Kettlefoot Rod & Gun Club

Kettlefoot Rod & Gun Club was chartered in Tennessee back in 1966, named after a legendary black bear with paws the size of a kettle that roamed the local mountains. The club relocated to Virginia in 1971 and has spent five decades expanding into the comprehensive facility it is today—640 acres of dedicated shooting sports infrastructure.

With over 1,200 members, Kettlefoot operates 24/7 access to multiple range disciplines:

• •Firearms Transfers – Licensed FFL services
• •Virginia Concealed Carry Permit Classes – NRA-certified instruction
• •Organized Matches – IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, UBR, PRS, NRL .22, ARA, ABRA, ATA, NSSA
• •Thursday Rimfire Indoor League – Competitive shooting program
• •Silhouette Matches – Centerfire and rimfire
• •Clubhouse Rental – Kitchen, tables, fireplace, classroom available

Kettlefoot maintains active affiliations with:

• •NRA (National Rifle Association)
• •IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association)
• •USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association)
• •PRS (Precision Rifle Series)
• •NRL .22 (National Rifle League .22)
• •ARA (American Rimfire Association)
• •ABRA (Airgun Benchrest Association)
• •ATA (Amateur Trapshooting Association)
• •UBR (Universal Benchrest Rimfire/Centerfire)
• •CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program)
• •NSSA (National Skeet Shooting Association)

• •Current Status: Nearing capacity with a 7-10 day waiting period after application submission.

Requirements: - Must be 21+ years old - Current member sponsor required - Brief orientation class mandatory - Applications accepted by mail, email, or in-person drop-off

Renewals for memberships expiring March 31 can be processed anytime to avoid year-end rush.

Kettlefoot operates as a cold range: loaded firearms are prohibited except on the firing line. Concealed or open carry is allowed, but carry guns must remain unloaded and stored in your vehicle or kept unloaded at the range.

The clubhouse includes a kitchen, multiple tables, gas fireplace, and a dedicated classroom for NRA and concealed carry instruction. Camping spaces with power and sewer dump (no water) are available for shooters attending matches from out of town.

Address: 21101 Kettlefoot Lane, Bristol, VA 24202 Phone: (276) 466-6521

Directions from I-81: - Take Exit 1 and head toward Gate City on US Route 58 - After 4 miles, turn right on Route 700 - Take immediate left on Potter Road (Route 631) - Follow signs to clubhouse

Unlike public ranges or indoor-only facilities, Kettlefoot offers the rare combination of extensive covered infrastructure (protecting shooters from weather), 24/7 member access, and active match programming across multiple disciplines. The 1000-yard range under construction will add long-range precision capability that few clubs in the region can match. Founded 50 years ago and restructured in 2006 as a professional business operation, Kettlefoot balances accessibility with serious competitive shooting infrastructure.