Unfortunately, the forecast of bitterly cold, wet weather will cancel this event. We will reschedule this event on February 15th, weather permitting. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but we held out hoping for a warmer day. Thanks for all your support! Tom Sanford
Free US LawShield Lecture Self-Defense: What Happens Next? If you’re a gun owner and you’re forced to defend yourself: Are you prepared? Do you know what to expect? This seminar is taught by US LawShield Program Attorney Gilbert Ambler and covers: Interacting with law enforcement Your right to remain silent Stand Your Ground vs. Duty to Retreat Criminal court procedure Civil litigation procedure Talking to authorities in the aftermath of a self-defense incident Sign in from 5:30 to 6 PM. Located at the American Legion Post 280 469 Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Pizza and drinks being served! Sign up here: Self-Defense – What Happens Next?
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, January 18th, 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. 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. If the range that you are going to is COLD, you may only bring a gun to the line if it is cased. A case is anything that prevents you from accessing the gun. It must be in a range bag, a holster, a gun sock, a hard/soft-sided case, etc. If the range is HOT, you may bring the gun to the line without a case, BUT it must be unloaded with the muzzle pointed straight up, action open, and facing out (so anyone can see). 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 …
The Tidewater Friends of NRA Banquet is right around the corner! The Friends of NRA is the Premier Fundraising Program of The NRA Foundation. With 600+ fundraising events across the nation each year, Friends of NRA is invested in supporting the community of safe, responsible shooting sports enthusiasts. Net proceeds benefit The NRA Foundation and are distributed among State and national grants. Friends of NRA fundraising events include exciting games, auctions, exclusive merchandise, and dinner alongside your freedom loving friends. This year we are holding it at the Chesapeake Conference Center on Jan 31st from 5 to 9pm. The money has helped the 4-H conference center and our swamp shooters. The money typically is provided to other non-profits such as 4-H, Scouts, veteran’s programs, police departments, hunters for the hungry and even school security systems. This is you chance to have some fun, maybe win a gun (or two) and help give back to the shooting sports. You can purchase individual tickets for the night, or you can purchase different table levels for 8 people that come with a gun! You can visit Tidewater – Chesapeake, VA | Friends of NRA to find out more details or purchase a ticket. …
We recently reviewed a video from the range where someone was doing something unsafe. In the background, two other members walked by and even talked to the individual. The issue is they said nothing. Their lack of response could be because of a couple reasons: 1) The lack of understanding of the Rules (a larger problem) 2) They didn’t see it (hard to miss) or 3) Didn’t feel it was their place or didn’t feel comfortable saying something. I am hoping it is no 3. I do understand that some people are not comfortable saying something. Maybe they are not confident about something or maybe feel intimidated. While this very well may be the case, but it is incumbent on all members of the club to do just that. Remember as a member of the club, you are basically the employees or staff that run the range. If you don’t then who will? As a member of a club that does not have dedicated range personnel, it is absolutely imperative that we police ourselves. You can always couch something as a question, “By the way, aren’t muzzles always supposed to be pointed at the berm?” Allow them say yes,I am …
Airfield Shooting Club members, In observance of the holidays, the Airfield Shooting Club Rimfire Challenge scheduled for December has been canceled. Please keep an eye on the 2026 calendar, as we will continue to host new Rimfire Challenges throughout the upcoming year. Thank you for your continued support of the monthly matches and club, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Respectfully, Tom Sanford “August Rimfire Challenge has been canceled.”
We will be publishing periodic safety tips. These tips are a reminder of our safety rules or suggestions on how to be safe at the club. If you have any questions about these tips or suggestions on topics to cover, please let the Chief Instructor know at [email protected]. ASC Quick Safety Tip Bringing a Gun to the Line If the range that you are going to is COLD, you may only bring a gun to the line if it is cased. A case is anything that prevents you from accessing the gun. It must be in a range bag, a holster, a gun sock, a hard/soft sided case etc. If the range is HOT, you may bring the gun to the line without a case, BUT it must unloaded with the muzzle pointed Straight up, action open and facing out (so anyone can see). Recognize that there are some guns that action doesn’t open like some muzzle loaders or that some shotguns like hinge or break action would be awkward to have muzzle up. For Muzzle loaders that do not have an “action” to open, all primers, powder need to be removed, and the striker/hammer must be in the …
December 6, 2025 – 8am to 1pm (class will initially meet at the 4H Center for a classroom portion) Cost: $40 for club members and $60 for non-club members (12 spots available). Class will be taught be ASC Member Sean Powell This class will cover fundamentals the civilian responder should consider in the event of an active killer/shooter. Classroom will cover basic principles to follow and range drills will cover basic drills and evaluations to help a student understand their current capabilities with their chosen handgun. Students should have a grasp of basic skills for the defensive handgun. Required Equipment: Students will need a quality/functional handgun. At least two spare magazines (would recommend more if using a single stack handgun or revolver) Quality holster that covers the trigger guard. Suggest students work from concealment (avoid nylon/soft leather holsters and trigger finger retention devices (For example Blackhawk SERPA holsters). If military/law enforcement/security could use duty holsters Eye and Ear Protection – Electronic Ear Protection Recommended 300 rounds of practice ammunition and at least 20 rounds of defensive/carry/duty ammunition. Notepad and Pen/Pencil Zero handguns prior to the class if they have red dots or adjustable iron sights. Contact Chief Instructor Scott Sampson …
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, November 16th, 2025, 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 that all non-member participants fill out the Guest Waiver form. The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for …
Fellow members I want to reiterate and emphasize our commitment to safety on the range. There have been several instances lately where it appears a causal attitude is being taken with how firearms are being handled. Compliancy kills and will shut down the club. If you have not reread the rules lately, please do so. We have these in place to prevent accidents. Lately we have found where people have discharges rounds outside of our range, bringing uncased guns to the line when the line is cold, handling guns when people are down range, and having people down range when shooting has started. We take these infractions very seriously. Someone’s life could have been easily taken with some of these violations. We are urging you to have ruthless adherence to safety practices and be polite but firm in monitoring others at the club if you see a safety infraction. If you have ANY questions about what is safe or not, please let us know. We would much rather answer questions now vs taking disciplinary action or worse having to address an injury or death. With no staff, we rely on you, our members, to keep our range safe. Thank you …
