Ten shooting facilities made this year’s guide across New York, spanning cities such as Ridge, Bergen, New York, Mt Vernon, Woodhaven, Ridgewood, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Middle Village. Ratings for these ranges, clubs, and specialists range from 4.1 to 5.0 stars, based on real visitor feedback from hundreds of reviews. Located at addresses like 725 Middle Country Rd and 244 5th Ave, these locations offer everything from first-time firearm instruction and licensing services to private club memberships and group shooting sessions.
Rankings are determined by a strict formula multiplying each venue’s star rating by the logarithm of its review count, with zero paid placements.
1. Long Island Shooting Range of Brookhaven
Located in Ridge, New York at 725 Middle Country Rd, this facility holds a 4.9-star rating from 1217 reviews. Visitors highlight helpful instructors like John, Dan, and Gary who guide first-time participants on equipment such as a .223 bolt action.
2. The Firing Pin, LLC
Situated in Bergen, New York at 8240 Buffalo Rd, this location earns a 4.9-star rating across 582 reviews. Reviewers note welcoming staff members like Cameron and recommend the venue for family visits.
3. Pistol License Specialists of New York
Found at 244 5th Ave Ste 2940 in New York, New York, this business achieves a perfect 5.0-star rating based on 190 reviews. Clients emphasize professional service for processing paperwork at a reasonable cost.
4. Westside Rifle & Pistol Range
Operating at 20 W 20th St in New York, New York, this range carries a 4.7-star rating from 259 reviews. Visitors point out informative rifle instruction classes led by staff like Jeff for groups shooting 50 bullets total.
5. Pioneer Shooting Center
Set at 2 S 6th Ave in Mt Vernon, New York, this center maintains a 4.5-star rating with 276 reviews. Regular members cite range officers who go above and beyond to assist visitors.
6. Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range
Located at 74-16 Jamaica Ave in Woodhaven, New York, this facility holds a 4.4-star rating from 181 reviews. Patrons praise knowledgeable staff members like Don and instructors like Fred.
7. Seneca Sporting Range Inc
Situated at 17-16 Weirfield St in Ridgewood, New York, this spot is rated 4.1 stars across 190 reviews. Feedback covers the location’s convenience alongside mixed experiences with customer service.
8. Bay Ridge Range
Found at 6716 Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, New York, this venue earns a 4.3-star rating from 98 reviews. Reviewers emphasize a clean environment and welcoming service from staff including Carlos, Lou, and William.
9. Colonial Rifle & Pistol Club
Operating at 4484 Arthur Kill Rd in Staten Island, New York, this club is rated 4.8 stars based on 52 reviews. Members describe a safe environment hosting competitions that is strictly closed to the general public.
10. Stuyvesant Rod & Gun Club
Set at 64-69 Dry Harbor Rd in Middle Village, New York, this club holds a 4.7-star rating from 37 reviews. Participants in CCW classes note friendly instructors knowledgeable about firearms and laws.
How we ranked these
Every facility on this list was evaluated using our methodology, which calculates rankings through a balanced formula of user ratings and review volume.