I've been spending lots of time in northern NJ. I need to get some firing time. By Jackson I have soooo many options. I haven't been able to find a single one up here. North or South of route 4 would be nice. Happy New year!

It would be a great idea if someone could open one up there...make lots of money!

Dont know of any in Bergen, Closest might be the Bullethole in Bellville, although there is one in paterson. Try a google search.

I've been spending lots of time in northern NJ. I need to get some firing time. By Jackson I have soooo many options. I haven't been able to find a single one up here. North or South of route 4 would be nice. Happy New year!

There are no "public" ranges in Bergen County that I know of anymore. Most are private as noted, and there are some other private ranges most people don't even know about that remain open to residents-only. (Admission to them is like joining a secret society.) I know of no outdoor ranges. They disappeared in the 50's. Most town's wanted to be rid of them because of the noise, and in the last ten years many towns have even closed their indoor ranges due to "lead concerns." Some of the private ranges went so far as to put age restrictions on the membership as well. Many .22 rimfire youth leagues disappeared once they imposed a "minimum age of 18" requirement to shoot. Insurance costs on some of the private town ranges that remain open have tripled in the last five years.

 

You can shoot a bow & arrow outdoors at Campgaw Mountain Reservation at the archery range. Head further north to Thunder Mountain and you can trap & skeet shoot.

 

http://www.funnewjersey.com/upload_user/Different_Outdoor_adventures_NJ/SHOOTING_RANGES_NJ.HTM

Dont know of any in Bergen, Closest might be the Bullethole in Bellville, although there is one in paterson. Try a google search.

 

The one in Paterson is membership also. $25 a year, which doesn't seem bad to me, but it's pretty small and they only allow pistols & 22LR.

It's the closest one to me so I'm a member and the owners are fine, but I am definitely looking for something nicer in the area...