Blue Trail Range Corporation
Blue Trail Range is a public shooting range operating since 1945 in Wallingford's scenic Quinnipiac Valley, family-owned by the Lyman family for generations and rated NSSF Four-Star for range excellence. The facility features a 50-foot indoor range with 10 shooting positions plus 27 newly-renovated outdoor shooting booths (each with adjustable shelves and clear plastic dividers), a private shooting range, and a shotgun field with foot traps. The Junior Rifle Club is open to children ages 12+ with NRA Certified Instructors, and Blue Trail hosts the Connecticut High School League and the USA Shooting State Junior Olympic qualifier (Jan 3-5) for all four disciplines. Open to the public daily with no membership fee required (day passes and annual passes available). State and national championships hosted; IDPA, bullseye league, and women's pistol club programs run year-round.
What gets shot here
Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Smallbore Rifle, Sport Pistol (USAS JO host 2024-2025 — all four disciplines)
About the venue
Commercial range chain (multi-site CT operations)
Implied permit — state framework is airgun-friendly but rules are silent.
CT DEEP ranges; CT lists airguns as "dangerous weapons"
Evidence CT classifies BB/pellet guns as "dangerous weapons" with limited regulation. Sale notice required to local police. Range access unrestricted for adults.
State-level restrictions Tier 2 marketplace state. 24-hour police notification required for BB gun sales.
This describes Connecticut state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.
Always call ahead.
Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.