Tom Lowe Trap & Skeet Range

This place is great outdoor location. The instructors are great for first timers. The skeet and trap action is very hard to choose between. So plan to do them both. They are always on Groupon so you can try them for a very cheap rate.

Not sure where is the alternative, but I have been here a few times now. The first time I came, the person who was running the shoot was less than interested in what he was doing. Zero help with the shooting. Basically I just stood there and wasted my time shooting randomly in the air. I had no guidance and hadn’t done it before, so it basically seemed like a giant waste of time.
I had been told that the beginner’s class was a good deal and was a great way to learn how to skeet shoot. The first 30 min or so were just safety, which was not bad. We went out to the field and got split into two groups. There were about 20 people in our group, only about 10 in the other group. Our instructor couldn’t figure out how to get the machine working, wasted 15 minutes waiting for him to see if it was plugged in… When we finally got started, it took forever to get through each person. I would say this is because we were getting really good one-​on-​one help, this wasn’t really the case. We were told about where to hold the gun then basically that was it. After shooting the first time (he told me I was using the wrong eye, so I switched hands), and missed everything, another person in the group told me that my stance was backwards… not sure why the instructor didn’t pick up on this at all, but I was completely standing the wrong direction. Another girl in the group was leaning so far back, she almost fell over when she shot. She gave up after two rounds as she said it hurt too much (i’m sure it would i you were literally being knocked back 8 inches).
The intro group lasted over 4 hours and was a total waste of time. To have this be at all worth it, they should have limited the size of the group to 10 or something. Gave it 2 stars because the facility itself is nice.

Very cool shooting range. A little pricey is the only thing.
They have rentals for guns on hand. You can also bring your own shells and save some money but they do sell those on site.

Great place to go shoot with knowledgeable staff. Judy is awesome but make sure to be prepared to listen to her if she gives you hints along the way. Great place and will return many many times.
Chris H.

Luke — thank you for replying.
Please note a few things:
I realized my field bag was missing when I went to put away my ear protection and glasses after shooting and before we left the property. We spoke to an employee at your shop that took our number and description of the items so we could be contacted in case someone turned them in. I guess that was not shared that with you. The staff I shared the information with was empathetic and even came out to the lot to help us look in, on top of, under and around the vehicle before we ever backed away from the space. The bag was not there. He apologized for the loss, but said you guys would call if something was turned in. When we got back home we realized the second set of chokes were missing and called back to the shop, to let the same staff person know and they asked that we follow up with you to make you aware. I can assure you it was not on top of the vehicle when we drove off.
It is unfair to you, your employees and to your customers for me to speculate who walked off with my stuff. That said, I have shared what happened with a few other shooters I know and a guy I know who owns a range and they all said «That is odd, I would make sure the owner is aware».
You are 100% correct thefts happen all the time. I have had stuff stolen from before and will no doubt have stuff stolen from me again. I should also know by now that if you want to limit how much it happens to you personally, you keep your stuff locked up and out of eyesight. In the end this experience was unfortunate, inconvenient, and apparently my own fault. It has also forever shaped my opinion of your facility which is also unfortunate and inconvenient.

Always a great experience! Perfect for grouos or going alone. All the workers are friendly and willing to give advice. I always had a great time joining another group of shooters.
Hint: use the Groupon and consider the Saturday beginners course. If you can’t make it don’t worry, the puller will help you out.

My wife and I met a friend there today for the beginners clinic. We all had a fantastic time and were made to feel very welcome. Our instructor/​puller Steven was professional, funny, and very supportive. We each exhibited different skill levels, but Stevens astute instruction fit perfectly with our skill levels. This is a great and inexpensive way to spend a morning. We will definitely be back.

We went skeet shooting today as a celebration with a friend. My husband is an avid hunter and skilled shooter, most of the meat we eat he has hunted. Despite my husband being a good shot, our «guide» made fun of my husband, his gun, and his friend the whole time. In fact, she got other guests to join in on the taunting. Though we have 2 tokens left, we won’t be back. It made their day of celebration a day of frustration and ruined the mood. Worst customer service I’ve ever seen.

This place is great for people who want to try out trap and skeet shooting. I went here because me and my coworker were in Atlanta and were looking for something to do and this place just happened to be on the way back to our hotel. The guy we talked to at the front counter was very nice and helpful. The shooting area feels safe and the attendants help out by giving first timers tips. I’d come back here if I was in the area.

The Saturday morning beginner class is a great deal for those who have never shot a gun before and just want to try it out. For a little under $ 20, you get a short intro/​safety class, gun rental, safety glasses, ear protection, and 25 shotgun rounds.
Our entire beginner class was about 10 people of varying skill levels and entire process was super easy and fun. You’ll be doing some skeet shooting with the help of an instructor, who will be loading your gun and helping you hit those targets!
If I were to go again, I would definitely feel comfortable to just rent a gun and buy some rounds to shoot for most of the day. I don’t think I’d want to do the beginner class again, but it stands as a great value to those who want something fun to do Atlanta and have never done anything like it before. It’s a definite must try if you are in Atlanta and isn’t a far drive at all from downtown.

Great beginner shooting class, instruction, gun rental, safety eye and hearing protection, 25 shots for less than $ 20. Best deal I’ve ever seen for a range. Really nice and helpful instructor. Tips: just follow instructions and you will be good. A must visit for a trip to Atlanta

This place is great for some shotting the staff is great the setup is perfect check them out.

I’m an intermediate shooter and was in ATL for the day and decided to stop by. I shot 8 rounds of trap. Almost everyone shooting there was a first or second timer. I got a good quality rental gun and did pretty well with it… mostly 20s-​22s. Staff is friendly. Got muzzle swept more than I’d have liked but never got shot… so that’s a plus. Saw a guy with an automatic throw the gun over his shoulder in a big sweeping motion after every shot. Range officer never corrected him. I eventually said something to him and he stopped… was apologetic. Overall a good range. I’ll be back next time I’m in the A-​T-​L.

This was so much fun! Just as a background, I had never shot a shotgun before coming here and it was so much fun. Our instructor gave us a little orientation and taught us how to hold the gun so we wouldn’t get hurt. The instructors are very friendly, very nice, and very knowledgeable.
Went in a group of about 8 people and we had enough time and rounds to really get some good shots in. You don’t need experience to shoot the guns and it’s pretty likely that you’ll hit something while you are there. Don’t worry about the kick, even tiny people can shoot the guns and have fun. They also can accommodate you if you have a lot of experience and are a good shooter. You can go with a group of people who have diverse experience and really have a great time.
They also have cold beverages to keep you hydrated out in the heat! Great fun!

I sort of can’t believe I“m writing this review, but here it goes. Let me say first of all, I believe in gun regulations in the home, privately owned, but I have NO problem with shooting guns at a professionally staffed center. Plus these were 2 shell shotguns. I like bowling a lot, but I don’t have a bowling alley in my house. It would be okay to have 1 bowling ball, but it’s not like I need a whole alley. So with that…
This was so much fun! I’ve shot guns before a couple of times, but we had our own private tutor… or that’s how it felt anyway. I went on a sunday afternoon with 2 girls visiting from the north who wanted to do something particularly southern — ie shoot guns. I liked that it was shot guns and clay skeet. There was a challenge and we succeeded. Really affordable to rent the gun and we bought just one box of shells which was enough for our first try. Everyone was super friendly and nice for us beginners and I only left with a tiny bruise — but that’s not from any of the staff ;) I’ll be back with more fresh northern meat soon!
Not too far from Atl!

Disclaimer: I have never shot a shotgun before. My New Year’s Resolution was to conquer my fear of guns and learn to shoot! So when a Groupon appeared for Tom Lowe, I snapped two up — one for me and one for my gun enthusiast hubby.
We went on a Wednesday night around 4:30. Our Garmin took us a super weird way, but its literally right off Camp Creek Parkway. Super easy to get to!
It wasn’t very crowded for a Wednesday night, but you could tell the folks there were happy regulars. Everyone was in a good mood. David behind the counter is a sparkling gem. What a dearheart.
This place is a Beretta mecca so my hubs was in heaven. I snagged the most supersoft half-​zip Beretta fleece (as I was a bit chilly) and its my new fave. For $ 40, I thought it was a steal!
David was helpful in selecting the best shotgun for my size, gave a super cool vest to carry my ammo, and sent us on our way to Judy. I was a caught a little off-​guard at first as we were paired up with a guy in overalls and an eye patch who looked like a rough version of John Malkovich, but he was super encouraging to me, the first timer.
Oh Judy. What a star. She is a talent indeed. She was so helpful to me, the naïve first timer, and made me feel right at home. For that, there aren’t enough thank you’s. She taught me everything about shooting skeet and made it so much fun. I went to shoot one round and ended up shooting 3. Judy coached me to shoot a 13 (out of 25) on my first time — I got so good that I could shoot the skeet as it exited the little house. She made me feel like an Annie Oakley rock star. And hubby thinks he created a skeet shooting monster. PULL!!!
I can’t wait to go back. It was so nice to be outside, in a professional encouraging environment while challenging one of my deepest fears. I plan to go back with a group of girlfriends!
Don’t forget to tip!!!
I may also take on David for a lesson. He’s supposed to be the best in Atlanta!

How much do I love shooting guns? Way way much, yet i had never tried sporting clays, trap, or skeet (aka. Awwwe skeet skeet skeet skeet.) So when my brother asked if Iwas down for sporting clays at Tom Lowe I of course said «YEAH!».
The place is not close to Marietta, where I live, but was not difficult to get to either. We all live in Atlanta, and know that anything worth doing is usually a short drive away.
4 boxes of shells, 4 rounds of Trap, 2 gun rentals, and some other things that i didnt look at were a little less than $ 80, so it isnt super inexpensive but Id rather spend a couple of hours shooting with a friend than say go to a club and get a couple of drinks.
I would fully recommend showing up for their free noob lesson (we didnt) as Im sure it will help you be a much better shot than either of us were. I only went 25 for 50, but for my first time with no instruction I dont think it was too bad either.

This was my first skeet shooting experience and I had an absolute blast (no pun intended). Thanks to Jang C. for introducing many of us to the sport. The Tom Lowe Trap & Skeet Range is located in Southwest Atlanta off of Camp Creek Parkway. What do you do here? Shoot clay pigeons with shotguns. It’s a lot of fun.
Various online deals have floated around for this skeet range. Groupon is one example. I bought my deal through Tippr. Some of the deals are advertised under the business name «Deshotel Arms,» which is the gun shop located at Tom Lowe. It’s the same place.
If you don’t have an online coupon, expect to spend about $ 25 for one round (25 shots). This price includes one round of targets, one pack of ammo (25 shells), gun rental, and eye and ear protection. Successive rounds are less expensive since you’re only buying additional targets and ammo (and not re-​renting the gun).
If you have never gone skeet shooting or shot a shotgun before, I highly recommend going to the free beginner’s class at 10:30am on Saturdays. The class is very short, but is important because it teaches you safety, what to expect on the range, and how to properly handle and operate a shotgun. If you plan to take the beginner’s class, you need to show up on time as they do not accommodate for late arrivers.
There are several shooting stations on the property. Each available station is manned by a Tom Lowe employee whom you give your token to. One token is good for 25 clay targets. The employee stands next to you while you shoot. When you say «pull,» the employee launches a target into the air for you to shoot.
There are different types of target shooting you can do. The standard one has you moving between six to eight spots on the field. In the beginner’s target shooting round, you stand in one spot and fire at targets that move from the low house away from you and the high house towards you. These are easier because you don’t have to follow/​lead with your gun as much. It’s more of a straight shot.
Always wear your eye protection when you’re on the range. You never know when a broken off piece of clay will come ricocheting towards you. It will leave a mark. Also, be firm with the shotgun, against your body and your face. Some of my friends got sore from the recoil of the shotgun because they were too relaxed in their setup. You want the gun to push your head and body back as a whole, not kick back up and smack you in the face.
Men typically shoot 12 gauge shells and women/​youth shoot 20 gauge. You can request differently, of course. I shot the 12 gauge because it was standard, but I heard from Christopher P. that it’s easier to aim and more fun to use the 20 gauge shotgun.
The instructors were nice, but the employee manning our station was not very friendly. It felt like he did not want to be there. We all wished we had a different employee. It wasn’t too big of a deal, though, because we still had a great time. It’s just like Duck Hunt. Now all they need is a dog that pops up and laughs at you when you miss.

As a woman with limited shooting experience, I was a little intimidated to try skeet shooting for the first time. However, Tom Lowe made it a very easy, and even enjoyable experience. You can get everything you could possible need there (from shotgun to ear plugs), but I recommend bringing your own sunglasses as they require some sort of eye covering.
They definitely have a focus on safety, and they host free classes for beginners on Saturday mornings.
It’s not a cheap way to spend a morning, but if you’re looking for a way to improve your marksmanship in a safe, clean, and female friendly environment, Tom Lowe is the way to go.

I love this place! I was very nervous. went by myself and it was awesome. At first was a bit fearful. lots of camouflage and big guns. but the staff was very gracious and welcoming and it was tons of fun. Take the beginners class on the weekends. its cheap. don’t forget to tip your instructor. PULL!