Airfield Shooting Club

Airfield Shooting Club operates as a member-driven facility where shooters aren't customers—they're the crew keeping the range running. There's no dedicated range personnel. Instead, members share responsibility for safety enforcement, event management, and day-to-day operations.

"As a member of a club that does not have dedicated range personnel, it is absolutely imperative that we police ourselves."

This model works because the club takes safety seriously. Every member is expected to watch for rule violations and speak up. The board publishes specific expectations: when you're on the line but not actively shooting, you're assessing safety and ready to address infractions.

The club maintains multiple ranges: - 100M range (with rules reference guide in shed) - 25-50 Meter range (closed during certain events) - Skeet fields (NSSA competition sanctioned) - Bowling pin range (seasonal matches April-December) - Defensive shooting stages (multi-purpose)

Bowling Pin Matches (April-December) Monthly matches with multiple divisions: - Carbine - Major caliber handgun - Minor caliber handgun - Revolver - Shotgun - 5-gun aggregate competition

Each match runs four strings. Scores are published and competition is serious—with competitors tracking personal bests and aggregate rankings.

Rimfire Challenge Monthly ARA modified bench-rest shooting events using .22LR ammunition. Shooters complete official ARA 25 bull targets in 20-minute windows. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

Defensive Shooting Matches Competitive stages testing pistol, rifle, shotgun, and two-gun combinations. Entry: $5 members/$10 non-members per category. Mandatory safety briefing before competition starts.

NSSA Skeet Competition Sanctioned skeet shooting events following National Skeet Shooting Association rules.

Swamp Shooters Active club program that receives fundraising support.

ASC Pistol Class Formal pistol instruction program.

Women On Target Dedicated women's shooting program.

Free Legal Seminars The club hosts educational events on self-defense law, taught by licensed attorneys. Recent example: "Self-Defense: What Happens Next?" covering law enforcement interaction, stand your ground laws, criminal/civil court procedures, and what to do after a self-defense incident. Pizza and drinks provided.

The club enforces strict safety standards:

All participants attend mandatory safety meetings before matches start. Rules are posted and available in multiple locations on the property.

Airfield Shooting Club partners with Friends of NRA for annual fundraising banquets. Recent events have benefited: - 4-H programs and conference centers - Youth scouts - Veteran organizations - Police departments - Hunter education programs - School security systems

The 2025 Tidewater Friends of NRA Banquet raised funds through auctions, raffles, and table sponsorships that included firearms as prizes.

• •Address: P.O. Box 250, Wakefield, VA 23888

The club is centrally located in Wakefield with easy access for shooters from across the Tidewater region. Directions and calendar available on their website.

The club maintains a published 2026 calendar with monthly events. Recent schedule included: - Monthly bowling pin matches (April-December) - Monthly rimfire challenges - Monthly defensive shooting matches - Special events and holiday observances

Events sometimes get rescheduled due to weather. The club typically posts cancellations and reschedules in advance.

Club membership gets priority pricing on matches ($5 entry vs. $10 non-member rates). The website includes membership information, bylaws, and board of directors contact details. Online payment processing available.