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Fire a Colonial Flintlock Musket in Concord, New Hampshire - Hands-On Living History Experience
In Concord, New Hampshire you’ll dive into a hands-on look at American colonial firearm technology led by an instructor with 35+ years restoring, building, collecting, and using historic weapons; you’ll learn what typical 18th-century small arms were like, why they were designed that way, and exactly what they could-and couldn’t-do. After a safety orientation, you’ll head to a rustic shooting range to learn the basics of loading a colonial-style flintlock musket just as militia did over two centuries ago, then test your aim by firing at a target, all in an intimate group capped at four to keep the instruction personal and focused. This experience is ideal for anyone booking workshops, history-focused tours, or hands-on outdoor activities through Varoom who wants an educational, authentic, and small-group encounter with living-history arms in Concord, New Hampshire.
About this activity in Concord
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Handle and fire an authentic colonial-style flintlock musket under expert instruction in Concord, New Hampshire - a hands-on dive into 18th-century firearm technology
- Learn from an instructor with 35+ years restoring, building, and using historic weapons who explains how and why colonial small arms were designed
- Practice loading a period-accurate flintlock musket and test your aim on a rustic outdoor shooting range like the militia used centuries ago
- Small-group format (maximum four guests) ensures personalized coaching and a safe, focused learning environment
Important Information
- You’ll receive all muskets, shooting supplies, and safety gear on-site, so you don’t need to bring equipment
- A thorough safety orientation precedes live firing; follow the instructor’s directions at all times to ensure a safe experience
- This activity requires at least moderate physical fitness; it’s not recommended for travelers who are pregnant or have spinal injuries
- Plan for outdoor conditions on the rustic range-dress for the weather and wear comfortable, stable footwear
Meeting Point
Meet at the designated training area near the range in Concord, New Hampshire; exact meeting instructions and a map pin will be provided after booking - arrive 15 minutes early to complete check-in and safety briefing.
Includes
- You’ll receive all muskets, shooting supplies, and safety gear provided for activities booked in Concord, New Hampshire, so you can focus on the experience while in the area.
Other
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - please consider your condition before booking activities in this destination.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers - avoid booking if you are expecting while visiting the region.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate safely in Events here.
Customer Reviews
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Absolutely fantastic experience!! He was a wealth of history of the revolutionary time period ! WOW. He talked about the rifles and how mfg. all about the life of being in the militia ! We could have stayed hours just talking. Went through the drills to live fire and then experienced firing rifles
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I wanted a unique experience during my family’s trip to New Hampshire, and Pete certainly provided that. On the day we signed up for it was just my son and I, so we were treated to an extended hands-on presentation on the history of flintlocks using the items in his collection. After Pete’s informed introduction we went outside with the flintlocks and drilled with the weapons. We learned how to prime and load the weapons just as generations of soldiers had, culminating every time with a shot at the target. We finished with two timed tests to see how quickly we could do it. Not only was it fun, but it was a great learning experience. Pete really knows his stuff!
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My partner and I drove up on a random weekend in April from Southcoast Massachusetts to meet a stranger in the woods of New Hampshire. And we couldn't have had a better experience! Pete and his muskets are rare treasures. We heard some incredible history relevant to the origins of the muskets, placing them into American history, and enjoyed a tremendous amount of fun learning how to handle, load and fire the muskets. Pete, the host, is so knowleagable, easy-going, full of stories and intriguing anecdotes, and you can tell he's thoroughly adept with giving this experience to the public. No detail was left out. One of us was a little shy around guns, and Pete made the entire visit comfortable, accessible and safety oriented in such a way that all anxieties were gone and the whole experience was a total delight.
We were first time vistors to NH, and found the location easy to find and not hard to get to even in the muddy time of year we went. Recommend bringing water and appropriate clothing to be outdoors comfortably for a few hours in the time of year you go.
Based on our visit as the only two on that particular day, I would recommend this as a great activity for a small group of friends, couples, and families with older teenagers.
15/10 recommend this one-of-a-kind experience!!
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You’ll get a hands-on overview of American colonial-era firearm technology from an instructor with 35+ years of experience in building, collecting, restoring, and using historic weapons. The session explains typical 18th-century small arms, why they were designed that way, their capabilities and limitations, and teaches you how to load a colonial-style flintlock musket like the militia did over two centuries ago.
Before you go to the shooting range you’ll complete a safety orientation, and all muskets, shooting supplies, and safety gear are provided so you can practice loading and firing under supervised, controlled conditions.
The activity is outdoors at a rustic shooting range and requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers-please review the booking notes for full guidance before you book.
The experience is Group-Friendly with a maximum of four participants, making it intimate and focused; however, it includes a safety orientation and live firing at a rustic shooting range. You should evaluate whether children meet the physical and safety expectations described in the booking details before reserving.
No prior experience is required. The instructor guides you through the basics of loading and firing a colonial-style flintlock musket, teaching historical technique and practical handling so newcomers can participate confidently.
Limiting group size to four ensures hands-on instruction, personalized guidance from an expert with decades of experience, and more time to practice loading and firing a flintlock musket, giving you an authentic, educational colonial-era firearms workshop in the Concord area.
