Stir and Shoot

Stir and Shoot operates a shooting range in Manchester, NJ (08759) focused on firearms safety and proper shooting technique. The facility runs NRA-certified courses and hosts private instruction from staff with real law enforcement and military experience, plus competitive shooters.

They offer three tiers of shooting instruction:

Beginner Courses - 4+ hours, $180 per course Hands-on introduction to pistol, rifle, or shotgun. Includes classroom and range time covering gun safety rules, firearm parts and operation, ammunition identification, shooting fundamentals, and gun cleaning. No prior experience needed.

NRA Basic Shooting Courses - $225 per course - NRA Basic Pistol: 8 hours (revolvers and semi-automatic pistols) - NRA Basic Rifle: 14 hours (bench rest, prone, sitting, standing, kneeling positions) - NRA Basic Shotgun: 10 hours (moving targets)

The pistol course satisfies concealed-carry requirements in virtually every state.

Personal Protection Courses - Advanced training - NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home: 8 hours, ~100 rounds (requires proof of prior shooting experience) - NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Level 1: 9 hours, ~100 rounds - NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Level 2: Additional 5 hours, ~115 rounds (holster draw, concealed carry techniques, advanced shooting skills)

Women's Shooting Groups Stir and Shoot hosts women-only shooting events welcoming complete beginners and experienced shooters. They run a Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/352539108101000/ for scheduling and member coordination.

NRA Instructor Courses They offer advanced NRA instructor certification training for those wanting to teach.

Crime Prevention Specialized courses on crime prevention and home security.

Utah CCW Course Conceal carry certification training.

NJ Gun Law Reviews Stir and Shoot hosts reviews conducted by practicing New Jersey criminal law attorneys.

They enforce strict range protocols:

• •Eye and ear protection mandatory at all times
• •Always treat firearms as loaded
• •Muzzle downrange, finger off trigger until ready to shoot
• •No loaded firearms leave the range
• •No steel-cored, armor-piercing, or incendiary ammunition
• •Lead shot only for shotguns
• •Only one firearm per person at a time (case others before uncasing)
• •Holster draws require Range Safety Officer approval
• •Cell phones prohibited on range
• •Range Officer commands obeyed immediately
• •If your gun malfunctions, lay it on the bench facing downrange and notify staff

The Range Officer reserves the right to inspect all firearms and ammunition and can refuse or eject anyone from the range.

The Stir and Shoot staff combines: - Law enforcement professionals with street experience - Military-trained instructors - Competition shooters

They emphasize that gun ownership comes with responsibility—both for protection against criminals and preventing tragic accidents that harm innocent family members.

• •Phone: 973-948-5069
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Location: Manchester, NJ 08759
• •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stirandshoot

They blend firearms training with a community focus. Beyond shooting instruction, Stir and Shoot hosts Italian family cooking classes and women's social shooting events. Their tagline says it all: "Learn to shoot, eat well, and have fun."

Maria Alampi coordinates their scheduling and member inquiries.