Machine Gun Experience
Shoot automatic firearms under the direct supervision of a certified instructor. No firearms license required. No prior experience required. Choose from the HK MP5, MP7, M249 SAW, AK-47, HK416D, P90, and more — 60 minutes from Boston, an easy drive from anywhere in New England.
Real Guns. Real Recoil. Real Fun.
This is not a shooting simulator, a paintball course, or a laser-tag room. You are putting live rounds downrange through genuine NFA-registered fully automatic firearms — the same platforms carried by U.S. military special operators, European counter-terrorism units, and SWAT teams around the world.
Most of our guests have never fired a full-auto firearm before. That's by design: we built this experience to be approachable for first-timers while still being a genuine thrill for enthusiasts who've been shooting for decades.
When you arrive: photo ID, waiver, electronic ear pro and safety glasses, then a hands-on safety brief with inert training firearms before a single live round. Your instructor loads every magazine and belt, calls the line safe between transitions, and stands directly behind you while you fire. You walk out with the targets, the brass, and the photos.
The Natural Home For This Experience.
New Hampshire is the natural home for the full-auto experience in New England. NH firearms law is substantially more permissive than Massachusetts' at the state level, which is what makes it practical for a properly licensed dealer to maintain and operate a full inventory of NFA-registered machine guns for instructor-supervised shooting.
Every firearm on our menu is registered with the ATF, maintained by our armorers, and never leaves our instructor's direct supervision. You're not taking possession of the firearm — you're shooting it under our direct control on our licensed premises. That's what keeps the experience legal in any state you're visiting from, and that's why you don't need a license of any kind to participate.
For our Massachusetts guests: you're closer to us than you think. Most of Greater Boston is within a 45-minute drive of the Londonderry range.
What this means for you:
- Reservations mean reservations. Your time is your time — no walk-ins in your queue.
- One-on-one instruction. A dedicated instructor, not a high-volume conveyor belt.
- A serious arsenal. Premium European and American platforms — not the minimum viable product.
Approximate drive time to the Londonderry range:
The Full-Auto Menu
Below is the current lineup of fully automatic firearms available for our machine gun experience. Individual firearm availability may vary day-to-day based on maintenance schedules and armorer rotation — we'll confirm the exact menu when you book.
The service rifle that carried American soldiers from Vietnam to Iraq. Full-size, full-auto, full history lesson on every mag.
The modern U.S. military carbine. Shorter than the M16, more controllable on full-auto, and what most of today's infantry actually carries.
The 10.3-inch SBR favored by U.S. Naval Special Warfare. Compact, violent, and intensely fun at close range.
Short-stroke piston-driven rifle carried by U.S. tier-one units and most NATO special operations forces. Legendary for a reason.
The 416's big brother. Battle rifle punch in a modern piston-driven package — 7.62 on full-auto is an experience all its own.
The standard rifle of the Bundeswehr and German police for two decades. Smooth, controllable, unmistakably European.
A 5.5-inch-barreled PDW. Designed for suppressed close-quarters work and shorter than most pistols. AGGRESSIVE
The famously quiet, subsonic-optimized SBR. Full-auto .300 Blackout is surprisingly soft on the shoulder and violently satisfying.
The most iconic rifle in human history. Heavy in the hand, heavy on the recoil, and utterly unforgettable on full-auto.
The Soviet answer to 5.56. Lighter recoil than the AK-47, distinctly different sound signature, and a favorite of enthusiasts.
The short-barreled Kalashnikov that caught the West's attention during the Soviet-Afghan war. Tiny, loud, and absurdly controllable.
The most iconic submachine gun on Earth. If you've seen an action movie since 1980, you've seen the MP5. Impeccably smooth on full-auto.
The modern PDW of choice for elite units worldwide, including DEVGRU. Almost zero recoil, 950 rounds per minute, tiny in the hand.
The Swiss submachine gun used by Austrian EKO Cobra and multiple European protection units. Top-folding, ultra-compact, absurdly fun.
The bullpup PDW with the 50-round top-mounted magazine. If there was a single gun the internet was excited to shoot, it's this one.
The Squad Automatic Weapon. Belt-fed 5.56 from a 200-round nutsack, 800 rounds per minute, and the reason grunts love their lives.
The medium machine gun of the U.S. military. Belt-fed 7.62, roughly 25 lbs of steel and linkage, and the closest most civilians ever get to a crew-served weapon.
Curated To You. Every Time.
No set menus. No cookie-cutter packages. Every machine gun experience at Vantage Defense is built around the shooter — pick the firearms you want, the round counts that suit your group, the platforms you've always wanted to put your hands on.
Lock in your date with a deposit. Within 24 hours, we'll email you a personalized PDF menu of every fully-automatic firearm currently available in the armory — complete with per-firearm pricing and recommended round counts. Build your loadout, send it back, and we'll prep your session exactly to spec.
Reserve & Deposit
Book your slot through the widget below and place a deposit to hold the date. Your time is locked in — no walk-ins ahead of you, no waiting around when you arrive.
Receive Your Custom PDF Menu
Within 24 hours of your deposit, we email you a personalized PDF of every fully-automatic firearm currently in our armory — the HK MP5, MP7, M249 SAW, AK-47, HK416D, P90, M240 Bravo, and the rest of the lineup above. Each platform is listed with per-firearm pricing and recommended round counts, so you can build to your taste and your budget.
Build Your Loadout
Pick the firearms you want. Two of them, six of them, every one of them — your call. Want all three Kalashnikovs and nothing else? Both belt-feds back-to-back? The full European SMG lineup? Send your selection back and we'll confirm total pricing, round count, and any questions before you arrive.
We Prep — You Show Up
Your firearms, ammunition, targets, eye and electronic ear protection, and dedicated instructor are all staged and ready before you walk in the door. No surprises, no audibles — exactly the loadout you ordered.
All-Inclusive. Always.
Most experiences land between $149 and $699 per shooter depending on firearm selection and round count. Every booking includes all firearms, all ammunition, targets, eye and electronic ear protection, and one-on-one instruction with a certified range safety officer. Group rates apply for four or more shooters; private buyouts available for larger parties.
Who Can Participate?
This experience is designed for adults of any background and ability level. You do not need any shooting experience — most of our guests have never fired a firearm before. You don't need a MA LTC, NH license, or any other permit. You just need to meet a few basic requirements that keep the line safe.
You're good to go if you…
- Are 18 years or older (14–17 with a parent/legal guardian present and signed consent)
- Have a valid government-issued photo ID
- Are not under the influence of alcohol or any impairing substance on the day of your booking
- Are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or legal visitor
- Are not currently prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law
You're not a fit if…
- You are currently intoxicated, high, or otherwise impaired
- You are currently subject to an active restraining order
- You have been convicted of a felony involving violence or a weapon
- You are a non-immigrant alien without a valid hunting license or other statutory exception
- You are under a court order that prohibits firearms possession
What To Expect On The Day
Lock In Your Slot
Reserve your slot below and place a deposit. We'll email your personalized firearm menu within 24 hours so you can build your loadout. Group buyouts and gift certificates — message us directly.
SUN: BY APPOINTMENT
MON: 12PM - 6PM
TUES-FRI: 10AM - 6PM
SAT: 10AM - 3PM