beth Alcazar – https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/condition-yellow-looks-good/ Dear Concealed Carry Woman, I’ve seen you around. And I’ve watched you. You’re paying attention. You stay away from uncomfortable environments. You ...
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Newsletter Archives

Course Spotlight

  • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
    Our Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 (DSF-L1) is a blended learning curriculum that includes the DSF-L1 online eLearning module, the DSF-L1 book, and a full day ...
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On the Hunt

  • For Guns
    In late 2012, I applied to become a home-based Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) Dealer. After about a year of training people who were looking to get their carry permits, I ...
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What’s New

  • What’s New for 2021
    The Boondocks FTA™ Beginner Handgun class is a half-day course designed to introduce women to the basics of using a handgun for self-defense. Topics will cover gun safety, ...
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Testimonials

Becky and I were both totally impressed with the entire experience at BFTA.  Neither of us knew that there was such a fine facility anywhere in the area.  We're glad to be "alumni" and will be frequent visitors to your facility... thank you for the photos and for the most excellent experience we had last Saturday.  I would recommend BFTA to anyone without hesitation!

Tom

Thank you for the pics... the class was amazing... the instructor opened my eyes a lot.  The whole class was eye opening.   It was great learning experience and y’all continue to impress me and my wife every time we take a class.   

Jonathan

The best experience! I had never shot a gun until getting fit(ted) for today's class. I will be back again.

Sylvia

Amazing! I would take multiple classes with our instructors. Looking to come back!

Kelli

Thank you so much! Tom and I thoroughly enjoyed our class and day at Boondocks. The facility is gorgeous and perfectly suited to its mission. Our instructors were gems and so very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. We look forward to taking advantage of our Alumni status to come out Saturday and Sunday afternoons as well as signing up for the Defensive Pistol series.

Becky

They were both awesome instructors!  ... were the best! Very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. An asset to the Boondocks Academy.

Laurie

I greatly enjoyed the Shotgun class. The entire Boondocks operation is first class, can't say enough which is unusual for me. I hand out few compliments but you guys deserve it.

I will be back for another class.

Bob

USCCA