Volunteer Rifle & Pistol Club

Volunteer Rifle & Pistol Club is a premier shooting range in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving East Tennessee shooters since 1930. Located at 2327 Rifle Range Drive within the TWRA's John Sevier Hunter Education Center, VRPC offers comprehensive shooting facilities for both members and the public.

The club provides diverse shooting programs to accommodate all skill levels:

• •Benchrest Rifle Shooting – Precision rifle shooting with dedicated benches
• •Skeet Shooting – Olympic-style clay target sport
• •Trap Shooting – Classic clay target discipline
• •5-Stand Shooting – Dynamic clay target course
• •Action Pistol Programs – Monthly competitive pistol events
• •Stand-Up Pistol Range – Dedicated pistol area with targets at 3, 5, and 7-yard distances

• •Benchrest Range: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 1:00–6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

• •Shotgun Ranges: Saturday & Sunday 1:00–6:00 PM (public); Tuesday evenings 6:30–10:00 PM (members only)

Closed the first full weekend of each month and all holidays.

• •TWRA Permit Fee: $10.50 (waived for VRPC members)
• •Shotgun Shooting: $8 per round of 25 targets (non-members); $5 per round (members)
• •Membership Benefits: Reduced range fees, evening shooting access, and exclusive programs

All shooters must check in at the gate with a valid driver's license, social security number, or TWRA ID. A Range Safety Officer is present during all shooting operations. The club emphasizes strict safety protocols, including required eye and ear protection, unloaded firearms during transport, and supervised range conditions.