It is very simple... if you want to learn about skeet and trap shooting Mike Marelli is you man. My buddy Jeff and I visited Topshots L.I. and had a private lesson with Mike. From the moment you meet him it becomes abundantly clear Mike is a good man... courteous, prompt, thorough and knows all the right questions to ask to help determine the type and level of coaching you need. From the moment you set foot on the range and before he puts a gun in your hands he is a fountain of info, safety instructions and gun history. Once it is time to shoot he diligently explains the very many aspects of proper skeet shooting. The lesson lasted an hour and a half and is a bargain at any price. I missed all 6 clays on my first attempt and was feeling a little insecure. But not for long... Mike made a few coaching suggestions and before you know it I was knocking them down. We are already looking forward to our next visit with Mike and improving even further. You will not be disappointed with his world class instruction!! Joe E read more

Perfect Experience from start to Finish! I am a extremely inexperienced shooter and after a handful of games of skeet realized I needed lessons! Mike was unbelievably professional, knowledgeable, fun, and patient. His teaching methods were simple to understand and shockingly effective. It was incredible how much he was able to show me without the lesson being overwhelming. I couldn't believe how after one class I was able to not only hit the targets but have a better understanding what I did wrong after missing. Mike also took the time to teach me all about the functions and maintenance of my firearm along with protective gear recommendations. The highlight of the experience for me had to be the encouragement and confidence I received from Mike. I can't wait to get back to the range to apply his teaching and sharpen my skills! Will absolutely be hiring him again and recommend him to anyone looking for a great instructor. read more

So today my group met with Mike - I have good experience at ranges and am an R.S.O. but very limited experience with shotguns. Having seen a wide variety of jerks and people with egos I didn't know what to expect but was paying attention to everything. I was very impressed. Instruction on mechanics was spot on - preliminary training as well as correction during shooting sessions was spot on. Not once did he act like he was the king of the west - he was entirely professional at all times and also able to explain things to beginners. His feedback was individualized for each shooter and done in a way that didn't shame shooters. I really can't say enough about him. Other positives - he provides guns and ammo - this is HUGE - many expect you to bring your own guns but this is a barrier to entry - Mike broke that barrier down. read more

Mike Marelli runs separate lessons at the Long Island Gun Range and is without a doubt the nicest and most competent instructor I've ever had. My dad surprised me with skeet shooting lessons this past weekend, and even though I've shot before, Mike was nothing short of spectacular. He took the time to go over the logistics of the gun we were using and talked us through the proper way to skeet shoot. What's more, Mike cared about the things he was teaching, you could tell just in the passion of his voice. This program teaches new and veteran gun users the right way to be safe and have a good time. I highly recommend Long Island TopShots and think anyone and everyone needs to take a class with Mike. read more

Wow! That was educational and fun. Never touched a shotgun before. The education on home defense, arms, ammo and safety was thorough. The shooting was great fun. We did stationary targets which with Mike's guidance I was pretty good at. Then came the flying clay. Took a few shots and hit nothing. Mike was analyzing my form and told me what to do and change and wow, I was hitting them. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, personable, friendly and patient, the perfect mix for an instructor. If you can get on his busy schedule, don't miss the chance. What a great time! read more

I've had some experience with rifles but I wanted to become more familiar with using a shotgun to shoot clay so I reached out to Mike for a private lesson. In the hour or so that I spent learning, Mike took my skills from zero to hero and had me hitting shots I would never have been able to hit otherwise. He explained the firearm inside and out including loading, unloading, safety checking, cleaning and proper range etiquette. You will not regret your time spent with Mike and it is the easiest, fastest way to get better with your firearm. read more

Mike Marelli is a terrific instructor. We had a great time shooting at the range & I am hooked! While my husband has had some experience shooting and loading firearms, I had virtually none. Mike was very patient in answering all my questions, and took time to show me proper technique & safety. I now feel much more confident in handling a firearm. By the end of the lesson I felt like a pro. Thanks for an awesome experience, Mike! Highly recommend Mike Marelli to anyone at any level, especially beginners like myself. A+++ read more

My husband, my teen daughter, my tween son and I had a first time lesson here with Mike Marelli. None of us had ever shot before. Mike walked us through step by step how to hold the gun, where to aim, etc. We were all actually hitting the targets. When we missed, he would explain the small corrections that would help us do better the next round. We all had an awesome time and were surprised at our overall performance. Definitely a do-again! read more

Came here with the recommendation of a friend and a bunch of us got together for a great experience, with a great instructor. Michael comes highly recommended and proved himself with being very personable, friendly, knowledgable and made us feel safe at all times. I really can't speak highly enough about Michael as instructor and this range. They are wonderful whether you're an experienced shooter, a first-timer, or somewhere in between! read more

After purchasing my first gun I reached out to mike from Topshots for a lesson on using it and an introduction to clay pigeon shooting. He was amazing! Extremely professional, highly knowledgeable and definitely has a passion for his job. Mike was personable and had a plenty of patience for a newbie. His instruction was excellent and I just found a great new sport.! Must use! read more

Went to skeet shooting with 3 of my friends for the first time at Long Island Topshots. We scheduled training with Mike Marelli and he was amazing. He spent the time to teach us the proper use of the shot gun and he was patient, encouraging and put no pressure on us at all. We had the best time. We all recommend him to anyone that wants to learn how to skeet shoot! read more

I took a one hour private skeet shooting lesson with Mike Marelli and had a FANTASTC time! Mike is a knowledgeable instructor who had me hitting the clay targets in no time at all. I highly recommend Mike to anyone that wants to learn about skeet shooting. Just call Mike and leave a message and he will get back to you. You will not regret it! read more

My son and I had a great lesson with Mike. As first time trap shooters, Mike made the lesson fun and informative. He explains techniques very clearly. By the end of the lesson you will definitely see and improvement. Mike is an experienced competitive shooter and instructor. A lesson with him is a great entree into the clay shooting. read more

I went to learn how to shoot with my father, we come in and met this amazing instruct. He taught me how to skeet shot and was really kind and giving us help if we made mistakes. I would LOVE to go back again and practice even more. 10/10 will shoot more clay pigeons again. Thanks Michael! read more

Best experience ever! Our group of 4 really had lots of fun too. Mike Marelli, you are a great teacher and coach, you took the time to explain and showed us by doing on how to handle various firearms. Skeet shooting was AWESOME! I and my family will definitely come back for a tune up. read more

Mike gave my son and I a lesson in skeet shooting that was just terrific! He is very knowledgeable, gave great instruction and got us right into shooting. We had a great time and even hit some of the targets. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the sport. Joe C. read more

Mike was a great teacher, I was really nervous about using a gun for the first time but he made me feel super comfortable and guided me the whole way through. I took a lesson with a few friends and he tailored his teaching style to each of us individually. Thanks Mike! read more

Mike made my first experience so amazing it was a great day of learning and shooting with my family today! Thanks Mike today was amazing can't wait to put this lesson into action read more

Mike was the best instructor. Went with a group, we were all total beginners and by the end we had learned so much and had a great time. can't wait to go back again! read more