Upcoming Events: Shooting Sports

This class is for archers who have learned the basics and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Equipment will be provided, but archers are strongly encouraged to bring their own equipment. Our trained instructors will assist archers with both compound and recurve bows and help archers with the fine details of their shot process.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of archery, proper stance, shooting technique, and safe range etiquette. If you have your own archery equipment, feel free to bring what you have! Otherwise, all equipment will be provided.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

Basic Pistol Course - $150 FEE Applies!

This course will cover gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, overview of ammunition and ammunition types, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Course will include live fire on an open range at Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club. This course will satisfy the training requirements for a concealed carry permit (CCP) application in the state of Virginia. Participants should bring their personal pistol and at least 50 rounds of factory ammunition appropriate for their pistol. We encourage participants to bring their own firearms for this event!

If you do not own a pistol, but would still like to take this course, DWR will be providing loaners for this event and will also provide the appropriate ammunition. If this is the case, please notify us at least 10 days in advance of the course so we can ensure we have equipment available!

PLEASE NOTE: This course does have a FEE ($150)! A link for payment will be sent out via email to registrants the week before the event. Payment must be received prior to taking the class!

Please bring your own lunch/snacks/water to this event! Sunscreen/hat/bug spray recommended!

This class is for archers who have learned the basics and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Equipment will be provided, but archers are strongly encouraged to bring their own equipment. Our trained instructors will assist archers with both compound and recurve bows and help archers with the fine details of their shot process.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This class is for archers who have learned the basics and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Equipment will be provided, but archers are strongly encouraged to bring their own equipment. Our trained instructors will assist archers with both compound and recurve bows and help archers with the fine details of their shot process.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

Come join DWR and Freedom Outdoors for a Fun Shoot! Our experienced instructors will be on hand to help with scoring, range etiquette, equipment, safety, and shooting tips. No experience or equipment is required. We will have recurve and Genesis bows available for anyone who needs them, along with the necessary gear.

Come enjoy a fun, relaxed, and welcoming environment while learning the basics of target archery and building your confidence on the range. Archers will have 2 minutes per end to shoot 3 arrows (10 ends total). Genesis archers will be shooting 10m. All other divisions will be shooting 18m.

Warm-up begins at 6:00 pm. Scoring begins at 6:30 pm.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.