Is there a range list available?
Posted: Tue, 29 May 2012 13:47:58
Is there a concise list of ranges available?
I just spent a couple hours looking through the posts, and I saw lots of stuff, lots of repeats, and LOTS of abbreviations... some of which I couldn't unravel.
I am a life member of the Izaak Walton League of America, and was a member of the Alexandria Chapter, since the late 70s'.
I decided to forgo rejoining that chapter this year due to the fact that a few years ago the management decided to deny guests on the range- and as far as I can tell against the wishes of the majority, at least according to those members who I spoke to. They are unwilling to change, or even discuss a change, of their viewpoint. Try to bring it up, and they shut you down.
Bringing a guest was ALWAYS a good way to get new members.
The problem is that I have family that lives outside of Virginia, who come through one to three times a year, and it would be [was!] nice to be able to take them to the range for a day of shooting.
But the Bullies-Who-Rule decided it is better to make residents of other states buy a membership to attend a day at the range once or twice a year.
I am not a fast-draw shooter, I am not looking for IDPA, or three gun matches. I need a distance where I can shoot handguns and rifles out to 200~300 yards, slow fire, for accuracy.
So, back to me query: Is there a listing of ranges in Virginia one may peruse to see which might be better accessed, or which might better suit ones needs?
Thanks!
I just spent a couple hours looking through the posts, and I saw lots of stuff, lots of repeats, and LOTS of abbreviations... some of which I couldn't unravel.
I am a life member of the Izaak Walton League of America, and was a member of the Alexandria Chapter, since the late 70s'.
I decided to forgo rejoining that chapter this year due to the fact that a few years ago the management decided to deny guests on the range- and as far as I can tell against the wishes of the majority, at least according to those members who I spoke to. They are unwilling to change, or even discuss a change, of their viewpoint. Try to bring it up, and they shut you down.
Bringing a guest was ALWAYS a good way to get new members.
The problem is that I have family that lives outside of Virginia, who come through one to three times a year, and it would be [was!] nice to be able to take them to the range for a day of shooting.
But the Bullies-Who-Rule decided it is better to make residents of other states buy a membership to attend a day at the range once or twice a year.
I am not a fast-draw shooter, I am not looking for IDPA, or three gun matches. I need a distance where I can shoot handguns and rifles out to 200~300 yards, slow fire, for accuracy.
So, back to me query: Is there a listing of ranges in Virginia one may peruse to see which might be better accessed, or which might better suit ones needs?
Thanks!