Thunder Mountain Skeet & Trap Shooting Center

This was a lot of fun to come and participate in on a Saturday in the summer. It was definitely very hot and humid outside.
we hung out in the lounge until we were called, which was fairly fast.
This was my first time in years shooting skeet. We had an instructor or the guy who pulls the machine, he was a young kid but knew his stuff. Gotta hit them closer because they drop fast and become super difficult to hit.
we had a good time and I will definitely be coming back with some friends

I used to come here years ago when the old lady ran the show, wounderful time Now the son runs it, and he a rude SOB! First came bk (2 wks ago) with my son and his Brand new Mossberg I bought for his birthday and this loser told him his gun was crap, my son was hurt and wanted a new gun. Today I spent $ 150 with a friend and he scolded us for bringing our own ammo, I told him I got it At Dicks for $ 4.98 durring Black Fri why pay $ 11 here,? he called me lier and I should support the club and pay more. Can you believe he called a good customer a lier. im done here and I hope you follow my lead!

Great place and great people. Cam showed us around and pulled. He was pleasant, patient and knowledgable. This was a great refresh or place to get started with trap. Don’t forget to tip!

First time trap shooting and have to say I had a great time! The staff were all extremely friendly (especially Lori!), helpful, and informative. My wife, who was a bit skittish from shooting shotguns at a range previously was put at ease quickly and before you know it was nailing the clays with no problem. Will definitely return here…

I started shooting here in 1995 and go back a couple times per year. Fields are nice, staff is friendly and helpful. Ruth got me started in skeet shooting and I have been doing it since. She also got me started shooting competition skeet and I cant get enough of it! I can remember going there with my dad, my friend and his dad on Saturday morning and having so much fun. Still to this day it’s my favorite thing to do.
Obviously prices have gone up since then, but there is a huge liability, taxes and they need to pay their staff. Still the only skeet range in NJ where you can rent a shotgun and get a little lesson!
Have fun and be safe!

Went this past weekend for a trip to Thunder Mountain and had an awesome time. I don’t shoot that often, so I was a little nervous at first, but the staff made me feel extremely comfortable right off the bat. Our instructor took down all of our stats and let us know how we did after each round, and gave us pointers along the way… Already thinking about my next trip back.
Amazing service, a lot of fun, and the entire day costs less than what it costs to see a movie.
Will definitely be back soon.

We had a great time here! We went with a group of 10, almost all of which had never done any type of shooting. Justin and Jake were our instructors and they were incredibly nice and put us at ease. They answered any questions we had, and we all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly so I’m sure at least a few of us will be back.
This is definitely a place where you can come with a huge group, they split you up and every takes turns.

My boyfriend brought me here Sunday afternoon after he’s shot here in the past. It was my first time shooting and I was not very good but it was a lot of fun! (He’s good at it). We did wait awhile to shoot and felt that a tour bus got to go ahead of us even though we had signed in first. It should be a little more organized. I thought the family running the place was so nice and welcoming. I would definitely come back and would recommend it to first time shooters. Our instructor was awesome and he was even more excited than me when I finally hit the disk.

Great time.
1) For $ 22 per person, you get 25 ammo, gun, clay targets and an instructor (make sure to tip).
2) Service is excellent. Our instructor kept the score and gave us good critique.
3) Must visit.

Came today with wifey who never shot ever, gauge (may b wrong spell) was really great instructor, she enjoyed it, then i went for trap which i sucked, jeremy gave lots great pointers which really improved my shots. A bit pricey but they got great people working here, i def bring friends in the future. Be back!

I came here from NYC with a group of 15 on an early Saturday morning. They split us up into 3 groups, with 1 instructor for each group. For $ 22, you get 25 ammo, gun, clay targets and an instructor. Not a bad deal!
Our instructor was Nolan (I think that’s his name). He was really great. Instead of a long lecture at the beginning, he went over safety and how to shoot with each of us one on one. He was very helpful and encouraging to all of us, providing tips to improve after each shot.
Several of us in the group was commenting on how nice everyone is here. We were expecting the instructors to be more jaded (NYC mentality?) but Nolan really made our experience (1^st time for many of us) really enjoyable. Also, do you have to be attractive to work here?
This place is cash only so don’t forget to bring the green stuff. On our way there, we also passed by picturesque Shepherd Lake. If we had food with us, we would have had a nice picnic there. Next time!

I came here with a group of 10 people and we all had a great time. Finding the place wasn’t too hard. You will hear the gun shots as you drive near. The cost of shooting was $ 22 (+ tips for instructor) for 25 ammo + targets. Is cash only. There’s no cost for gun rentals. There’s an instructor where he/​she will teach you how to shoot, how to reload the gun, techniques for aiming, etc. The instructors were very friendly and encouraging. They will point out to you what you are doing right or wrong. No licensing or waivers were needed. You pretty much drive here and start shooting! I see people bringing their own guns here; families with kids come here. Overall, a very great experience, and I would come back again.

Many thanks to guys at Thunder Mountain! Brought about 6 guys up there yesterday for my buddy’s bachelor party and had a blast (no pun intended)! Everyone was extremely friendly, and unlike many ranges I’ve been to, no one was judgemental or made us feel inferior for being either first-​timers or people who hadn’t shot in many years. The owner’s son Mike was an awesome guy and we actually had a great conversation with him while we waited for our instructor. The instructor himself, a funny dude named Jake, was equally as awesome, he gave us pointers, helped us with our technique, didn’t make us feel rushed, was extremely patient (even when we went back for 2 more rounds last minute) and was an all around great guy! You can’t beat the pricing at this place, and you definitely can’t beat the people who work there. I had so much fun that I’m moving MY bachelor party in April there instead of my previous plans! Thanks again guys!

This facility runs slower than oil paint dries. I’ve been waiting for almost two hours to shoot trap.

One of my favourite places to go shoot Skeet and Trap on the weekends.
Costs $ 20 for a box of ammo and a loaner shotgun, if you don’t have your own. Each group gets a employee to come keep score and keep the trap houses loaded.
If it’s your first time the employees are knowledgeable and will give you a tutorial.
They are always very helpful and work for tips, so take care of them.
You can’t go wrong coming here if you enjoy shooting in the open outdoors. Dress warm in the winter!

I havent been back up to thunder mountain in almost a year and was so anxious to go back. I went today with my mom for some good old Sunday fun day action! $ 20.25 for amo, targets, ear pieces and gun. great price and a ton of fun. our instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable and good looking to boot!
The wait was not overly long and the staff was very friendly. it does get very crowded on a weekend though so be prepared to wait on a busier day. I will absolutely be going back again I had a blast!

Thunder Mountain… I guess the place is awesome for being close to the city but that’s only if you’re a city slicker. The prices are high compared to what I’m used to in free America but that’s what happens I guess living in the city. The facilities are pretty good with a large club house to hang out in if you’ve had your fill of shotgunning. The weird thing I didn’t like was having one of their employees manage the thrower. Seemed completely unnecessary to me but I guess it’s a requirement when I suppose the vast majority of people frequenting this place has never touched a gun. The guys were friendly enough but skeet and trap get boring after awhile. Would be awesome if they had sporting clays here but it doesn’t look like they would have the property to support it.

20 dollars for 25 shells, clays, gun and instructor. This is amazing value for money.
The only drawback is once you have completed at the pratice it can take quite a while to get on to the trap section sonbe prepared for an hour wait.
So in a nutshell for first timers here make sure you explain you haven’t shot before. Ask for tips and if your instructor gives you good pointers give him a good tip. Dont be mad or disappointed if you don’t do well on practice, go to the the trap shoot and see how you get on any way. My friends found it easier there.
Waiting area is very clean .good toilets and plenty of couches and chairs with snacks and coffee.

skeet skeet bang bang!
This was my first time ever shooting anything in life. I had so much fun! Total price comes out to $ 18.75 which includes 25 shots, gun rental, and ear plugs. 25 might not sound like a lot but those shotguns are heavy! They have an instructor with you who teaches you how to hold it properly and how to use it. I came with a group of 5 and it took us about an hour to finish our round. We took turns shooting 5 at a time. He also marks down how many you each shoot if you want to make some friendly bets with your group.
Tip — Save yourself some time and call them if you get lost, we wound up at a dead end following the car gps and phone gps

When I was younger, I was told by my doctor that that my eye sight was ¹⁵⁄₁₅ so it was no wonder why I score a ²⁵⁄₂₅ ;)
But this is not why I enjoying coming up here. I come up here because its fun and its cheap. For only $ 18.50, Thunder Mountain will provide you with all the equipment you’ll need to take down a flying target and they’ll coach you when positioning yourself for each round! Best of all, there is hardly any training involved so you don’t have to stand around and listen to the instructor talk about things that are non-​relevant such as the anatomy of a gun.
I’ve been here twice and both times my experience was wonderful. Their service is consistent as they are friendly and helpful! More importantly, the instructors are always on hand and will take score as you shoot. After you’re done, they will tally it and give you the results!
If you decide to go, my strong suggestion is to go early in the morning as it can get pretty crowded around noon!