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November 2023 by Samantha Garthright
I had my first clay shooting experience today and took a lesson with Mike and I can not recommend him enough. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and being someone that has never shot a gun before, he made me feel really safe, comfortable, and Confident. He took the time to explain everything, gave pointers as we went and I left feeling excited to come back. 10/10 experience, Mike was amazing to work with!
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November 2023 by Paul Iovane
Mike has an incredible eye and a great instructor! I have been skeet shooting for many years on friends property, but have definitely received great guidance from Mike on improving my shooting. I am returning and would highly recommend booking time with him.
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November 2023 by M.
Mike was an extremely skilled coach and was able to pick up on me being left eye dominant immediately after watching my first shot. With his instruction I was able to hit the clay pigeons with ease.I also brought my fiancé along and she loved it, prior to this she had never used a shotgun and Mike had her smashing clay pigeons within her first two attempts. I was highly impressed.We both loved it and highly recommend using Mike as an instructor. He is extremely friendly and makes you feel comfortable even if youve never held a firearm. It's also a great date idea! Thank you Mike, we will be back and I'm working on getting my Fiance a trap gun!
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November 2023 by Brian Murray
5 STAR EXPERIENCE!! Wanted to take my family clay shooting on Long Island for the first time. 5 of us, my wife and my 3 sons (19,16 & 13). My 16 year old son asked to go for his birthday. Didn’t really know where to go or how to arrange it. Then I found Long Island TopShots Trap and Skeet Shooting, run by Mike. I could not have imagined finding a better organization, run by a better instructor! Mike was outstanding! All we had to do was show up on time, and dress warm, other than that, Mike took care of everything. I did not expect the depth of instruction that Mike provided to us all, and in a way that was extremely easy for us to understand and incorporate into our shooting. Mike gave 1 on 1 tips and insight to help each of us shoot like pros. By the end of our time, Mike had us all shooting clays 2 at a time. Mike really was great, he has his own field at the Brookhaven Range and we went through at least 8 different stations, so we were moving around and shooting a ton of clays. Will definitely be going back with Mike! Cannot beat having such an outstanding shooting professional take you through 2 hours of clay shooting. All 5 of us had a blast, even my wife loved it. If you’re new to the sport, or even have never shot a clay but want to try it out, definitely call Mike at Long Island TopShots Trap and Skeet shooting. I cannot recommend him highly enough!!! You will not be disappointed!!
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November 2023 by Greg Griffin
Mike was an excellent teacher. It was my daughters first time and she went from never shooting a shotgun to shooting down 2 targets at once. Fun family day. I would highly recommend Mike and I will be definitely be going out again.
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November 2023 by Ana Carolina Hermsdorf
Mike was great! Very attentive, patient, and funny. We had a great time and would definitely do it again! Thank you Mike for the great experience
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July 2023 by 차성민
My friends and I have always wanted to experience this sport.I had one experience.The moment I met Mike was completely different from anything I had ever experienced before.Mike is friendly, professional and explained well to keep us interested.Mike provided everything we needed to enjoy and The shooting course was also diverse, so it was very interesting.After I finished, I talked to other friends about this fun experience.They are already looking forward to meeting Mike.If anyone sees this reviewDo not hesitate to join Mike in the exciting shooting sport.This is an experience too good to miss.
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June 2023 by colleen kidd
Mike is endlessly patient and kind! He really takes the time to explain things and he explains them well. He comes prepared with everything you could possibly need. If you have ever wanted to shoot, contact him! Just a seriously fun time. Looking forward to the next lesson!
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May 2023 by Ben Forlenza
The most amazing first time experience for my son's 14th birthday. Mike was beyond great! You can truly see his passion for the sport. The price was extremely reasonable and he provides everything. Thank you Mike
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March 2023 by Mike Harmon
Awesome experience. I contacted Mike to learn to shoot skeet and he had me crushing targets by the end of the first lesson. He's a great instructor and a good person that was easy to work with. He guarantees an awesome experience and he delivers.
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March 2023 by Michael Guastella
Just purchased a new shotgun and wanted to get a feel of how it shoots/handles. Called up Mike and he immediately set a date/time for us. He was not only very informative but made the entire day a blast (pun intended) for me to feel so much more comfortable with shooting. If you are a new shotgun owner and are looking for someone to help you get comfortable or are just looking for an enjoyable experience, definitely book an appointment with him because you won’t be disappointed.
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March 2023 by Eric Swenson
Highly recommended. I will be a repeat client and here’s why.Mike is a true professional who takes his craft seriously. When I first reached out to Mike about running a session for me and my son, he knew how to ask all the right questions and to listen — really listen — to ensure that he understood my objectives. My son has some specific needs relative to a challenging eye condition and Mike up-front about what would be required to address the issue (in order to manage expectations responsibly) but his patient and carefully thought-out plan succeeded and helped my son to have fun and to shoot with more consistency, confidence and accuracy than any of us had imagined possible. This is what sets Mike apart from other trainers I’ve worked with in the past: his track record as an accomplished shooter counts for a lot, but his passion for applying his mastery as a teacher is what seals the deal. You can’t ask for more.Mike’s professionalism was just as apparent when helping me. I grew up shooting trap, but hadn’t shot in thirty years. I asked Mike to give me the 101 as though I’d never handled a weapon, to help me unlearn bad habits and to embrace and improve upon the good ones I’d retained. I can be an “over-thinker” and it was clear I wasn’t the first OCD adult he’d ever worked with. Mike understood how to help me stop over-thinking and to get into the proper flow state. Granted, I know that practice and training never ends, but I feel a lot more confident going back to the range and practicing on my own in-between future training sessions with Mike. I really want to get into competitive shooting and I know that Mike is the best imaginable guide and trainer to help me accomplish those goals.It’s a great sport, and I have Mike to thank for helping me to get back to my roots and for helping my son to feel confident enough to ask for additional lessons whenever he’s back in town. I will be recommending Mike to others — and you will, too. Huzzah!
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March 2023 by Viktoria Hermann
My boyfriend and I decided to do something a little different and go shoot some guns!Michael was our instructor and he was incredible!So kind and patient. We could tell he’s been doing this for some time because his tips were perfect. I’m no gun pro but I didn’t feel completely useless because his advice helped so much I was able to make a few decent shots!We had an amazing time with Michael and would recommend him and this place a thousand times over.
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October 2022 by Eugene Tan
Mike Marelli is the best coach you can find. He is very attentive, patience & knowledgeable. He lessons are easy to understand & super fun to learn. You will never regret it. I would definitely be back again!
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September 2022 by Christopher Bacayon
Definitely an experience anyone who has a chance should try. Mike was great! He was informative, patient, and funny. He wasn't any regular instructor who usually just tells you what to do or not do. He made it fun while keeping you informed, safe, and motivated, even if you don't have the best coordination. Well worth every penny and will probably use him again. If you need a group session and have mixed skill sets he will make it fun for everyone including those more experienced will learn something......if you get a chance ask him for some stories about the show....you'll get a kick out of it.
