WW2 Small Arms Experience
Overview
You have seen these iconic weapons used in countless movies and video games. This is a unique opportunity to not only see them up close and learn about them, but also to handle them and test your skill by firing them at a target.
This is the only program of it's kind in the northeast.
What's Included
- Paper targets
- Use of range
- Safety glasses & hearing protection
- One on one instruction by experienced range officer & historic armorer
- All firearms & ammunition
- Snacks We keep bottled water on hand for everyone, but feel free to bring a snack or bag lunch
- This is an outdoor activity, be sure to bring your favorite bug repellent
- Space is limited to four participants. Please do not bring extra people who are not registered.
Meeting Location
623 Meany Road
Charlestown, NH 03603, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about, handle, and actually fire an assortment of WW2 era small arms at our rural outdoor range.
You have seen them in movies and video games, and here is your chance to get some trigger time with these historic guns.
After an indoor class where we will go over the history and background to dozens of small arms used in WW2, participants will select their favorite rifle, pistol and submachinegun to fire. We'll also set up a crew served belt fed machine gun.
Each participant will fire a full magazine from a pistol, battle rifle, submachine gun and a 20-round belt from a belt fed machine gun under direct supervision of an instructor.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing & footwear for the outdoors. This is an outdoor activity. You should come prepared for the weather and to kneel, sit or lay on the ground as needed.
Prior experience with shooting is not necessary. All shooting is done using the techniques used in the 1940s, which means pistol shooting is done one handed and rifle shooting is done from the right shoulder using the stances taught in the WW2 era.
Class size is limited to four except by special arrangement.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Participants must be able to walk on uneven terrain and sit/kneel/stand in various positions to safely operate different firearm types.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-168070P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Paper targets.
- Use of range.
- Safety glasses & hearing protection.
- One on one instruction by experienced range officer & historic armorer.
- All firearms & ammunition.
- Snacks. We keep bottled water on hand for everyone, but feel free to bring a snack or bag lunch.
- This is an outdoor activity, be sure to bring your favorite bug repellent.
- Space is limited to four participants. Please do not bring extra people who are not registered.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the WW2 Small Arms Experience is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Participants must be able to walk on uneven terrain and sit/kneel/stand in various positions to safely operate different firearm types.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for WW2 Small Arms Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Paper targets
- Use of range
- Safety glasses & hearing protection
- One on one instruction by experienced range officer & historic armorer
- All firearms & ammunition
- SnacksWe keep bottled water on hand for everyone, but feel free to bring a snack or bag lunch
- This is an outdoor activity, be sure to bring your favorite bug repellent
- Space is limited to four participants. Please do not bring extra people who are not registered.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Participants must be able to walk on uneven terrain and sit/kneel/stand in various positions to safely operate different firearm types.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
