I am not an expert on guns, nor gun clubs, but my brother-in-law is a member here. When I come…read moredown to visit, this is one of the places we like to go together for a few hours of brotherly bonding. He has two Sig 9 mil handguns, and I get the opportunity to learn how to use them and shoot on an indoor range. Lafayette is off the beaten path, which is a no brainer given the noise generated by the weapons on the outdoor ranges. It gets loud. Inside, the range is well set up, and everyone associated with the club management is first class friendly and knowledgeable. They are also incredibly patient with a novice who keeps shooting up their clothespins and PVC target frames. Too bad I wasn't aiming at them. My exposure to these guns and people has really opened my eyes to the engineering and design that goes into making a shooting iron these days, and more importantly the culture surrounding it. I am very impressed with the combination of warmth and seriousness that the people I meet display. Men, women and kids at all skill levels interact in a friendly, respectful manner. The teaching of gun safety is ever present, and the willingness to accept guidance a clear indication that everyone understands that while shooting is a fun sport, it also requires high skill levels and an appreciation of the potential for destruction. Having checked it out a few times, I now bring my young teenage son with us to join in both the bonding and the shooting. He is a Star Boy Scout and already has taken safety courses and earned the merit badges associated with rifles and shooting. I was amazed that he knew what to do and can shoot with a steady hand. I just bought him a set of "Ears," and we have discussed our mutual interest in taking this further. Lafayette Gun Club is an excellent place to go (if you can get in) to learn and practice this sport, and see what goes into gunsport today. Why only 4 Stars? A snack bar and more comfortable waiting areas in and outside would do the trick.

Hurrah for guns! I mean, hurrah for Lafayette Gun Club! Located off of Route 17 on Dare Road it is…read morea little hidden away but worth the search. Down the winding path you go through the woods to the gates of one of the best target ranges on this side of the water. Lucky for me I know a range master who takes me shooting when I feel like it. Membership is pretty affordable (last I checked) and there are a lot of events and goings-on through the club. http://www.4lgc.org/ Everyone who frequents the club are very helpful and professional. Most of the people who go take shooting and gun safety seriously, so you don't have to worry about someone green to handguns flailing in the booth beside you. They have multiple ranges. Outdoor features a 50m safety range, 100m safety range, Trap range, Five-stand range and an Archery target area. Indoors they have "50 foot indoor range has 10 firing positions, motor-driven target carriers, complete projectile and residue containment, variable lighting, radiant strip heating and state-of-the-art Detroit Armor backstop. Firing positions are separated by lane dividers at the firing line and sound absorbing materials are liberally used to minimize noise to the shooters, the clubhouse proper, and surrounding areas. This excellent facility is open for members' use 24 hours per day, 7 days per week." I have been there quite a few times now and it normally isn't very crowded. You don't have to wait for a booth in the range. As long as you mind your P's and Q's you will have a great time!

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Green Top Shooting Range

3.9

(35 reviews)

33.0 mi

The entire staff is friendly, helpful, and professional. The handgun ranges are modern, with…read moreautomated target systems controlled by the shooter. Sound damping, positive air flow, and reminders about safety factors such as washing hands to remove heavy metal contamination are all in plac-. The safety standards on the range are excellent, being cautious, and enforced in a prompt, helpful manner rather than the all-to-common screaming at you like a drill instructor. The reservation system has reduced wait times. The sale area is small but merchandise has been selected more to satisfy range needs rather than duplicating the main store which is within a few miles. The staff (range, sales, administration-membership) all seem to be open to suggestions for improvement. And another strong point - I have never encountered an effort at a hard sell for merchandise, membership, or any other offering.

Customer service is rated at a 2 star. No Green top representative is never at the counter.read more

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Freedom Outdoors

Incredible place... I remember the old "Colonial Shooting Academy" from a number of years ago, with…read moreboth good and bad reviews. Freedom Outdoors bought the old Colonial building on Broad St., redid it, rearranged lt a little, and made it their own. It is absolutely fantastic now! I mean like, "roll out the red carpet", you know? 100% professionalism and class. No "riff raff" at all (if you know what I mean). Clean, spotless, and right up there with a 5 star restaurant! WOW... :)

First time here since it changed hands and I enjoyed it. Was going to GT but it's gotten too busy…read moreand some of the employees talk down to you. Glad to have another place to keep up on practice.

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Old Forge Sporting Clays

4.5

(14 reviews)

19.3 mi

Great place to shoot run by the nicest people! Jim Moore is an excellent instructor! From teaching…read morethe basics to teaching accomplished shooters. If you're looking to get better and willing to put in the effort Jim is the man that you will want to work with!

Great setup for a variety of trap shooting stations. A good sized facility with over 20 fields on…read moremore than 100 acres, there are plenty of options to challenge you. Launches are changed regularly, so you can't become complacent either. Relaxed and fr, it makes for a great experience!

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Dominion Shooting Range

3.2

(34 reviews)

21.2 mi

Great staff, one of those hole-in-the-wall, dare say "cozy" kind of ranges. The tech on the ranges…read moreneed some updating and I'd love to see a wider range of weapons to rent, but all in all a fantastic range staff & experience. Pros: staff, pricing, sidearm rental choices Cons: lane-tech needs some serious upgrading (doesn't hinder shooting experience), long-rifle rental choices are seriously limited **Y'ALLS GERMAN SHEPARD IS THE GOODEST GIRL

Went again twice today. Helpful, positive employees and a good place to shoot. If you want…read moresomething fancy, it might not be the place for you, but if you want an affordable place to shoot with a varied crowd, informative workers, and functional amenities, I'd highly recommend Dominion!

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Blackcreek Gun Club

2.5

(2 reviews)

22.9 mi

One of the most affordable, customer friendly outdoor ranges in the area. TONS of benches and…read morerarely over-crowded. Yes...membership has increased a bit, but again...still very reasonable. Easy in and out. I'm a fan.

It used to be a great place to go. Now they've raised the membership prices so much and offered…read morenothing.

Holster Builder

5.0

(1 review)

32.2 mi

I placed an order and there was some issues with it. I called and explained what happened and where…read morethe confusion came from. They immediately apologized, and strived to make everything right. After we came to an agreement on what appropriate measures needed to be taken, they really outshined anyone else I have ever raised an issue with. Customer service is still the most important thing I want from a company, more even than convenience, and they came through in spades.

From the owner: Your one stop shop for Holster Making Supplies. We want our customer service, low prices and free…read moreshipping be the reason you shop with us. HolsterBuilder.com

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Blackcreek Gun Club

3.5

(4 reviews)

22.9 mi

Great Staff and even better experience. They offer yearly memberships as well as daily fees if you…read moredon't want to become an annual member. I always love an outdoor range not many around.

New ownership seems very nice and friendly. Ranges need a little improvement such as new target…read morestands. Prices are a little too high personally. They claim a new range store is coming with Rapture Tactical. I like those guys and have trained with them, but don't really care about an onsite store and most of what they have is for rich guys and operators, anyway. Rather see more done for us regular sport shooters and security folks. Overall a good experience so far.

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The view from the tables on the 25 yard range.

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This is where you shoot from on the 25 yard range.

Riverside Outfitters

4.7

(82 reviews)

20.8 mi

Me, wife, and 2 daughters (16 & 11) went the last week of July '25 and it was a great time. I never…read moreknew there was rafting in Richmond but will def be going back for a quick trip on the water that is quite fun. Tom was our guide, Hailey, was the other rafts guide, and both were awesome. Tom knew so much about the area history and is very experienced guiding. Such an easy trip to make with fun rapids (III's and sometimes IV's). I'm sure all the guides are great, but we will ask for Tom and Hailey first next trip. Pretty impressed with this outfit. (Wish they had more merch to purchase though, just imo).

The experience was super thrilling and entertaining. The rapids were amazing on our Lower Rapids…read moreride!! Ty, our guide, made it more enjoyable and interesting -- but don't plan on staying dry!

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Great time with our Great guide, Carrie

Beautiful views of downtown from the river

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Chesapeake Bay Beach

4.1

(8 reviews)

71.5 mi

Hanging out on this beach in October made me feel like I'd somehow stolen a secret summer. The…read moreweather was lovely, the sand was perfect, and the water was balmy. I refuse to comment on whether or not I ignore warning signs. ps. Sunset here is lovely too!

If you go to the waterfront of Cape Charles, but you've neglected to bring your swimsuit, just kick…read moreoff your shoes on the clean white sand, roll up your pants, and wade out about 100 feet. The slope of the beach is very gradual, the water temp in mid-October was fabulous, and there was only the occasional dog walker. Some big rocks are good to lay on, if you are the type to ignore warning signs (you know who you are!)

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WRV Surf Camp

4.9

(7 reviews)

79.7 mi

I was nervous about sending my kids to surf camp since they are the youngest allowed age to…read moreparticipate, but they had a blast and asked to do it again. I was nervous about the 1:4 ratio, but since they were on the younger end, it was mostly a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio for them. I had visions of them being pulled under a wave and being traumatized by the ocean forever, and it's true they did get hit by the board a few times, but the instructors were so positive that the kids didn't mind much, kind of like how falling is a fact of life when you're learning to walk (but we don't tell kids not to learn to walk). I learned a thing or two too - instead of reaching to a bad wipeout with "Are you ok??", I can try saying "Sick wipeout dude!" :) The one thing I would note is to pay attention to the tides - I think the camps are better at low tide.

WRV Surf Camp is an incredible experience for all beginner surfers. The campers learn about surfing…read moresafety, technique and the ocean! The instructors are super knowledgeable and it was clear they have a passion for surfing and love sharing the sport with the kids. We signed up for a 3 day afternoon camp and my son loved it so much that we immediately signed up for the following week. WRV Surf Camp made our summer!

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