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Founded in 1928, Cresap Rifle Club is a non-profit, member-maintained facility in Frederick, Maryland that remains the sole public outdoor rifle and pistol range serving the Washington, D.C. area. The range operates as a community resource for shooters of all interests—recreational, competitive, hun...
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Founded in 1928, Cresap Rifle Club is a non-profit, member-maintained facility in Frederick, Maryland that remains the sole public outdoor rifle and pistol range serving the Washington, D.C. area. The range operates as a community resource for shooters of all interests—recreational, competitive, hunting, and historical reenactment.
Cresap maintains over 30 shooting lanes with multiple distance options:
Target changes happen on the hour, every hour.
| Day | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10am–3pm | $20 per shooter, $5 per additional hour |
| Other days | Membership only | — |
Brass for reloaders: Cresap sells cleaned brass casings in multiple calibers on Sundays at the office.
The club runs NRA-certified training programs including:
All courses include materials, firearms, and ammunition. You don't need to own a gun to take classes. Certified volunteer instructors keep costs minimal.
"Whether you're interested in recreational shooting, competition, hunting, gun collecting, historical reenactment, home safety, or personal protection—the basics are where to start."
The club actively develops young shooters ages 10–18 in both sporter and precision class competition using air rifles (.177 cal) and rimfire (.22 cal).
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