Normal Hours of Operation
Weather permitting


Last squad called 30 minutes
before closing time


Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 8:30 PM
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM

ALL shooters MUST check in with the Range Manager before heading out to shoot. This is a safety requirement

Registered Clays
 
If you are a member of the ATA and wish to shoot Registered Clays you may do so on the First, Second and Third Saturday and Sunday of each month.

Club Location & Weather

Address & Map
   488 Horseneck Road
   PO Box 11240
   Fairfield, NJ 07004-7240
   Map & Directions
 
Phone
   Clubhouse: (973) 227-1139
 
EMAIL
   NJCTC1934@gmail.com
 
Weather

FAIRFIELD WEATHER

Trapshooting Links
Introduction to Trap Shooting
Nora Ross Trap Shooting Clinic
Harlan Campbell Jr. Trap Shooting Clinic
NJ State Trap Shooting Association
Amateur Trapshooting Association
ATA Trap Line Training Manual
2021 ATA Rulebook
Trapshooters.com Forum
New York State ATA
Pennsylvania State Shotgunning Association
R. J. Stuart Computer Services (shoot results)
PreSquad.com
Shoot Score Board
Trap & Field
Caesar Guerini Shotguns
Krieghoff Shot
Browning Shotguns
Perazzi Shotguns
Beretta USA

 
   
North Jersey Clay Target Club
Northern New Jersey's Premier Venue
Trap Shooting and 5-Stand
Home of The Northern Zone
   


Current Club Schedule
Updated Tuesday 3/26 at 11:00 AM

 
DATE DAY NOTES
Important information for ALL shooters
EVERYONE must check in with the Range Manager BEFORE
Setting up on any trap field.

This is a safety requirement!
March 29 Friday
The club will be OPEN today from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM for your shooting enjoyment.
 
The weatherman is calling for a bright, beautiful, early spring day. We look forward to seeing you!
April 6 Saturday
Click HERE for complete details on NJCTC Lead Finches Open House.
April 6
 
April 7
Saturday
 
Sunday
ATA Registered targets are being thrown today
April 7 Sunday
April Fun Shoot!
50 5-Stand targets, $40
Open at 9:00 entries close at 11:00
Win CASH - Lewis
Click HERE for complete details
April 13
 
April 14
Saturday
 
Sunday
ATA Registered targets are being thrown today
April 20
 
April 21
Saturday
 
Sunday
ATA Registered targets are being thrown today
May 27 Monday
MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY
The club will be open from 9:00 until 5:00


 
 
5-Stand at North Jersey


For the most reliable 5-Stand targets we
use Pat-Trap, MEC and Promatic machines.

 
We throw Rabbits, Crossers, Overheads from behind (very challenging), battue and incoming targets.
An Introduction to 5-Stand
 
The machines that throw the targets are strategically placed around the field in front of the shooters and at North Jersey, one is located above and behind the shooters. Each of the five shooting stations are aligned in a row and are partially enclosed by a cage that limits the angles of shooting at targets. Each shooter can view the targets from all stations from the station they are currently shooting from. Once all shooters have completed a station they move in a clockwise rotation to the next station.
 
Each station has a menu card notifying the shooter where each target is being thrown. Targets are thrown in a pre-determined sequence with a variety of flight angles and consistent speed settings. Targets may be thrown from left to right, right to left, fading away, incoming, rabbit (along the ground), vertically, and from a tower or elevated platform. Generally, the first target thrown from each station is a single target followed up with either a report pair or true pair to round out that station. A report pair is defined as a single target thrown followed by another single target thrown upon the completion of the shooter's first shot. A true pair is defined as two individual targets being thrown at the same time by multiple throwers (also know as a "Simo" pair). No shooter will move to the next station until the last target in a round is completed.
 
Of course, regular Trap Shooting is also ALWAYS available during 5-Stand
 
We are a TRAP SHOOTING and 5-STAND club. There are no skeet or sporting clays shot here. No rifles or pistols are allowed at this facility.
You are responsible for bringing your own shotgun, shells and safety equipment.
Maximum pellet size is 7.5 and minimum is 9. Maximum velocities: 1290 FPS 1-1/8oz load, 1325 FPS for 1oz load and 1350 FPS for 7/8oz. load.
Club and ATA rules make safety glasses and hearing protection mandatory for all shooters.
 
We are open to the public but also offer membership which has added benefits.
For complete information on the club and membership please click Club Info.
 

Club Links
ATA Competition Scores
Club & Membership Information
Introduction to Trap Shooting
Photo Album
Ed Yanchok
Marc Invidiato - 2021 Hall Of Fame
 


NJCTC Lead Finches Team Page
 
Contact the Lead Finches for Youth Shooting Sports events, lessons, and competition
info@leadfinches.org

Corporate Events
Are you interested in renting one or more fields for a social or business event? Trapshooting is a lot of fun and makes a great team building experience.
 
Click here for a PDF copy of our Field Reservation Form.
 
If you have questions you can contact us via email and someone will get back in touch with you.


 
ON-SITE TRAP LESSONS
New to trap shooting? Lessons with a professional are the best way to quickly learn everything you need to know



Miller's Gun Center
Offers NJCTC Members Special Pricing
On a wide variety of guns
Click HERE for their current price list

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