Police Association of South Jersey

Police Association of South Jersey operates an indoor pistol facility at 41 East Broad Street in Berlin, NJ, founded by and for law enforcement personnel. The culture here reflects that: the range officer is in charge at all times, safety rules are non-negotiable, and everyone shoots from designated booths under strict protocols.

You don't need to be a cop to shoot here, but the range wants to know who you are first. The process works like this:

1. Contact the range by phone or email to arrange a visit (walk-ins are at range officer discretion) 2. Background check is performed to verify your address, criminal history, and general fitness 3. First visit: Sign a waiver, show your driver's license and NJ Firearms ID, pay $20 guest fee 4. Multiple visits required before membership is offered—you need to demonstrate safe gun handling and basic competency over several shooting sessions 5. If approved for membership: $25 application fee ($200/year regular membership or $230/year family membership). Fee is waived for military and law enforcement personnel.

• •Important: NJ residents must have a valid New Jersey Firearms ID to shoot personal firearms. Out-of-state IDs are honored for non-residents.

Guests: Arrive within the first hour of opening for best results.

The range has specific firearm restrictions:

Allowed: - All standard pistols, handguns, and revolvers (subject to range officer approval) - Lead ammunition only - Brass and aluminum cases (saved separately for recycling)

Not Permitted: - Magnum or high-powered center fire cartridges - .460 S&W Mag, .17 calibers, steel cases, or steel-jacketed bullets - Fully automatic firearms - Shotguns (except police qualifications or RSO use—only lead slugs or #4 buckshot) - Loaded firearms brought into the range (except law enforcement and NJ carry permit holders with RSO approval)

• •Reloads: You must declare if you're using reloaded ammunition.

Safety is the prime concern here. Key rules:

• •Sign in required—all shooters produce a membership card or pay guest fee
• •Eye and ear protection mandatory—minimum 25 decibels for hearing protection
• •One person per booth during shooting
• •Firearms loaded in booths only, pointing downrange and parallel to the floor
• •Targets at shoulder height of your shooting position
• •Red flashing lights = range is SAFE (no firearms handling, actions must be open)
• •Bell signals change from SAFE to HOT or vice versa
• •Cease-fire can be called by anyone at any time—set gun down and step back
• •No holstered firearms except at range-sponsored events, police qualifications, NJ carry permit holders (with RSO permission), or the range officer
• •No children under 12; ages 12–17 require one-on-one supervision by range officer or adult member
• •No alcohol or smoking on the firing line or in meeting room
• •Pick up all empties at the end of shooting

All instructors are NRA Certified.

Introduction to Firearms - Duration: 4 hours - Cost: $150 - Learn pistol parts, operation, ammunition basics, gun safety, shooting fundamentals, and firearm maintenance. Includes range time and breakdown/assembly practice.

NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course - Duration: 8 hours - Cost: $200 - Taught by NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officers. Covers RSO roles, Standard Operating Procedures, range inspection, range rules, emergency procedures, and hands-on practice with firearm stoppages and malfunctions.

• •Note: PASJ does not offer CCW classes and currently only conducts qualifications for current members.

NRA membership is encouraged but not required. Discounted rates for new or renewal NRA memberships are available through PASJ.

• •Phone: (856) 753-5866
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Address: 41 East Broad Street, Berlin, NJ 08009

• •For RPO Qualifications: Contact Rusti Griffenberg at 848-992-1847 to schedule.

The range emphasizes that staying informed about NJ firearms laws is your responsibility. Ignorance is not a defense, and violations can result in fines, loss of firearm privileges, and criminal charges. Reference the NJ State Police Firearms FAQs and additional firearms information before your visit.