67GT390FB
Regular Member
i didn't say it would be hidden from common observation but it would maybe placate the need for a permit to carry in there while simutaneously showing how insipid the rule is.
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Colonial shooting range...again
- Thread starter peter nap
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i didn't say it would be hidden from common observation but it would maybe placate the need for a permit to carry in there while simutaneously showing how insipid the rule is.
I understand. You're suggesting that if you have a CHP that they could/should/might accept you OCing, but it doesn't change that what the don't want is OC (visible gun). You can case it, bag it, or carry it in a holster hidden, but OMG don't carry it in a legal manner that others might see it. Noooos! Don't do that on their carpet.
Black Creek and Dominion are the two big ones.
My range is further from Richmond 100 miles South...but it's Arrowhead and yes a few members here go there rather than deal with Colonial.
No need to debate it...what I said earlier isn't going to change and you can make your own choices.
I did learn this morning that Colonial is losing employees because of the way they're treated. That's a sign of a company in trouble. Hopefully, we'll read about their bankruptcy in the future.
Don't tease me. I'm imagining a consortium of OCers picking it up at foreclosure auction for pennys on the dollar and forming a Co-Op :banana:
67GT390FB
Regular Member
sidestreet
Regular Member
Last I heard...,
Rivanna doesn't have ANY waiting list..., period, multi year or otherwise, at most an hour away from the "West End" via I-64, use your own ammo, indoor range, 300 yard range you're talking about, all kinds of other ranges, skeet, trap. One of the cheapest membership fees I've ever heard of, swap meets, cookouts (just about ready to start), lots of other neat stuff, worth the travel. Reconsider?
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
Rivanna doesn't have ANY waiting list..., period, multi year or otherwise, at most an hour away from the "West End" via I-64, use your own ammo, indoor range, 300 yard range you're talking about, all kinds of other ranges, skeet, trap. One of the cheapest membership fees I've ever heard of, swap meets, cookouts (just about ready to start), lots of other neat stuff, worth the travel. Reconsider?
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
Numenor
Regular Member
Rivanna doesn't have ANY waiting list..., period, multi year or otherwise, at most an hour away from the "West End" via I-64, use your own ammo, indoor range, 300 yard range you're talking about, all kinds of other ranges, skeet, trap. One of the cheapest membership fees I've ever heard of, swap meets, cookouts (just about ready to start), lots of other neat stuff, worth the travel. Reconsider?
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
Hmmm, last info I saw said they did... buuuuuuttttt.... Heck yeah I'd be interested if the cost wasn't too high (just got my 870 from my parent's place in NY a couple weeks ago and trap has really been calling). Is there some sort of sponsorship needed to get a membership there?
No.
Last time I checked you fill out an online membership application, pay a processing fee, attend 2 monthly meetings on Thursday evenings (I think they're the 2nd Thursday of the month), attend orientation on the Sunday after the 2nd Thursday, pay membership fee and you're in. Annual membership renewal is $100. Just don't go near the clubhouse if Albermarle Co PD are there, they have a habit of shooting themselves in that building.
TFred
Regular Member
See now this is why this community is invaluable... where else could you get tips like this?TFred
here's the place to go to apply for Rivanna, Rivanna Application. It also lists the procedure for becoming a member more accurately and up to date than I did .. I forgot to include the 4 hours of voluntary work requirement.
sidestreet
Regular Member
Where can I see what you saw...,
I've never known Rivanna to have a cap on membership. I know Cavalier had one imposed on them a few years back. Rivanna holds monthly membership meetings, among other things, the NRA "First Steps" classes are backlogged thru June as I understand, but never known them to have a waiting list. As scouser said, they do have an initial meeting, where you are introduced by what you have noted on your application, then a safety orientation class, a certain number of work party hours, a background check (unless you have a valid Virginia CHP) and be a member of the NRA, then another meeting where you are "confirmed", voted on (show of hands, never seen anyone get turned down), pay your dues, pick up your electronic key fob, I think that's about it, and then You'ze be a memba'. Don't remember needing a sponsor, but again, I think Cavalier does. Consider becoming an NRA instructor, we could use the help.
Not saying that it didn't happen (waiting list), but I've never known it to, and usually we invite the folks taking the "First Steps" classes to join the club if they're not already a member, and add that the range is generally underused. Anyway, I'll ask around next time I'm up there, see what that's all about.
Scouser is right!!! The last two folks to shoot themselves at the range were LEO's, one was an instructor!!! :0
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
I've never known Rivanna to have a cap on membership. I know Cavalier had one imposed on them a few years back. Rivanna holds monthly membership meetings, among other things, the NRA "First Steps" classes are backlogged thru June as I understand, but never known them to have a waiting list. As scouser said, they do have an initial meeting, where you are introduced by what you have noted on your application, then a safety orientation class, a certain number of work party hours, a background check (unless you have a valid Virginia CHP) and be a member of the NRA, then another meeting where you are "confirmed", voted on (show of hands, never seen anyone get turned down), pay your dues, pick up your electronic key fob, I think that's about it, and then You'ze be a memba'. Don't remember needing a sponsor, but again, I think Cavalier does. Consider becoming an NRA instructor, we could use the help.
Not saying that it didn't happen (waiting list), but I've never known it to, and usually we invite the folks taking the "First Steps" classes to join the club if they're not already a member, and add that the range is generally underused. Anyway, I'll ask around next time I'm up there, see what that's all about.
Scouser is right!!! The last two folks to shoot themselves at the range were LEO's, one was an instructor!!! :0
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
Numenor
Regular Member
LOL... oh well, apparently I live 67 miles from the club... 8 miles too close to qualify for the "Non-resident" price.
roscoe13
Campaign Veteran
If you are referring to the required NRA membership, other ranges like Black Creek have a similar condition, as they get special rate insurance if all range users/members are also NRA members.
ProShooter
Regular Member
JesterP99
Regular Member
Rivanna doesn't have ANY waiting list..., period, multi year or otherwise, at most an hour away from the "West End" via I-64, use your own ammo, indoor range, 300 yard range you're talking about, all kinds of other ranges, skeet, trap. One of the cheapest membership fees I've ever heard of, swap meets, cookouts (just about ready to start), lots of other neat stuff, worth the travel. Reconsider?
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
Last time I checked, the 300yd range at rivanna was closed - indefinitely. I could be wrong but that's what thought. The tactical range at rivanna is nice, especially for these summer months . For what it's worth, I think if a day of shooting is what you're after and you're already a member of the nra, RRPC is a good way to go. They are great if you like to shoot skeet. Did that for the first time there and had an instructor teach me - great time.
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sidestreet
Regular Member
Thanks, I'll check on that too...,
it does get a little soggy down on the lower ranges this time of year! Glad to hear you had a great time, we usually do too.
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
it does get a little soggy down on the lower ranges this time of year! Glad to hear you had a great time, we usually do too.
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
The Wolfhound
Regular Member
2 things about Rivanna...
There is a cap on "Voting" members. It is set at about 120 and requires a couple of years "associate" membership then sponsorship from the board. Unless you are planning on helping to run the place, it should not be an issue. Associate memberships are a true bargain and are not capped. The folks up there are great. The 300 yard range is under repair and "should" reopen soon. I had the occaision to be there when the repair was discussed at the board meeting.
There is a cap on "Voting" members. It is set at about 120 and requires a couple of years "associate" membership then sponsorship from the board. Unless you are planning on helping to run the place, it should not be an issue. Associate memberships are a true bargain and are not capped. The folks up there are great. The 300 yard range is under repair and "should" reopen soon. I had the occaision to be there when the repair was discussed at the board meeting.
sidestreet
Regular Member
Thanks Wolfhound...,
you may have just cleared up both questions with your timely post. Couldn't agree with you more. The folks up there are great! Numenor, I hear you on the "Non-resident price", I live 74.5 miles away, but I wouldn't short those folks for the world. I GLADLY, THANKFULLY, JOYFULLY pay the full price, as it would take me about an hour to tell you how wonderfully I have been treated there, and not only me, my entire family.
Thanks again Wolfhound, I think you "Capped" both subjects quite nicely.
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.
you may have just cleared up both questions with your timely post. Couldn't agree with you more. The folks up there are great! Numenor, I hear you on the "Non-resident price", I live 74.5 miles away, but I wouldn't short those folks for the world. I GLADLY, THANKFULLY, JOYFULLY pay the full price, as it would take me about an hour to tell you how wonderfully I have been treated there, and not only me, my entire family.
Thanks again Wolfhound, I think you "Capped" both subjects quite nicely.
sidestreet
Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.