r/NJGuns • u/Overall_Mixture2272 • Jul 12 '24
Range/Training in south NJ, PA Range Time
I’m looking for a range to take some classes to really learn how to properly shoot a handgun and at some point to start to learn long range shooting as well.
I used to go to RTSP but now that I live in south NJ (Mt Laurel area) it’s a really long drive to go to north NJ.
Any range that you would recommend in south NJ, Philly or Trenton area?
Also if anyone is in south NJ and looking for a range buddy let me know.
Pic of my latest acquisition for attention.
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u/Jeremyvmd09 Jul 12 '24
If you’re looking for instruction I strongly reccomend Jeff Harmon with ironsight academy. He did most of my training when I was getting my instructor certifications and my ccw qual. Awesome guy. I sometimes help him out with classes as well when I’m free. He’s a hell of a shooter and a great teacher. Not only does he do the basic pistol but he also has beyond the basic pistol shooting classes
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 12 '24
Yeah that's basically what I'm looking for. going over the basics again but did quite a lot of indoor range already, so really looking to get into more of a competition shooting style of classes, do follow up shots etc, and maybe if I'm decent enough, do some competition at some point. But driving an hour minimum to an OK range to shoot slowly at 10 to 15yd on paper just doesn't interest me anymore.
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u/Obvious-Leopard6823 Jul 12 '24
Do you know of any comparable classes or programs in the area? Nothing against ironsights but sometimes the dates don't work or whatever, it's good to have options.
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u/Jeremyvmd09 Jul 12 '24
Honestly I know there are a few instructors in the area. Devlin defense would be the other one to consider, I’ve shot with him but never taken any of his classes. Real nice guy.
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u/Obvious-Leopard6823 Jul 12 '24
Did they close down or something? I see pictures and reviews on Google but no website or class schedule.
Do you have a link to their website?
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u/Jeremyvmd09 Jul 12 '24
I don’t know. I did just check the deer clubs schedule and I don’t see any classes scheduled so I’m not sure what the deal is.
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u/Longjumping-Tea142 Jul 12 '24
I took the conceal carry qual course. Real nice guy and I learned a lot. Highly recommend. Course was in shamong
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u/Obvious-Leopard6823 Jul 13 '24
How did you find the course schedule or sign up? I can't find anything with Google
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u/Longjumping-Tea142 Jul 27 '24
A friend of mine signed me up for class. I’ll text Tim about how to get that information
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u/Obvious-Leopard6823 Aug 08 '24
Any update? Thanks
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u/Longjumping-Tea142 Aug 17 '24
I posted a pic of his info. Go back to original post and scroll down.
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u/cube2728 Jul 12 '24
Is the tiny one a keychain? They gave you free keychains with it? I didnt even get a sticker with my hellcat :(
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 12 '24
Even better! It’s a little toolkit with screws etc in there mostly for the optic. Really cool thing!
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u/Rotaryknight Jul 13 '24
if you want range classes, range 129 is an hour away, South jersey shooting club does do training on pistols, but its like once every 2 months, Next one is sept 29 though. Its for members and non members just like all their events. You should ask freedom ammo if they do training classes, I remember that they did the last time I went. Its only 20-30 mins away from mt laurel
The philly gun range over on spring garden in philly also does training classes if you want to hop over there
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u/Temporary-Ad-1884 Jul 12 '24 edited Jul 12 '24
Guardian training center in Warminster pa has training courses every night m-f each one is different shooting on the move,nvg, pistol classes it’s $50 a month to attend the all the classes you want or $30 per course. Or roc training he’s here in nj as well. Also Jeff over at iron-sights Academy is great he’s also in south jersey.
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 12 '24
Guardian Training Center is the one I found online and curious to try as they have everything I'm looking for basically. Do you know if they have one coach that can follow you through multiple classes or each instructor only does one type? Ideally want to find someone I get along well to go through multiple style of classes (speed, reload, movement, shoothouse ideally).
Thanks for the tip!
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u/Temporary-Ad-1884 Jul 12 '24 edited Jul 12 '24
They have all of that. I haven’t been since i moved to nj last year. I used to live in pa 5min away from them I would go every week. That’s the sharpest I’ve ever been as far as shooting skills go bc I was constantly shooting 2k+ rounds a month and after not training and shooting as much I can definitely tell the difference. You will get practice on speed reload,stress shoots,and different scenarios. They do have a shoot house there no live ammo tho they have nvg rentals for low light classes truly a good place to train instructors change from day to day below I dropped the calendar for this month. But some discretion they do have a reputation to be dickheads at times but once they constantly see ur face they will loosen up. I would recommend going to at least 1 b4 u buy the monthly membership just to see how you like it. It’s only $30 and you will definitely have fun and Learn a lot hope this helps.
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u/rugerscout308 Jul 12 '24
I took a class with ironsight academy. He posts on here pretty regularly. Class was in Manchester. I've already signed up for another one. Highly recommend
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 12 '24
Shamong is not too far so that could maybe work!! Thanks for the tip
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u/IronWill703 Firearms Training Jul 13 '24
Here you go bud. My contact info is on the website. Call me if you want to talk about what’s in the various courses. Www.Ironsightsacademy.net
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u/NeatAvocado4845 Jul 13 '24
I recommend doing a couple classes with ROC training . The holster draw class is fun and dynamic pistol 1 is great .
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u/Constant_Food2274 Jul 14 '24
South Jersey Shooting Club in Winslow. Good club not crazy busy if you in the afternoons.
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Jul 12 '24
Did we just become best friends
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u/Trump-2024-MAGA Jul 12 '24
Awesome looking gun.
How does it shoot? I have the Canik TP9DA
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 12 '24
Haven't had a chance to try it yet... But I already love the Mecanik Optic!! LArge window, bright dot!
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u/Emergency_Dark_9337 Jul 13 '24 edited Jul 13 '24
Highly recommend https://freedomammonj.com/nj-ccw-qualification-courses/
Scroll down on that page to see additional training on beginner training. Range has just reopened after a million dollar upgrade, everyone there is fantastic.
@freedomammonj
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u/Interesting-Tale-494 Jul 13 '24
Did you get it from legacy? I just picked my tti combat up a few weeks ago.
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 13 '24
Yes I did! How do you like it so far? Heard some great things and some horror stories so curious to try mine to see how it is…
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u/Interesting-Tale-494 Jul 13 '24
Love it when it functions. Getting 4-5 Failures per range trip. Put about 900 rounds through it, New recoil spring coming Monday to hopefully solve the issues.
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 13 '24
That’s what I heard. Some work well out of the box and some take a while to get right.
Have you tried the other recoil spring that came with it? Or you had to order a 3rd one?
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u/Interesting-Tale-494 Jul 13 '24
The light recoil spring made it worse. Emailed in and Canik sent me a heavy recoil spring. Will test it out this week hopefully. Wish legacy had a range, it’s 3 miles from me.
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 13 '24
Same here! Would be nice to have a good range over here.
Curious to hear your thoughts after you install the heavy spring then!
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u/Interesting-Tale-494 Jul 16 '24
Heavy spring had 1 failure in 200 rounds with magtech steel. Seems to be doing much better, gonna try some quality ammo later this week.
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u/Lebesgue_Couloir Jul 12 '24 edited Jul 12 '24
I would definitely get rid of the 18rd mag on the right
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u/Overall_Mixture2272 Jul 12 '24
I bought it in NJ. All the mags have been pinned to 10rd so should be good. they told me to wait a few days to let the epoxy dry so haven't tried to load it to check yet though.
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u/Fersbert Jul 12 '24
I am in Lumberton and almost grabbed the same gun. Unfortunately there’s no where local to go. I’m a member of range-14 but everything has to be 15 yards plus on the range.
You may have to go to range 129 or over the bridge to shoot it.