The NVGC aims to provide a flexible and accommodating schedule for its members while ensuring the safety and proper maintenance of its facilities.
All about Northern Virginia Gun Club
The Northern Virginia Gun Club (NVGC) is a private, member-owned shooting club offering a variety of facilities and activities for shooting enthusiasts. Proximity: Located in King George County, Virginia, approximately an hour's drive from Washington, D.C. The Northern Virginia Gun Club was founded with the mission to provide a safe, educational, and enjoyable environment for shooting sports enthusiasts. Over the years, the club has grown and developed a wide range of facilities to support various shooting disciplines.
Facilities
The NVGC offers a wide range of shooting facilities catering to different types of firearms and shooting activities:
- Rifle Range:
- Multiple shooting lanes with distances up to 200 yards.
- Covered shooting positions with benches.
- Target stands provided; shooters can bring their own paper targets.
- Pistol Range:
- Several shooting lanes for handgun practice.
- Distances up to 50 yards.
- Covered shooting positions.
- Shotgun Range:
- Facilities for trap, skeet, and sporting clays.
- Automatic throwers and manual trap machines available.
- Organized events and competitions.
- Archery Range:
- Designated area for archery practice.
- Targets set at various distances.
- Action Shooting Range:
- Dedicated area for practical shooting sports, such as IDPA and USPSA.
- Various stages and scenarios set up for dynamic shooting practice.
- Training Facilities:
- Classroom space for educational and training sessions.
- Certified instructors offering courses in firearm safety, marksmanship, and more.
Membership
Membership at the NVGC is required to use the facilities. The process and benefits of membership include:
- Application Process:
- Prospective members must submit an application and undergo a background check.
- Attendance at a club orientation session is required.
- Membership is subject to approval by the club's board of directors.
- Membership Fees:
- Initiation Fee: A one-time fee required upon joining.
- Annual Dues: Yearly membership fees which cover access to the club facilities.
- Member Benefits:
- Unlimited access to all shooting ranges and facilities.
- Participation in club events, competitions, and social activities.
- Access to member-exclusive training and educational programs.
- Opportunity to bring guests (subject to guest policies and fees).
- Voting rights in club elections and the ability to hold office.
Events and Activities
The NVGC hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year:
- Competitions:
- Regularly scheduled shooting competitions for rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines.
- Special events such as annual matches and club championships.
- Training Programs:
- Firearm safety courses for new shooters.
- Advanced training in marksmanship, defensive shooting, and hunting skills.
- Youth programs to promote safe and responsible firearm use among young members.
- Social Events:
- Member meetings and social gatherings.
- Community outreach and charitable events.
- Workdays:
- Scheduled workdays where members volunteer to help maintain and improve club facilities.
Rules and Regulations
To ensure safety and proper conduct, the NVGC enforces strict rules and regulations:
- Safety Rules:
- Mandatory use of ear and eye protection.
- Strict adherence to firearm safety protocols.
- Supervision by range officers during busy periods and events.
- Range Rules:
- Specific rules for each type of range (rifle, pistol, shotgun, etc.).
- No alcohol consumption before or during shooting activities.
- Clean-up policies requiring members to remove their spent brass and targets.
- Guest Policies:
- Members may bring guests, but must accompany them at all times.
- Guest fees apply, and guests must adhere to all club rules.