Southwest Virginia Ranges/Shooting Partners

[Sharpie1]

I am in need of a new place to shoot --- both pistols and rifles.

I live in Southwest Virginia (specifically in Washington County, and near Smyth County) - so if anyone knows of good places to shoot, i.e. gun clubs, etc....please let me know.

"Kettlefoot" in Bristol is a bit too far to drive, so is Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee.

There is just nothing around here! I used to live in Roanoke, Virginia -- and they had one indoor range, and a couple of outdoor ranges.

Also, if any of you people need someone with whom to shoot, email me at [email protected].

BTW, I will be teaching some NRA Pistol Courses soon (that meets Virginia CHP requirements).

Thanks,

--tadyson

 

[Sharpie1]

Don't everyone chime in all at once!

 

[Bowlcut]

I call Elizabethton home still...and only one I know of in the area is Unaka Rod and Gun. But you say its too far of a drive. Sorry thats about it for my knowledge

 

[Poodleshooter]

Aren't there any National Forest ranges down there? There are several up here in central VA.

 

[Sharpie1]

Thanks

I think I have been to Elizabethton once, when I was about 10 years old.

Thanks anyway.

TD

 

[vmi93]

Wythe County?

There is a national forest range along the Wythe-Bland county line.

81N-77N and take the last exit before the tunnel. Turn left at the ramp and take a right on the first gravel road (the one with the Olympic "shooting guy" silhouette sign).

The range is kind of rough, but it's free and usually not crowded.

Good luck.

 

[Sharpie1]

Wythe Range

Yes - I have been to the Wythe Range.

It is muddy.

There is trash EVERYWHERE.

Everything in sight - signs, benches, etc. have all been shot up.

Also, you have to park your vehicle quite a distance from the actual shooting area -- something I'm not willing to do at that particular location.

It is also more than an hour's drive away - Bristol and Johnson City are closer.

Thanks,

--tadyson