Providence Revolver

Founded in 1903 and relocated to Cranston in 1906, Providence Revolver Club operates as one of New England's premier NRA-affiliated indoor handgun ranges. The club's core mission hasn't changed: safe, controlled shooting in a professional environment.

Six fully equipped shooting positions meet the needs of both novice and experienced shooters. Key features include:

• •Motorized target carriers for efficient practice
• •State-of-the-art recirculation air filtration system professionally designed to remove contaminated air from gunfire
• •Climate-controlled clubhouse and range
• •Dedicated "safe" room for firearm inspection and cleaning

Members enjoy 24-hour access to the air-conditioned clubhouse with key fob entry—the facility is unattended.

All members must complete both classroom and live fire NRA gun safety certification before access. This sets Providence Revolver apart: you're guaranteed every shooter has formal safety training.

• •Allowed: All handguns except magnums, plus pistol caliber carbines (compact long guns firing pistol ammunition only)

• •Not allowed: Rifle caliber ammunition

Providence Revolver hosts one of Rhode Island's top pistol teams, which has won the state championship multiple times. The club features:

• •Wednesday Night League starting at 7:30 PM (arrive by 9:00 PM)
• •Monday Practice at 7:30 PM for informal coaching
• •League fee: $50 (includes annual dinner)
• •NRA certified instructors provide free training for members
• •No pressure structure—only top 5 team scores count, so new shooters don't hurt team totals

No sponsor needed. The process involves:

1. Application fee: $100 (covers training) 2. Submit BCI background check (not older than 30 days) 3. Proof of NRA membership 4. Interview with executive committee (monthly meetings, first Tuesday) 5. Complete NRA training and qualification course (Saturday or Sunday morning) 6. Year-long probationary membership while dues ($250 annually, pro-rated) are established 7. Full membership after uneventful first year