Tom Lowe Shooting Grounds

Tom Lowe Shooting Grounds operates Atlanta's municipal clay shooting complex at 3070 Merk Rd. SW. The facility features seven trap fields, twelve skeet stations, and a 12-station sporting clays course (billed as "golf with a shotgun"). Open to shooters of all experience levels—families welcome.

They run beginner clinics by reservation every Saturday. The facility provides everything:

• •Shotgun (appropriate size for you)
• •25 clay targets
• •Shotgun shells
• •Ear plugs and safety glasses
• •Certified instructor

• •Cost: $34.95 per person plus tax. Call Luke at (770) 241-2609 to book. New sessions start each Saturday throughout January.

Luke DeShotels (Range Manager) - Four-time World Champion and Hall of Fame skeet shooter. $95/hour (one-hour minimum, can split among multiple shooters). Available for domestic and international travel.

Group outings start at $95 per field plus instructor for groups of 10. Individual shooters pay $59 each for up to 50 targets or two-hour duration. Includes rentals and ammo. Clubhouse rooms available for events.

Last round called 30 minutes before closing. Call (770) 241-2609 before coming on rainy days.

Deshotels Arms (formerly Wolf Creek Gun Club) operates the pro shop with new Beretta shotguns at competitive prices, used inventory, and a full line of shooting accessories. Nation-wide pricing on gear.

• •Important: Only shot sizes 7½, 8, and 9 allowed. Maximum velocity 1300 fps for sporting clays. Unsure about your shells? Have them inspected at the pro shop before heading to the range.