Meet Our Team at Lock N Load Firearms!

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Instructor Joshua Serafino is the Owner and Founder of Lock N' Load Firearms LLC formerly Central Connecticut Firearms Training. 

Joshua has been instructing firearm courses for over four years. Joshua is a licensed Armed Security Officer; formally working for an armored truck company for three years. In doing so, Joshua traveled all over the state of Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts to multiple high risk locations. Joshua used his firearm for daily protection while performing his work duties. Joshua has taken multiple classes to further his knowledge of firearms so he can bring first-hand knowledge and experience to his students. 

Certifications:

• NRA Certified Firearms Instructor 
• NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
• NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor 
• Massachusetts Firearms Instructor

 Instructor Trevor Chapman is the primary co-instructor for Lock N' Load Firearms LLC  Connecticut Pistol Permit Classes. Trevor has been co-instructing the Connecticut Pistol Permit Class for over one year. Trevor is a licensed Security Officer; formally working for an armored truck company for one year. Trevor is an avid shooter, who practices at the range regularly.  Trevor has taken classes to further his knowledge of firearms; combined with his experience, Trevor makes an excellent Firearms Instructor. 

Certifications:

• NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

Instructor Mason Cleveland is a co-instructor for  Lock N' Load Firearms LLC Connecticut Pistol Permit Classes. Mason is a  Lock N' Load Firearms Certified Firearm Instructor. Mason has been co-instructing the Connecticut Pistol Permit Class for more than two years. Mason has been shooting for over 16 years and served 4 years in the USMC as an Infantryman.  Mason operated and maintained sophisticated firearms such as M16, 249 SAW, M203, M9 Beretta and many more. He was qualified as expert rifleman and qualified as an expert in handguns. Mason has taken classes to further his knowledge of firearms; combined with his experience, Mason makes an excellent Firearms Instructor. 

 Instructor Norman Lafrance is a co-instructor for  Lock N' Load Firearms LLC Connecticut Pistol Permit Classes. Norman is a Lock N' Load Firearms Certified Firearms Instructor. Norman has been co-instructing the Connecticut Pistol Permit Class for about one year. Norman is a licensed Armed Security Officer; formally working for an armored truck company for over one year. In doing so, Norman traveled all over the state of Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts to multiple high risk locations. Norman has been shooting for over 8 years and is currently serving in the US Army National Guard as an Infantryman. He is qualified as an expert rifleman and qualified expert with the M9 Beretta and Mossberg 500 shotgun. Norman has taken classes to further his knowledge of firearms; combined with his experience, Norman makes an excellent Firearms Instructor.  

Instructor Bryan Cote is a co-instructor for Lock N' Load Firearms LLC Connecticut Pistol Permit Classes. Bryan is a Lock N' Load Firearms Certified Firearm Instructor. Bryan has been shooting for 8 years and served for 4 years in the US Army as an  Infantryman.  He is qualified as an expert rifleman with the M4 and qualified with 249 SAW, the 240 and the M203 grenade launcher. Bryan has taken classes to further his knowledge of firearms; combined with his experience, Bryan makes an excellent Firearms Instructor.