More sensitive instructors especially for elderly women who have never held or fired a gun like myself. I came for the Basic Pistol permit class and learned a great deal which I appreciated. What I didn't appreciate was being asked my horoscope sign which the instructor used to explain my nervousness. read more

I have been shooting here since 2006. The range is clean,very safe and very well lit. I always have a great time when I come here. Jeff,Hector,Dave,Moses,Brandon,Nancy are lways friendly and helpful. It's like My second home. Very good prices too. Become a member. You will be glad You did. Thanks,BSR!! read more

They had beautiful instruction for my first time shooting. They were very slow and welcoming. I had a great time!

Paul is one of the most knowledgeable instructors that BSR has. I was able to obtain my blue card with BSR, and they have now added A/C to their 10 ports. Safe, responsible, and customer friendly staff. They have many other courses to offer as well. read more

My dad took me here for my first time in an indoor shooting range. My father has his own gun but we also rented one from the shop. I think if my dad didn't go with me I would have held up the line as I don't know the whole lingo. They have a couple of different targets to chose from and the prices are great. It's small inside so you are a little close and have the shells from your neighbors fall on you sometimes haha. It doesn't feel rushed and you can move the targets further or closer to you. It was a good first time experience. read more

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Top notch facility. One of the better ones I've visited in the tri state area. Great thing about this place is that, aside from hand guns, you can shoot long guns in all sorts of calibers, and they also accommodate shotguns (so long as the shot is lead). Another plus is that they rent both hand guns and long guns, though you'll need a pistol permit (or you'll have to take an 8 hour class) to rent the hand guns. If you forgot to bring something, they offer all the accessories you may need. But I (and they actually) recommend bringing your own ammo since you'll be able to get it cheaper online. There's also a gun shop on the premises in case you're looking to buy. Finally, they have a nice size parking lot right out front, and that's a good thing since the area looks like a total run down dump. Wholeheartedly recommend these guys! read more

Bridgeport Shooting Range - Relaxing on a Saturday afternoon. - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

The Bridgeport Shooting Range is managed in a clean, professional and safe manner. If you're looking for a good range with clean lanes and great management, this range is for you. read more

Nice range. They have a small gun shop as well with decent prices. The staff is nice & can answer any questions that you have. They have a military discount here contrary to what I have seen in a previous review. The only thing that I don't like about this range is that you are not allowed to rapid fire. read more

Awesome, best experience. Professional and safe training. I recommend for beginners. read more

Very reasonable lane rental rates. No surcharge for a second guest using the same lane. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a great $10 pistol rental program. The program allows you to rent a variety of popular pistols for only $10. You can switch pistols as of often as you like. You must buy the ammo from the range if you want to use the program. The website lists the pistols available for rent. read more

Gun ranges are not scarce in CT, but ones that will allow unlicensed individual to rent guns, those are a bit harder to find. Bridgeport shooting range catered to us New Yorkers who haven't any license. The staff was knowledgable and helped us make our selection (only long guns since we didn't have a license), and explain the "how to" of each gun. They've got a nice selection, staff is nice, and the prices aren't too outrageous. read more

I have to start off by saying this is one of the better ranges in Connecticut. It's a very clean facility that has 10 lanes which go out to 50ft. This is a very laid back environment that allows rapid fire and aluminum/steel case ammo. They're open till 7 pm on the weekends which is ~2 hours later than others. The staff members are friendly, courteous, and accommodating. At one point the range officer gave advice during my session which improved my skills immediately. Unfortunately I didn't like the parking situation or the single door to the range.-(it's very loud at the front desk) I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get some quality range time. After my pleasant experience I've decided that I will become a member at BSR. read more

Excellent range. Pretty inexpensive, just $15 for half hour and $25 for an hour. Hang your targets on a movable frame, 10', 20', 25', all the way to 50' I believe. You can bring your own paper targets or buy them there for 50 cents. You can bring your own gun or rent one there. Including ear muffs for $1 and eye protection for $1. read more

Been coming here for a few years now. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Love these guys, only range I go to. read more

Took their 8 hour basic handgun and safety course with Nancy. She made the 8 hours pass by fast, very entertaining, and a great instructor! For only $90 it was a great deal! read more

Absolutely love it here! You are treated wonderfully the moment you walk in the door by a group of real people who are the utmost professionals. In addition Jeff, Hector and their staff are well versed in firearm safety and can teach you all there is to know about shooting defensively as well as recreationally. I highly recommend them. read more

The Bridgeport Shooting Range (BSR) is my new home away from home. For those of you who just want a quick review, here you are - go here for all of your training needs. They have a tremendous offering of classes for all experience levels. For those who want more detail, let me tell you a story...my wife and I bought our first gun 2 years ago. We bought it from an establishment that is/was known for not being the most welcoming and helpful. As a result, we were uncomfortable with our gun and it sat - unused - in the safe for a year and a half. We did not go practice or take lessons, as we only knew of the unfriendly place. Six months ago, tired of not being comfortable with our gun, I started looking around and found BSR and their offering of classes. We started slow and took a class on pepper spray - a class I recommend for everyone. We took a class on the fundamentals of shooting. This is a class that builds your shooting position from your feet to your grip to your breathing to your trigger control. We took a class on self defense and firearms laws to learn our rights, responsibilities, and potential liabilities. . We took an intro to shotgun course. Most recently we completed the third and final class in a series called Defensive Pistol, which gives you more real world applications of using your firearms in close range and stressful scenarios. BSR is the place for you if you want to: - be more comfortable and confident with firearms - be a better marksman - learn how to defend yourself with a firearm I can confirm that instructors David Salthouse and John Ritchie are both great instructors with a passion for teaching and making sure you have an enjoyable time while learning. Owner/instructor Paul Smith has a tremendous establishment that we like to visit for classes and for range time. All of the employees have been very helpful and courteous with us. I HIGHLY recommend this establishment and believe in their motto of "Failing to train is training to fail." read more

Took the Pistol Permit course with my wife. Nancy is a great instructor and all of the other staff are friendly and helpful. Good selection of firearms to rent if you want to try before you buy. I'll be back often. read more

Was displeased that there are no veterans discounts here like most other ranges. Prices were above average. Range was so hot inside that I was dripping with sweat when I finished. The staff was nice, but they are a little over meticulous about where they want you to put things when you are on the range. "The camera is watching you" type of comments go to show that they are a little over zealous. If you don't trust people at your range, then you shouldn't have it open. read more

It's the closest range to my apartment. Probably going to join as a member soon. The staff are really friendly and accommodating. The range is always well maintained. Every time I shoot there, there is a staff member sweeping up shells every 20 minutes or so. They have a nice selection of handgun rentals across all calibers. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that they don't have a double door to the range entrance. If you're hearing sensitive to begin with it can be frustrating, while you're at the check in/out counter and someone opens the range door while someone in lane 1 is firing off a .357 read more

Shout out to Shannon and her team! They were very accommodating and cater to all my questions/concerns. Friendly environment. Prices are very reasonable. Great selection of handguns and targets. Will definitely go again. read more

I've been there twice and both times the staff has been friendly & extremely helpful. Especially the manager Jeff. He took the time to assist me in selecting a gun, helping me load and guiding me as to how I can improve my form & aim. I highly recommend this range. read more

Shot for my first time here, friendly and informative. Was overwhelmed but as soon as I got there, I was put at ease. Worked with Ethan and Hector, so nice. read more

Bridgeport Shooting Range - Shot the J R Carbine Rifle, definitely going to go back next time I'm in the area - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

During warm weather...not so great. No a/c in the range. I've been here a few times during cooler weather and I'll have to say all of the staff are very nice people. read more

Nancy is great. Just took the basic pistol class loved it. Fun and educational. Thanks. Joe

Just took (and passed!) my guard card class today. The woman working the front desk area was really nice when I came in, and the instructor for the class was incredibly helpful and thorough. The 8 hour day did not feel that long at all. Highly recommended taking the guard class here, I'd go back here for any other training any day. read more

I've been coming here for a couple years and I've never had a bad experience. I took my pistol permit class here with Nancy which was great. The staff is all super nice and helpful. There's plenty of parking. Prices are reasonable and there's a good selection of rental guns. The only negative thing I have to say is that it isn't air conditioned, so in the summer it can get hot. But regardless, this is my go-to place for shooting. read more

Last week I took the NRA Class with Merrill Galer and he`s awesome. The class was very informative and Merrill makes it fun. Thank you Merrill and Team BSR.. See you soon Sincerely, Jose Pena. read more

Very impressed. I took my teenage girls for a private lesson to get the more comfortable around guns and had a great time shooting a few different guns myself. read more

The range was very well maintained, better than it looks in pictures. Staff was very nice and accommodating. I highly recommend and will be returning again. read more

Me, My Wife & 15 Year Old Son took the CT PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION this weekend on Sunday the 12-14-14. Great Class, Great Range and our instructor Nancy was also GREAT!. Here at Bridgeport Shooting Range you can have your kids get in for HALF-PRICE on this course. The course is 9am to 5pm, so come on time it starts immediately at 9am and bring lunch, you break for lunch at 12 for 30 minutes. The course goes over everything from doing dry runs of loading to unloading in class room of a revolver & semi automatic hand gun to videos of do's & don'ts to preparing for the exam with a slide show presentation on a screen and finally live fire test of the revolver and semi automatic handgun on the firing range. You need to place 12 bullets on the Target to get your certification. Now here comes the best part, once you pass this certification you are allowed to come to BSR and rent guns and firing lanes to practice shooting or take more classes of more advanced shooting skills while waiting for you permit to carry, or if your are not getting the permit just come and rent and have fun with your family. My Wife & Son who had never had gun experience were so empowered by this class. I can see the difference in their attitude that they feel very comfortable and safe with the handling & shooting of a firearms now. I thank Nancy a lot for spending the extra time with my Wife on the live fire of the handgun part of class in the firing range while she was shooting the target, this really gave my wife the confidence in holding the gun and aiming correctly which she needed to be proficient in gun safety. This is a must course for any Family who is considering purchasing a firearm for your home. Your family needs to be safe and feel confident on the use of a firearm if you choose to own one. read more

The range has everything one can need. The prices are fair and the staff is extremely professional. I liked renting and trying out different pistols. read more