SHOOTING CENTER
- 79 New London Road Salem, CT 06420
RETAIL & PUBLIC RANGE HOURS
MON – TUES : CLOSED
WED – FRI : 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
SAT – SUN : 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
$33/HOUR, $23/HALF HOUR
STATE-OF-THE-ART SHOOTING RANGE NEAR ME IN CONNECTICUT
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and responsible approach to firearm ownership and use. We are dedicated to offering high-quality firearms training, shooting range, gun safety training, self-defense classes, firearms training courses, and a safe, clean shooting range to our customers in Salem CT. Our goal is to promote the safe and responsible use of firearms through education, training, and access to high-quality equipment. We are committed to serving our community by fostering a culture of respect, safety, and proficiency in firearms handling. At the core of our mission is the belief that with the right knowledge and tools, individuals can enjoy firearms for recreation, sport, and personal defense while upholding the highest standards of safety and responsibility.
CLASSES & MATCHES SCHEDULE
Day | Date | Event | Time | Fee |
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Tuesday | June 10th | Intro to Pistol Mounted Optic | 6pm-8pm | $90.00 |
Wednesday | June 11th | Beginner Handgun | 6pm-8pm | $100.00 |
Saturday | June 14th | CT Pistol Permit Class | 9am-5pm | $150.00 |
Tuesday | June 17th | Handgun Low Light | 6pm-8pm | $90.00 |
Wednesday | June 18th | Handgun 101 | 6pm-8pm | $90.00 |
Tuesday | June 24th | Defensive Carbine | 5pm-8pm | $125.00 |
Wednesday | June 25th | Handgun 102 | 6pm-8pm | $90.00 |
Saturday | June 28th | LEOSA Qualifications | 8am-10am | $90.00 |
Monday | June 30th | Family Firearms Education | 5pm-8pm | $175.00 |
Saturday | July 12th | CT Pistol Permit Class | 9am-5pm | $150.00 |
Saturday | July 19th | CT Pistol Permit Spanish Class | 9am-5pm | $150.00 |
Saturday | July 26th | Multi State Pistol Permit | 9am-1pm | $200.00 |
What are students saying about your classes
They were very helpful and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
Excellent class taught by wonderful instructors
Excellent content & instructors
Very professional and informative. I enjoyed and appreciated his teaching style. Handling guns used to make me nervous and after his class I feel safe and confident. Great instructor.
Our instructor Toby Duncan was very knowledgeable, informative, and moved through the material at a pace that was good for everyone in the class; pausing after each section to solicit and answer any questions. Overall a great learning experience!
Very informative. Good learning tips
Had Wilbert as my instructor for class and he was a great instructor. He took the time needed with anyone who had further questions and made sure that everyone felt comfortable and safe with handling and operating a firearm. Would highly recommend him and Vantage Point for any classes.
I recently signed up for a basic pistol safety class this past Saturday May 10th at Vantage Point in Salem, CT. It was super informative and the instructors, Toby and Miguel answered every question as if they had a manual they were reading it from. The amount of knowledge these men have on this subject is enough to make first time students feel like professionals by the time we even get to the shooting portion. I loved the fact that we were able to shoot two different firearms and get a feeling for each of them. I was happy to hear they have other classes that I can attend as well and I am looking forward to that. After we thoroughly went through everything I felt extremely confident that I would be able to safely and properly handle a firearm, and enjoyed the range. I have already recommended this class to a lot of my friends and coworkers, specifically the ones that Vantage Point offers. Toby made it so enjoyable and engaging. It felt nothing at all like a college lecture (which I was fully prepared for, but more than pleased that he made it entertaining and desirable to keep going). I would take this class again in a heartbeat. I cannot thank you enough for setting me up for success, Toby and Miguel! I am giving 5 stars because that is the highest I am allowed otherwise, it’d be more! Job well done Vantage Point!
Instructors were friendly, clear, and answered all questions to the best of their abilities. I felt very safe handling the firearms at the end as I felt completely prepared thanks to their help.
Toby and Miguel were very attentive, kind instructors. They engaged with the class not to ensure everyone felt comfortable the material, but to help every student feel confident. I’m looking forward to returning for future classes
Great teaching team! So glad I took your training
The class was very enjoyable and informational the instructors did a very good job.
Absolutely wonderful experience!! These guys were the best I could’ve asked for!
Both instructors, Toby and Migel, were excellent. Both were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, interactive, and entertaining. They maintained a high level of interest for all attendees throughout the day.
Really enjoyed the class both Miguel and Toby are very knowledgeable instructors
Great class, very informative. Would recommend.
Overall very helpful. Friendly crew. 100% recommend.
Very informative and helpful, with personable and capable instructors.
It was my first time since my permit class shooting a gun. I was extremely nervous but the instructors were extremely helpful and patient. I for sure have a long way to go but am really grateful for the tips they gave me and the patience they had!
John and Rebecca ran a safe, useful and fun class. My wife and I learned a lot from proper grip to trigger walls and we improved our shooting to boot. Thanks a lot! We’ll be back.
The instructors made me feel comfortable with my firearm, safe in the group setting and confident. I took a lot away from the course and would absolutely recommend to a new shooter, or one who’d like to improve their skills.
Very informative, and thorough course. Had a great time and experience!
Instructors were very knowledgeable and class was very fun! Time flew by and did not seem like we were there for 8 hours! Great class!
Fabulous class … excellent instructor; appropriate skill level target; excellent class pace; and great practice drills to carry forward for skill improvement.
I loved the class. I’m new into shooting and concealed carry, this class really helped set a strong base that I can develop. Paul did a great job with the class.
good experience and lots of fun
Great basic safety course to cover fundamentals. Toby and Lorenzo were awesome!
Fabulous instructions
Keep it up! F N
This class was just what I needed after buying my first gun. The instructors were fantastic and gave us all the help and instruction we needed while keeping everything fun with hands-on practice and drills. I highly, highly recommend this class to anyone who is new to shooting.
Toby and Becca were fantastic instructors. They made me feel comfortable learning about my handgun and provided first rate instruction on proper firearm handling. An excellent class that I would recommend for any new firearm owner
Outstanding session I think anyone new to firearms and planning to go to shooting ranges would benefit from this course
I highly recommend this class. The instructors, Toby and Rebecca, are fantastic, very knowledgeable and approachable. The environment is clean and they have a great variety of targets to practice on. This is an awesome refresher on the basics you learn in a pistol permit class, and I feel much more comfortable shooting after taking this class. I will definitely sign up for more here.
The class pace is spot on, learning a great deal about concealed carry.
Had an awesome class today with Rebecca, Miguel and Lorenzo. They are all so professional and really took the time to make me feel relaxed and more comfortable. I learned a lot in today’s class and look forward to continuing my education and becoming more experienced. Highly recommend all three trainers. Very knowledgeable and kept everyone engaged and learning. Thank you!!
Excellent instructor & instructions
Great class, very informative, instructors were very knowledgeable and it was a good atmosphere, all in all great class!!
All of the instructors were very knowledgeable. The fact they all have a background in military and also being officers of some sort. Made the experience a lot better because you could tell the confidence level in what they were teaching was high. Would definitely recommend to someone who had no experience at all with handguns and gun safety in general. Thanks again!
Would and will absolutely recommend. Lots if discussion on any questions asked. Steps are clear and thorough. Made sure everyone was comfortable before moving on.
Great class, the instructors made it.
Great class!
Three instructors was great with each adding color commentary to the class.
Exceptional, easy-going, and informative.
Great class! Toby and Miguel were excellent instructors. Extremely courteous and professional. I learned a lot and simply need to keep practicing my skills.
Instructors were knowledgeable and friendly. The facilities were very good.
Awesome class. As a new gun owner, this was a perfect way to feel more confident using my firearm. The instructors were so helpful. It has been almost 8 months since I got my permit and I didn’t have any shooting time since. The indoor range is very impressive, and I will definitely be utilizing that. Great instructors, great class, great facility. This is the type of class you could take multiple times. This was a 10-star experience.
The course was very organized. The instructors, Toby and Jon, explained all the safety rules and regulations in easy to understand terms. I really did not know what to expect and was somewhat apprehensive about going to the class. I was so relieved when I arrived to a beautiful facility, well-lighted and easy to access. I truly wish I had taken the course before I purchased my handgun. I learned that the gun I purchased is not the best choice for me. I have been struggling with accuracy. Once the class went to the range I was amazed at how my gun-handling skills improved. I have a much better understanding of how my gun works and what I have to do to improve. The instructors, Toby and Jon were so excellent, kind, and understanding. I felt completely comfortable talking to them and taking directions. It was a great experience. The biggest thing I learned was the gun I purchased isn’t the right gun for me. I am going to continue with instruction with Vantage Point and look forward to improving.
All three instructors were great. Very good class for gun safety 101 and basic knowledge and practical skills. Thank you!
So informational and great instructors, kept it interactive and left with so much knowledge and confidence. Absolutely recommending to friends and family.
I recently had the opportunity to take the USCCA Defensive Pistol Program lead by instructor Paul H. at Vantage Point Firearms Training Facility in Salem CT. The class was well taught, informative, challenging and fun! Paul did an excellent job controlling the line while also giving individual attention to those who needed it. I highly recommend taking this one of a kind class in CT. A must for those who are looking to advance their skills. This is just another example of the quality teaching that is available from the areas best Firearm educators.
Great class. Vantage Point is a great facility.
Excellent course for a new gun owner to become familiar with their new gun and the mechanics of shooting. Training was very personalized, and almost a 1 on 1 experience. Highly recommended.
Great class!!
As a fairly novice gun enthusiast, this class was challenging and extremely informative. I recommend a preliminary safety and gun handling course as a prerequisite to this course, but this course was exceptional for handling and shooting experience.
Great informative class! A lot of value for the money.
My instructor was very knowledgeable and patient. I appreciated the time he spent with me and the skills he taught me. My confidence is improved and I am looking forward to continued training.
Excellent course! The instructor was knowledgeable, patient and cordial. Highly recommend.
The trainers we’re experienced and very welcoming. I learned a lot and over all it was a great experience.
Great class, I learned a lot! Please turn up the heat. I was freezing in class. Thanks!!
Informative and efficient
Wicked fun class, not to expensive and awesome instructors that teach you alot and introduce you to some nice other gun safety resources
The instructor kept the class very interesting and enjoyable, Toby was very patient with me as I had trouble clearing the chamber. I look forward to taking more classes and coming to the range to practice it was so much fun. Thanks again
Toby and John were informative, respectful, thorough and made the time not drag by.
The Instructors did an excellent job of making the students comfortable while driving home safety and the great responsibility of becoming a gun owner. USCCA rep was a little pushy as a salesman and brought a level of anxiety into the classroom.
The instructors (Toby and John) were excellent. They were thorough and passionate about fire arm safety. They both had great personalities and helped to make all students comfortable throughout the class. I will definitely seek more instruction from both of them.
Very thorough and knowledgeable instructors. Always ensuring everybody understood the course material from the students with past firearms experience and those without any prior experience.
Great class. Very informative and every questions was answered!!!
Top notch instructors, tons of patience .
Vantage Point was awesome! Instructors were extremely thorough and helpful. I was nervous to shoot my guns for the first time. They guided me and helped me the entire time. I felt totally safe and comfortable. I will be back soon for further classes, to use the range and will be recommending them to everyone. Very impressed! So glad to have found this gem!
The guys helping us were phenomenal! Made me feel very comfortable and helped me to be more confident in using my firearm! Would definitely recommend
Wilbert is a knowledgeable and fun instructor who kept the attention of the class throughout the training. The format of the class (qualifying first) was a great way to start the day.
Great class Toby is a amazing instructor good information
Great training place very accommodating. The instructor very knowledgeable. I Strongly recommended!
The class was very informative and well presented! The instructors were very humorous in their delivery and that really made the time fly during the long day of class. The instructors were VERY patient in fielding all the questions. I had a good time and took many notes.
Instructors were very knowledgeable and made the course enjoyable. I would recommend this course to anyone.
Instructor was great! Made the class fun. I actually had a great time, met new people and got to shoot guns! Does it get any better than that??
Great Instructors!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find quick answers to common questions about our hours, lane rentals, range policies, allowed ammunition, payment options, and more. If you need further assistance, just reach out – we’re here to help make your visit easy and enjoyable.
We are open on Wednesday-Friday from 10am-8pm and Saturday, Sunday 10-5pm.
Lane rentals are 33.00 per hour, 23.00 a half hour and an additional shooter is 5.00. Targets are 2.00 each and we do sell ammunition if you need it.
We carry most common calibers including but not limited to 12ga, 7.62×39, 300blk, 5.56/.223, .410, .44 Magnum, 10mm, .40 Cal, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, 9mm, .380, .22lr and more.
Our rental rates are 150.00 per hour plus an RSO fee of 70.00. There may be a minimum charge required based on time and Instruction.
We ask that you use our targets as they have been specifically chosen to reduce the risk of damage to our equipment and range. We offer targets for sale at a cost of 2.00 each.
Each range rental must have one person with either a valid pistol permit or Military/Law Enforcement ID. Those holding these credentials may bring one unpermitted person to the lane with you at a time. If you do not have a permit, visit our VP Experience page to book an Experience package.
We carry eye and ear protection for sale at the range. Due to health concerns, we do not rent protective gear.
No, we do not allow non-paying guests to audit a class. All persons admitted to the classroom and range must be rostered.
Yes, we offer private lessons for $100/hour/single, $150/hour/couple. Under Events, visit the lessons page to sign up.
We allow only brass or nickel cased ammunition, and absolutely NO steel or aluminum cased rounds. Tracers are NOT allowed. We reserve the right to inspect all ammunition and firearms.
All pistol calibers up to S&W 500 are allowed. Rifle calibers up to 30/30. Shotguns slugs only. Air guns are not allowed.
Yes, we do rent firearms.
There is a two person per lane limit for safety reasons. If you have more
than 2 people who wish to shoot, you need an additional lane.
Yes, you can.
- Cash, Credit, Debit
- American Express
- Visa
- Master Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Wallet
- No checks please
Yes, we do, check out our VP Experience package or contact us [email protected]
Yes, we allow minors accompanied by their parent/guardian ages 12-17. A parent/guardian must be present.


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