Blog Posts
Nov 02
Thu
2023
Congrats to Our Winners and Thanks for the Support this October
Our 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser was a huge success! We'd like to thank all of our Customers and our Team for making this fundraiser a success! We raised a whopping $5715.92!
Congrats to our raffle basket winners:
1. Richard Tarris
2. Gordon Geick
3. Toni Mignosa
Congrats to the winner of the custom P320 Cheryl Shepard!
Mar 08
Wed
2023
Nov 28
Mon
2022
2022 IS THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR MFL WAS NAMED THE FACE OF FIREARM SAFETY AND EDUCATION BY NH MAGAZINE!
This is the sixth consecutive year that Manchester Firing Line has been named the Face of Firearm Safety and Education! It’s far more than just a place to shoot — it’s a welcoming family business filled with friendly faces on a mission to educate and raise awareness of firearms and the responsibility that comes with ownership. This veteran-owned company run by husband-and-wife team, Jake and TerryAnn Bowen, offers an impressive array of events, services and a gun store. From youth and beginner classes to advanced instruction for the most seasoned professionals, educators and personal instructors offer you confidence and knowledge — on and off the range. It is a place to go for date night, parties, team-building outings, marriage proposals and more. It continues to grow, and now offers walk-in firearm engraving. You’ll be in good hands with a staff comprised of prior law enforcement, military and NRA-certified professionals. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, this multiple award-winning, state-of-the-art range has something for you.
Check out the December Issue of New Hampshire Magazine to see us!
Nov 07
Mon
2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 2022
This year's breast cancer awareness month was a huge success, thank you so much for all of the support for our breast cancer campaign in October!
With your help we donated $3,525 to the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition!
Sally from NHBCC came to pull our winners' names: Congratulations to Roger Demer, Mark Calef and Kyle Aspinwall!
Nov 07
Mon
2022
Toys for Tots Drive 2022
The Toys for Tots kickoff was a huge success! Thank you to all who came to donate and to support Miss National Glitz Teen and Toys for Tots!
Jul 13
Wed
2022
Guns or Roses: Congrats on the Gender Reveal!
We are honored to once again have gender reveals back at Manchester Firing Line! Guns or Roses? With a big pink baby boom, it was Roses for the win! Congratulations to Alex and Ashley, thank you for allowing us to be part of this special announcement and for sharing your joy with us!
Mar 14
Mon
2022
Birthday Bang Winner: Keith Rogers
Congratulations to Keith Rogers, our Birthday Bang winner on 3/14/2022
Happy Birthday, Keith!
Jan 01
Sat
2022
It's a Happy New Year for our Grand Prize Stacker Winner!
It's a Happy New Year indeed for grand prize stacker winner, Tayah Avery. On 1/1/2022 she won a Smith and Wesson M&P .40 Shield! What a way to start the year. Congrats Tayah!
The grand prize has been replenished, so be sure to check out our little game when you are in. You could be next!
Dec 15
Wed
2021
2021 IS THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR MFL WAS NAMED THE FACE OF FIREARM SAFETY AND EDUCATION BY NH MAGAZINE!
This is the fifth consecutive year that Manchester Firing Line has been named the Face of Firearm Safety and Education! It's far more than just a place to shoot - it's a welcoming family business filled with friendly faces on a mission to educate and raise awareness of firearms and the responsibility that comes with ownership. This veteran-owned company run by husband-and-wife team, Jake and TerryAnn Bowen, offers an impressive array of events, services and a gun store. From youth and beginner classes to advanced instruction for the most seasoned professionals, educators and personal instructors offer you confidence and knowledge - on and off the range. It is a place to go for date night, parties, team-building outings, marriage proposals and more. It continues to grow and now offers walk-in firearm engraving. You'll be in good hands with a staff comprised of prior law enforcement, military and NRA-certified professionals. Whether you're a beginner or expert, this multiple award-winning, state-of-the-art range has something for you!
Check out the December Issue of New Hampshire Magazine to see us!
Sep 14
Tue
2021
GUNS OR ROSES: OUR FIRST GRANDPARENT GENDER REVEAL
We just had our very first GRANDPARENT GENDER reveal at Manchester Firing Line. Here is the brand new Grandad and Grammy (who are also the owners of Manchester Firing Line) introducing their brand new Grandbaby that was born September 6th, 2021! Find out the gender of Jake and TerryAnn’s newest family member. We'd also like to give a huge congratulations to their daughter and son in law, Cassie and Ben! It’s a Happy Labor Day indeed! #babyboom
Sep 14
Tue
2021
BIRTHDAY BANG WINNER: GARRET RIZZO
Congratulations to Garret Rizzo, our Birthday Bang winner on 8/23/2021
Happy Birthday!
May 27
Thu
2021
Apr 27
Tue
2021
Nov 18
Wed
2020
Taking a Shot in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
We want to say a huge Thank you to everyone that took a shot in the Fight Against Breast Cancer.
We weren’t sure what this annual campaign would look like during such a year of uncertainty, but the outpouring of support from our team and customers for this campaign has been so heartwarming! Our 2020 Boobs and Bullets Campaign donation to New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition is, DRUMROLL......$6293.30!
Thank you for the opportunity to help Cancer patients and thank you for all your support. Congratulations to our 3 basket winners: Austin Ware, Brian Cesati and Michael Lordan
Owners, Jake and TerryAnn Bowen, presenting a check to New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition for $6293.30!
New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition President, Tammie Larocque, choosing our raffle winners
Austin Ware
Brian Cesati
Michael Lordan
Jul 02
Thu
2020
Another Birthday Bang Winner!
Happy Birthday to James Ebbs
Congratulations to our newest Bday Bang Winner: James Ebbs and Happy Birthday!
Jul 01
Wed
2020
Birthday Bang Winner
Happy Birthday to Dean Merchant
Congratulations to Birthday Bang Winner Dean Merchant
Apr 13
Mon
2020
Covid-19: Post from MFL
We are open and here for you!
WE ARE OPEN AND HERE FOR YOU!
During these times of uncertainty, there are many questions and concerns about protecting your home and family. MFL is open and here for you during these unprecedented times. Knowledge IS Power and we, at Manchester Firing Line, find it incredibly rewarding to put your mind at ease. We have been privileged to be able to teach and empower many during these unsettling times. Manchester Firing Line's knowledgeable team is here for you from picking out a firearm that makes sense for your needs to training brand new gun owners to advanced tactical training in and outside of your home. As long as we are able, we will be here for you! Rather than focus on the media and the disease, this is a time for us to be there for each other. We feel incredibly blessed to have been placed with an amazing team at this unprecedented time in our lives and we thank them, from the bottom of our hearts, for their dedication to Team MFL. The pandemic has disrupted all of our lives, but we are strong and we will get through this together!
Check out our Covid 19 update before heading in.
Mar 25
Wed
2020
We know that waiting for an open lane at the range can be a bit long and boring.
This guy went home with a Brand New S&W revolver
But the wait can be advantageous at Manchester Firing Line! This guy went home with a Brand New S&W revolver he WON from our Pile Up machine!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Mar 25
Wed
2020
Introducing Gender Reveals at Manchester Firing Line!
A huge Congratulations to David and Kayla Rivard and big brother-to-be, Colton. Let us help you make the big announcement with a color exploding target or balloon; will it be Guns or Roses?
Feb 20
Thu
2020
BIRTHDAY BANG WINNER!
Meet Diane France
Meet Diane France. She came in to celebrate her birthday by shooting for her very first time and after a basic instruction with our Range Officer: Brian, (pictured left), she was able to go out and win a T-shirt and bragging rights! Congratulations Diane and thank you for giving us the opportunity to celebrate your birthday with you! Details of our birthday bang can be found on our Promotions Page
Feb 16
Sun
2020
Have your Gender Reveal party at Manchester Firing Line!
Here is another “BABY BOOM!” Congratulations Keagan Gingras and Mary (Kady) Borges. It was ROSES for the win!
Have your Gender Reveal party at Manchester Firing Line! Here is another “BABY BOOM!” Congratulations Keagan Gingras and Mary (Kady) Borges. It was ROSES for the win!
Jan 14
Tue
2020
The Faces of Firearms Safety & Education
2019 MFL Voted Best in Fire Arms Safety and Education third year in a row
Manchester Firing Line is the Granite State’s Face of Firearm Safety and Education for the third year in a row! It’s more than a place to shoot—it’s a welcoming, friendly place to visit with a mission to educate and raise awareness of firearms and the responsibility that comes with owning them. This veteran-owned, family business—run by husband and wife team TerryAnn and Jake Bowen—offers an impressive array of events and services. Stop by for one of the new date night specials, host a company or teambuilding outing, take a certification class, attend a free seminar or take advantage of personal instruction. No matter what, you’ll be in good hands, as the staff is comprised of prior law enforcement, military and NRA certified professionals. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, this state-of-the-art, award-winning range has something for you.
Nov 25
Mon
2019
4th Annual Birthday Bang Champion: Dan Woolworth
It was a tight competition all day long as we saw many new and returning contenders, including our 3-year-Champion Graham Grassett. Dan scored a 90 and is our New Turkey Shoot Champion! He won a fresh turkey for himself as well as one donated in his name to New Horizons food pantry. Join us the Monday before Thanksgiving to give it a try!
Apr 20
Sat
2019
Congrats to Team MFL Kevin Miller
31st of 71 overall and 1st of 5 CDP
Congratulations to our Team MFL Competition shooter: Kevin Miller for an outstanding performance today. A personal best for him. Miller was 31st of 71 overall and 1st of 5 for all Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP). He also re qualified as Sharpshooter (SS) on Stage 5 of the match. We look forward to seeing what the rest of the season brings.
Mar 15
Fri
2019
TerryAnn Featured in NH Women's Magazine
Feature Article in the March Edition
TerryAnn Bowen never expected to be the co-owner of a firing range. She grew up in a selfdescribed anti-gun home and anti-gun community, and being involved with firearms was not on her radar. \That all changed when she married a Marine. “We were able to really talk about our opinions and concerns and each of us educated the other,” she says. “We gradually met in the middle of the road.” Initially, Bowen’s husband worked in the firearms industry while she was employed as a secret shopper and helped others improve their businesses based on her feedback. Read More
Dec 13
Thu
2018
The Faces of Firearm Safety & Education
Jake & Terryann Bowen
Manchester Firing Line is more than just a place to shoot—it’s a welcoming, friendly place to visit with a mission to educate and raise awareness of firearms and the responsibility that comes with owning them. This veteran-owned, family business—run by husband and wife team TerryAnn and Jake Bowen—offers an impressive array of events and services. Stop by for one of the new date night specials, host a company or teambuilding outing, take a certifcation class, attend a free seminar or take advantage of personal instruction. No matter what, you’ll be in good hands, as the staff is comprised of prior law enforcement, military and NRA certifed professionals. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, this state-of-the-art, award-winning range has something for you.
Oct 12
Fri
2018
MFL Voted 2018 Best Indoor Firing Range
Best of NH 2018 Award
Best Indoor Firing Range
Gun ownership may be controversial, but gun safety training is more needed than ever with the surge in purchases over the past decade. The biggest and gest place in the state to learn how to handle a firearm is Manchester Firing Line. They provide classes in safety and gun use, rentals for the curious and group rates for corporate events, birthday and wedding or "just because."
Best of NH Award from New Hampshire Magazine -
Since 2000, New Hampshire Magazine has polled and published the picks of its readers and editors in categories that range from best cupcakes to best martini
to best antiques shop and everything in between.
Voting in these categories takes place each year, starting in January. Our online-only ballot is the best way for readers and customers to recognize the best of the best that New Hampshire has to offer.
Aug 31
Fri
2018
MFL CCW Class
New CCW Class at MFL! - Reviews are in!
John Carl Marshall - August 21, 2018 ·
Having just been through the course for self-defense in the home conducted by Thomas, I can honestly say it was possibly the best training course I and my wife have attended. Thomas was the commensurate professional. Both knowledgeable and entertaining during his course delivery. We both highly recommend this course for anyone that owns firearms in the USA.
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Laurie Drolet - August 17, 2018
Attended another class at MFL on Tuesday, the brand new CCW class with Firearms Instructor Tom Brown. Four hours with lots of informative class time and hands on range time with practical application. If you wonder about conceal carrying a firearm, take this class! Looking forward to the next class MFL and Tom Brown 
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Mike Hillrun - August 17, 2018
I took the recent Concealed Carry course taught by the instructor Firearms Instructor Tom Brown and it was awesome. It was very practical. I have taken courses in the past taught by other instructors through agencies or other range operators and it was always the same, "shooters step up, shooters ready, and up" and then we all shot. This class was definitely not that. It added variables like stress, low lighting and the element of time. The classroom portion was great as well because it went over the legal aspects of concealed carry, showing a weapon and discharging a weapon. I think Tom is a great instructor and the Manchester Firing Line is a great place to take a class. The drills were fantastic and with practice make myself and anyone a more accurate shooter. I would highly recommend this class and I will be taking more classes there in the future.
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Tommy Burke - August 15, 2018
Another great class at MFL. Tom Brown is a phenomenal instructor and his CCW class should be on everyone’s ‘essential learning’ list.
Jul 17
Tue
2018
MFL Sponsor Update: Shooter Hailey Riley
Crowned 2018 State Junior Resident Singles Champion
MFL sponsor shooter Hailey Riley has been crowned 2018 New Hampshire State Junior Resident Singles Champion!!! (See below attachment for this years accomplishment) This win makes Hailey eligible to represent NH in the Champions of Champions in Sparta Illinois on August 7-8-9. Each state will send there State Champion to complete. We are currently looking at fundraising idea / donation opportunity in order to get Hailey to be able to attend Champions of Champions event.
Nov 22
Wed
2017
2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Winner
Thank you to all who participated in our 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Contest! Our 2017 winner is the defending champion, Graham Grassett. Graham came back to defend his title for the second year in a row. He did not disappoint with a score of 88. Graham won a FREE 10-14lb turkey. One was also donated in his name to New Horizons in Manchester, New Hampshire. Want to try to beat Graham's score for his title as defending champion? Come back for our 3rd Annual Turkey Shoot contest in 2018 for your chance. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oct 05
Thu
2017
Sep 25
Mon
2017
MFL Competition shooter, Hailey, holding her own on the competition scene!
We are very proud of our Competition Shooter, Hailey who attended New England SCTP Sporting Clay competition in Rhode Island 9/24/2017. Hailey won the Jr. Varsity division with a 66/100.
This is her and Ashley receiving their medals.
She was also invited to attend a UNH shooting practice at their home range to see what the UNH team is all about.
And last but not least Hailey achieved a perfect score on 9/17/17 of 25/25.
Here she is after the shooting of the hat celebration. Yes it’s still wearable! We are proud of you!
Jul 31
Mon
2017
Exciting Announcement
One-week-only!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Exciting Range Renovations and upgrades are coming your way;
Manchester Firing Line will be CLOSED for shooting only from 8/7/17-8/11/17. The Range will reopen at 10am on Saturday 8/12/17.
OUR PRO-SHOP and all other services will remain OPEN DURING RENOVATIONS
Take advantage of these great ONE-WEEK-ONLY Promotions It’s a great opportunity to get your holiday shopping started and save big!
- PURCHASE A 100.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE DURING OUR RENOVATION WEEK AND GET A FREE ONE HOUR RANGE TIME CARD! Call or stop in!
- Private Estate Ammo liquidation sale! Too much to list, come see what we have!
- All Apparel 25% off currently marked prices
- 10% off all In-Stock used guns
- 10% off ALL-PRO Shop Items
Jul 08
Sat
2017
It's another shot at love in Lane 14!
Congratulations Stephanie & Sean!
We at Manchester Firing Line know that range dates are the most memorable of all. But, for this couple, this will be one they will never forget! On June 7, 2017 an unexpecting Stephanie was escorted out onto the range by her boyfriend Sean. As she waited for the carrier to return, she had no idea that he had already arranged, the day before, with our Team members to affix a special target for only her to shoot. It said, "WILL YOU MARRY ME" in Sean's handwriting and there were two bullseyes to pick. A VERY LARGE YES, or a teeny tiny NO. As the carrier returned from the 60' backstop, they waited uneventfully with no indication from Sean that something big was about to happen! Once it stopped directly in front of Stephanie, Sean very traditionally, got down on one knee and pulled a diamond ring out of his coat pocket. How could she possibly say NO to such a romantic proposal??? After confirming her answer with tears and a hug, Stephanie poised the firearm at the target and said, "What if I hit NO?" Sean supportingly answered, "You got this!" With her hands shaking and tears streaming, one trigger pull sealed the deal with a YES and there it is, a life together starting off with a BANG!
This was our second proposal in Lane 14 which has now been affectionately dubbed "LOVER'S LANE" by our Team. Come by sometime to see our Proposal Dedication Wall on the Member's Range. From all of us at Manchester Firing Line, we thank Stephanie and Sean for making us such a great part of this special time in their lives. We wish you both a wonderful Marriage and don't forget to share some of those wedding photos with us!
Jul 08
Sat
2017
Team MFL shooter MATTHEW CROSS back in the saddle again!
Cross blasts back on the competition scene.
Matthew "more than meets the eye" Cross entered his first competition after a long medical hiatus from the sport. Our 13 year old phenom was anxious to get back onto the competition scene. He shot well at the Pioneer Sportsman Club IDPA match on July 1, 2017 and we look forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds for our youngest Team MFL shooter and his Glock 19.
Jul 08
Sat
2017
Move over boys, here comes Hailey!
Welcome to TEAM MFL Competitive Shooter: Miss Hailey Riley!
We are extremely excited to welcome a third shooter, Miss Hailey Riley, to our Competitive Shooting Team. Once upon a time, a doctor told her parents that due to a spinal birth defect, Hailey would never be part of a team. Well, you can't keep a good woman down! Today, she is a very excited, impassioned, and energetic young lady dedicated to the disciplines of trap, skeet, and clay shooting utilizing her 12 gauge shotgun. We are beyond thrilled that those early words of her doctor didn't stop her and she was able to find just the right Team for her! Hailey Makes a great addition to our team, and we look forward to seeing her performance and growth alongside her other team members.
Jul 07
Fri
2017
BILLBOARD SELFIE CONTEST WINNER!
Congratulations Christine Lessard!
Thank you to everyone that entered our BILLBOARD SELFIE Contest during the month of June. A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Christine Lessard for winning the $50.00 Gift Certificate! We hope to see you taking SELFIES right at the range real soon!
Jul 07
Fri
2017
NH GOLD STAR FAMILIES COMPETITION WINNER!
Congratulations Nelson O'Connor!
Thank you to everyone that supported our NH GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL FUNDRAISING contest!
This contest was in honor of postumous Navy Cross recipient, Michael Ouellette, USMC. His Gold Star brother Alan Ouellette is part of our MFL family and when we heard of his family's Fundraising efforts, we just had to get involved! All throughout the month of April we ran a shooting competition to support the NH Gold Star Family Memorial Monument. Proceeds from this event went in support of this excellent cause. During April people came in and tried their hand at shooting one of our Glock 19’s at the Star Target we specially designed for this event at a distance of 60 feet. Entrants were allowed to enter as many times as they liked to try for the highest score. Our Range Officers kept track, and at the end of the month we had found our 3 winners. In third place was Mike Traynor! Winning himself a year membership at our range. In second place was Graham Grassett! For his score he took home a Crimson Trace Laser. And finally, after a whole month of entrants, many of whom tried several times, our first place winner is Nelson O’Connor! For his outstanding score of 67, he took home a Glock 19! We here at Manchester Firing Line want to extend our thanks to everyone who helped us throughout the month donate to this cause. It is very near and dear to our hearts. Thanks to all of you we were able to help this Gold Star Family Memorial Monument get that much closer to completion.
Finally, the families will get a monument dedicated to them in honor of their sacrifices and support of our Military Servicemen and Servicewomen.
1st Place-GLOCK 19 GEN 4: NELSON O'CONNOR
2nd Place-Crimson Trace Laser: GRAHAM GRASSETT
3rd Place-1 year Membership Winner: MIKE TRAYNOR
THANK YOU FOR ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Jun 05
Mon
2017
Contest!
Win a $50 Gift Certificate!
This is your chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate! The winner will be announced July 5th! Here's how to enter: We have a new billboard on Main Street in Nashua NH. Find it and take a selfie with it. Then post it on your Facebook tag us and give our page a Like or post it on Instagram with #TeamMFL and follow our page @Manchesterfiringline. We will randomly choose the winner from these submissions. Please remember NH has a hands free driving law! We want selfies not accident photos!
Here you can see what our billboard looks like.
Apr 29
Sat
2017
Team MFL enters into USPSA
Rick attends his first USPSA match of the season
Starting early in the morning Rick drove out to Pioneer Sportsmen Club of Dunbarton NH to attend his first USPSA match of the season. Bringing his humble H&K VP9 to compete in the Limited category against highly modified race guns (minus muzzle brakes and optics) he represented well. After running through 7 different stages he came away with a 13th ranking in his division against a total of 25 contestants. He placed 37th in the overall event against everyone including the Open class (where the race guns take on optics and muzzle brakes) out of 105 competitors. He even managed to clinch being the second most accurate of his division with only one person scoring 5 more Alpha hits then him. Next time he hopes to have more practice and maybe a few upgrades to give him a greater edge.
