Rivanna Rifle 
            & Pistol Club, Inc.

Click here for the BYLAWS of RRPC 


Bylaws  are the rules and regulations of the club adopted by RRPC to provide a framework for its operation and management.  These Bylaws are followed by the Board Of Directors. They can be revised by having a Voting Member submit a Revision for adoption at the annual November Membership meeting following the procedure outlined in the body of the Bylaws.


At The June 24, 2021 Members Meeting:

All 3 of the proposed Bylaw changes failed to receive an approval vote from 2/3 of the gathered Voting members.   


Bylaw Change Proposal 1   - 41 Approved, 62 Disapproved, 1 Abstained

To allow the BOD to levy special assessment fees, for specified purposes in support of the club, with the approval of the membership.


Bylaw Change Proposal 2  - 41 Approved, 62 Disapproved, 1 Abstained

To remove any obligation of being in another organization (NRA) as a membership requirement of RRPC.


Bylaw Change Proposal 3   - 41 Approved, 62 Disapproved, 1 Abstained

To allow members a choice in what organization they are required to join in order to join RRPC. The current requirement is only the National Rifle Association (NRA) - this proposal would allow members to join either the National Rifle Association (NRA) OR the Gun Owners of America (GOA).


Range Rules  -   For a printable PDF copy of the complete Range Rules click HERE


Rules and Policies - passed at Board of Directors meetings


Club Members May Not Earn Money from Individuals on Club Property

RRPC members may not personally profit from any activity that takes place on RRPC property, to include any shooting activity, meeting, social activity, or training class.

RRPC members may be reimbursed for expenses that they incur pursuant to Board-approved club-sponsored activities, including shooting activities, meetings, social activities, and training classes.  RRPC members, their employees, or their employers may be engaged by the Board of Directors in a professional capacity to maintain or enhance club facilities.  RRPC members may engage external for-profit contractors to conduct training or other shooting-related activities at RRPC, subject to approval in advance by the Board of Directors.


Use of 5.7x28 prohibited on the Indoor and Steel Target Ranges

This will be added to the both range rules to reduce damage to the steel.

New Member Membership Meeting Time Change Starting March 2018

The New member Membership meeting will move to 7:00 PM with the new member check-in 
moving to 6:00 EFFECTIVE  MARCH 2018

Voting Membership Initiation Fees

The BOD voted to set the new voting member initiation fee to be the same as the current dues.

Slide Fire Stocks and Binary Triggers  

The Board has directed that the the Range/Safety rules (Handling Firearms) be amended to restrict the use of "Slide fire stocks or Binary triggers". Binary triggers may only be used on the  the Plinking & Indoor Ranges (Caliber appropriate).

Firearms with bump-fire stocks may NOT be used at RRPC until approved by Board.

Ammunition in Classrooms while Handling Firearms

The Board passed a resolution that ammunition  is not allowed in classrooms where firearms are being handed. 
This includes loaded personal protection handguns.

The BOD also specified (November 2017) that there should a clearly marked passageway  from the front door to the restrooms and to the  Indoor Pistol range for members with ammunition.  No ammunition is permitted to cross into the separated classroom area including ammunition loaded in personal protection handguns. 

Managing A Hearing of Club Charges

Armory Guidelines

Fully Automatic (Class 3) Firearms

To shoot your machine guns at the Club, you MUST be certified by the Class 3 Committee.

Contact the Class 3 Committee for more details or to obtain this certification.








                                                                                                                    
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