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• Venturing Crew 007 events in 2024

  • Start
    Thursday, January 18, 2024
  •  
  • End
    Thursday, December 19, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Clubhouse

  DPRC charters and hosts a BSA Venturing Crew, Crew 007. 

  The Crew meets in the DPRC Clubhouse or on a range. 

  DURING DST:  We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

  OUTSIDE DST:  We meet only on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  We occasionally meet on a weekend day for shooting training and competition. 

  Sometimes events are held offsite. 

  Venturing is an inclusive program through Scouts BSA for males and females aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade). It’s operated through Venturing Crews, units of youth and advisors that meet on set schedules and plan activities and events for youth like you!

  Learn some fast facts about Venturing!

  The Venturing program aims to enable young adults to:

  • Experience a program that is fun and full of challenge and adventure.
  • Acquire skills in our crew's specialty, shooting sports. 
  • Become a skilled training and program resource for other youth groups.
  • Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and learn to lead others. 
  • Learn to make ethical choices throughout their lives by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
  • Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and fun environment.

  Our leaders are NRA-certified instructors and Range Safety Officers.

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• Precision Rimfire 2024

  • Start
    Sunday, March 10, 2024
  •  
  • End
    Sunday, December 08, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Range 0

  Precision Rimfire competitions are designed to provide a FUN, accessible, yet challenging rimfire precision match for both novice and experienced level shooters with varying types of rimfire rifles. Whether you are new to shooting, or have become a seasoned pro, Precision Rimfire matches will be an entertaining experience for you, your family members, and friends.

  For more information, please go to the Precision Rimfire page located under the shooting Sports link on the DPRC website.

  
  

  December 8th 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

  
  

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• NC CCH - Concealed Carry Handgun (Barr) - Range 6

  • When
    Saturday, November 23, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Range 6

  Register

  This is a full-day class, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

  The class will start at 8:00 for classwork at an offsite location near DPRC. 

  In the afternoon, the class will go 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.

  • Students learn the laws concerning the use of deadly force; when and how it's permitted and how to use force legally and ethically. 
  • Students learn the laws concerning concealed carry; when and where carrying firearms is permitted and where it's forbidden. 
  • Students learn about firearms and ammunition, holsters and carry methods, safe and effective presentation from concealment, cleaning and maintenance, and more.
  • We'll prepare students to carry and use a defensive pistol safely, effectively, ethically and legally.

  • Cost is $110.00 if paid in advance. $125.00 if paid the day of class. 

  • To sign up, register online or contact Instructor 

  Bob Barr 
  BTeam27302@gmail.com
  336-266-0059.

  
  

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• Practical Concealed Carry Level 2 (Rugh)

  • When
    Sunday, November 24, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Range 1
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  This class teaches additional practical applications for those who carry concealed handguns.  It's a great class for those with new Concealed Carry handgun permits but limited follow-up training.  It is NOT the class which qualifies you to obtain a NC Concealed Carry permit.

  This is a Level 2 class.  Successful completion of Practical Concealed Carry Level 1 or advance approval of the instructor is required to attend this class.

  PURPOSE: Provide the student with additional knowledge on which to build their skills in the art of self-defense with a handgun. Students will leave this course with an intermediate tool kit of drills and practical knowledge, to include weak hand shooting, unconventional shooting positions and shooting on the move.

  • Topics: 
    

  1. Safety Briefing
  2. Range Commands
  3. Class Philosophy - Mindset, Situational Awareness, training with purpose, efficiency. 
  4. Review of weapons system choices. 
  5. Fundamentals of Marksmanship - Stance, Grip, Sight Picture, Trigger Control, Recoil Management, Running the Slide, Press-Check
  6. Drawing from holster and safe re-holstering
  7. Dry-fire and Live-fire drills, including  
     1. Ammunition Management - tactical and emergency reloads. 
     2. Recoil Management
     3.  Malfunction Clearing
     4. Weak hand shooting
     5. Multiple target engagement
     6. Unconventional shooting positions
     7. Use of cover and concealment
     8. Shooting on the move
  8. Debrief/After-Action Discussion

  • REQUIREMENTS:

  1. An open mind, willingness to take instruction and the ability to challenge pre-conceived notions we’ve all learned from YouTube instructors and Hollywood.  This course teaches only practical, real-world techniques.
  2. A functional, compact or duty-sized semi-automatic handgun with at least three (3) magazines (Glock 19 or larger).  Subcompact (Glock 26, SIG P938) handguns or revolvers are permitted, but discouraged, as you will spend likely more time loading magazines than shooting. If shooting a subcompact, at least six (6) magazines are recommended.
  3. A strong-side holster with a sturdy belt and multiple-magazine carrier.  Appendix carry, small of back, cross-draw, purses, belly bands and shoulder holsters will not be permitted in this class; however, all these forms of carry will be discussed.  It is more efficient and safer to teach the class with everyone using the same gear.  For safety reasons, no holsters with active retention (SERPA holsters) will be permitted.  A molded Kydex holster manufactured specifically for your model of firearm is highly recommended, but leather holsters are also acceptable.  If you are in doubt, please contact the instructor prior to class.
  4. At least four hundred (400) rounds of factory-loaded, copper-jacketed ammunition.  No reloaded ammunition or steel-core (armor piercing) rounds are permitted.
  5. Red-dot optics are permitted (and in fact encouraged).  Red dot sights should be sighted in at ten (10) yards prior to class.  If you have questions about how to properly sight-in your optic, contact the instructor prior to class.
  6. Weather conditions are often rapidly changing in North Carolina, so please dress appropriately and in layers.  Class is held rain or shine, as you cannot pick the weather for your gunfight.  Closed-toe shoes are required. 
  7. A packed lunch is recommended – food options are limited in the DPRC area and lunch will be held to a strict 1-hour time limit.
  8. Water, lots of it.  Hydration is important, as this will be an active class.

  Contact information: 

  Keith Rugh

  NRA-Certified Range Safety Officer

  NRA-Certified Instructor for Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun

  Rughster Tactical Training, LLC

  keith@rughstertacticaltraining.com

  (336) 675-4953

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• NCRPA Meeting December 2024

  • When
    Sunday, December 01, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Clubhouse

  
  

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• Mini-Palma (.22 LR) - December 7, 2024

  • When
    Saturday, December 07, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Range 0
  • Spaces left
    12

  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.

  mini.palma.dprc@gmail.com

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• Women Of Steel - December 2024

  • When
    Saturday, December 07, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Ranges 1, 3, 4 and 5
  • Spaces left
    60

  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.
  

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• Single Shot - December 2024

  • When
    Sunday, December 08, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Range 7

  Registration is closed

  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.

  Using Black Powder/ BP substitute or Smokeless powder (different divisions).   DUPLEX LOADS allowed as Smokeless, lead/lead alloy bullets, No jacketed bullets of any kind, No gas checks, No rear rifle bag/or rest allowed directly under the rifle stock.   Iron sights of the period and a scope class if participation warrants.  These will be of the period and/or reproductions on the single shot rifles.

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• Action Pistol Match

  • When
    Tuesday, December 10, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Range 4 & 5

  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.
  

  
  

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• 2-Gun Rimfire - December 2024

  • When
    Saturday, December 14, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Ranges 0, 3, 4, and 5

  2-Gun Rimfire competitions are designed to be fun and safe shooting matches for the entire family. Incorporating both .22 LR pistols and rifles, courses of fire are created with safety as the top priority, but feature fun scenarios that meet any shooter’s skill level. Whether you are new to shooting, or have become a seasoned pro, 2-Gun Rimfire matches will be an entertaining experience for you, your family members, and friends.  All match info and signup can be found at  dprc.wildapricot.org/DPRC2gunrimfire or like us on Facebook for up to date events  facebook.com/dprc2gun/ Match signup found here  https://practiscore.com/clubs/durham-pistol-and-rifle-club

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    Saturday, December 21, 2024
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Clubhouse

  Board Meetings will take place in the clubhouse from 9:30 to 11:30
  

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• Practical Defensive Carbine Level 1 (Rugh)

  • When
    Sunday, December 29, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Range 1
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  This class teaches practical applications for those who want to become more familiar with their carbine weapon system.

  PURPOSE: Provide the student with foundational knowledge on which to build their skills in the art of self-defense with a carbine. Students will leave this course as educated beginners with a tool kit of drills and practical knowledge on which to practice and build up their proficiency.
  

  TOPICS: 

  1. Safety Briefing
  2. Range Commands
  3. Class Philosophy - Mindset, Situational Awareness, training with purpose, efficiency. 
  4. Understanding your Weapon System
  5. Use and selection of slings
  6. Fundamentals of Marksmanship - Stance, Grip, Sight Picture, Trigger Control, Recoil Management, Running the Slide, Press-Check
  7. Dry-fire and Live-fire drills, including 
     1.  Understanding “battlefield zero” and use of optics 
     2.   Ammunition Management - tactical and emergency reloads. 
     3.  Recoil Management
     4.  Malfunction Clearing
  8. Debrief/After-Action Discussion

  REQUIREMENTS:

  1. An open mind, willingness to take instruction and the ability to challenge pre-conceived notions we’ve all learned from YouTube instructors and Hollywood.  This course teaches only practical, real-world techniques.
  2. A functional carbine rifle, typically of the AR-15, AK-47 or comparable pistol-caliber carbine (such as a CZ Scorpion).  This class is based upon the AR-15 platform, but techniques can be adapted to other weapons systems.
  3. A sturdy sling fitted to your rifle.  Single point, 2-point and 3-point slings are acceptable, but a 2-point sling is preferred and will be used as the teaching model for the class.  A “Vickers” style 2-point sling is the preferred sling for this class.
  4. At least four hundred (400) rounds of factory-loaded, brass-cased and copper-jacketed ammunition.  No reloaded ammunition or steel-core (armor piercing) rounds are permitted (we will be shooting steel targets).  Steel-cased ammunition is not recommended for the AR-15 platform, as it has a tendency to jam if your rifle is not clean.  Please double-check your ammunition if you are using the AK-47 platform – the vast majority of 7.62x39mm ammo is steel core (including the “bi-metal” kind) and cannot be used on steel targets.
  5. Red-dot and magnified optics are permitted (and in fact encouraged).  All optics should be sighted in at twenty-five (25) yards prior to class.  If you have questions about how to properly sight-in your optic, contact the instructor prior to class.  Back-up iron sights are recommended, but not required.
  6. Weather conditions are often rapidly changing in North Carolina, so please dress appropriately and in layers.  Class is held rain or shine, as you cannot pick the weather for your gunfight.  Please be aware that red-dot optics are rendered mostly useless when they are wet, so back-up irons are strongly recommended if you have a red-dot.  Closed-toe shoes are required!!
  7. A packed lunch is recommended – food options are limited in the DPRC area and lunch will be held to a strict 1-hour time limit.
  8. Water, lots of it.  Hydration is important, as this will be an active class.

  Contact Information:

  Keith Rugh

  NRA-Certified Range Safety Officer

  NRA-Certified Instructor for Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun

  Rughster Tactical Training, LLC

  keith@rughstertacticaltraining.com

  (336) 675-4953

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• NC CCH - Concealed Carry Handgun (Barr) - Range 6

  • When
    Saturday, January 25, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Range 6

  Register

  This is a full-day class, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

  The class will start at 8:00 for classwork at an offsite location near DPRC.  In the afternoon, the class will meet for 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.

  • Students learn the laws concerning the use of deadly force; when and how it's permitted and how to use force legally and ethically. 
  • Students learn the laws concerning concealed carry; when and where carrying firearms is permitted and where it's forbidden. 
  • Students learn about firearms and ammunition, holsters and carry methods, safe and effective presentation from concealment, cleaning and maintenance, and more.
  • We'll prepare students to carry and use a defensive pistol safely, effectively, ethically and legally.

  • Cost is $110.00 if paid in advance. $125.00 if paid the day of class. 

  • To sign up, register online or contact Instructor 

  Bob Barr 
  BTeam27302@gmail.com
  336-266-0059.

  
  

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• Bullseye Pistol Clinic

  • Start
    Saturday, March 29, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Sunday, March 30, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Range 2 and Clubhouse
  • Spaces left
    40

  Registration is closed

  Precision (Bullseye) Pistol clinic.

  Come learn about this fun and challenging match.

  Contact Match Director Clark Hardesty for details.

  https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/

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• New Member Orientation - April 2025

  • When
    Saturday, April 05, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Clubhouse & Range 2

  New Member Orientation Session

  Registrants will select their Group and time to arrive for orientation.
  
  
  

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