Tri-Angle Sportsmen's Club
Tri-Angle Sportsmen's Club started in 1939 and has been growing ever since. The club operates on 117.4 acres purchased from the Summers family in 1946 at 770 Triangle Road in Bluefield, VA—4.6 miles west of town off US Route 460. The club maintains multiple shooting ranges across the property: Shotg...
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Tri-Angle Sportsmen's Club started in 1939 and has been growing ever since. The club operates on 117.4 acres purchased from the Summers family in 1946 at 770 Triangle Road in Bluefield, VA—4.6 miles west of town off US Route 460.
The club maintains multiple shooting ranges across the property:
- •Shotgun Range - Original range location from the club's early days
- •Rifle and Pistol Range - Now located at the upper range after multiple relocations
- •200-Meter Range - Developed from a former fish pond area in partnership with Pounding Mill Quarry
- •Handgun Ranges - Includes Falling Plate range, Moving Target setup, and Turning Target System used in PPC (Police Pistol Combat)
- •Range Tower - Added in the mid-1990s
- •Archery Practice Area - Equipped with lighting
- •Moving Target Area - Features lights for extended shooting
Over the past five years, the club has added weather shelters throughout the facility during matches. The grounds continue to see regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure safe, enjoyable shooting conditions.
The club offers several membership tiers:
| Membership Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Membership | Full voting rights, single gate card |
| Spousal Membership | Half-price, single gate card, guests allowed, no voting |
| Law Enforcement (Non-Tazewell) | Available for officers not affiliated with local agencies |
| Tazewell Sheriff/Bluefield PD - Family | 50% off annual dues, single gate card |
| Tazewell Sheriff/Bluefield PD - Limited | 25% off dues, uniformed officers only, no guests |
| Complimentary/Honorary/Board Members | Special rates for previous members |
- •NRA Basic Pistol Class - Required for Concealed Carry Licenses in Virginia and West Virginia. Classes held at Town of Bluefield Council Chambers, 112 Huffard Drive. Call for current scheduling.
- •Competitive Matches - The club hosts regular shooting competitions throughout the year with match reports and scoring available. Current event schedule available on the website.
- •Social Events - Holiday dinners and member gatherings (2025 Christmas Dinner scheduled for December 10 at Fincastle on the Mountain).
- •Raffles - Regular Glock pistol raffles throughout the year.
Membership applications available online or by mail:
- •Online: Visit the website to complete digital membership forms
Mail: Send applications to: > Tri-Angle Sportsmen's Club > PO Box 768 > Bluefield, VA 24605
Replacement gate cards available for lost or damaged membership cards.
The club is run by elected officers and board members:
- •President: Tony Graham
- •Vice President: George Martin
- •Treasurer: Lary Ellis
- •Secretary: Chip Defendorf
- •Membership Secretary: Terry Owen
- •Address: 770 Triangle Road, Bluefield, VA 24605
- •Distance: 4.6 miles west of Bluefield, off US Route 460 in Tazewell County
- •Mailing Address: PO Box 768, Bluefield, VA 24605
The club maintains a website with downloadable forms, event schedules, match reports, and membership information. Contact the club secretary through their email form for specific questions about ranges, events, or membership requirements.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Restrictions
- •Members only
- •Eye and ear protection required
- •Firearms must be unloaded except on firing line
- •Club rules and range safety regulations must be followed
- •Match-specific rules apply for competitive events
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