My boyfriend and I did both the WW2 and the Colonial Flintlock Musket experiences with Pete on November 3 and 4, 2024. We are both 35 years old from Indiana. Both of these experiences were highlights of our trip through New Hampshire. I'm glad we had time to do both, because they are very different but both are amazing and unique in their own ways. I'll admit, I booked these tours mostly because my boyfriend was interested, but I ended up having a lot of fun as well. The WW2 experience began with Pete showing us his collection of guns and artifacts from WW2. We were able to hold almost all of the guns as he explained the history behind them. Pete is an amazing storyteller and has so much enthusiasm for the subject that the time flew by. This also gave us the opportunity to get familiar with the guns so that we could pick out the different types that we wanted to fire. We were able to choose one type of rifle, pistol, and sub machine gun each and we all were able to fire the same machine gun. My boyfriend had one specific rifle that he wanted to shoot, but we asked Pete for his recommendations on the other guns. Each gun was different and we had a great time getting to shoot each one. Pete provides ear and eye protection. There was another couple and us, and the whole experience lasted between 4-5 hours, but the time flew by. My boyfriend and I were the only ones that had scheduled the Colonial Flintlock Musket experience. I’m only a little over 5 feet tall, so Pete was able to give me a shorter musket that I could handle more easily. He had everything prepared ahead of time so that we could focus on learning how to shoot the muskets. It was a very unique experience getting to go through all of the steps of firing a musket because it’s so different from modern guns. It gave us tremendous insight into what it must’ve been like for so many soldiers hundreds of years ago. After our stop in New Hampshire, my boyfriend and I toured Boston, Lexington, and Concord and we felt that our experience with Pete made the revolutionary history we learned about feel much more alive. I think the Colonial Musket experience lasted between 2-3 hours but again, the time flew by. I’m very happy that we were able to do this experience with Pete. And Pete himself is absolutely amazing. He’s knowledgeable, professional, patient, and a great teacher. I don’t have a lot of experience with guns but Pete was very patient and encouraging the entire time and I never felt rushed or awkward about my lack of experience. Both of these experiences were highlights of our trip and we definitely recommend them.

This was an amazing experience, especially for anyone interested in history. I'm coming back with a bunch of friends to do it again!

We weren’t sure what to expect when we signed up for this activity. we were pleasantly surprised and had a great time learning and shooting! The guns were really fun to shoot! Thanks for the great time!

Our family of four adults had a great time. The instructor is an expert on flintlocks and their history. He went through all the steps several times until we were all comfortable with the process, then the real fun of shooting began. We learned so much about history and the misconceptions about flintlocks. They were surprisingly accurate compared to what we were taught in school. This was our favorite activity during our New England vacation. Highly recommended!

My girlfriend Mary and I had an absolute blast at Pete's Colonial Flintlock Musket Experience with Historical Shooting Inc.! Pete's deep knowledge of colonial history made us feel like we were stepping back in time. He shared fascinating stories about the era. History that is not common knowledge and expanded to firearms and the different techniques used in their development over time. The history regarding Roger's Rangers, the Boston Massacre and how the revolution took place making the experience even richer. Learning to fire black powder muskets was thrilling! Pete’s expert guidance and patience made it easy and safe for everyone. We learned thexsteps and commands and even learned to load and fire them quickly by the end of the day. His friendly, engaging demeanor ensured we felt comfortable and had fun throughout the session. We loved every moment and can’t wait to come back with friends to put more holes in King George. If you’re looking for an unforgettable, hands-on history lesson, this is it. Highly recommended!

This was an amazing experience, from start to finish! Pete made every step clear, and kept each moment rooted in history. His deep knowledge of lore enriched our time, and his attention to detail made me feel safe throughout. Firing an 18th century Brown Bess at a portrait of King George, all while listening to stories of the Revolutionary War was something I didn’t even know was on my bucket list, but now I think it should be on everyone’s! Definitely worth the trip!

Historical and fun. A don't miss for any history buffs. Pete is very knowledgeable about the guns used for this experience and the era. Told us things we didn't realize about the Militia. A don't miss experience.

Great experience to learn about and shoot a Flintlock Musket. Pete provided great history of the revolution and weapons of the time and was able to answer questions. A unique experience that was worth the time and money.

I highly recommend this experience! Pete was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about this this niche activity, which made the experience even better. Thank you Pete for sharing a part of your story with me.

Pete was very knowledgeable about the guns we shot as well as a great local guide for things to do on our trip. We had a great experience and would come back for other experiences.