Where to Shoot Around Richmond?

[jigray3]

I'm certainly aware of Dominion Shooting Range and even Old Forge Sporting Clays in New Kent. I am not aware of any other public range in the area. I have heard there are some private shooting clubs around, but my leads dead ended. Any other options around for pistol or rifle in the Richmond area?

[Vahunter]

There's Black Creek in eastern Hanover. I used to shoot there about 30 years ago when KC (the owner) didn't charge a dime. Or if you are looking for something informal and depending on the distance you want to shoot, I have a small back yard set up about an hour or so from Brandermill. And I don't charge.

[ProShooter]

The Smoking Gun in Colonial Heights...used to be called Straight Shooters.

[allingeneral]

Here are links to some of the places mentioned thus far in this thread...

Smoking Gun - Colonial Heights [ Map ]
http://www.sostraining.net/smokinggun

Black Creek - Eastern Hanover [ Map ]

Dominion Shooting Range [ Map ]
http://www.dominionshootingrange.com/

Old Forge Sporting Clays - New Kent [ Map ]
http://www.oldforgesportingclays.com/

I need to get a VA-wide master list of ranges put together...

[jigray3]

There's Black Creek in eastern Hanover. I used to shoot there about 30 years ago when KC (the owner) didn't charge a dime. Or if you are looking for something informal and depending on the distance you want to shoot, I have a small back yard set up about an hour or so from Brandermill. And I don't charge.

Thanks for the very kind offer, Vanhunter. I'd use my own back yard, but I'm sure the City of Richmond would take a dim view of it. Sounds like we're closer to 1 1/2 hours apart, but you never know.

Black Creek was one I had heard about, but couldn't get anyone to answer the contact number I had. Maybe someone has current contact info.

[jigray3]

Here are links to some of the places mentioned thus far in this thread...

Smoking Gun - Colonial Heights [ Map ]
http://www.sostraining.net/smokinggun

Black Creek - Eastern Hanover [ Map ]

Dominion Shooting Range [ Map ]
http://www.dominionshootingrange.com/

Old Forge Sporting Clays - New Kent [ Map ]
http://www.oldforgesportingclays.com/

I need to get a VA-wide master list of ranges put together...

A little digging turned up a list complied by NRA. There's even a number for Black Creek, but it may be the one I tried before.

Here's the link.

http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/find ... p?State=VA

[Dragonfly]

Not much available on Southside, even then most are Private and since I'm within the town limit my backyard has to remain lead free

[arkypete]

Cavalier Rifle and Pistol, private range, 430 acres, 100 yard line, 100 yard rim fire line, bullseye line, PPC\IDPA line. 3 bays for informal shooting, 500 - 600 yard (getting updated), fishing pond, sporting clays, camping sites.
Oilville exit off 64, in Hanover County
Not sure if there are any memberships open.

Jim

[Paliden]

Black Creek is a pretty good place to shoot. Limited membership and you have to get there Feb 1 and take a safety course. He has a few spots open at that time. Only draw back for me is 100 yd max range. I'm looking for a little father

[Jay]

They used to have a public rifle range at Amelia WMA, but I haven't been out there in awhile.

I've heard there is a range at FT Lee that is open to the public and also free, but I haven't checked it out yet.

I shoot at the house.

[Moccasin]

Amelia WMA range is closed through the summer. I think all DGIF ranges are. The closed dates are like from 1 March to 1 September, check their website to verify the dates. Makes a lot of sense to be open during hunting season, that's the perfect time to zero your rifle and take a few practice shots- who in their right mind would even consider doing that during the off season?

That being said, I have used those ranges when they were "closed." If there isn't a legible sign you can't be expected to look it up on the internet can you?

[gwhall57]

Just found out that the Ft. Lee Personally Owned Weapons Range is open to the public. They have a web page at: http://leemwr.com/Rec/rec_odr_pow.htm

The cost is $5.00 for the 1st hour, $2.50 for each half hour after that. They have targets available, but you must bring your own hearing/sight protection and ammo.

They are only open Sundays and Wednesday afternoon/evenings.

The web page has contact phoine numbers.

I'm gonna check it out this Sunday.

[allingeneral]

ah, yep. More about the Ft. Lee POW Range here:

http://vagunforum.net/range-reports/for ... -t966.html

I'll probably take a ride down there to check them out later this summer or early autumn.

[spitfyr]

Highly reccommend the Fort Lee POW range. Super nice facility and very friendly but safety minded staff. Hopefully they stay open forever.

Also reccommend Smoking Gun. Great people but its a small place so watch out for the Petersburg locals who barely know how to safely handle a firearm much less how to shoot it.

Dominion not so much, its like a cave in there and being forced to buy their overpriced ammo sucks. Friendly folks though.