Range History
The Lewis Wetzel Rifle & Pistol Club was started in the 1940's by sportsmen of the Wheeling, West Virginia area who were interested in the shooting sports as well as big and small game hunting. The club was named after the famed frontiersman Lewis Wetzel, an expert marksman with a flintlock rifle, who roamed the hills of the Wheeling area in search of hostile Indians in the late 1700's. His entire family had been massacred by Indians when he was very young and because of this, he dedicated his life to defending the settlers of what was then the frontier of the new nation, America.
Anyone interested in a more complete history of the Wheeling area during that time, would find interesting reading in some of the works of famed author Zane Grey and present-day Club member Joseph Roxby.
The club makes an attempt to cater to the needs of all present day shooting sportsmen, woman, and enthusiasts. We welcome input and suggestions from members of the club and law abiding firearms owners from the surrounding area.
Announcements
Membership renewal invoices were mailed on June 1st.
Online payments are being accepted now through June 30th for enrolled members.
The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, July 8th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Safety is the individual responsibility of each member.
While at the range take a moment to review our safety rules.
According to our Chief Range Officer the most violated provisions are:
1) Failure to uncase & case at the FIRING LINE only.
2) Keeping your finger off the trigger until the target is acquired.
Apply for Membership Online
Applicants should check your email and add secretarylewiswetzel@gmail.com to your contacts to avoid missing notifications.
The last day to submit applications is May 31st.
Reminder to all renewing members.
The access number on your new range pass will not be activated until July 1st.
Until then continue to use the code on your 2025-2026 range pass.
