The Club was formed on June 14, 1982 in White Stone. The club operates a shooting range on its own land located just outside the White Stone corporate limits. The range includes 100-yard, 50-yard, and 25-yard rifle and pistol ranges, and a shotgun range. The Club has and continues to be focused on improving the range facilities for members shooting enjoyment, and exercising careful stewardship of the environment.
A principal purpose of Rappahannock Pistol and Rifle Club is to provide its members and their guests a safe and convenient place to shoot. Of equal importance is promotion within the community of safe, responsible gun ownership and shooting sports. RP&RC also schedules friendly competitions for members, including high power and small bore rifle, pistol, black powder, and shotgun events.
Several members have qualified as certified NRA firearms instructors, and the club offers periodic instruction for adults in the community on safe firearm handling and operation.
The Club is affiliated with the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Virginia Shooting Sports Association (VSSA), and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).
The Club also makes its range available to local law enforcement authorities for training purposes.
membership
Membership in the Club is open to all legal residents of the United States 17 years or older with a satisfactory Virginia State criminal records check, and election by majority vote at a regular club meeting. Membership is conferred without regard to race, sex, religion, or country of origin. Members are also required to join and to maintain membership in the National Rifle Association (NRA). Prospective members need to complete the appropriate application forms and pay the required fees, AND attend three Club events, before being voted in.
Annual dues are as established by the club’s executive board, currently (2007) $100 per year, payable the first of every calendar year. In addition, there is a one-time initiation fee of currently (2007) $200.
The club holds a general membership business and social meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, usually at the Bank of Lancaster, Northern Branch in Kilmarnock, but effective June 10 at the American Legion Post, Waverley Avenue, Kilmarnock. Attendance at club meetings is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. The Club holds an annual dinner/meeting in November at a local restaurant.
Election of officers is held annually in February. All members in good standing are eligible to vote and to run for office.
Persons wishing to apply for membership should attend a Club meeting, or contact the Club at: