Cresap Rifle Club
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:
- •Pistol range: 10 and 25 yard targets
- •Rifle range: 50 and 100 yard targets
- •Black powder area: Dedicated section for vintage, antique, and modern black powder rifles, plus black powder pistol bench
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:
- •NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses (handgun and rifle)
- •Women's Intro to Shooting Course
- •Maryland Hunter Education (free, no fees)
- •Maryland HQL and Concealed Carry certification
- •CMP Clinics
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).
- •Weekly Sunday practices: 3:30–7:30pm (winter indoors), 3:30–5:30pm (spring/summer/fall outdoors)
- •Competes in CMP-sanctioned local and national-level events
- •Currently maintains roster of 8 members due to equipment and range capacity
Contact: [email protected]
- •Location: 6420 Plant Road, Frederick, Maryland 21701
- •Info: [email protected]
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
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