Pistol Range near Williamsburg?

[SigmaShooter]

I went to the Marksman in NN, nice folks, but the place is pretty run-down. Plus, they wouldn't allow my cheap-o Wolf brand ammo (said it had steel on it) so it cost me $82 for 2 boxes of .40 cal and 2 admissions. (I've had hookers cheaper than that!!)
Went to Lafayette GC, much nicer, but $220 for new members to join for 1yr. OUCH.
Heard about Chicahominy WMA, but they apparently closed the pistol range for good recently. I know the Marksman allows retired military to shoot free 1 or 2X a month, but the lack of ventilation in there, -YIKES!
Any suggestions???
(This board and it's members are the SHIZ-NIT! AWESOME! )

[Yarddawg]

I know that Tidewater Police & Sportsman's Supply had an indoor pistol range at one time. I'm not sure if they still do. They are located in Newport News on Warwick Blvd. by the Daily Press office.

[Unkn0wN]

Well, technically Lafayette is $150/year. It is the initial costs that equal $220. $150 for the year, $50 for new member fee, and $20 for your card (which opens the gate and clubhouse/indoor range). But the first year is the only one you have to pay up front. After that, it is broken up over the year.

I think it is worth it. The indoor range is accessible 24/7. You can go shooting at 3 am if your heart desires.

I know Superior on Mercury charges $120/year for their crappy indoor range and it is only open 10 am - 6 pm. They start closing it up at 5:30. Hell I work til 5 every day. $30 bucks more for 24/7 access isn't bad at all, not to mention the outdoor ranges and shotgun range.

[gunderwood]

Well, technically Lafayette is $150/year. It is the initial costs that equal $220. $150 for the year, $50 for new member fee, and $20 for your card (which opens the gate and clubhouse/indoor range). But the first year is the only one you have to pay up front. After that, it is broken up over the year.

I think it is worth it. The indoor range is accessible 24/7. You can go shooting at 3 am if your heart desires.

I know Superior on Mercury charges $120/year for their crappy indoor range and it is only open 10 am - 6 pm. They start closing it up at 5:30. Hell I work til 5 every day. $30 bucks more for 24/7 access isn't bad at all, not to mention the outdoor ranges and shotgun range.

That is a really good deal. I wish I had 24/7 access to SEG and it costs a lot more!

[Yarddawg]

Well, technically Lafayette is $150/year. It is the initial costs that equal $220. $150 for the year, $50 for new member fee, and $20 for your card (which opens the gate and clubhouse/indoor range). But the first year is the only one you have to pay up front. After that, it is broken up over the year.

I didn't realize that. Of course I've only been a member for about 6 months. It's a better bargain than I thought!

[novaglock]

I went to the Marksman in NN, nice folks, but the place is pretty run-down. ...but the lack of ventilation in there, -YIKES!

Yeah, I shot there once last Summer and this pretty much nails it. I wanted to like it, they are nice folks, but I also like to be able to breathe when I leave the range. We'll be spending quite a lot of time in Gloucester Point next year and hope to find a place to shoot on a regular basis. Guess I'll look into Lafayette Gun Club also.

[Yarddawg]

I know that Tidewater Police & Sportsman's Supply had an indoor pistol range at one time. I'm not sure if they still do. They are located in Newport News on Warwick Blvd. by the Daily Press office.

I am mistaken, it's A&P Arms in Hampton (Mercury Blvd.) that I am thinking of.

You know what they say...memory is the ? thing to go!

[wally626]

Lafayette is raising the new member initiation fee after January 2011, So you want to get you application in before then.
The last few months they have been doing a lot of spiffing up the facility with a new paint jobs and the like.