North State Shooting Club

North State Shooting Club started with a specific purpose: the Adjutant General of North Carolina wanted more community involvement with the military. Members of the NC National Guard Rifle Team and four local civilians created NSSC to promote safe small arms skills, marksmanship, and sportsmanship through competitive shooting between military and civilian competitors. That mission hasn't changed in over 50 years.

"The club is known as an enjoyable shooting range with friendly shooters and great range control support."

They operate at Camp Butner National Guard Training Site, located 4.5 miles off I-85 near Durham—take Exit 189 or 191, then follow the green "NC National Guard Training Site" signs to 539 Roberts Chapel Rd, Stem, NC 27581.

North Carolina National Guard KD Range #4 features: - 50 firing points - Electrically operated targets - Firing distances: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, 900, 1000 yards - ShotMarker© e-target systems (new)

Pre-registration is required for matches so they can set up enough e-targets. They strongly encourage shooters to have a good zero on their rifle before arriving. Friday practice days before each match are perfect for zeroing on paper targets at the yardage you'll shoot.

NSSC runs a full calendar of high-power rifle matches throughout the year:

2025 featured national champions: Jerry McDonough won the 2025 NRA Long Range National Championship with an exceptional 1245-73X score on his UMRS Palma rifle. Tim Moore won the Baesel Memorial Match at Camp Perry, Ohio in 2025.

NSRC supports the next generation through JMSG-NCRPA, the state association's high-power junior rifle team. Open to ages 11-20, they run XTC (across-the-course) matches at 200, 300, and 600 yard distances using service rifles. Head Coach John Ayala is a CMP and NRA certified instructor. No experience required—they even provide equipment. Contact: [email protected], Facebook: Junior Marksmanship Support Group, Instagram: JMSG_NC

The best way to become a member: attend scheduled matches, get to know existing members, and have fun.

Membership requirements: - Attend at least 3 scheduled matches in the year of application - Be sponsored by an existing member - Submit application through their online portal - Approved by Board of Directors at quarterly meeting or electronic vote

Costs: - New Individual Membership: $50 (includes $20 initiation + $30 yearly fee) - Annual Renewal: $30/year

NSSC is affiliated with: - National Rifle Association (K5228) - Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP# 36033) - NC State Rifle and Pistol Association

Board of Directors: - Carlton Bray, President - John Leazar, Vice President - Tom Green, Treasurer - James Crofts, Secretary - Vince Sferrazza, John Ayala, John Friguglietti, Keith Hoverstad, Savannah Andrews (BOD)

Camp Butner runs OIC/RSO (Officer in Charge/Range Safety Officer) training classes twice monthly. Classes start at 1:00 PM and last approximately two hours. Check in with Range Control for building location. Full schedule available on their events page.

Directions to Camp Butner: - Located in Butner, NC, 4.5 miles off I-85 - Take Exit 189 or 191 (north of Durham, NC) - Address: 539 Roberts Chapel Rd, Stem, NC 27581 - Look for green "NC National Guard Training Site" signs

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