An NRA Conventional 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.

Match Times

• Check-in starts at 9:00 AM, except June and October.
  
• Safety Brief at 9:40 AM.  
  
• Sight in and practice at 9:45 AM.
• Match starts at 10:00 AM.
• Download the DPRC Precision Pistol Match Program 2025
• Note:  Times different for June and October matches

Eligibility

• Competition is open to the public. 
  
• Open to all competitors 14 years of age or older with adult supervision for juniors.  
  
• NRA membership not required but strongly encouraged.  
  

Equipment

Required Equipment: 

• Eye and ear protection 
  
• .22 caliber rimfire pistol or revolver with ammunition.   
  
• Any centerfire pistol or revolver of .32 caliber or larger with ammunition for the centerfire aggregate.   
  
• .45 caliber pistol or revolver and ammunition for the .45 caliber aggregate.  
  
• You may shoot a .22 caliber pistol through the entire match and earn a .22 only classification.   
  
•  First time competitors are encouraged to start using .22 only.
  

Highly Recommended Equipment:  

• Extra ammunition for practice or refires.    
  
• Hat and sunscreen.  
  
• Food and drink.  
  
• Easy to use stapler for attaching repair centers.   
  
• Pen or pencil and small clipboard for scoring.   
  
•  Folding chair.
  

Course of Fire

Slow fire will be at 50 yards and timed and rapid fire at 25 yards using turning targets on a covered 40 position range.   Limited to one relay.

Awards

Current NRA Pistol Classification will be used.   Three competitors per classification required for awards.   If there are less than three shooters in a class, they will be combined with the next higher class, and so on, until at least three competitors can be combined in a class for award purposes.   State Champion will be the high scoring North Carolina state resident.   Overall match winner, if not a state resident, will receive a separate award.

Entry Fees

• Individual entry is $10.00 per aggregate.
  
• Package fee is $15.00 per 2700 for DPRC members 
• Package fee is $20.00 per 2700 for non-members.
  
• Juniors (20 and under) shoot free. Junior shooters will be accompanied by an adult.
  
• Regional and State Championship match fees slightly higher.
• NRA registration fees are included.
  

Directions to club and amenities

Match Bulletin

• 2025 Precision Pistol Match Program

Rules