NRA Range - First time in a long time question

[JBinDC]

Hey All,

I'm working in NoVA for the first time in like 12 years, so I'm thinkin I need to start hittin the NRA Range again - sure beats sittin in the car at 5:15PM trying to get across the bridge with all of humanity after work...

If I remember right, back in the day you had to take some kinda gun safety written test in a room just off the entrance for the range, and then they gave you a "range card" to use from then on... Do they still do that? If so, how much time do you need to budget to get the test done and wait in the typical 5PM after work queue to get a lane these days?

I work in Tysons, so I'll be doubling back to get there, and just want to know "how late" ahem ahem, I'll have to tell the wife I'll be coming home from work due to 'traffic'...

TIA!

--JB

 

[aquaman]

good luck, its always packed. I gave up on it

 

[ken792]

It's rarely packed at 5PM on weekdays. That's when I usually shoot and never have had to wait to get a lane, or two. Don't take the highway to get from Tyson's to Fairfax (Jermantown Rd is a good choice). Back when I had to commute from MD to Fairfax, I'd always see 495 severely backed up in that direction while I was driving home.

The range test takes 5-15 minutes. If you already have your card, then you're good to go.

 

[JBinDC]

It's rarely packed at 5PM on weekdays. That's when I usually shoot and never have had to wait to get a lane, or two. Don't take the highway to get from Tyson's to Fairfax (Jermantown Rd is a good choice). Back when I had to commute from MD to Fairfax, I'd always see 495 severely backed up in that direction while I was driving home.

The range test takes 5-15 minutes. If you already have your card, then you're good to go.

Thanks, I tried finding my old card but its long since gone... Yeah, I used to live in an apartment right off Jermantown Rd so I figured I'd take Rt123 up to there and go that back way. Still gonna be trafficky, but no where near as bad as 66. Appreciated the refresher!

 

[JBinDC]

good luck, its always packed. I gave up on it

I figured they'll be good days and bad. I'm counting on everyone being stuck on 66.

 

[swinokur]

I go on Monday's or Fridays.

get there first thing and usually no line. Not a great option for you working stiffs however.

 

[md123]

NRA range has gotten less crowded (ie more enjoyable) since the new "Elite" range opened in PWC.


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