Author: Scott Sampson

On March 22, 2025, the Airfield Shooting Club (ASC) is hosting a Pistol Class including sections on the Law of Concealed Carry and Self Defense and Methods of Concealed Carry. The ASC Pistol Class is intended to provide hands-on orientation to the safe handling of handguns and includes both classroom and live-fire training. Our instructors teach both revolver and semi-auto sections in this class. In addition to the ASC Pistol Class, over an hour long session is scheduled with Timothy W. Drewry, a Virginia licensed attorney, who will discuss some of the legal aspects of carrying concealed firearms and self defense in Virginia. The attorney is a certified pistol instructor too and usually remains with the class until the very end so that he may answer questions which may arise. An additional segment of the course will include a brief discussion of some of the firearms appropriate for concealed carry and the holsters or other devices which might be suited for carrying a firearm concealed. Please note that the ASC Pistol Class, including the legal and concealed carry sections, is a non-NRA course, but it satisfies the handgun competency requirements set forth in Virginia Code § 18.2-308.02 (B). This course …

Airfield Shooting Club Members, We are sorry to have to tell you that the Rimfire Challenge scheduled for this month has been canceled due to inclement weather.  Please watch future announcements for details on next month’s Rimfire Challenge and other sporting events. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone at future events. Best regards, Tom Sanford

February 15th, 2025  – Shooting at Speed.  We will be offering a class that will help you maintain the control of a gun as you increase speed of your shooting.  You will be taught some self diagnostic drills and techniques to help keep rounds on target.  Students should bring minimum 200 rounds.  This will be held after the board meeting from 1pm to 4 pm.  Students should bring a holster, magazine pouch (or big pockets) several magazines or speed loaders.  This class we will not be shooting from the holster, we are only using the holster to hold the gun rather than using tables. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. This will be held on the 100 m range so bring foot gear and clothing appropriate for the weather. To sign up, please follow the below link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd67-4DmDBIO-7gmk3qIZrZzUbvlU_ztx4jzpxEcbTzhfcZ6A/viewform?usp=sharing Once you are signed up and a spot is confirmed you will be directed on how to pay for the class. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Sampson at [email protected]  

Thanks to Andy, we are back up and running on the Skeet fields.  It is back open! Have a great day!!!

Our skeet field cannot be used until further notice.  We are having issues with the machines.  Until this is trouble shot and repaired we are asking members to avoid using the skeet field to prevent potential further damage.  We are hoping to have the machines up and running soon but we are unsure of when. Thank you!

The Tidewater Friends of NRA Banquet is Feb 1st at the Greenbrier Country Club.  We could use a couple outgoing volunteers to help run the banquet.  In particular we could use some folks to help with running games (this involves taking money basically) or being a table host (showing guests where there reserved tables are, giving them a run down of the events and activities and running their bills to them at the end of the night.  Then a little help cleaning up at the end of the night.  You will be on your feet all or at least most of the night. This does count for service hours for ASC.  The required time would be from 4pm to 10pm. If interested please contact Scott Sampson at [email protected] Thank you!  

The Tidewater Friends of NRA annual Banquet is Feb 1st at the Greenbrier Country Club in Chesapeake, VA.  This fun event raises money for grants to non-profits.  The money goes to non-profit organizations supporting the shooting sports like 4-H, Scouts, Veterans programs, and Women’s Programs.  We also have provided money to the police departments and college shooting teams.  Airfield Conference Center has benefited from several grants which have supported our club.  Would love to see some support from ASC members. You can buy individual tickets or you can purchase a Table of 8 (at different price points) which allows you to get a gun.  You can find out more about the event and purchase tickets at: https://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60851 Thank you!

ASC has published a new Range Rules document. A quick overview of the changes: Pg 10, Section I-G4 provided clarity on electrical conduit being ok to be used for supporting steel Pgs 10 and 11, have been revised to account for frangible ammo with steel.  Non-Jacketed frangible ammo is safer because the bullet is made of a compressed material that when it hits steel is breaks into particles like sand.  Please understand that there is Jacketed frangible ammo which has a jacket that will ricochet so it is NOT the same thing. Pg 19, RSO section – added additional guidance on how to run a range. Please take a look.  As always if you have any questions please feel free to give us a shout!  

Airfield Shooting Club Members, We regret to inform you that the Rimfire Challenge scheduled for this month has been canceled. Please keep an eye on future announcements for details on next month’s Rimfire Challenge and other upcoming sporting events. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone at future events. Best regards, Tom Sanford

Modified Metal Madness SRB – 50 yd Range is reserved for the next Rimfire Challenge – Modified Rimfire Steel Challenge for 22LR Pistols and/or Rifles only. This month’s challenge on Sunday, October 20th, is a speed shooting competition for 22LR pistols and rifles consisting of several modified stages with five steel targets. Competitors are scored solely by the time it takes to complete each stage by shooting five strings in order except the stop plate, which must be shot last. Throw out the worst score; the winner is the lowest overall time. The course of fire is designed to be completed by even the most inexperienced shooter using one 10-round magazine without reloading “on the clock.” Recommend a minimum of two magazines; suggest five mags. This is a timed event designed to have 90% of the shooters hit 90% of the targets 90% of the time. It is open to all, and even the young and old can easily participate. $5.00 entry fee for members, $10.00 for guests. I need help to set up the range at 7:00 am.  Safety Meeting 8:30-9:00 am. The safety meeting is mandatory to shoot the match. The match starts promptly at 9:00 am. Contact Match Director: Tom Sanford, [email protected]