Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club

There is a lot of activity going on at the club regarding archery. The ladies group has become very active in archery and have become particularly fond of Clout Archery. A clout is just a flag stuck in the ground and from distances of up to 140 yards, you try and shoot your arrows as close to the clout (flag) as possible. The closer to the clout, the more points you score.

Target Archery Matches

The new archery target range is located next to the clubhouse (on the opposite side of the clubhouse from the skeet range!). The new range location is open and inviting. There are marked targets at 20, 30, and 40 yards. Please come by and check it out.

These are not sanctioned matches so we can really do what we want. If you want to bring playing card paper targets and tape them to the bags and have a poker match at 10 yds, we can do that too.

Re-member, NO BROADHEADS are allowed on ANY archery ranges or on ANY targets.

From time to time, target matches are scheduled based on NFAA (National Field Archery Assoc.) guide-lines. Usually these matches are shot at 20 yards on a 40cm target face. It s a great way to test your mental toughness.

For more information contact archery@rrpc.org or
Peter Netland
(434) 249-5588 or
pnetand@gmail.com,
Michael Lilly at
locked31@gmail.com,
or Jim Wilmoth at wheelgun5@comcast.net.

Archery Lessons at Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club (RRPC) (2022 Brochure PDF)

Time: 4th Sunday of each month; 12:30 to 1:30 PM - See Calendar for dates.

Place: target range behind clubhouse or indoor range depending on weather.

(Address for RRPC on GPS: 1570 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville)

We have 2 USA Archery/NFAA certified instructors who give archery lessons for beginners from youth (usually 10 years old) to adult and open to non-members. Lessons are conducted as a group activity on the 4th Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM.

After a 5-lesson series, a USA Archery recognition is given. The cost is $5 per group lesson. You do not have to commit to the entire series. Please check to calendar for schedule. Ladies group lessons are posted by the ladies group separately. All equipment is provided by the club.

If you are interested, please email the archery chair at archery@rrpc.org or contact Director Archery Peter Netland at pnetland@gmail.com (434-249-5588). Director Archery Instruction: Michael Lilly locked31@gmail.com (804-922-2091), or Instructor and Women's Archery Coordinator Judy Brochu-Blake at jbmtjoly@gmail.com

3D Archery Layout

3D archery is a sport that simulates hunting. You shoot at foam animals from varying distances. There are scoring rings on the targets which coincide with hits on the vital organs of the animal. Located on the hill to the right of the road leading to the lower ranges, there are 15 shooting lanes set up. Yardage plates are located in the ground. The 3D range is like the plinking range for archery. Shoot for fun or to hone your skills.

Please remember to use FIELD TIPS ONLY and do not shoot if the temps get below 45 degrees. This could cause undue damage to the targets

High Nooners - Bullseye

High Nooners is an informal match every Wednesday for the .22 caliber portion of the
Bulls-Eye Pistol competition. All skill levels welcome.

We use 25 yard turning targets on the outdoor range with standard range commands.

The NRA standard course is ninety rounds and includes;

Slow fire (ten shots in ten minutes)

Timed fire (five shots in twenty seconds)

Rapid fire (Five shots in ten seconds)

Come observe a course of fire. Match leader will provide a brief tutorial for beginners.

Small fee for range supplies
Held every Wednesday, year round
Match begins at noon in cool weather , in hot weather we start at 10:30 (see calendar)
Concludes by 2:00 p.m or by 12:00 when we start early.
Nice weather shooting is on lower Pistol range, colder or wet weather on Indoor range.

Contact H ighNooners@rrpc.org for more information

Practical Shooting Skill, Drills & Run-Throughs

Practical Shooting is the discipline for those of us who carry a handgun for personal protection. If you carry, or plan to, then the Practical Shooting Drills & Skills night is for you! Develop your knowledge and skills, and increase your handgun competence and confidence with us in a supportive & encouraging environment.

Our team of Safety Officers also compete in and support IDPA at RRPC, so if you’re participating in or interested in Practical Shooting sports, our Drills & Skills night will help you improve your results.

All skill levels will benefit, and we especially welcome new and novice shooters.

We meet downrange on the Bullseye Pistol Range.

$5 per person / weather permitting

Contact Chris Bivona OR Lyn Deane-Harris for more info.

Chris: 434-996-0366

Lyn 434-962-9555
Monday nights 5:30 p.m. to sunset

When downrange on RRPC bullseye pistol range, the bullseye range closed to other users (map)

Precision Pistol Program

Accuracy is the key to success in competitive shooting, and to the enjoyment of any of the shooting sports, as well as successful self-defense. This session is designed to help members who wish to improve their pistol marksmanship skills.

In particular this is designed for the interest of beginners, but shooters at any skill level are welcome and will benefit. Family members who are not members may also participate as long as the RRPC member is present.

Format will be fundamentals of bullseye pistol, which develops skills that are readily adaptable to other disciplines including the speed sports of IDPA, IPSC, and Steel Challenge. Pistol or revolver up to .45 caliber that is permitted by RRPC Safety Rules will be allowed on the indoor range.

Coached Precision Pistol Practice - 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights (See Calendar)

"After Hours" Precision Pistol Competition - 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights (See Calendar)

All skill levels welcome Small fee $1.00 for targets. Both start at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse indoor range

Contact: Mike Davis jmdavis45@gmail.com (804) 307-3428

Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS)

CAS is a shooting sport celebrating many things Old West. If you like cowboy movies (Tombstone or 3:10 to Yuma), cowboy t.v. (Gunsmoke or Yellowstone) or cowboy video games (Red Dead Redemption); this is the shooting sport for you. As shooters evolve in this game, they select an alias, dress in period style clothes, and shoot reproduction period correct firearms. We shoot single action revolvers, pistol caliber lever action rifles and SxS, pump or lever action shotguns. Shooting is timed with penalties for misses and procedural errors. This is your chance to step back in time, and participate in the Old West frontier experience.

The RRPC sponsors the Rivanna Ranger Co, which is affiliated with the Single Action Shooting Society [see www.SASSnet.com for more info]. The motto there is “Come for the shooting, stay for the people”. We shoot 6 stages (scenarios) per match. Stages are read, explained and monitored by Match Directors/Range Officers for safety. Our matches are held 2^nd Sat of the month, Mar thru Dec. We strive to be a “Newbie Friendly” club. For more information, see our website cowboyaction.blogspot.com, or contact Captain R Hugh Kidnme {captrhk@gmail.com} or Big Gus {bayernman@aol.com} for additional details.

High Power Rifle

High power Rifle match is held every first Saturday of the month. Any centerfire rifle capable of reloading for the rapid fire strings is acceptable. Both scopes and iron sights can be used.

The match consists of a total of 50 rounds including standing (offhand), sitting and prone (rapid and slow fire). The first relay begins at 9:00 and the second relay starts at 11:00.

Rules are as posted in the NRA High Power Rifle Rule Book. Entries must be made the day of the match at the range. Entry fee is $15.

Complete details are found at High Power Rifle.

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Appleseed Rifle Clinic

You can’t write the story of America without including several chapters about the skill and bravery of our forefathers. On April 19, 1775, at Lexington and Concord, American colonists stood with muskets in hand and faced down the British forces that were trying to seize their arms. The colonists did it with grit, determination, and superior marksmanship. They were real marksmen: nobly and ably putting their skills on the line in pursuit of liberty.

We are the descendants of those fearless men and women who earned our freedom on the battlefield. We honor their pursuit of liberty by passing along the skills and knowledge that aided them in securing it. Today’s Rifleman understands that owning and mastering a rifle is part of his/her American heritage. Whether you’re a new shooter or a seasoned marksman, Project Appleseed can help transform you from a person with a rifle into a principled and skilled Rifleman.

Click HERE or email oddsrevenva@gmail.com for more info and to register for this course.

Project Appleseed website LINK .

International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA)

IDPA 3rd Saturday of every month January through November

Practical pistol scenarios aimed especially at concealed carriers.

We run a cold range (no loaded firearms) and have a Load/Unload area for your use

All firearms must remain holstered unless you are the active stage shooter

Appendix carry is not allowed in our competition.

New Shooter Briefing 8:30 - all first time Rivanna IDPA shooters MUST attend (arrive by 8:00)

Sign In 8:30-9:00
NOTE: All matches require PractiScore pre-registration (limited walk-up slots may be available)

Match Briefing and Start 9:00

Matches on Bullseye and APT ranges (Plinking and 300 Yard Range closed until match concludes, Rifle is open)

Severe inclement weather and match moves to Indoor range

Match Fee $15 Cash or Check ONLY (payable to RRPC-IDPA)

Average Match round count is 60-75

IDPA Membership required after first match, RRPC membership is not required

Rimfire Steel - Steel Plate Shooting

The Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club "Rimfire Steel Plate Matches" are designed to be easy, fun, safe, and affordable for shooters of all ages and experience levels. These matches are a great way to enter into the world of competitive shooting, without the stress of an actual competition.

When: 1st Saturday of every Month from March through November (No hosting matches in December, January, or February due to unpredictable weather conditions.)

Time: Set up starts at 9am and shooting starts at 10am.

Location: Back half of the bullseye pistol range.

Stages: There will be 4 Stages per match that change monthly (2 pistol and 2 rifle).

Contact: Please contact Gary Kellenberger, Rimfire Steel Committee Chair, at: rimfiresteel@rrpc.org

Cost:

$10 for ages 13 and up
$5 for ages 12 and under
$20 maximum per family

Matches are shot with both a Rifle & Handgun chambered in 22LR, and are open to all safe and responsible individuals who can legally own or handle a firearm in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Members and Non-Members). All action types are allowed (Semi-Auto, Revolver, Lever Action, and so on), however, the match may not be shot with Full Auto.

A typical shooting stage is set up with 5 to 7 steel plates at distances of 7-25 yards. Each Stage will be shot 5 times by each competitor, with the slowest time thrown out. The Average round count is between 100-150 Rounds per match.

If you only have a Rifle or only have a Pistol (or don't have either) Please come and join us. The Rimfire Steel Leadership will have both rifles & pistols available for participants to use if desired. Ammo is available for purchase at most matches, however, the ammo purchased must be used at the match and each shooter is limited to 3x 50 Round boxes per match for purchase.

These matches are designed to be fun for the whole family, so kids, bring your parents along! This is a great event for beginner shooters, and will be a challenge for the experienced competitor too.

So – if you have a .22LR rifle or handgun in your safe or in the closet collecting dust, now you have another reason to clean it and bring it to the range.

For any further questions, contact Gary Kellenberger at: RimfireSteel@RRPC.org

Reactive Steel

The RRPC Reactive Steel Match features three stages or more with 25 to 30 reactive steel targets per stage. Reactive targets fall or are knocked down when hit, so you get instant gratification and feedback as you shoot. It is held on the second Saturday of each month on the lower ranges.

Check in starts at 8 AM at the Pistol Range. Shooters briefing starts at 8:30 at the Pistol Range. Shooting starts immediately after the briefing ends. The match ends around noon.

This event is open to the public. The match fee is $10, payable by cash or check on the day of the match. Exact change is appreciated! All proceeds go towards the purchase of increasingly outlandish reactive steel targets.

Sign up for the match on Practiscore.com. Click on this link to view upcoming Reactive Steel Matches and then click on the match you want to enter:

https://practiscore.com/clubs/rrpc_reactive_steel

Competition divisions are:

1. Centerfire handguns with iron(open) sights
2. Centerfire handguns with optics
3. Centerfire pistol caliber carbines and braced pistols

Ammo must be common centerfire pistol cartridges (9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP), no magnums please. No steel core or bi-metal ammo is allowed.

Scoring is elapsed time, plus 5 seconds for each target not knocked down. Lowest score wins.

Pistol shooters may start a stage by drawing from a holster or from the low ready. Pistols not drawn from a holster and pistol caliber carbines must be cased until it the shooter is instructed to load by a safety officer. Only strong-side holsters may be used. Appendix, back, or shoulder holsters are not permitted at this event.

This event is run as a cold range, meaning no guns are loaded until the shooter is instructed to load by a safety officer.

Ear and eye protection is mandatory for all, including spectators.

IDPA and USPSA type safety rules and commands will govern this match.

There is a designated safe area to handle your gun or holster up. Match contestants may not handle ammo at the safe area and may not handle their gun in other areas until it is their turn to shoot.

Rain cancels this event.

For questions email: RRPCsteel@gmail.com

Shotgun

Sunday Afternoons

For members and non-members.
1:30 pm – 5 pm most every Sunday except for major
holidays.
Skeet, Trap & Wobble fields (only!) are Open to the public *(see specifics below).
All other ranges remain CLOSED to non-members.
Skeet, Trap & Wobble, except for 2nd Sunday of Month,
when 5 Stand replaces Trap.
Sign up for squads on a first come, first served basis.
Members take precedence over non-members.
Cost per round: $4 for members, $5 non-members.
You must bring your own shotgun, along with ear/eye protection; club does not provide loaners.
Required shot size #7 1/2, 8 or 9 only.
Familiarity with the various clays games, your shotgun,
and range safety is required. (See the Calendar for 3rd Saturday orientation class).
Those not familiar with shooting on a squad for the official games of skeet, trap, etc. are required to attend an orientation class held 3rd Saturday each month. You must pre-register - see club calendar, click on the date/activity for registration specifics.
No instruction or coaching provided on Sunday.
Beginner-members should inquire about practice sessions.
See the Calendar
Observers are welcome, subject to range safety and wearing of eye & ear protection. Every effort will be made to be a welcoming host for our members, and our guests clay target interests.
Severe inclement weather cancels event.

Trap Shooting

The sport of Trap Shooting that includes sixteen yard (Singles), Handicap (19 to 27 yards), and Doubles are taught throughout the year on the following days: Trap shooting every Wednesday from 4PM to 9PM (stopping time is variable, by interest).

Mike Kreynus, NRA/ATA Certified Trap Coach. teaches the fundamentals of Trap Shooting, Trap etiquette, and ATA Trap Rules.

Not like Sunday afternoons where basic shotgun knowledge is required, Trap practice sessions give the novice or beginner the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of shotgun handling and the sport of Trap Shooting.

All Trap shooters are welcome, but some of the squads are devoted to learning to shoot the sport of Trap.

RRPC offers ATA Registered Trap Shooting. Mike Kreynus is the Trap Program Director. (Note changes)Craig DePiazzy coordinates our ATA/VTA events. ATA events of 300 Birds Shoots, BIG50s & Winter League are announced by published and posted Programs. Sundays, excluding the 2nd Sunday of each month, Trap practice is open to members and the public *(see requirements above) from 1:30PM-5:00PM. For any Trap inquiries, you are invited to contact Mike Kreynus at mkreynus@verizon.net, or 804 263-1008.

RRPC Women's Group

The RRPC Women’s Group is open to all female members of RRPC and spouses of male members. We are no longer a Chapter of Armed Women of America; therefore, ladies may attend any time they wish without joining a national organization for an additional fee.

The group holds monthly meetings at 1:30 PM on either the second or fourth Sunday of each month. Meeting days are determined by holidays contained within the month and other activities that may be going on at the club.

Group Leadership includes Judy Levine, Kim Smalley and Jean Packard. Kim and Judy are Certified NRA Instructors and are also part of the RRPC Training Team. Jean is a Certified Range Safety Officer. We currently have several other RSOs within the group.

Meetings will include presentations on various gun-related topics along with additional information and discussion relevant to the safety of members and their families. Shooting and coaching by the instructors will be included. All shooting activities will be preceded by a safety briefing.

For more information email: rrpcwg@gmail.com

Youth Shooting

INTRODUCTION

The Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club (RRPC) Youth Shooting Program is financially supported by the membership of the RRPC, grants from the National Rifle Association Friends of NRA Foundation State Grant Program and donations from a number of supporters of youth shooting of their time, equipment, supplies and monies. Currently, the program charges no fees to the participants and is open to any youth in the community between the ages of 10 and 18.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The primary program involves shooting .22 caliber rifles at paper targets on the RRPC’s indoor range. Air rifles, air pistols, .22 pistols, BB rifles, centerfire rifles (“high power”) and shotguns may also be fired, depending on the interests of the youth and their parents, as well as the availability of firearms. The RRPC supplies the equipment necessary for youth to participate, but individuals are welcome and encouraged to bring their own equipment if it is suited to the types of programs that we conduct. Safe gun handling and marksmanship skills are emphasized. Participants can earn NRA qualification awards (certificates, patches, pins, medals) as they continue to participate and improve. There may be opportunities to participate in competitive events on the local, state and national level. Age for participation is 10 to 18. Currently, the cost of paper targets, .22 ammunition and pellets, safety glasses and hearing protection are borne by the Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club. Types of shooting other than .22 rimfire and pellet gun require the participants to pay the costs related to the shooting (i.e. ammunition, clay targets, etc.).

A parent, guardian or an adult who is responsible for the youth participant must stay at the club during the practice time and such adults are encouraged to participate in the program with the youths (or just wait in the club room, if they choose).

Practice times currently are the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month from 4-6pm (check calendar for months with five Sundays, where there will be 3 weeks between practices).

CONTACTS

For more information, and/or to verify that practice will be held, contact either:

Email: youthshooting@rrpc.org, or

Phone: Paul Benneche 434-260-4559 (cell)

Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club

Website: www.rrpc.org
Phone: 434-977-5482 (only answered when people are at the club near the phone).
Location: 1570 Old Lynchburg Road (other names: 5th St. Extended or State Route 631), about 5 miles south of Charlottesville, right hand side of the road. The road to the club is the 2nd Charlottesville exit off of I-64 when coming from the west or the 3rd exit when coming from the east.