What they offer
Firearm instructor
- Format
- In person
Shooting range
- Access
- Open to the public
- Rentals
- Firearms
- Shooting
- 10 indoor handgun, rifle and shotgun lanes, 16 yards10 indoor lanes, 17 yards
- Range rules
- Certain listed rifle calibers must be frangible.Rifles must use handgun rounds or be staff approved.Shotgun ammunition must be lead only.
Prices
As published by the business.
- Lane rental $26 per hour
- Firearm rental $10
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Pistol Permit CertificationA four-hour course for applicants who already have a pistol permit; attendees receive a completed application, fingerprints and photo.Included and extra costs: Completed application, fingerprints and photo | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | $100 | Official page for Utah Pistol Permit Certification, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC |
| Pistol Permit / Basic Handgun Safety CourseEight-hour in-person course covering firearm safety, range rules, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, hands-on firearm operation and live fire with revolver and semi-automatic pistols.Included and extra costs: Course fee covers all materialsProvider’s credential claim: Provider states its Connecticut-approved proprietary lesson plan meets the State requirements for persons seeking Connecticut Pistol Permit status; certificates include a State of Connecticut DESPP approval letter. (credential source captured October 19, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | $120 | Official page for Pistol Permit / Basic Handgun Safety Course, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC |
| Defensive Pistol SeriesFour-part defensive pistol clinic series covering advanced firearm handling through classroom instruction and range exercises; each listed session is 3–4 hours.Included and extra costs: Four sessions; each session is $125 per night | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | $125 | Official page for Defensive Pistol Series, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC |
| Connecticut Pistol Permit / Basic Handgun Safety CourseCourse required to apply for and obtain a Pistol Permit in the State of Connecticut; all firearms, ammunition, targets and safety equipment provided and included in cost. | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | $115 | Official page for Connecticut Pistol Permit / Basic Handgun Safety Course, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC |
| Armed Security Officer (Blue Card)Armed security officer training and firearms qualification course covering Connecticut firearm law, use-of-force justification, and qualification with the firearm used in duty.Who it’s for: People seeking employment as an Armed Security OfficerIncluded and extra costs: Targets, safety equipment, and classroom handouts/materials included; ammunition is not included. | Format: In person | $225 | Official page for Armed Security Officer (Blue Card), Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC | |
| Self Defense and Firearms LawCourse covering legal justifications for using force in self-defense, alternatives to deadly force, and situational recognition and avoidance. | Format: In person | Length: 3 hr 30 min | $25 | Official page for Self Defense and Firearms Law, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC |
| Pistol Mounted Optics 101Four-hour introduction for pistol owners or enthusiasts to mounted optics, covering safety, dot acquisition, use of the dot as a diagnostic tool, zeroing and live-fire exercises; intended for sport… | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | $125 | Official page for Pistol Mounted Optics 101, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC |
| Youth Firearm Safety CourseCommunity-oriented firearm safety instruction for children, including safe handling and supervised live fire with a single-shot .22 LR rifle when approved by a parent or guardian.Who it’s for: Children ages 5–14; parent or guardian must attend | Format: In person | Official page for Youth Firearm Safety Course, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC | ||
| NRA Range Safety Officer CertificationOne-day Range Safety Officer course covering roles and responsibilities, range procedures and inspection, range rules, firearm malfunctions, and emergency safety briefings.Included and extra costs: Continued support from your CSRO; NRA RSO Student Packet; NRA credentialing | Format: In person | Length: 9 hr | Official page for NRA Range Safety Officer Certification, Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC |
Near Bridgeport
The nearest firearms instructors USA Arms lists, by distance.
- Stratford Guns & AmmoStratford, CT · under a mile
- Bridgeport Rifle ClubStratford, CT · 1.2 mi
- Safe & Secure TrainingStratford, CT · 5 mi
- MJ's Ammo SaloonShelton, CT · 7.5 mi
- Shooting Sports AcademyMonroe, CT · 9.3 mi
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Sources and corrections
Sources: bridgeportshootingrange.com.
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