Air Rifle and Air Pistol group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the clubhouse from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
This group is open to the public.
For more information contact John Book: johnbook4570@gmail.com
Alamance Target Sports Club 007 (ATC007) invites youth and families to participate in Target Sports training and shooting.
ATC007 meets in the DPRC Clubhouse on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
We sometimes meet on a weekend day for an extended range event or competition. Sometimes we meet offsite.
ATC007 has this mission: To grow, develop and train youth and families. We teach the knowledge, skills and attitude to promote safety, responsibility, fun, leadership and marksmanship – in that order.
ATC007 is an inclusive club for males and females aged 12-25 and their families. The club aims to enable young adults and their families to:
Registrants will select their Group and time to arrive for orientation.
Registration will open two weeks prior to each event.
The Women of Steel meet monthly on the 1st Saturday. We offer a wonderful time of learning and practice with other women to help you feel more confident handling and shooting your gun. Our aim is to help you be strong, prepared, and trained with your handgun. Join us on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9 to noon for this event. You do not have to be a DPRC member to attend!
Check-in opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 9 AM. We will meet at the Range.(straight back from gate, past the clubhouse, straight back.
Experimental New Match
MEMBERS ONLY (with badges) - no guests or non-members. No exceptions.
For full event details visit Action Pistol Match
Contact action-match@dprc.org with any questions or suggestions.
dprc.wildapricot.org/DPRC2gunrimfire
facebook.com/dprc2gun/
Match signup found here
https://practiscore.com/clubs/durham-pistol-and-rifle-club
NRA Basic Metallic Reloading Course
Join us for the NRA Basic Metallic Reloading Course, where you'll gain essential knowledge, skills, and the right mindset to safely reload metallic cartridges. This comprehensive 8-hour course will be held at the DPRC Clubhouse and includes all necessary books, materials, and reloading components. Course Instructor: This course is taught by Rick Miller, an NRA Certified Instructor, ensuring you receive high-quality training and guidance throughout your learning experience. What You Will Receive:
Click here-----> Precision Rimfire
An NRA Precision Pistol match is a three aggregate match, with 90 shots fired during each aggregate. One aggregate is fired with a .22 rimfire, one with any centerfire 32 caliber or larger, and one with a .45 caliber pistol. Most competitors use two pistols, one .22 rimfire and one .45 ACP 1911-style, to shoot the entire match. New competitors often us a 22 for the entire match to get the feel for how things work. Most use semi-automatic pistols but revolvers can also be used. Slow fire will be at 50 yards using B-6 targets. Timed and rapid fire will be at 25 yards on turning targets using B-8 targets. Competitors may fire only one or two of the aggregates if time or physical constraints make this a better option.
Sight in and practice begins at 9:45AM and the match begins 10:00. This is an NRA Approved match.
All matches to take place on Range 7.
All DPRC HP matches are CMP sanctioned matches, meaning all scores are reported to the CMP.
Entry:
Please sign up thru practiscore.com:
https://practiscore.com/clubs/dprc_hp_and_gsm_matches
Walk-ups are welcome. Priorities are given to those who pre-registered. Entries are limited to 20 shooters per match. Please contact match director prior to registering if you have no match experience.
$25.00 for club and non-club members.
$20.00 for juniors.
Check-in starts at 9:00 AM.
Safety Brief at 9:30 AM.
Sight in time starts at 9:45 AM.
Match begins at 10:00 AM.
80-Shot High Power course of fire:
** There will be one 15-20 min. sight-in period prior to the start of the match.
Stage 1- 20 Shots standing/offhand in 20 min.
Stage 2 - 10 Shots Rapid Sitting, from position, in 60 sec. Fired 2 then 8 in 60 sec. Repeated for a total of 20 shots.
Stage 3 - 10 Shots Rapid Prone, from position, in 70 sec. Fired 2 then 8 in 70 sec. Repeated for a total of 20 shots.
Stage 4 - 20 Shots slow prone in 20 min.
Matches usually run until approximately 2:00 PM.
Eligibility:
Competition is open to the public. Please contact match director prior to registering if you have no match experience.
Equipment:
Required Equipment: Hearing protection; eye protection. Rifle and ammunition.
Highly Recommended Equipment: It is desirable but not mandatory that each shooter consider Long sleeve shirt and long pants, hat, sunscreen, shooting mat or carpet (about 3′ x 6′), ammo for practice, food and drink.
Directions to club and amenities
Visit Contact page to get driving directions
Download printable driving directions from Greensboro / Raleigh
Soft drinks and Snacks are available for purchase in the clubhouse.
Restrooms are available in the clubhouse.
Match Director
Contact Dan Warren with any questions
Board Meetings will take place in the clubhouse from 9:30 to 11:30
Classwork will be done in the classroom from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Range 6 is reserved from 2:00 - 5:30 for a class event.
This is the class that is required in order to get your NC Concealed Carry Handgun Permit.
Todd Fitch
Fitch Firearms Training, LLC
fitchfirearmstraining@gmail.com
Cell: 336-516-4084
This Fun Shoot is open to club and non-club members. Using single shot rifles like the “Springfield Trapdoor”, the 1874 Sharps, the Remington Rolling Blocks, Stevens, Ballards, Maynards, Winchester 1885 High Walls, etc.”, and of course reproductions of such representative of the 1860s to 1898. There will also be separate divisions for lever guns, bolt and scoped rifles. On lever and bolt guns ammo will be loaded one round at a time and fired one round at a time.
Registration is $20.00
The matches will be held on Range #7 and consist of steel and paper targets at 100, 200 and 300 yards. There will be 45 shots for score, with 30 shots on steel (1/2 scale NRA animals, chicken, pig, turkey and ram) and 15 shots on paper, with sighters on steel gongs and/or paper.
NC CCH is a full-day class, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The class will start at 8:00 AM for classwork at an offsite location near DPRC.
In the afternoon, the class will travel to DPRC to do range work on DPRC's Range 6.
This is the class you need to apply for a NC Concealed Carry Handgun permit.
Even if CCH permits are someday no longer required, it's an important class.
Bob Barr BTeam27302@gmail.com 336-266-0059.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (BOPS) Course is a one-day class, teaching the basics of using pistols.
Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook and certificate upon completion of the class.
Open to the public.
Cost: $165.00
Registration opens 30 days prior to class and is first-come, first-served.
Registration limited to 6 students.
Chief Instructor: Tony Benedict
Email Tony for registration: bulldogg67@hotmail.com
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course covers the following topics:
-Basic Firearm Safety
-Safe Firearm Storage
-Pistol Parts and How They Work
-Semi-Automatic Pistol Parts and How They Work
-Operating Double and Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistols
-Revolver Parts and How They Work
-Operating Double and Single Action Revolvers
-Ammunition Fundamentals
-Popular Pistol Cartridges
-Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
-Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Position
-Different Shooting Positions
-Common Pistol Shooting Errors
-Clearing Common Pistol Stoppages
-Selecting Pistols, Ammunition, and Accessories
-Cleaning and Maintaining Your Pistol
-Pistol Shooting Activities and Skill Development
The cost will be $165.00/student (plus non-refundable processing fee). Included in the cost is:
-The class
-NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting book (students keep)
-Pistol and ammo provided for live fire (.22 caliber)
-Eye protection and hearing protection
-Use of the range
The clubhouse will be in use ALL DAY during this event.
As part of the North Carolina Shooting Sports Games, gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each classification. A gold medal will be awarded to high woman, high junior, high senior, high grand senior, and high 22 only.
Lunch will be served to registered competitors.
NOTE: CMP rules for 2023 now allow "any safe ammunition" to be used in all pistol matches. Jacketed ammo is no longer required for service pistol. For more info and other changes read the rules at:
https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/
**Clubhouse from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This class is for the North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Certification
Instructor: Xi Blue of BF Conditions
Spend the Juneteenth Holiday at the Range: Learn How to Shoot a Rifle and Hone Your Skills
Thursday, June 19, 2025
NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Course Ready to build confidence and skills with your rifle? The NRA Basic Rifle Course is designed for shooters of all experience levels, from complete beginners to those looking to refresh their rifle fundamentals. Whether you're interested in hunting, home defense, or recreational shooting, this course will provide the essential skills to handle a rifle with safety and precision. Course Overview This one-day course combines both classroom instruction and hands-on range practice.
You'll learn:
Students may also bring their own .22LR rifle with open sights or optics if preferred. What You’ll Receive
Membership Meetings will take pace in the clubhouse from 11:30 - 12:30.
The June Membership Meeting is an Officer Elections Meeting.
Lunch will be provided - sign up is mandatory in order to ensure enough food is available.
Dear DPRC Members, As part of our commitment to providing you with the best possible shooting experience, we are excited to offer a Ransom Rest Demo & Orientation Class.
The class will be held on Range 2 at the West End.
The Ransom Master Series Combo Rest is a state-of-the-art tool available for member use to achieve unparalleled accuracy with handguns.
What is a Ransom Rest?
The Ransom Rest is a precision device that secures and fires handguns while replicating the natural recoil and handling of a human hand. By eliminating human inconsistencies, it ensures reliable and repeatable accuracy for handgun testing and sighting. This industry-standard tool is perfect for anyone aiming to fine-tune their firearm performance.
The Ransom Rest is an excellent resource for ammunition reloaders, allowing you to precisely evaluate and fine-tune your custom loads for optimal performance. Orientation Requirement
To use the Ransom Rest, members are required to attend an orientation class. This ensures proper operation and maximizes the tool's effectiveness. Event Details What: Ransom Rest Demo & Orientation Class Where: West End of Range 2 Instructor: Rick Miller, NRA Instructor Why Attend? This is a great opportunity to: Learn about the Ransom Rest's capabilities. Understand how to use it safely and effectively. Enhance your shooting precision and firearm testing. Gain valuable insights to improve your reloading accuracy. Important Notes: Cost: This class is offered to DPRC members at no charge. Registration: Pre-registration is required to attend. To secure your spot, or if you have any questions, please contact: Rick Miller NRA Instructor Email: rickmiller227@gmail.com Phone: 919-616-1175 We look forward to seeing you there! Best regards, Rick Miller
Date & Time: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (approx.) Instructor: NRA Certified Instructor Rick Miller Contact Info: 919-616-1175 | rickmiller227@gmail.com Cost: $150.00 Short Description: This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for the safe and efficient use of a handgun for self-defense, providing information on the rights of law-abiding individuals regarding self-defense. More Details: * Prerequisite: This course is designed for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, who are experienced shooters. Participants should be able to demonstrate mastery of basic skills in safe gun handling, shooting accuracy, firearm zeroing, and maintenance.
Acceptable proof includes: --- NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate --- NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate --- NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card --- Military DD 214 with pistol qualification --- Passing the Pre-Course Assessment Course Description: This is an eight-hour course, where students can expect to shoot approximately 150 rounds of ammunition. The course covers: --- Basic defensive shooting skills --- Strategies for home safety and responding to violent confrontations --- Firearms and the law --- Choosing a handgun for self-defense --- Opportunities for continued skill development Each student will receive: --- NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook --- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure --- Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet --- Course completion certificate --- NRA Defensive Pistol I patch For more information and to register, please contact: Rick Miller at 919-616-1175 or via email at rickmiller227@gmail.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in personal protection and earn your NRA Defensive Pistol I patch!
Important: No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom under any circumstances.
NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) CERTIFICATION
The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program is designed to meet the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification, equipping participants with the essential skills to ensure safe and effective range operations. This course provides thorough training in the responsibilities of a Range Safety Officer, preparing you to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities.
Course Overview:
Lesson I: Introduction to the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course Lesson II: The Role of the Range Safety Officer & Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Lesson III: Range Inspection and Range Rules Lesson IV: Conducting a Range Safety Briefing Lesson V: Emergency Procedures Lesson VI: Live Fire Exercises and Demonstrations. Lesson VII: Test & Review Various Exercises and Demonstrations
Certification Requirements
Must be 21 years old or older.
Attend the entire course.
Participate in discussions and practical exercises.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.
Achieve an examination score of 90% or higher.
Finalize credentialing at nrainstructors.org and pay required fees.
NRA Membership is not required but does make the credentialing process easier.
Course Details:
What to bring: Note-taking materials
What is Provided:
Important: No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom during this class. Additional Information: This class is primarily conducted within the clubhouse, with a range possibly used depending on weather and availability to simulate RSO activities in a range environment. Please dress accordingly for the weather on the day of the class. For more information or to register, contact:
Classroom all day; Range Session in the afternoon.
Sign up on the classroom event.
For more information please contact NRA Chief Range Safety Officer:
Rick Miller
919-616-1175
rickmiller227@gmail.com
To sign up you can register online or contact the instructor
In the afternoon, the class will travel to DPRC to do range work on DPRC's Range 8.
Prepping Ranges 0, 1, 3, 4, & 5 for 2-Gun State Games
Ranges will be CLOSED until State Games finish Saturday, August 9, 2025.
NRA Basic Metallic Reloading Course Join us for the NRA Basic Metallic Reloading Course, where you'll gain essential knowledge, skills, and the right mindset to safely reload metallic cartridges. This comprehensive 8-hour course will be held at the DPRC Clubhouse and includes all necessary books, materials, and reloading components. Course Instructor: This course is taught by Rick Miller, an NRA Certified Instructor, ensuring you receive high-quality training and guidance throughout your learning experience. What You Will Receive:
Sponsored by MEC Outdoors and Hodgdon, this introductory course is designed for beginners who want to learn the essential knowledge, skills, and safe practices needed to reload shotgun shells confidently. Taught by an NRA-certified instructor, this course provides hands-on training in all stages of the shot shell reloading process.
Class Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $125.00 - Includes all books, materials and reloading components for the class
Instructor: NRA Certified
Equipment Provided: MEC Sizemaster Reloading Press, reloading components, and necessary tools
Prerequisites: None
Minimum Enrollment: 2 students
Each participant will learn:
* Safe reloading practices, including the proper use of casings (hulls).
* How to interpret reloading data and navigate a reloading manual.
* Step-by-step guidance through the shot-shell reloading process.
Upon course completion, students will receive the NRA Guide to Reloading handbook, a Basic Reloading Student Exam, a course completion certificate, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, and a Course Evaluation form.
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to Reloading and Reloading Safety
2. Understanding Shotgun Shell Components
3. Using Reloading Manuals and Data
4. Shotgun Shell Reloading Equipment Overview
5. Hands-on: Creating Your First Shotgun Shells
6. Course Review and Examination
Rick Miller919-616-1175
email: rickmiller227@gmail.com
No firearms are permitted in the classroom !
DPRC will be hosting a swap meet from 10AM to 2PM on Saturday, August 30th for club members and guests. Only club members may sell, while both guests and club members may purchase. This is intended for shooting (and archery) related items - optics, parts, ammo, shooting gear, reloading equipment and supplies, and of course, firearms.
Sellers:
All firearms must be handled safely at all times! Action should be open and chamber flagged, or the muzzle pointed at the ceiling or floor while being handled.
DO NOT bring anything loaded or any loaded magazines for sale. The safety committee will be checking that firearms for sale are in a safe condition (unloaded, open, and flagged).
DO NOT bring illegal items to sell.
DO follow all NC and federal laws for private transfer of firearms.
Setup will begin in the clubhouse around 9. Plan to be set up by 10.
We have tables in the clubhouse, first come, first serve, no more than 1 table per member. Please share tables if possible.
If you have a folding table that you can bring, please do just in case we run out of space. If the weather is nice we may overflow to outside the clubhouse.
You are responsible for your stuff. You may want to get together with another member to share a table so one can cover all the stuff while the other browses the other tables.
Ensure that all buyers have either a member or guest badge.
Price your items ahead of time.
Bring appropriate boxes, containers, etc... for buyers to carry off what you are selling.
Buyers:
All firearms must be handled safely at all times! Action should be open, or the muzzle pointed at the ceiling or floor.
ASK THE SELLER to hand you any firearm you are interested in. Both the seller and potential buyer should ensure the firearm is clear (no mag, no ammo in gun or chamber).
Please be considerate to the sellers unloading and setting up. Don't expect to get into the clubhouse before 10 unless you are a seller.
Just as for guests on the range, the _member_ is responsible for checking in guests at the kiosk, and for their conduct while at the club. You will need a member or guest badge to purchase.
Bring cash.
Jim Pendergraft
DPRC, Vice President
vicepresident@dprc.org
Quarterly Membership Meeting will take pace in the clubhouse from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Come join us for a FREE meal, Fellowship, and Hear club news first-hand and ask questions!
Lunch will be provided - SIGN UP is mandatory in order to ensure enough food is available. Last day to register for the meal will be Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
As of 1/20/2025, Range 0 and Range 1 cannot be open at the same time. This is a safety issue caused by the low berm between them.
This limitation will be removed as soon as the planned safety wall on the left side of Range 1 is complete.
Range 1 will be used by Alaska Tactical from 10/18/25 through 10/21/25 and 10/23/25 through 10/25/25, so Range 0 must be closed on those days.
If the new safety wall is completed before 10/18/2025, this closure will be removed.
Alaska Tactical: Defensive Handgun Level 1 (2 Day)
Start - Saturday, October 18, 2025 9:00 AM
End - Sunday, October 19, 2024 5:00 PM
Location - DPRC Range 1
Cost: $625
For all details including course description, registration process, payment details, ammunition and equipment requirements, etc., contacts are listed below.
Contact: Tom BrowningTom.Browning@nc.rr.com984-439-5903
or
Contact: Alaska Tacticalakshooter@gci.net907-338-3458
The clubhouse will be in use ALL DAY on BOTH days during this event.
Service Pistol EIC, 22 Rimfire EIC, (NRA) Distinguished Revolver, and Service Revolver EIC relays will be held after the match. The Service Revolver EIC will ONLY be held on Saturday, but the other distinguished relays will be combined with relays fired after the NC State Championship match on Sunday. You may fire in these matches either day, but NOT on both days.
There will NOT be any sight in practice session before the match.
This is the 2025 North Carolina Precision (Bullseye) Pistol State Championship. This will be a registered 2700 match using current NRA rules. Service Pistol EIC, 22 Rimfire EIC, and (NRA) Distinguished Revolver relays will be held after the match. These distinguished relays will be combined with those relays fired on Saturday so you may shoot in them either day, but NOT both days.
Lunch will be provided for all preregistered competitors on Sunday only.
** Starts at 9 am**
Alaska Tactical: Red Dot Sight Handgun (2 Day)
Range 1 will be used by Alaska Tactical from 10/23/25 through 10/25/25, so Range 0 must be closed on those days.
If the new safety wall is completed before 10/23/2025, this closure will be removed.
Alaska Tactical: Defensive Carbine Level 1 (2 Day)
Alaska Tactical: Defensive Shotgun Level I (1 Day)
Cost: $375
Tournament type: This is an informal match. Scores will not be reported to any sanctioning body.
Participants limited to 12.
Entry fee: $10.00 for juniors, club and non-club members.
Waiver: Waivers will need to be signed the day of the event.
Awards: In lieu of awards, match proceeds, after expenses, will be donated to a Junior Rifle or Pistol Program.
Check-in and registration: 8:00 AM. Safety Brief: 8:45 AM. Match begins: 9:00 AM.
Preregistration: https://practiscore.com/clubs/mini_palma_dprc. Squadding preference is given to those preregistered.
Contact: Joel King, the match director, via email at mini.palma.dprc@gmail.com with any questions.
Location & directions to range: 3973 S. JIM MINOR ROAD HAW RIVER, NC 27258
Visit https://dprc.wildapricot.org/Contact for driving directions. If you arrive before the access gate is open, please wait at the gate.
Amenities: Restrooms are available in the clubhouse, Handicap accessible Port-a-Johns at the range.All matches to take place on Range 0. The RANGES tab on the club home page https://dprc.wildapricot.org/ shows the location of Range 0.Competition is open to any eligible competitor - you need not be a member of the NRA, CMP or Durham Pistol and Rifle Club. Non-members must sign a liability waiver either as part of the on-line registration or at the match. Walk-ups are welcome. Priorities are given to those who pre-registered. Entries are limited to 12 competitors, per relay. Disabled competitors who cannot shoot from the prone position are accommodated by two benches. Eye and ear protection and Empty Chamber Indicators (ECI) are required.
Any Rules not specifically addressed in the match program; the NRA Smallbore Rifle rules govern. Spotting scopes are authorized for all categories. Competitors may use wind indicating devices at the firing line. The match director will direct the placement of wind flags downrange. Depending on the number of competitors, scoring will occur after each stage or after the final stage. Competitors will score a neighboring target.
Mini-Palma course of fire
Competitors with either score targets following each stage or will be allocated a block time of 63 minutes to complete all stages before scoring to accommodate firing more than one relay.
Stage 1: 3 minutes prep time, unlimited sighters, then 15 shots for record from prone on an 800-yard target (reduced to 100). Once the shooter decides to shoot for record, they may no longer shoot sighters in this stage. 23 min. total time
Stage 2: 3 minutes prep time, 2 sighters, then 15 shots for record from prone on a 900-yard target (reduced to 100). Total 20 min.
Stage 3: 3 minutes prep time, 2 sighters, then 15 shots for record from prone on a 1000-yard target (reduced to 100). Total 20 min.
Rifle/Shooter categories:TARGET: LR-S Mini-PALMA for all categories.
PALMA CLASS: Palma Class rifles in .22 caliber LR (Long Rifle) rim-fire. Shooter is required to utilize the prone sling position as described in the NRA Rules for Smallbore competition. Iron sights only: Open sights or aperture (peep) sights. No rifle support is allowed.
F-CLASS T/R: Rifles and Equipment as stated in the NRA F-Class T/R rules, except ammunition must be .22 caliber LR (rim-fire). Rifle may have iron sights or scope installed, a bi-pod may be attached to the rifle for support, and a rear support bag is authorized. Bi-pods are the ONLY allowed front support in F-Class T/R.
F-CLASS OPEN: Rifles and Equipment as stated in the NRA F-Class Open rules, except ammunition must be .22 caliber LR (rim-fire). Rifle may have iron sights or scope installed. Shooters may use any front and/or rear rifle supporting device not attached to the rifle. Bi-pods are not allowed. A rear support bag is authorized.
Membership Meetings will take place in the clubhouse from 11:30 - 12:30.
Lunch tickets are $10 - sign-up in advance is mandatory.
Meals will not be available to purchase after Wednesday, November 12, 2025, due to this being a catered meal.
The class will start at 8:00 AM for classwork in the DPRC Classroom.
In the afternoon, the class will do range work on DPRC's Range 6.
December 14th event:
Match will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on the range.
Luncheon will take place from 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM in the clubhouse
