Club Event Information


2010 Schedule of Events





Club News



Combination Change

At the Annual Meeting it was decided that since access to the facility is controlled by individual computerized access cards, the combinations and the Members Only password would remain the same for 2010.


DPRC Membership Cap Reached

The DPRC has a membership cap of 800 members. Persons interested in joining need to contact the Membership Chairman and get their name placed on the Waiting List. Each March the number of DPRC members will be reviewed (some members will not renew) and persons on the list will be contacted in whatever number are needed to bring the membership back to 800. For more information, see the How to Join web page.






Upcoming Events


Rimfire Benchrest 3 Gun Nationals Match

The DPRC will be hosting the Rimfire Benchrest Association 3 Gun Nationals match on the weekend of October 29th to 31st on the General Purpose Range.
The schedule for that weekend will be as follows:

Friday Oct 29 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Practice
Saturday Oct 30 08:00 am - 6:00 pm Yards
Sunday Oct 31 08:00 am - 6:00 pm Meters

See the Rimfire Benchrest page for additional information and contacts.


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2 Gun Fund Raiser Match

There will be a 2 Gun Match on Saturday, November 13th to benefit the Junior Rifle Team. This match will be shot using rifle and pistol (No shotgun) and does not count towards the year long 3 Gun points race. The round count will be approximately 120 rounds of handgun and 80 rounds rifle. This match will be scored one down "zero" or "A" zone or two hits anywhere on the target. We will have mostly CQB rifle with max shoots out to 200 yards.

See the 3 Gun Competition page for additional information.


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NC Hunter Education Courses

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission offers a free Hunter Education Course. The Hunter Education Course includes information about hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. The course is a minimum of 10 hours and is accepted in every state and province in North America. All first-time license buyers must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. There is no minimum age required to take the course.


Classes will be taught in 2010 on August 17-19; September 14-16; November 16-18; December 14-16.
Class Time is 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.


For additional information on the classes, contact John Book at john_book "at" med.unc.edu


More information on NC Hunting Regulations can be found here - NC Wildlife Commission

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DPRC Firearms Training


Durham Pistol & Rifle Club will be offering the following classes in 2010. Pre-registration will be required for all classes to reserve students a place in the class and date desired. You do not have to be a DPRC member to take these classes.

NRA Basic Pistol Class - This class is for the novice shooter or a refresher class for experienced shooters. Basic handgun (revolvers and semi-autos) information, safety instruction, cleaning, and sighting technique is taught in this class. This is a one day class with about 7 hours of classroom and 1-2 hours of supervised shooting. The student will fire a minimum of 50 rounds during this class.
Class dates: January 10th, February 13th, March 13th, June 19th, September 18th, December 18th
Class fee: $50.00

NRA Inside the Home Protection Class - This class provides instruction on how to protect yourself inside your home. This is a one day class with a half day of classroom and the other half on the range practicing techniques taught in the class. The NRA Basic Pistol Class is required before a student can take this class. There will be approximately 100 rounds fired during this course.
Class dates: April 17th, October 16th
Class fee: $75.00

NRA Outside the Home Protection Class - This class includes instruction on how to protect yourself outside the home while carrying concealed firearms. This is a two day class. The first day will have a half day of class with the other half on the range. The second day will be the 'advanced' portion of the class with a full day on the range. Students will be drawing and firing from concealed holsters. No crossdraw or shoulder holsters will be allowed. The NRA Basic Pistol Class or a CCH Permit is required before a student can take this class. Approximately 300 rounds will be fired during this course.
Class dates: May 15th & 16th, November 20th & 21st
Class fee: $90.00

Concealed Carry Class - This is a two day class. The first day will be the NRA Basic Pistol class emphasizing safety, basic knowledge of revolvers and semi-auto pistols, cleaning, and basic shooting techniques. The second day will cover the legal requirements of concealed carry, the written exam, and the shooting qualification. The NRA Basic Pistol class is part of this certification program meeting North Carolina state requirements for this class. A total of 100 rounds will be fired over two days at distances of 3, 5, and 7 yards.
Class dates: January 16th & 17th, February 13th & 14th, March 13th & 14th, June 19th & 20th, September 18th & 19th, December 18th & 19th
Class fee: $75.00

NRA Basic Shotgun Class - This class is for the novice shooter or a refresher class for experienced shooters. Basic shotgun (single, pump, and semi-autos) information, safety instruction, cleaning, and sighting technique is taught in this class. This is a two day class with about 10 hours of classroom and 2 hours of supervised shooting. The student will fire a minimum of 25 rounds during this class.
Class dates: August 21st & 22nd
Class fee: $80.00

NRA Basic Rifle Class - This class is for the novice shooter or a refresher class for experienced shooters. Basic rifle (bolt, lever action, pump, and semi-autos) information, safety instruction, cleaning, and sighting technique is taught in this class. This is a two day class with about 12 hours of classroom and 2 hours of supervised shooting. The student will fire a minimum of 25 rounds during this class.
Class dates: July 17th & 18th
Class fee: $80.00

For details on the classes, see DPRC Firearms Classes
For the Registration Form, see DPRC Registration Form

If you have questions, call 336-697-9732 or 336-675-4581 and ask for Duane Guyer after 6:00 pm.

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Yavapai Firearm Academy Courses (Louis Awerbuck)

Yavapai Firearms Academy is a Mobile Training Unit providing training that encompasses Gun handling, Marksmanship and Tactics - the three elements of surviving a deadly force confrontation. This year will offer the Tactical Rifle / Carbine and the Handgun Refresher classes.

September Training Class Information

For information on the Academy and its training, visit www.yfainc.com





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