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Have you always wanted to learn how to shoot skeet?  Now’s your chance! Dale Mullin will be leading Skeet 101 on November 14th from 9-5. This class will teach you the fundamentals and game of shooting skeet.  Participants, to be successful in this class, must: – Be familiar with your shotgun – Have experience shooting moving targets (ie upland bird hunting, duck/goose hunting) to take this class.  If all you have shot is static targets this class is not for you. If you have any questions about if you would be a good fit for this class, please get in touch with us! We reserve the right to remove someone from the class if they do not have the fundamentals. The cost for members is $20/person and non-members is $40/per person. To sign up contact Scott Sampson at [email protected].

Rimfire Challenge – IBS Modified Benchrest 100-Yard Precision Skill Challenge on Aug 16th. Experience the fun of a friendly IBS Modified bench-rest shooting event uniquely designed to test and challenge your long-range shooting skills. Join us on Sunday, August 16, 2026 for a day of precision 22LR shooting. The shooters will follow a modified version of the IBS Benchrest Shooting Competition, shooting two to four official ARA 25 bull targets.  Each shooter gets 20 minutes to complete each target.  Factory or unlimited target classifications. The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for Non-Members. 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 promptly at 9:00 am. *** The 100 Yard Range is Closed for this Event. *** For more information about this event, Contact the Match Director, Tom Sanford, at [email protected].

Unfortunately, I regret to inform the club and fellow participants that the July Rimfire Challenge is canceled.  Watch for further rimfire challenge announcements. Tom Sanford

The Flyer – Special Edition A Special Edition of The Flyer has been published for the 2026/2027 Board of Directors Elections. This edition identifies the board positions and includes the official ballot for member review and participation on July 18th, 2026. Tom Sanford, Newsletter Editor Special Edition 2026

On July 18, 2026, the Airfield Shooting Club will be holding its annual ASC Election Meeting and Breakfast for all active ASC Members. The Election Ballot can be viewed here: Election Ballot – 2026 We will meet in the Airfield Center’s Point Yancey Conference Room (see map here for location: Elections Meeting Map, with breakfast being served at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast is paid for by the ASC for all ASC Members active and in good standing. Please note that family or guests accompanying Members will not be paid for by the Club. After breakfast, ASC President and other Board members will address Club matters. We will then hold the election to choose the new ASC Board.  All active Members will be eligible to vote.  We encourage all members to participate. Please RSVP if you intend to participate (no later than July the 8th) to [email protected]

Rimfire Challenge – ARA Modified Benchrest 50-Yard Precision Skill Challenge Experience the fun of a friendly ARA-modified bench-rest shooting event uniquely designed to test and challenge your shooting skills. Join us on Sunday, June 21st, 2026, for a day of fun 22LR shooting. The shooters will follow a modified version of the ARA Benchrest Shooting Competition, shooting two to four official ARA 25 bull targets, depending on participation level.  Each shooter has 20 minutes to complete each target, whether it’s a factory or unlimited target classification. The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for Non-Members.  Please bring exact cash. 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 promptly at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until noon. *** The 25 – 50 Meter Range is Closed for this Event. *** For more information about this event, contact the Match Director, Tom Sanford, at [email protected].

The locks for the gates, bathrooms and sign in sheds have been changed. If you do not have the new codes and you have renewed your membership and have not received your membership card please reach out to the secretary. If you have not renewed and wish to stay a member of the club, please reach out to the secretary to get your renewal completed. Cory aka the MO

Unfortunately, I regret to inform the club and fellow participants that the May Rimfire Challenge is canceled.  Watch for further rimfire challenge announcements. Tom Sanford

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 …

Folks – Unfortunately, we didn’t have anyone sign up for the Stop the Bleed course being hosted this weekend.  We are cancelling it.  We hope to offer it in July.  Stay tuned for more details!