Whether a range lets you rent a firearm or requires you to bring your own almost never shows up in a Google search, so people find out only after they've already driven there empty-handed. We checked each range's own site or rental menu to confirm firearms are actually available to rent.
Bristol 2
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Wolf's Indoor Range
597 Middle St, Bristol, CT 06010-7455
Tue-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9:30am-8pm, Sun 9:30am-4:15pm, Closed Mon
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One Shot Firearms Training
225 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010-4926
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Bridgeport Shooting Range
1918 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607-1529
Tue-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 9am-7pm, Closed Mon
Danbury 1
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Wooster Mountain Shooting Range
74 Sugar Hollow, Danbury, CT 06810
Guilford 1
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Chris' Indoor Range and Gun Shop
2458 Boston Post Rd Unit 4, Guilford, CT 06437
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Reeds Gun Range
146 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
Thompson 1
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Thompson Rod and Gun Club
93 Brandy Hill Rd, Thompson, CT 06277-2314
Tue 4-close, Wed-Sun 11-close
Also in Connecticut
- Shooting Ranges with Classes & Training26
- Firearm Training Centers18
- Indoor Shooting Ranges15
- Gun Clubs10
- Gun Ranges with Public Lane and Firearm Rentals7
- Gun and Shooting Ranges Near You6
Good to know
How much does it cost to rent a gun at a shooting range?
Rental fees typically run $10-25 per firearm, on top of a $15-25 range fee and range-required ammo purchased on-site, often $20-40 per box. Chains like Bass Pro Shops indoor ranges and Machine Gun America bundle rental, ammo, and lane time into packages starting around $40-60.
Can a felon go to a gun range?
Under federal law and state regulations in Connecticut, convicted felons are generally prohibited from possessing or handling firearms and ammunition. Violating these laws at a shooting range can result in severe federal or state legal penalties. You can review safety guidelines and operational rules across 7 venues listed on RangeAtlas in Connecticut.
How much is a concealed weapons permit?
The cost of a concealed weapons permit varies, usually ranging from forty to one hundred fifty dollars for state application fees plus background check processing. In Connecticut, RangeAtlas lists 7 shooting and training locations where you can ask about state-specific permit requirements and documentation.