What’s New

JoAnna Dufrene is not technically new to Boondocks. She has been a frequent attendee of several classes hosted by guest instructors such as Tom Givens, Massad Ayoob, and others. As a staff instructor at FRC in Baton Rouge, JoAnna—affectionately known as “JoJo”—has often referred to Boondocks as her second home. Recently, a life event brought…

If you have been to Boondocks recently, you may have noticed a few changes including a new building going up, a few fewer trees in the area and some additional ranges. Since purchasing Boondocks in April of 2022, Larry Rowlett has been planning for additional shooting opportunities for members and students alike. These plans have…

Did you know that Boondocks FTA offers consignment gun sales for our customers? While private party gun sales are legal, it is the responsibility of the seller to make sure the potential buyer can legally purchase the gun. If the gun you sell ends up at a crime scene, you may be getting a visit…

New Ranges & New Pavilion The past few weeks have been a flurry of activity at Boondocks FTA. We have plans to construct a new open air pavilion in the main parking lot by the Pro Shop. In addition, we are expanding the rifle range to a full 100 yards, and adding 2 new bays…

In June we announced a change to our Defensive Pistol I class. We wanted to focus on the skills most needed to prevail in a gun fight while condensing the course to make it more affordable for the masses. The course is now a single day and requires less than 200 rounds of ammunition. The…

Officially dubbed The Brewer House, the new Lethal Force Simulator suite is fully functional and ready to add a whole other level to your training experience. Interactive training is at the pinnacle of the training pyramind and can only be obtained through Force on Force or Simulation. It provides those INTOT (I Never Thought of…

Join us at Boondocks Firearms Training Academy on Saturday, May 4th at Noon for a free lunch and information on the new Magnolia State Shooting Sports Alliance. The MSSSA is the official state organization of the NRA. During the FREE lunch, we will provide you with more information about the MSSA and our plans for…

Last weekend a group of Boondocks Instructors gathered to participate in a potential new course offering, the Tactical Anatomy for Law Enforcement developed by Andy Anderson. Andy is a Boondocks FTA™ Instructor with a long list of credentials and classes under his belt, plus he is also an emergency room doctor here in Jackson, MS.…

The importance of mental and medical training are often overlooked when it comes to personal protection, and there are limited options in the area where students can gain this potentially life-saving training. Our Lethal Force Simulator and the USCCA’s Emergency First Aid Fundamentals classes are both offered as 1/2 day options here at Boondocks FTA™.…