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    Thanksgiving Travel & Firearms: Tips for Safe Transport & Compliance

    November 30, 2025|Gun Safety|

    Traveling during Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition, but for those who plan to bring firearms—especially across [...]

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    Holiday Light & Dark Hours: Adjusting Your Training Schedule for Early Nights

    November 29, 2025|Firearms Training Center|

    Navigating Shorter Days: Training Tips for the Holiday Season   As daylight hours shrink and [...]

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    Managing Cold-Mornings: How to Safely Warm Up Your Firearm in Chilly Weather

    November 28, 2025|Gun Safety|

    Cold mornings present unique challenges for firearm owners, especially those attending self-defense classes in CT or [...]

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    Ladies Pistol Permit Class: Empowering Women in Firearm Safety

    October 20, 2025|Firearms Training Center|

    Introduction   Empowering women through gun safety training is more than a trend—it’s a movement. At [...]

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    Intro to Pistol Mounted Optic: Enhancing Accuracy and Precision

    October 17, 2025|Firearms Training Center|

    Unlocking the Power of Pistol-Mounted Optics Pistol-mounted optics, often called red dot sights, are transforming the [...]

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    NSSF First Shots Event: Introduction to Firearms for Beginners

    October 13, 2025|Firearms Training Center|

    Are you curious about firearms but unsure where to start? The NSSF First Shots program is [...]

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    What Are the Gun Laws in Connecticut?

    September 22, 2025|Firearms Training Center, Gun Safety|

    Understanding Connecticut’s gun laws is essential for anyone interested in firearms ownership, use, or visiting a [...]

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    Private Firearms Training Lesson: Personalized Instruction for All Skill Levels

    September 19, 2025|Firearms Training Center, Gun Safety|

    Discover the Benefits of Private Firearms Training If you’re searching for a “gun range near me” [...]

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    Pistol Shooting Range Matches & IDPA: Competitive Opportunities at VPFTC

    September 15, 2025|Firearms Training Center, Gun Safety|

    Discover Competitive Shooting at VPFTC Vantage Point Firearms Training Center (VPFTC) stands out as Connecticut’s premier [...]

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    Shooting Responsibly: Why Embracing Gun Range Etiquette Demonstrates Good Citizenship

    September 12, 2025|Firearms Training Center, Gun Safety|

    Introduction Practicing at a gun range is more than just honing your aim—it's about demonstrating responsibility, [...]

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    Making the Decision to Invest in Gun Training for Proficiency and Confidence

    August 28, 2025|Firearms Training Center, Gun Safety, Pistol Permit Course|

    Why Investing in Gun Training Matters Choosing to invest in gun training is a pivotal step [...]

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    Choosing Respect: Why Following Gun Range Etiquette is Essential for Safety and Enjoyment

    August 27, 2025|Firearms Training Center, Gun Safety|

    Introduction When searching for a “shooting range near me”, safety and enjoyment should always be top [...]