Norfolk

[TXSailor]

Howdy!

I'm getting set to move to Norfolk, VA, and was looking for a shooting range, and better yet, a community to get involved with.

I'm primarily a modern military centerfire shooter (Garand, M14, ARs, AKs, etc.) but just getting into black powder with a Pedersoli Brown Bess. Are there any good ranges or clubs near Norfolk that allow both black powder and centerfire?

I'm also a huge history nerd, so if there are any shooting clubs and the like involved with reenactments out there, I'd love to learn more about that too!

 

[D. Buck Stopshere]

For Virginia muzzleloading club ranges, all seven,, contact my fellow NMLRA Field Rep, Dave Clark. Mail inquiry to VIRGINIA MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE ASSOCIATION c/o David Clark 214 Bailey Place Danville, VA 24540. or email [email protected]. Or try [email protected], PH# (434) 836-5652. Annual dues ar $10 and you will receive an annual "Shoot Book" listing the scheduled activities of VMLRA affiliated clubs in Virginia and an Association decal.

For cartridge guns contact, David Wells, Eastern Virginia Field Rep NRA at [email protected]. David can put you in touch with numerous clubs in eastern VA.

Hope this helps,

Buck Buchanan
Field Rep-NC
NMLRA

 

[TXSailor]

Thank you so much for the info!

 

[Coot]

Howdy!

I'm getting set to move to Norfolk, VA, and was looking for a shooting range, and better yet, a community to get involved with.

I'm primarily a modern military centerfire shooter (Garand, M14, ARs, AKs, etc.) but just getting into black powder with a Pedersoli Brown Bess. Are there any good ranges or clubs near Norfolk that allow both black powder and centerfire?

I'm also a huge history nerd, so if there are any shooting clubs and the like involved with reenactments out there, I'd love to learn more about that too!

If rondys are of any interest, there is a nice group with a private campground & woods walk in Surry, VA. Google "Olde Virginia Primitive
Rifles".

 

[TXSailor]

If I may, what is a "Rondy"?

 

[GunnyGene]

If I may, what is a "Rondy"?

Short for Rendezvous. Generally associated with re-enactments of battles. Everyone dresses up in period correct clothing, camping gear, equipment, etc. Lots of fun.

 

[TXSailor]

Ah yes, that would be a great deal of fun! Though I lack anything period from the Americas, and a Cossack would look well and out of place

 

[GunnyGene]

Ah yes, that would be a great deal of fun! Though I lack anything period from the Americas, and a Cossack would look well and out of place

There's quite a few on-line retailers that specialize in period clothing and related stuff, if you get the itch. Track of the wolf is one:

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/

And of course there's a ton of info, advice, and things for sale right here on this site.

 

[D. Buck Stopshere]

The "OVPR", short for the Old Virginia Primitive Rendezvous, is hosted on the Brock Jones farm outside of Bacon's Castle, VA. Its held in March and late October. About three camps there at the "doin's". The "tavern" in the woods is a gathering place.The host club is the Old Virginia Primitive Riflemen.

 

[D. Buck Stopshere]

An error on my part in my last entry.

"About three hundred camps there at the doins. In March, they allow both "tin tepees" (RV's) and 18th century period tents. In late October, no "tin tepees" allowed. All primitive camping."

 

[VADSLRAM]

C2 in Pungo is the only range that you can use BP all the rest are indoor ranges, of those Freedom shooting center is the best. C2 is very controlled and fairly expensive, by the hour with range stops about 10 minutes each 1/2 hour to set targets. I try to get friendly with people in Chesapeake and along the NC border where we can fire in their yard at our own pace. If you want to do a weekend trip, the state and national forests have nice "primitive" camp areas and outdoor range areas. I used the one out by Blacksburg when my son was at VA Tech.