Ranges & Facilities

Over 223 acres of shooting ranges, fields, and grounds in King George County — maintained and operated by our members for our members.

Range Safety is Non-Negotiable. Serious violations of range safety rules constitute grounds for permanent expulsion. Alcohol is strictly prohibited when firearms are present. All members and guests are expected to follow posted rules at all times.

What We Have on Property

NVGC's facility includes two rifle ranges, four pistol action bays, trap and skeet fields, sporting clay fields, archery lanes and 3d archery, a camping area with electrical hookups, and a skinning shed. Ranges are open to members (with certain access requirements) and well-maintained through regular member work parties. Hunting is permitted for work-party-qualified members during Virginia game seasons.

Upper Rifle Range

A covered firing-point range open to all members. Target stands are positioned at 25, 50, 100, and 200 yards, plus a variety of steel targets between 100 and 200 yards. This range is baffled with 16 shooting positions. Warning lamp systems signal when anyone is downrange.

• 16 positions
• 200 yd max
• Steel targets
• Open to members
  

• No .50 BMG
• No full-auto
• No AP ammo on steel
  

LOWER Rifle Range

Reserved exclusively for organized matches and club competitions. This range supports events such as NRL22 Precision, 22 Benchrest, Black Powder Silhouette, and High Power competitions. Not open for general member use outside scheduled matches.

• Match use only
• Scheduled events
  

• Not for general use
  

Pistol Action Bays

Four enclosed action bays with steel plate racks — three are 25 yards deep and one is 50 yards deep. Used for practical pistol, Steel Challenge, and general pistol practice. Pistol caliber cartridges only. Access after orientation.

• 4 bays
• 25 & 50 yd
• Steel plate racks
  

• Pistol caliber only
  

Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays

Two trap and skeet ranges open to all members after a machine orientation by the Shotgun Chairman. Sporting clay fields are used during matches. Members may also set up personal ground traps for informal practice. A 4×4 patterning board is available to the right of the shotgun fields.

• 2 trap/skeet fields
• Sporting clays
• Orientation required
  

• Max 7½ shot
• No slugs on shotgun ranges
  

Archery Lanes

Field archery lanes on a walk-through range with Excelsior bales and 3-D targets. Paper testing is permitted on target #1 only. Archers must be 18 or supervised by a qualified adult. Equipment adjustments must be made behind the shooting line.

• Walk-through range
• 3-D targets
• 18+ or supervised
  

• No broadheads on range
• No crossbows
  

Camping Area

A designated camping area near the skeet field with electrical hookups. Camping fees are $1/day for RVs, trailers, and motor homes (tent camping is free). Campers must be road-worthy with valid tags. No holding tank dumping on property.

• Electrical hookups
• $1/day RV fee
• Tent camping free
  

• Owners must occupy
• No tank dumping