Hi all is CH phelps open this month?

I’ll be moving up to the Gloucester area this summer, anyone have recommendations for outdoor ranges that don’t require memberships/sponsors? Looking for a place/property that is pretty relaxed.

I know this maybe a pipe dream but I am shooting my shot if you will. I have a machine shop in central Virginia that is just sitting vacate. I go in and play from time to time, knock out a few projects for our other companies but mainly it is completely underutilized. I have learned a lot from trial and error and some teaching but I need to learn more. I do not wish to sell my machines as they bring me joy and I truly think that I can achieve what I am setting out to.

I would like to find a machinist who is motivated and wants to run their own shop. You could for me for me but that isn’t what I want. I’d love for it to be gun related but it doesn’t have to be. Ideally Id like to come up with a niche “widget” that we could make to keep the shop self sufficient for covering the costs. I wont have the time to babysit or help in daily operations unless something unusual happens in my schedule. I am in my 30s, very business focused, conscientious of the reality, and love everything about firearms and I am very interested in pursuing this idea seriously. I hope you are too.

I have a Prototrak DPMv5 and a Prototrak 2460SLX Lathe, a YCM VMC with a 4th axis, a YCM Turning Center, as well as some other machines.

If this is something you think you would be interested in and qualify for, send me a PM and we can discuss all of the specifics. Please excuse any typos and grammar.

Thanks

Has anyone shot there before. I'm looking to get some information

Is it open to the public or members only? I think it's members only but not sure

If anyone is a member how is the general feel of the range?

Are you able to bring guests?

I tried to read through their website but couldn't find much information.

I understand you can not hunt with a rifle over .22 caliber in the county but does anyone know if it is it legal to target shoot with larger rifles?

Friend moving to a non gun friendly state and needs a place for their firearms while they navigate the laws in their new state.

Can they store their legally obtained firearms in someone else’s safe? Is this as basic as showing up to someone’s house and putting the gun in the safe? Any paperwork required to prove its ownership? Etc?

As far as I can tell this is not a transaction / purchase so no background check is needed, and there is no registration in Virginia. I believe their guns to be legally purchased and used (aka confident this isn’t stolen or used in the commission of a crime).

Thank you!

Looking for a competent smith and tig welder to work on an old demilled vz 58 receiver. I purchased the demilled kit a while back and haven't gotten around to working on it. I want to give it to my father when he retires next year at 65. I know there are new receivers out there, but I want to provide him as much original as possible. This is his absolute favorite rifle and he spent a lot of time overseas for work.

My wife and I just went and I renewed my CCW and she applied for the first time. I know the law changed in 2021 for in person training but number one of the new VA code says “1. Completing any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Department of Wildlife Resources or a similar agency of another state;”. It says ANY so to me that would still allow a hunters safety course online that is approved, which is what we used today to show competency and the clerk at the office said that was fine to use. Does this work and was the lady right and are we going to be good or not?

I have 3 questions about gun-ownership in Virginia. I only lived in West Coast states so I just want to know the local rules here.

1. I'm from an open-carry state. I see Virginia is also an open-carry state. Is there a limitation I should know when I open carry in Virginia? (Other than not bringing the handguns into government building/federal property)

Also, Can I carry in National Parks in Virginia?

2. I will be living in Fairfax, VA; I know Virginia won't have open BLM lands like Arizona and shoot my firearm in the desert. Where do you guys go if you want to go train your own gear without RO and fudds telling me what gun i should own or what to shoot?

3. Any NFA transfer FFLs recommendations in NoVA?

Thank you in advance.

In a little over two weeks I will be traveling through and visiting Appomattox and Montpelier. I have some information through U.S. Lawshield, but would like any additional information pertaining to the as laws as they're constantly change. I have a Resident NJ Permit to Carry, Florida and Utah, and Penn Non-Resident Permits.

Thank you for the Info

Post here about the /r/VAguns Spring Range Day Meetup @ The Cove - Saturday May 4, 2024 and cool photos or videos you took from the event!

Here's an album from the Spring Range Day Meetup 2024 (Reddit) / Imgur Album

Awesome time shooting with everyone, thanks to everyone who came out! It was great getting to chat and meet all you cool people who showed up today and nice to see great folks again from past /r/VAguns meetups

I've never been to Peacemaker, so hoping someone here can give me the scoop on their pistol ranges. I'm looking for somewhere to train for IDPA and USPSA, so would like to know if you can move and shoot, shoot and move, shoot while moving, etc at Peacemaker. I have my own targets and stands, just need a bay or range where I can set them up. Appreciate any info you can provide - thanks!

I am going solo camping soon and I want to legally carry. I do not have a concealed carry permit since I am moving in a month and it wouldn't have reciprocity so I know that legally I would have to open carry. I haven't been able to find a clear answer for this, though. Is having a gun in your tent with you considered concealing? I've seen some sources say that tents are considered temporary residences and it's okay to do that and I've see other sources say "it depends." Anyone have any insight?

I’m looking for brass and lead pills for 38 Long Colt. Does anyone have a source for either?

Tyler Wenrich, a devoted paramedic and loving father from rural Virginia, is trapped in a nightmare abroad. He faces a 12-year prison sentence for unknowingly carrying two stray rounds of ammunition in his backpack while traveling for a friend's bachelor party.

This innocent mistake has put Tyler's life on the line, away from his family and community. His legal costs are escalating, and his family desperately needs support.

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Hello, I recently inherited an 1891 Mauser with a long history of use in the Alaskan wilderness. I am looking for a reputable gunsmith who has experience with safety inspecting, cleaning, and sighting such a firearm. I live in Northern Virginia but am willing to travel down to Fredericksburg or out to Clark Brothers etc if necessary. If you have a recommendation, please let me know. Thanks, Jason

I’ve read that 18-20yr olds cannot purchase hand guns. A family friend of mine was passed down a revolver from their grandfather and does not want it. They want to gift the gun to me. Having a hard time finding a solid answer to this online. Can someone please clarify if a person under 21 is allowed to possess a handgun as long as it was not purchased? Thanks.