Business Details
Vantage Point Firearms & Training Center stands as Connecticut's leading facility for comprehensive firearms education and training. Located in Salem, our modern indoor range offers an ideal environment for both novice and seasoned shooters. We provide a variety of courses aimed at cultivating safety, skill, and confidence in firearm handling. Whether you are seeking training, equipment, or a place to practice, our certified instructors and dedicated staff ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere for all our visitors. At Vantage Point, we strive to foster a community-oriented space where every individual is encouraged to grow at their own pace in a secure setting.
Our mission revolves around delivering responsible firearm education. We offer top-tier firearms safety courses, self-defense training, and other specialized programs designed to suit all skill levels. Our facility provides access to high-quality equipment and a shooting range that promotes a secure and enjoyable experience. Whether you're interested in enhancing your personal safety or enjoying shooting as a recreational activity, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals through education, training, and expert guidance.
Our mission revolves around delivering responsible firearm education. We offer top-tier firearms safety courses, self-defense training, and other specialized programs designed to suit all skill levels. Our facility provides access to high-quality equipment and a shooting range that promotes a secure and enjoyable experience. Whether you're interested in enhancing your personal safety or enjoying shooting as a recreational activity, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals through education, training, and expert guidance.
Highlights and features
- Modern indoor range with state-of-the-art safety features.
- Certified instructors dedicated to safe, effective learning.
- Classes for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.
- Self-defense and firearms safety training for all ages.
- Hands-on, practical training in a supportive environment.
Payment methods
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Services
Private Firearms Training
At Vantage Point Training Center, we offer personalized, one-on-one firearms training tailored to your needs. Our expert instructors will guide you through each step to enhance your shooting skills and build your confidence. Sessions are available every day of the week with flexible hours. Book your training session today and take the next step in mastering firearm accuracy.
Vantage Point Experience
At Vantage Point, you can enjoy an immersive firearms experience, led by seasoned instructors. The package offers a unique opportunity to practice shooting popular firearms with no need for prior permits or classes. Whether you are a beginner or simply curious, this is the perfect introduction to the world of firearms.
Reviews (11)
Kat S.
Dec 09, 2025
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Came here to try out the shooting range with a few friends. It was a lot of fun! This is a training center , shooting range and gun store. Staff is friendly and accommodating here. Prices are fair too.
Rich DiBonaventura
Dec 03, 2025
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Vantage point has been my go to for indoor range. Earlier this year they began sales & rentals. They have an excellent selection. Ive bought two firearms there so far this year. I highly recommend Vantage Point. Their prices to me seem to be on the lower end of average, After verifying your license theyll let you fondle as many as you like. No pressure, No crowd, transactions are quick & easy.
A. V.
Sep 22, 2025
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Instructor Toby and Lorenzo were amazing. Excellent speakers, excellent communicators. There was enough refreshments for everyone and it was a great welcoming encironment. The class did run the full 8 hours, it included alot of necessary and great information. The shooting range downstairs however is the reason i only left 4 stars. The shooting range does not have proper ventilation, it is 15 degrees hotter down there and it was full of smoke and difficult to breathe when doing the fire arms practice. They just had two large oscillating fans going. The instructors get 5 stars, the facility gets 3 stars.
Chris S.
Jun 18, 2025
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The people at Vantage Point are knowledgeable and friendly. I like the new extended hours. I prefer going earlier in the day, when its less crowded.
Jeremy Ryan
Sep 26, 2024
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I was happy to find a good range that is open to the public. Reasonable prices and nice folks running it. Definitely recommend giving it a shot. ;)
Susan R.
Dec 10, 2021
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Academi is great! Its well run with alot of different classes available. The staff is wonderful also. Highly recommend you check them out.
Melissa T.
Sep 03, 2021
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Im so glad we found this range. Its hard to find a good one thats open to the public. And I love that its indoors so we can go no matter what the weather is. My son & I went for the first time last Saturday & the gentleman working was so friendly & helpful. We are beginners & I had only gone to the range with others who had more experience. But thanks to the willingness of the man there to help us, I feel so confident now. I HIGHLY recommend this range!!!
Tyler
Sep 04, 2017
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Very knowledgeable staff. Lots of cool stuff in stock. Probably the nicest indoor range I've ever been to. Almost can't smell powder.
Tracy Neale
Jun 11, 2017
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Always have a great time there the staff is second to none . I live in Manchester Hoffman is much closer but I'll drive to Salem .
Adam D'Ambra Rad-Con Llc
May 22, 2017
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ACADEMI is one of the leaders in small arms security and training. This facility is top notch and so are the staff. Keep up the great work!
Angelus Your Local Guide
Jun 29, 2016
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Very modern, organized, and clean. Closer than most places to go practice, they do renting and allow the use of shotguns, but ONLY low recoil slugs allowed.