Conserving land, water & wildlife in Northern Virginia
The Arlington-Fairfax Chapter is a member-run conservation and outdoor recreation club on 110 acres in Fairfax County — home to shooting ranges, archery, fishing, camping, and stream conservation programs since 1936.
Short Range Day remains suspended until further notice (as of August 21, 2026). Always check the chapter calendar before you visit. Range details →
Renew between October 15 and December 31, 2026. Any renewal received after 12/31/2026 incurs a $40 late fee — no exceptions. See renewal details →
Upcoming chapter events
Christmas Party for Foster Children
A chapter tradition bringing holiday cheer to local foster children.
28th Annual Crush’n Clays Charity Event
VSSA charity shoot benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Save the date.
Regular chapter meetings
Board of Directors: 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
General Membership: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Both meet at the Chapter Field House.
Range badge required
All members must display their range badge whenever they access or use any chapter range, archery or firearm. Range rules →
Shooting sports, conservation, and community
One membership gives you access to every range and program on the property.
Ranges & Training
Rifle & pistol, skeet & trap, target and field archery, and an indoor air range.
Explore rangesConservation
Stream monitoring, native plant restoration, and habitat stewardship on our 110 acres.
See our workYouth Programs
Junior Chapter, JOAD archery, and five chartered Scouting units meet on our grounds.
Youth activitiesQuick links
- Chapter calendarRange hours, events, and closures
- Membership FAQDues, orientation, guests, service hours
- Facility use requestsReserve pavilions, fields, or ranges
- Chapter newsletterDelivered electronically by default
- ScholarshipEnvironmental Sciences, $5,000 a year
- Fishing at Gilbert's PondCatch and release; DWR rules apply
- Volunteer sign-upsSignUpGenius: earn service credit
- IWLA national newsletterConservation Currents and action alerts
- IWLA online storeApparel and member items
Please observe the chapter speed limit
The chapter speed limit is 10 MPH and is radar enforced, per chapter ground rules and posted signs — this protects our members, guests, and the wildlife that shares the property.
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