The Range

The Club has leased a shooting facility since it was founded in 1972 in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach and operates the facility under a Conditional Use Permit. The site is located just North of the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Flanagan's Lane, and adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Loran Station. The facility is in the middle of a farm field with a huge earthen backstop, which was used during World War II for live fire training exercises. The area around the Pungo facility is a mix of agricultural and residential. As of this date, there have been no recorded incidents, accidents, or complaints as a result of the operation of this facility at any time during the Club's lease, since 1972 (~30 years). This reflects the Club's safety, education, training and shooting discipline.

The current facility is open 365 days a year - Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to sundown and Sunday from 12:00 PM to sundown. Club members perform duties as Range Safety Officer throughout the year. The shooting facility is primarily a 50-yard range with 10 covered shooting positions and 5 uncovered positions, plus 1 uncovered 100-yard position. The site is host to the Club's scheduled matches, education and training programs, as well as Family Activities and Picnics.

See more photos of the range, uploaded by a club member.

Last update: Sunday, September 15, 2002, R. Cort Tompkins. © 2002-2006 Virginia Beach Rifle & Pistol Club