The Tactical Boutique fills a genuine gap in West Hartford—it's the only retail gun shop in the area. Located at 9 Tolles Street and operating within Plus One Defense Systems (a martial arts academy founded in 2002), the shop combines firearms retail with a technologically advanced shooting range. D...
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The Tactical Boutique fills a genuine gap in West Hartford—it's the only retail gun shop in the area. Located at 9 Tolles Street and operating within Plus One Defense Systems (a martial arts academy founded in 2002), the shop combines firearms retail with a technologically advanced shooting range.
Darin Reisler, founder of Plus One Defense Systems and a former police officer, brings law enforcement perspective to the operation. The client base includes plenty of police officers and military professionals, which shapes the training and equipment focus.
"Firearms are the modern day version of samurai swords, and we are excited to offer a high quality selection of handguns, rifles, and shotguns to our clientele and our local community."
Items left unclaimed longer than 30 days incur a $1/day storage fee. After 120 days, abandoned items become shop property.
This is what sets them apart. The range is membership-only and requires a CT pistol permit.
Range Features: - 100-yard capacity using advanced video simulation (perfect for indoor/year-round shooting) - Climate controlled (air-conditioned or heated) - Programmable target retrieval system (targets move forward/backward, rotate, present on command) - Shooter stalls with flush-mount shelves, room to maneuver, built-in barricades for cover practice - 360° containment for tactical movement drills - State-of-the-art air filtration (complete air circulation every ~2 minutes) - Live fire simulator (Platinum/VIP members only) for tactical scenarios and shoot/don't-shoot training
| Plan | Monthly | Weekly Time | Guest Passes/yr | Gun Rental | Transfer Fee | Class Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 30 min | 2 | $15 | $30 | — |
| Standard | $49 | 1 hr | 4 | $15 | $25 | 5% |
| Premier | $59 | 1 hr (dividable) | 6 | $10 | $20 | 10% |
| Platinum | $79 | 1.5 hrs | 8 | $5 | $20 | 15% |
| VIP | $89 | 2 hrs | 8 | $5 | $20 | 20% |
Their most popular offering. Meets Connecticut's mandatory minimum requirements for pistol permit application, plus extensive hands-on shooting: - Pistols (revolvers and semi-automatics) - Rifles (AR-15 platforms in various calibers) - Shotguns
Offered roughly every 6 weeks and fills to capacity within 3 days of opening registration. $220
For experienced shooters. Handgun and rifle sections. Must supply your own firearm and 300 rounds of ammunition. Limited capacity. $220
Home Invasion and Tactical Urban Survival training. Available online or in-person. Topics include: - Responding to home invasion - Escaping handcuffs - Breaking free from zip ties, duct tape, rope - Defending against real-world attacks (chokes, grabs, punches) - Basic survival tools
They emphasize customer service "as an almost lost art, especially in the firearms world." Whether you're buying your first gun, a special order rifle, or adding to a collection, they'll help you navigate Connecticut's firearms laws. They handle special order inquiries, FFL transfers, and shipping to out-of-state dealers.
The range isn't just for casual shooting—it's built for law enforcement and military training with live fire simulator capabilities similar to what federal and local agencies use. For civilians, that means access to tactical training normally unavailable outside professional facilities.
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