Airfield Shooting Club

Good afternoon,

The Governance Committee has spent some time trying to assess the rules for simplicity and clarity.  We received some great feedback on suggestions of the rules and we appreciate that.  We will say that we are done yet, but this is a good first start.  We encourage you to read these rules!  We are focusing on safety after we have had some recent issues.   Please click on the Range Rules link on our web page!

• Modified verbiage for eye and ear protection – Made Eye and ear protection required but can use discretion for suppressors and air guns.  There is also an exclusion for folks that for some reason cannot comply with this rule.  It is incumbent on the RSO however to make sure they understand it is required.
• Modified Range Commands to make simpler – Combined the Range is Hot and You may commence shooting command. We also removed the exception of going forward of the red line during a cold range for any reason except if you are going down range.  Members will now be required to tape targets to the carboard backers behind the red line.  Also even guns cannot be brought forward of the red line while the line is cold.
• Modified how guns can be brought to the line – Added pictures of how uncased long guns could be brought to a hot line.  handguns still need to be in your worn holster or a case.  Added clarity for condition of the range.
• Modified Range Safety Officer Identification – We have done away with the RSO badges and have purchased yellow vests.  We have 5 there and have 5 more that will be on standby for washing.
• Modified the Range Safety Officer Section – Removed command details and put them in the upper body of the rules.  Added example of calling a range and things to look for.
• Modified Emergency Procedures and Range Incident Report  – Revised entire section to address comments during recent fire and more.

Again please read these rules. If you have any questions please reach out to us and we will get an answer to you.

THANK YOU for helping to keep everyone safe!

Rimfire Challenge, A modified Long Gong Challenge

The 100 Yard Gong shooting event is uniquely designed to test and challenge your shooting skills. Join us on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, for a day of fun 22LR shooting.  This event includes individual and two-person teams scoring each other’s hits and misses.

Participants will shoot up to 5 rounds of 10 shots each. Each round has a 3-minute time limit, which begins and ends on the match director’s commands/Range Safety Officer.  The event is shot from a bench rest and is limited to bipods or front bags only.  No front rest, sleds, or rear bags allowed.

Please transport all firearms to and from vehicles in a case.   When the range is called “COLD,” actions will be open, with empty-chamber flags inserted.  No gun or magazine handling AT ALL when the range is COLD. That includes scope adjustment or any other form of handling. There will be enough time during a HOT range to make any required adjustments.

This event is open to members and the public.  Airfield Shooting Club requires all non-member participants to complete the Guest Waiver form.  The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for Non-Members.  FOUL WEATHER will CANCEL this event.

Three gongs: a 3”, a 2”, and a 1” gong target will be placed at the 100-yard berm. The score is totaled for each shooter, with a possible high score of 27 points (1+2+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3=27). A complete game includes five complete sets, totaling 50 rounds of ammunition (1 whole box). The highest possible score for a competition is 135 points. In case of a tie score, the winner is determined by the shooter with the highest single-round score.

All participants must attend the Safety Meeting to shoot!  The range set-up/sighting-in period lasts until 8:30 AM, and then the range goes cold for the 8:30 AM Mandatory Safety Meeting/Instructions. The match starts at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until noon.

For more information about this event, contact the Match Director, Tom Sanford, at [email protected].

FOUL WEATHER WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT.  Check any announcements prior to departing for the range.

Women On Target Coming June 13th!

Who:               All women 12 and older.  Young ladies age 12-17 must be accompanied by a paying Adult.  No experience necessary!  Beginners welcome! We will have an intermediate pistol session available as well as an optional safety class.

When:             Saturday, check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Runs until 5 p.m.

Where:           Airfield 4-H Conference Center, Wakefield, Virginia 23888

What:             Women will have the opportunity to attend 4 out of 11 training sessions. The Classes offered are: Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, EITHER Entry level or Advance Pistol (not both), Stop the Bleed, Use of Deadly Force, After the Use of Force, Handgun Cleaning, Making your Home a Harder Target, Less than Lethal and Situational Awareness.

Agenda:

8:45 – 9:00 a.m.      Check-in
9:00 – 9:15 am       Welcome
9:15 – 12:20 p.m    First two training sessions
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.    Lunch
1:40 – 4:40 p.m.     Second two training sessions
4:405 – 5:00 p.m.     Closing Remarks – Awarding of certificates

Cost:

$75.00 (pre-registration required). Cost is non-refundable (unless approved by ASC Board). Cost includes loaner firearms, all ammunition, targets, instruction by

certified instructors and lunch. Attendance limited to the first 48 applicants.

Contact:

Scott Sampson (757) 618-1525 (please, no calls after 9:00 p.m.) or via email at [email protected]

Registration: 

Registration will be online.  Go to www.airfieldshootingclub.org and click on “Club Programs” and then click on “Women on Target”.

If you are unable to register online, contact Scott Sampson (Contact information above.)

VIRGINIA FIREARMS LAW UPDATE SEMINAR

April 22nd, 6-8 PM, American Legion Post 280, 469 Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA

Proposed firearm legislation moving through the Virginia General Assembly could significantly affect what you can own, where you can carry, and how much it costs to exercise your rights. For lawful gun owners, staying informed is essential to avoid unintentional violations and to make confident decisions about personal protection, travel, and training.

Whether you carry for self-defense, travel across state lines, hunt or simply want to remain compliant with changing laws, this seminar provides simple guidance on the current legislative landscape and what it could mean for you and your family.

The Virginia Firearms Law Update Seminar topics include:

• Practical steps to remain compliant if laws change
• Proposed restrictions on commonly owned firearms and magazine capacities
• How grandfathering provisions work and when possession may still create legal risk
• Concealed carry reciprocity changes and how they may limit where Virginians can carry out of state
• Potential permit requirements that could require you to get training before you buy your next gun
• Proposed firearm and ammunition taxes and their potential impact on affordability to own and train
• Practical steps to remain compliant if laws change

Check in from 5:30 to 6:00.  Food will be sold to benefit the youth shooting program at the Legion!

REGISTER Here: VIRGINIA FIREARMS LAW UPDATE SEMINAR