All Courses - Shooters Academy

Shooters Academy operates training courses across New Jersey (Paramus and Shamong) and Pennsylvania (Carbondale), offering everything from basic pistol safety to advanced precision rifle instruction. The standout? They're one of the few facilities in the region where you can actually shoot live fire past a mile—1800 yards on their Carbondale, PA range.

NRA First Step Pistol (101) — $125 Two-day beginner course split into 4 hours classroom at Ottomanelli's in Paramus, then one-on-one range instruction scheduled separately. Covers NRA safe handling rules, semi-auto and revolver operation, ammunition basics, shooting fundamentals, and standing position shooting. Includes rental firearms and ammunition if needed. Minimum age 13 with adult supervision.

NRA Basic CCW Course (NJ Approved) — $249 Full 8-hour classroom day at Ottomanelli's covering everything required for New Jersey's Permit to Carry. Topics include firearms safety, pistol selection for defense, ammunition and defensive loads, drawing from concealment, stoppage drills, mindset and use-of-force law. Lunch included. After classroom completion, students book 90-minute private lessons at $125 each with instructors for live fire qualification drills.

Advanced Pistol 1 — $250 5-hour advanced course at Carbondale, PA (9am-2pm). Half combat-oriented tactical drills, half speed and accuracy skill development. Covers one-handed malfunction clearing, "21 foot rule" realistic scenarios, and non-traditional shooting positions. Requires 21+, prior safety course completion, and proficiency with pistols. Bring 9mm minimum, 3+ magazines, strongside belt holster.

Precision Rifle 1 — $800 Two-day course (Carbondale, PA) designed for shooters new to long-range work or experienced shooters wanting to refine skills. Day 1: classroom on rifle components, cleaning, marksmanship fundamentals, optics, ballistics, MOA/MIL, DOPE book use, ballistic software, environmental effects, and dry fire exercises. Day 2: live fire at 1800+ yards. Requires 1 MOA or better rifle, 200+ rounds match-grade ammo, bipod, shooting mat, cleaning kit, and shooting bags. Includes DOPE book and lunch. Offered throughout 2026 starting March.

Precision Rifle 1.5 — $500 1-day follow-up for Precision Rifle 1 graduates building on D.O.P.E. (Data On Previous Engagements). Multiple dates March-October at Carbondale. Only for students who've completed PR1.

Precision Rifle 1 @ Indian Mills Deer Club — $800 Split location version: Day 1 classroom at Indian Mills Deer Club (Shamong, NJ), Day 2 live fire at Carbondale range. Same curriculum and requirements as standard PR1.

Shooters Academy Carbine 1 — $250 5-hour advanced carbine course (Carbondale, 9am-2pm) for shooters with high proficiency in long guns. Covers slings, ammo selection, strike-and-shoot technique, multiple threat engagement, and point vs. precision shooting. Dynamic drills assess speed and accuracy in varied positions. Requires 21+, prior safety course, semi-automatic rifle/carbine, 400 rounds, 3 magazines, magazine pouches, sturdy belt.

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) — $200 8-9 hour advanced certification at Carbondale. Combines classroom and live range instruction. Covers RSO program knowledge, range design principles, standard operating procedures development, range inspection, safety briefing, emergency procedures, firearm stoppages, and malfunctions. Candidates must be 21+. After passing, a two-year NRA Instructor Certification fee applies ($35 for NRA members, $60 non-members) to maintain credentials. No renewal training currently required by NRA.

One-on-one instruction available at $125 per 90-minute session. Students undergo shooting evaluation, receive corrective instruction, and progress based on skill level and goals.

Most courses provide NRA textbooks (or equivalent materials), DOPE books for rifle courses, lunch, and course completion certificates. Firearm and gear rentals available for specific courses—email for details. Eye and ear protection rental available at pistol courses.

• •Basic pistol: 13+ with adult 21+
• •CCW: 21+ minimum
• •Advanced pistol/carbine: 21+ with prior safety course
• •Precision rifle: 13+ with adult 21+ for foundation courses
• •CRSO: 21+ minimum

Courses run year-round with multiple dates in 2026. Register online with name, phone, email, address. Some dates fill quickly (several already sold out in early 2026).