I attended an all-ladies pistol class this past weekend. The class is held in one of the office…read morespaces in a brick building. There is plenty of parking and the class is held in a room that is very well-lit, comfortable, clean, with lots of visuals and information posted and... coffee and snacks! I had no expectations because I had absolutely no idea what to expect and didn't know anything about guns or ammo. I can honestly say that after this class, I feel very comfortable and am much more knowledgeable. Lisa and Matt are passionate about what they do and are very well-versed on all topics related to shooting, with safety above all else. The indoor shorting range we went to after i took the written test, is about an 8 minute drive. I was filled with nervous excitement, but once we started shooting, I only felt excitement because I felt really prepared! I walked through every step each time. Lisa and Matt offered lots of great advice based on their experience, and I'm grateful to have found them and this class. They offer a variety of classes and I plan to continue my education through them.

Lisa and Matt do a fabulous job! They provide a comfortable learning environment, positive…read morereinforcement, and are extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend their pistol permit classes!

I took a class with Frank in 2020 and it was awesome, definitely needed the training on how to…read moreshoot properly. I learned a lot and have been implementing his teachings when I go shooting - they've been a great help. I highly recommend his classes! It was a great day with a fun group.

From the owner: I train people to use firearms. I specialize in firearms self defense. I run pistol permit classes,…read moresmall group classes, and private lessons. Whether it's handguns, sporting carbines or shotguns I can help you.

All the instructors are amazing, informative, and push you to maximize your abilities. They joke…read morearound but are dead serious about safety. I have taken pistol, rifle, and shotgun classes with these guys from beginner classes to defensive classes. I have also taken multiple low-light classes. There are at least 3 guys with the class but most of the time it has been 5 guys with a class. The biggest size class I have been in was 12 students and Angel brought in additional help that day so the instructors could monitor everyone closely. The experience and knowledge of BSTG is long and deep. They each have experience in bad situations and they bring a mindset to the range of making sure their students understand that if you can get away then get away. However, if you have no choice but to defend yourself or your family, these are the tools to do so effectively and safely.

Amazing instruction from down-to-earth competent teachers. You will be assessed and pushed to the…read morenext level. If you have only shot from a fixed bench and want to up your defensive skills, these courses are a must.

What an awesome place for a date on a rainy Saturday afternoon…read more The SO and I purchased the Groupon for half an hour of virtual range time. You go through simulations and training. The weapons are refitted Glocks and an AR15 they have recoil courtesy of refillable CO2 cartridges. The zombie simulator at the end was excellent. Thank you so much to Tim for making it a memorable afternoon!

Went yesterday and we were extremely disappointed. We had a groupon coupon for 2 and our…read more"instructor" left a lot to be desired. The guns malfunctioned, he didn't keep our cartridges loaded and there were a couple of software problems too. Won't be doing that again sadly.

Great folks that know how to run a range. Easy to deal with when ordering a firearm, and they…read moreanswer emails. I recently purchased a rifle and emailed 5 diff gun stored, these guys are the only one that replied. They've won my business.

Went for a girls day and paid $40 for the day. They have the options to rent guns also; $10 pistol…read morerental and $20 long gun rental. Purchase an annual membership for less than $600 First time trying this range out with a few friends. It was a little busy, but there were enough booths for the shooters. The staff were friendly and accommodating. There were pistol courses going on for the indoor range, and there is birds shooting with the Clay plates available (not sure of the days and times) Definitely double up on ear protection or make sure yours are high in quality. We were there for about two hours and I still have ringing in my ear even with protection. Stay safe and happy target practicing!

Great place for events overlooking the water, plenty of parking and very reasonable as well.read more

Still waiting to hear back about the taser class but the gun permit class is on point.. teachers…read morewere excellent keep up the good work

I recently took the pistol permit (one day) class with Joe and his staff, which is offered on…read morealternating Saturdays and Sundays. I found their groupon deal, which was one of the most reasonable priced places in the area. Joe was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about what he does. They also offer add on services like passport sized photos and notarizing of your paperwork, at an extra (but nominal) fee. Additionally, they offer various other classes, like security training, CPR/first aid, self defense, etc. as well as 1:1 firearm instruction. Their classroom was a bit tight, as the class I attended had a large number of people in attendance. There wasn't enough space between the rows of tables and chairs to get up without everyone in the row needing to also stand up for the people sitting on the inside against the wall. A bit distracting, but that is my only (negative) feedback. Also, to note: the morning half of the instruction is in the classroom followed by a (lunch) break of one hour. Then, everyone is expected to meet up at the gun range (Delta Arsenal in Wallingford about 20 minutes away) for the hands-on portion of the class, where you get to shoot/practice with an instructor. I had assumed we would be shooting at the nearby gun range in Orange, but it wasn't a huge deal. Just might be helpful, so attendees can know what to expect before signing up. Most of the 2 hours in the range was spent waiting, as they do provide 1:1 time with Joe or one of his staff while shooting. You can shoot the basic hand gun or "buy up" to try a range of different sized guns for $20 extra. You get a signed certificate at the end of the class which you can submit to your city/town with your full pistol permit application and Joe makes himself available during that process, should you need help or advice.

Came here to purchase another blue label Glock. Aj helped my wife purchase her first gun. Very nice…read moreand knowledgeable. I am a left handed, ambidextrous shooter so I change which hand I shoot with. I had previously bought a 43x with left handed mag release and needed mods and adjustments for a right hand.

Great gun shop in Portland , ct. I Came here to buy my first pistol. The staff here were very…read morehelpful and accommodating. Prices were fair too. Definitely would come back here to purchase another gun. They also offer Glock blue label program here too.