Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club

Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club operates as a membership organization for shooters in the Charlottesville area. What sets them apart isn't fancy amenities—it's consistent programming and actual instruction.

The club offers several structured courses:

• •NRA First Steps Pistol - Held the last Thursday of each month from 6:00-9:00 PM. This three-hour class covers the basics and meets Virginia's legal requirement for concealed-carry permits. You need to reserve a seat in advance.
• •Project Appleseed Rifle Clinics - Focused on developing riflemen from the ground up. Not casual shooting—this is about building fundamental skills. Email [email protected] or check the Project Appleseed website to register.

64 voting members showed up for the 2025 annual meeting—that's not a huge club, but it's active.

The club sponsors summer cookouts (April through May) in the pavilion before monthly meetings. Small donation, casual setting, hamburgers and hot dogs. It's the kind of detail that matters if you're looking to connect with other shooters rather than just rent range time.

Joining requires completing their membership application process. Once in, members can: - Access the range for scheduled activities - Sign up for training courses - Attend monthly meetings and social events - Manage membership dues and profile online - Participate in work details that keep the club running

If Albemarle County Schools close for weather, RRPC events close too—unless the Activity Director says otherwise. Check their website for specifics.

The club actively promotes Virginia firearms advocacy through partnerships with the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and VA-ALERT newsletters, keeping members informed about state-level issues.