Hawthorne Gun Club is located just past the baseball fields and city recycling center. Drive under…read morethe railroad trestle and you can see it to the right. I took my NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation here. HGC is operated by an extremely professional and courteous group who were very enthusiastic about both safety and promoting enjoyment of the sport. For the course, I think the student:teacher ratio was 1:3, so you'll definitely get your questions answered across a range in areas of expertise if you go here for a training. It is worth noting that the group is well-represented with women members.

I've been a member of GFH for several years now. I have been treated like gold (Titanium) since day…read moreone. From the range, to the store to the gunsmith service and the front desk. To all those who make it a safe and clean environment. The NO BS RSO's and the maintenance crew. From the classes, to which I've taken most, to several NRA Instructor certifications. I do not want to start a list of names of those who treat me so well because I am sure I will miss a few. Suffice to say I have never run across a bad apple in the whole bunch. Even at the top level, Anthony, when he's not throwing me out, is true gentleman and a consummate professional. Thank you all for making my retirement what I always hoped it would be.... a rip roaring success!

PROS: this place is amazing! All kinds of arms, good prices, many slots in their range, arm store…read moreis plentiful with good prices. Most of the staff is nice, especially Phil at the entrance CONS: you need a buddy to shoot and can't do it alone. Also, the girl at the front counter with the Pink Stanley cup (in one of my pics) is a bit uptight. Also, John, at the arms store, has an attitude like he doesn't want to be there OVERALL: excellent place to come to! Their membership is stellar and second to none, I hope they can improve the hospitality of some people though

This is not my usual subject matter to review, however I thought something different this week…read morewould be nice. I've been a shooter since I was 16, a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and gas was .75 cents a gallon. Since starting my LE career back in 1985, ...I've been visiting a range of one sort or another every week and shooting every type of pistol and rifle, from muskets to fully-auto carbines from NY to Florida. Needless to say, I've done a lot of shooting over the years. Since my retirement, it's been hard to continue shooting because of the many, many restrictive ranges in NYS with oppressive, unnecessary and unfriendly regulations/rules on the different aspects of firearm usage on/at the range. I'm NOT talking about the safety stuff! I also happen to be a certified NRA tactical rifle instructor and a certified NRA range safety officer, so my beef is usually with some of the more ridiculous type of rules like one shot at a time from a semi-auto pistol. Magazine restrictions regardless of legally being allowed to use, own and operate high cap mags, the NO use of 'Bad-guy' targets... etc. Since retiring in '09 I've had my 'balls broken' by some 'range soup Nazis' even when shooting with my two active duty LE sons, one of which was in a Tactical Federal Unit at the time. So to be screamed at by some guy because you fired more than five shots from a 15 round mag ...at an empty range, or having the audacity to use a 'hostage target' to hone your reaction and control skills with a hand gun, ...that my friends is quite demeaning and very unpleasant. So I can't tell you how happy I was in taking the advice of a Port Authority firearms instructor buddy of mine when he directed me to Master Class. Master Class is just that ..."Master Class!". I found the people/owner to be an extremely friendly, knowledgable and very helpful men. The range was ABSOLUTELY safe, while still being enjoyable. My old platoon commander and I have made it a point to visit Master Class at least twice a month now before heading out for lunch. Nothing is more enjoyable for two X-LE officers than shooting some targets, enjoying a safe, friendly, and professional environment before heading out to some vittles. I HIGHLY recommend Master Class Shooters indoor range.

It's a down home shooting range. No fluff and no junk. It's just amazing to get the kind of help…read morethere from those guys. I felt truly welcomed.

I'm really starting to like these guys. They're very friendly which is a rarity in the gun business…read morein NYS. Also their prices remained reasonable even during the pandemic. They couldn't match the inventory of Precision up the road, but their overall prices were waaay more reasonable. They also have the best FFL transfer rate in the entire Hudson Valley. Their archery ranges are also spotlessly clean and reasonably priced. They operate out of an ole school building and it's just really cool.

Did my CCW here and the instructor was great! Looking forward to receiving some professional…read moreinstruction on self defense with concealed carry!

Celebrated my birthday here shooting a few rounds . I must say I didn't do too bad haha. The staff…read moreis great here so friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and safe. I received a quick overview how to load and shoot with hand placement and it was great ! Definitely will be back soon ! Thank you guys for making it a great experience!

Very welcoming for first timers as well as seasoned professionals. They are big in safety and take…read morethe time to educate you! For three of us for an hr it was a steep $275 but a great experience. Will definitely return.

went with my freind for his birthday and it was awesome the worker who was with us was awesome and…read morebecause of his explanation I was able to hit 80% in trap shooting

One minute you're young, single, enjoying life…read more The very next... you're old. With twins (?!) and each year you're trying to find something new and unique for them to experience for their birthday(s). This year I surprised them with... rootin' tootin' (trap/skeet) shootin'. (About a mile before reaching our destination I slipped up and ruined the surprise - which they won't let me live down now!) After driving through scenic and beautiful parts of Jersey (autumn, the colors all around were absolutely stunning) we arrived. It's a mountain. And when you hear those guns going off - it's jarring (for city folk, like ourselves). Yeah - "Thunder Mountain" - is more than a fitting name for this biz. Seven of us (only six are shooting), three generations, and with our most incredible guide/instructor - we were blasting away in no time. We had a clay-zy good time. (Hey, that's the best "dad pun" I could whip up, gimme a break!) Youngest twin was the marksman of the day - 19 of 25. My father-in-law was the least successful - 2 of 25. (The Mrs. and the older twin all did much better than me as well... which definitely dinged my ego, for sure.) It's cash-only. The couple behind the counter at the 'lodge' were very friendly, engaging and no-nonsense. Our guide/instructor really helped to make our afternoon even better/smoother. He was constantly giving us pointers and encouragement and he deserves a raise for putting up with my father-in-law's insistence on refusing to ever yell "pull" (I'm still not sure if it was an honest mistake or him just looking to bust chops) but pretty much any other word that started with a "P". You're given a gun, earplugs and ammo (25 shots in total), rotating after 5 shots/attempts. This was a perfect amount to keep it fresh and interesting and fun. Teens are never impressed, especially if it involves their parents. But the entire ride to Kinchley's (you'll work up an appetite, lemme tell ya) and then home... they could NOT stop talking about how much fun they'd just had and can't wait to come back. (That definitely helped that fragile ego of mine!) PS: the following day I was sore and a bit bruised on my shoulder where the butt of the shotgun rested.

Safety-focused and knowledgeable, these folks are here to ensure you are having a good time while…read morebettering your skills. You will not be disappointed.

I completed my NRA Instructor Certification Course. Liz Gesualdo, the instructor, was AMAZING! Her…read moreclassroom instructions and overall firearms knowledge is priceless. She is well-informed and well-versed with offering any type of shooting training. She creates a want-to-learn experience. Staff members are extremely friendly and always willing to help. I plan to continue my training with Liz and the rest of her staff. Highly recommend for beginners, novice, and expert shooters who want a fun-filled, exciting, and learning experience.

It's a clean and well maintain range. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I have only been…read moregoing there for a few weeks but everything been great so far.

This place is great. I booked a one-on-one session with a pro and had a fantastic experience. They…read moreare incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, and really take the time to teach you about safety and proper use. Ear and eye protection is absolutely required when inside the range, and safety precautions are observed. As a new firearm owner, I got exactly the experience that I wanted in order to make me feel comfortable and safe. I will absolutely be going back for practice.

I'm glad I went to good guys. During the pandemic they were able to help me when no one else could…read more Working with them was quick and easy. Everyone I spoke to and worked with knew their stuff and guided me well. Go to good guys!

There's a reason why this shop has all 5 star reviews, with the one exception being a guy that…read moredidn't even make it through the door because he didn't show up during their normal hours. The guys inside running this place: Alex, Frank and the hipster dude with huge holes in his ears... are all top notch. Professional, knowledgeable and very helpful! If they've got it, they'd love to sell it to you. If they don't, they'll get it for ya! I'm a new customer in a time that's unprecedented due to the widespread uncertainty and unease... and these guys make you feel welcome and at home. (That is... if you get through the door. Currently the line outside rivals a free BJ booth) You will not regret going here, they are the best in the area and I'm not surprised to have met many customers this week that returned from other parts of NY state (and beyond). Tip: Ask Alex for the patchouli gun oil for a secret discount