Category: ASC Announce

Dear Members, As fellow shooters we recognize the enjoyment of shooting and the hardship that closing the range causes for our members. However, the COVID-19 virus has proven to be deadly and at this time there is still much which we do not know about it. Medical professionals have made it clear that they and their facilities will be quickly overwhelmed if we are not able to slow the spread of the virus. We have already had at least one situation where club members may have been exposed to the virus. Both are presently nearing the end of their 14 day post-exposure quarantine period and at present it appears that they were not infected. However, we cannot always count on such good fortune. It appears that the virus can remain viable for relatively long periods of time on objects which we might come into contact with during routine use of the range. Many of our members are in the high-risk category. Even members who are not in the high-risk category may have family members who may be at higher risk. At this point we are hearing reports of people dying from the virus who were reported to be healthy and …

ASC Members, The ASC board made the difficult decision to close the range for access,and shooting by all members effective tonight 03/27/2020 when we will change the combinations to prevent access. The ASC board is carefully reviewing the overall situation with COVID-19 and will continue to assess the appropriateness of opening the range for use. The safety of our members, lack of services to maintain the restroom facilities, and overall COVID-19 situation contributed to our decision making.I will send a notice to the club should the situation change. Please keep an eye on the website, your email and the range calendar for up to date information. The ASC board did not make this decision lightly, and feel at this time it’s the right choice. Members that access the range after it’s locked, and receiving this notice will be considered in violation of the closure and will face disciplinary action up to and including removal from the club. If you have questions about this decision you can email [email protected], or the board at [email protected].

Hello ASC Members. Your 2020-2021 renewal forms have been sent out. Most of you will receive it via email.  If you don’t see it, check your spam/ junk folder. Sometimes it gets stuck in there. A few of you will get it via U.S. mail. Should be a few days depending on the U.S. mail. If you have any problems or questions, Please contact [email protected] ** Renewal Due Date ** You will have from March 31st to June 1st to pay your membership dues and other costs owed to ASC. If you pay your membership dues after June 1st through August 31st there will be a penalty fee of $25.00. After September 1st, you will be required to re-join the club. This will include attending a board meeting, redoing member orientation, reviewing club rules and regulations, and paying prorated dues as well as the $50.00 initiation fee. The ASC gate combination will be changed after the April Board of Directors meeting. You will receive a new membership card and combination(s) after your invoice is paid and requirements are met. Note. If you are not renewing your ASC Membership this year, Please email the [email protected]  to let us know.

The Airfield Shooting Club is currently NOT accepting new members for March. If interested in becoming a new member, please email the club secretary for information regarding joining in April.

We will be building tables for the bowling pin competitions starting at 9:00am on Saturday, March 7th. You will need.. circular saws, cord less drills / saws, Hammers and any other woodworking tools. If you have some free time this is a great opportunity to help out the club and make a few service hours before the end of the membership year in March. If you have any questions… Please contact the XO .. [email protected]

Good Evening, Sorry for the short notice but we holding another Shooter Tune up this Saturday at 10 am. This one will be focused on Rifle! Our own Fletcher Dunton will be hosting this event on the 50 yd range. Depending on the need of the participants he will be going over two distinct marksmanship skills: 1. Basic Rifle Sight-In: This will include checking and adjusting the scope eye relief, parallax, level, mounts and bore for correctness, and basic bore sight before sending lead down range. Then correct sight in procedure will be covered. Please bring your own rifle to practice on. 2. Precision Rifle Shot Fundamentals: This will include a review of the classic 5 shooting fundamentals. The focus will be to provide instructions and feedback to give each shooter solid techniques to walk away from the morning with tighter groups. We hope to see you there. For awareness, the Shooter Tune Ups will be schedule every time there is a 5th Saturday of the month. These are located on the calendar and will vary in the topic we are covering. See you on the firing line!

If you have performed service hours for the Club this past year, and not yet turn your hours in, please email the secretary by Monday, March 9th at [email protected] In the email please provide: Your name Member # Date of service Service performed Amount of time spent performing service This will help with calculation and processing of your membership dues in March and avoid confusion when you receive your dues invoice. Upcoming Service Hour Opportunities: March Work Party – Date TBD. Keep an eye on the calendar and contact the XO at [email protected] to sign up Paying for Incomplete Service Hours: The amount of outstanding service hours will be calculated and added to your dues invoice. Invoices will be processed the 3rd week of March. We do not have the amount you owe until processing is complete so please wait for your invoice.

We are requesting RSO’s for the following groups and dates: New Covenant Presbyterian Church  –  25 and 50 Yard ranges for March 13, 2020 from 1 – 3 PM Peninsula Community Chapel  –  Trap field on Oct 3, 2020 from 10 AM – 12 PM –> Can’t say we didn’t plan ahead ! Please contact Scott Sampson to volunteer and get your service hours! [email protected]

VCDL Lobby Day 2019 It’s that time of year again, Time to meet and speak with our Virginia Legislatures about issues and rights that face us. The ASC wants to encourage all of our members to attend the VCDL rally in Richmond on  Monday, January 20, 2019 at 8 AM – 2 PM The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) is at the forefront of protecting your rights in Virginia and we encourage all of our members to support them as much as possible.