Polite and efficient front registration process people!…read moreSafety is number one! Professional and patient instructor Gary! Amazing and knowledgeable person who has worked with my daughter twice and he's simply amazing! Really appreciate his teaching my daughter gun safety first and foremost. She's becoming a heck of a shot thanks to Gary!

I came here and learned to shoot with Mike Marelli, and it was truly one of the best experiences…read moreI've had in a long time. I'm so grateful for it! Before we even started, Mike assessed which eye was dominant (something I had never known before) and explained why that mattered. Even though I'm a "lefty" when it comes to writing, he let me choose which side felt right to shoot from. I realized I do a lot of things like a "righty" anyway, so I trusted his advice and went with my right, and it worked out perfectly. Mike came fully prepared with everything: extra eye protection (I had lost my sunglasses somewhere in my car ), ear plugs, multiple guns suited to different comfort levels, and even a shoulder pad. I'd gone shooting once back in college and remembered it being fun but painful. This time? Zero pain, just pure fun What stood out most to me was how knowledgeable and passionate Mike is. This clearly isn't just a job for him, it's something he genuinely loves and takes pride in sharing. I only signed up for the lesson to try something new, not expecting to fall in love with shooting or want to return. But by the end, I absolutely wanted to come back (and hope to when I can afford it again!). I also really appreciated Mike's character. When I mentioned hunting, he explained that he shoots for sport, not to harm animals, and even told me he feeds local deer and rescues animals. That says a lot about who he is. The actual shooting lesson was such a cool progression. I started with orange disks on the ground, then moved to two at a time, then to flying targets launched from small machines on the ground and towers. By the end, I was hitting pairs -- first one flying straight back, then another soaring high into the sky. Each step came with clear guidance before each shot, encouragement afterward, and tips to improve or stay consistent. What really made the experience special was Mike's energy. Every time I hit a target, he got just as excited as I did. When I started missing a tougher one, he kept saying, "Trust me, I know you're going to get it." His confidence in me built my confidence, and that encouragement pushed me not to settle for "fun defeat" but to actually improve and excel. I even walked away with some transferable life lessons about committing to goals, applying feedback, following through, focusing, and staying self-aware. All in all, I can't recommend this experience enough. If you've ever thought about trying shooting, or just want to learn something new with a patient, passionate, and encouraging instructor, Mike Marelli is the one to learn from.

Fun place to get some shots off on clay pigeons. There about 12 to 13 stations with an A, a B, or…read moreboth clay shooters at the same time. Definitely something different

My review comes as there are always major safety issues at this range. Besides the fellow in the…read moregreen Jeep with the poor attitude as usual. Everytime I go, people are burst firing, shooting other peoples targets, flagging people with guns reloading or placing back at the table. Some guns are left loaded while there is a ceasefire. Ive seen a few gentleman shoot a 12ga shotgun with buckshot at the 200yds and hipfire, hitting everyone's targets. Also I have seen people fire into the air. And there is no range safety officer to be found. Very poorly run in my opinion and should be closed down due to safety concerns. The amout of times a gun has been accidentally pointed in my direction unintentionally is unacceptable.

I went to rent a couple of pistols to try out. They gave me some basic instruction and were very…read morepleasant . Even after the instructor left the guys behind the counter gave me some tips which helped my aim. Note you do have to buy the ammo if you are renting pistols.

I like the range. Staff are friendly and range is clean. I did head down today as the hours on Yelp…read morestate they are open until 7pm. When I arrived at 4:40 the hours have changed with painters tape and new close times. Please update this on Yelp. I drove from Port Jefferson only to find out the place was closing in 20 minutes when I arrived. I didn't go in as all ranges I have gone to in the past only assign a lane if you arrive at leaast an hour prior to their close time.

Had a wonderful experience here at this weekends long range shooting class…read more Never thought I would be able to shoot 1000 yards. After one shot hitting 600, I started to believe that 1000 was possible. And with the help of my instructor, only 20 minutes later I hit it The instructors are awesome. Very knowledgeable. Safety is their number one concern and then education. I loved it and will take all the other classes.

I had a great time at the long range course held in Lewistown PA. The instructors are knowledgeable…read moreand helpful to both less experienced and advanced shooters. Everything was safe and well run. This was my second class with Renaissance and I will plan to join them again.

First time trying this. Fantastic experience, staff is very helpful, professional and…read morecourteous. The atmosphere is great, everyone there is helpful and friendly. I will definitely be going back.. Thank you.

Super fun sporting clays spot! Haven't ventured into Skeet…read moreyet (in time!) If you haven't been to a skeet/trap/clays spot before, there are stations set up, with a short walk between each. Each location has a different launch pattern and surrounding woods. Unlike a rifle range, there is no cease-fire, no running for paper targets and no real cleanup (other than just dropping your spent shells into a barrel at each station. You can rent a shotgun at the office and shells are available for purchase, as well. Prices are reasonable, and the gentlemen in the office know what they're talking about.

Went to this range for the first time last month and had a really enjoyable time. The person behind…read morethe counter (had a gray beard!!) was very courteous and helpful, even handing me a pair of earmuffs (no charge-which I forgot to bring along). Range price was very reasonable. He politely answered my questions and did not attempt to sell me any materials for my range time. The range was staffed by another really nice person named Anthony, who is the range attendant. He showed me my booth and gave me some cardboard to put my targets on. The return mechanism wasn't working steadily and he eagerly came over to fix it several times, even though I thought it might be annoying for him to do. When I started to clean up my shell casings, he came over and said not to worry, that he would take care of it. Nice as they come! Back in the gun store, I took some time to look at what they had and was interested in a nice .22 rifle and the staffer was very helpful and showed me the gun and one other. He and I talked a bit and I thanked him and left. I will probably buy it soon. All in all, after reading the above bad reviews, I don't feel this is the norm as I've been to several other gun stores and had pleasant experiences...maybe they've wisely realized that kind of attitude doesn't help their business?! Benson's, who is the owner of this store is also a great place to shop and buy guns. They even had a nice Stoeger Air Rifle I had been thinking about buying and I did after they showed it to me. My son-in-law also uses this range and likes it very much. We are planning to go more together. Since the other review was made in 2009, I'm glad I took the time to check it out myself and hope this review helps anyone who was put off by the other reviews from five plus years ago.

I always wanted to fire a hand gun. It was something I wanted to try for a long time so I finally…read morelocated a shooting range nearby. When you pull up the building looks small. I thought "how can you shoot in such a tiny building?" When you walk in you see it goes straight down to a bigger area and then it makes scenes. You also see that there are to guess there, with personalities bigger then life. I understand how you can think that the owner, Charle, could come off as harsh. He's actually a really cool guy. I went and explained to him that I wanted to shoot and he asked for my gun permit. I told him I didn't have one and he replied I needed one to fire a hand gun. Charle then took the time to explain what steps I need to obtain a permit and what the questions are like. He even gave me a time frame about how long that will take. He allowed my to hold a rifle while I posed for my "Walking dead" closeup and I was on my way. I will get my permit. It will be exciting to shoot a hand gun. Also if zombies do start to roam the Earth I will increase my rate of survival with this necessary training.

Stumbled in here on a trip to visit some friends and I'm so happy I did…read more Benson's offers 2 of the most important things when purchasing or shopping for firearms. 1. Selection, you can see and feel your options which helps lead to making the right decision. 2. An educated staff. They're able to answer the tough questions and once again assist in making the best decision for your purchase. It's a no frills store, no gimmicks, no nonsense. Top notch selection and staff, 5 stars all the way!

I've used Benson's at least six times for firearm transfers, and every experience has been very…read moregood to excellent. They're knowledgeable, professional, and make the process straightforward and compliant. Their rates are very reasonable, and I'll continue using them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a smooth, hassle-free transfer experience.

Knowledgeable staff. Great service excellent customer Experiance. Tom Newman the owner takes…read morepersonal pride in providing accurate information relative to today's ever changing firearms laws.

Awesome place...very professional and helpful...I had to do a gun transfer ..my uncle passed away…read moreand left me his little 380 colt...they made it very easy. And had the ammo I wanted in store ..I'm retired law enforcement and love how this business is run.