Events in April 2020
- April 4, 2020Clean-Up Day at the Range5 Stand Shotgun
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5 Stand ShotgunThe Five Stand Shotgun Range is open every Saturday (Except for the 5th Saturday) from 9:30 am until noon and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays from noon until 3:00 pm for Five Stand and Wobble trap. The Shotgun Range will not be open on days when the high temperature is forecasted to be lower than 40 degrees. No shot larger than 7 ½ is allowed. Rifles and pistols are not to be fired in the shotgun area.
Falling Plate Match–
Falling Plate MatchThe PHA falling Plate Match is held on the 1st Saturday of every month at 9:30 am under the direction of Dan Jones. This match is not held in rain, snow, or temperatures below 30°F.
The entry fees are $10 for the first gun fired and $5 for each additional gun entered by the same competitor.
Match Directors
Austin Cooper
Dan Jones - April 9, 2020PHA Monthly Membership Meeting
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PHA Monthly Membership MeetingMeeting Information | Piedmont Handgunners Association
The PHA Monthly Membership Meeting is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, except December at the Ocean View Seafood Restaurant in Lexington just south of I 85 on NC 8., the address is 1803 Cotton Grove Rd, Lexington, NC 27292. Everyone is invited to arrive about 6:00 p.m. for dinner and the business meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Meeting attendance is a great way to get involved, stay informed, and meet other members. Prospective members are required to attend at least one monthly meeting as part of the initiation process. Membership applications can be downloaded from the website and completed before attendance.
- April 11, 20202/3 Gun Tactical Match
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2/3 Gun Tactical MatchThe PHA Tactical Match is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month unless the weather forecast is 40 degrees or less, or Heavy rain. We will be shooting ALPhAS style matches that are designed to be fast shooting, up close, and fun.Match Director
Gene Smitly
Match Fees
• Regular Competitor $20
• PHA Member $15
• LE/Military $15
• Alpha Members $15
• Match Volunteers Free
• Designated Medic (Limit 2) FreeMatch Timeframe
• Sign-in opens: 7:30 – 9:00 am
• RO Walkthrough: 9:00 – 9:30 am
• Shooter Safety Meeting: 9:30 am
• Match Start: 10 am
• Match End: 2-3:00 pm.22 Saturday Morning Fun Match–
.22 Saturday Morning Fun MatchSaturday Morning .22 Rimfire Fun Match
This match is held on the Second Saturday March - November, starting at 9:00 am. This match is not held on days when the high temperature forecast is below 40°.
The Match fee is $5 per gun fired. Any .22 long rifle rimfire gun can be used. Targets are reactive steel. Classes are iron and optical sighted rifles and iron and optical sighted pistols.
Shooters will fire from standing and bench rest positions. Ranges are 25- and 40-yards for rifles and 15- and 25-yards for pistols. Course of fire is 10 shots in 60 seconds from 8 different positions for a total of 80 shots per match.
Match Director
Ernie Smith
5 Stand Shotgun–
5 Stand ShotgunThe Five Stand Shotgun Range is open every Saturday (Except for the 5th Saturday) from 9:30 am until noon and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays from noon until 3:00 pm for Five Stand and Wobble trap. The Shotgun Range will not be open on days when the high temperature is forecasted to be lower than 40 degrees. No shot larger than 7 ½ is allowed. Rifles and pistols are not to be fired in the shotgun area.
- April 12, 2020EASTER SUNDAY
- April 18, 2020High Power NRA Match 2020
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High Power NRA Match 2020REQUESTED NRA MATCH DATES:
18 APRIL, 23 MAY, 27 JUNE, 25 JULY, 22 AUG, 19 SEPT, and 24 OCT.
NRA matches will consist of 80 rds (20 standing SF, 20 sitting RF, 20 prone RF, and 20 prone SF) using 200 yd, 200 yd, 300 yd simulated, and 600 yd simulated NRA targets respectfully. Competitors MAY fire a maximum of 5 sighters prior to starting the 200 yd standing SF stage.
- All competitors (per PHA rules) will be required to attend the safety briefing prior to firing in the match. If someone fails to be there at the time of the briefing, they will not be allowed to compete.
- All competitors are expected to arrive early in order to assist in the set up of targets and get the range ready for the match. Understanding that sometimes things don’t go as we planned, an exception can be made occasionally but PLEASE DO NOT MAKE BEING LATE A HABIT. It impacts on everyone.
- This year the gate will open at 0800, set up should start by 0820, Safety Briefing will be at 0845, and match start will be at 0900. Times will apply to all matches, whether NRA or our Vintage ones.
Sat. Morning .22 Rimfire Benchrest Match–
Sat. Morning .22 Rimfire Benchrest MatchSaturday Morning .22 Rimfire Bench Rest Match
This match is held on the Third Saturday of each month, March – October, starting at 8:00 am. This match is not held on days when the high temperature forecast is below 40°.
The Match fee is $5 first gun and $2 for the second gun. Any .22 long rifle rimfire rifle gun can be used. Targets are paper. Classes are:
- Factory class (off the shelf rifle) at 50-yards using IBS targets.
- Open sight class (blade or peep) at 50 yards using NRS A-23 targets.
- Sporting class at 50-yards using IBS targets,
- Sporting class at 80-yards using IBS targets.
- Match Rifle at 80-yards using IBS targets.
25 shots per match.
Match Director
David Motsinger
5 Stand Shotgun–
5 Stand ShotgunThe Five Stand Shotgun Range is open every Saturday (Except for the 5th Saturday) from 9:30 am until noon and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays from noon until 3:00 pm for Five Stand and Wobble trap. The Shotgun Range will not be open on days when the high temperature is forecasted to be lower than 40 degrees. No shot larger than 7 ½ is allowed. Rifles and pistols are not to be fired in the shotgun area.
- April 19, 2020Buffalo Shoot
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Buffalo ShootThe Buffalo Shoot takes place on the 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month. Main gate will open at 8 am. Registration is at 9 am. Match will begin at 10 am.
There is a $15 fee for this match.5-Stand Shotgun–
5-Stand ShotgunThe Five Stand Shotgun Range is open every Saturday from 9:30 am until noon and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays from noon until 3:00 pm for Five Stand and Wobble trap. The Shotgun Range will not be open on days with temperatures forecast to be lower than 40 degrees. No shot larger than 7 ½ is allowed and rifles and pistols are not to be fired in the shotgun area.
- April 23, 2020Ron Gearren .22 shoot
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Ron Gearren .22 shootThursday Morning .22 Ron Gearren Memorial Bench Rest Match
This match is held on the Thursday after the Saturday Morning .22 Rimfire Bench Rest Match each month, March – October, starting at 8:00 am. This match is not held on days when the high temperature forecast is below 40°.
The Match fee is $5 first gun and $2 for the second gun. Any .22 long rifle rimfire rifle gun can be used. Targets are paper. Classes are:
- Factory class (off the shelf rifle) at 50-yards using IBS targets.
- Open sight class (blade or peep) at 50 yards using NRS A-23 targets.
- Sporting class at 50-yards using IBS targets,
- Sporting class at 80-yards using IBS targets.
- Match Rifle at 80-yards using IBS targets.
25 shots per match.
Match Director
Keith Swicegood
- April 25, 2020Defensive Pistol
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Defensive PistolPHA Defensive Pistol Match
The match is held every 4th Saturday of the month. Match fees are $10. ROs shoot for free. The match is open to anyone wishing to practice use of a pistol in a dynamic shooting environment. Competitors are expected to be knowledgeable in manipulating their firearm and practice good firearm safety. The match is open to beginners. The match consists of 5 stages with a mix of paper and steel targets, with barricades and fault lines. There will be moving and shooting. Competitors will be expected to engage targets using defensive strategies such as; “near-to-far”, slicing/pie a corner, and using cover. Scoring is raw time plus points/penalties. We will engage targets from 1 to 25 yards. Scoring is like IDPA but with fewer rules/restrictions on equipment. Required equipment is a conventional pistol (No AR-15 Pistols) a proper holster that protects the trigger guard, a belt, spare magazines (magazine retention is recommended) and 100-150 rounds of ammo. Eye and ear protection are mandatory for all competitors and spectators. This match is held on a cold range. No guns may be out of holsters or in hands unless in a designated safe zone or when called to the line as the shooter by the RO. No ammo may be in the gun at any time until given the command by the RO. Use of your daily carry gun is strongly encouraged. Please clear your carry gun of all ammo before coming to the range if you choose to use that gun.
Shooters will be grouped into the following categories:
SSP - Stock Service Pistol. Any factory purchased pistol and a barrel of 4” or more.
CCP - Compact Carry Pistol. Any stock pistol with a barrel of less than 4”
Revolver - Centerfire revolvers of any kind.
Rimfire - Any rimfire pistol.
Open - Any pistol modified with a red dot, flared mag-well, compensator, or race-gun type holster rig.Schedule:
The match will be held year-round, weather and holiday schedule permitting.Match setup begins at 7:45am
Sign up opens at 9:00am
Safety briefing begins at 10:00am
First gunshot at 10:15amAir Gun Field Target Match–
Air Gun Field Target MatchAir Gun Field Target MatchPHA will be hosting our first Air Gun Field Target Match on December 7, 2019. This match will be held on the first Saturday of the month. Sight-in will be at 9 am at the .22 range. The safety meeting will start at 9:45 am and then will move to the Field Target range.The course is set up for .177 caliber air guns. There are 15 lanes with 2 targets per lane, and 2 shots per target. Targets are randomly set between 10 and 50 yards. Hole kill sizes are between 3/8" and 1 1/2" depending on distance. The Troyer difficulty rating is a 34 not counting wind and elevation etc. There will be 2 shooters per lane. New shooters will be paired with experienced shooters to help and instruct them.Fees are $10 for non members and $8 for PHA members payable at check-in for the match.For more information and to register please contact the Match Director, or call 336-470-9579.5 Stand Shotgun–
5 Stand ShotgunThe Five Stand Shotgun Range is open every Saturday (Except for the 5th Saturday) from 9:30 am until noon and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays from noon until 3:00 pm for Five Stand and Wobble trap. The Shotgun Range will not be open on days when the high temperature is forecasted to be lower than 40 degrees. No shot larger than 7 ½ is allowed. Rifles and pistols are not to be fired in the shotgun area.
- April 26, 20205-Stand Shotgun
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5-Stand ShotgunThe Five Stand Shotgun Range is open every Saturday from 9:30 am until noon and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays from noon until 3:00 pm for Five Stand and Wobble trap. The Shotgun Range will not be open on days with temperatures forecast to be lower than 40 degrees. No shot larger than 7 ½ is allowed and rifles and pistols are not to be fired in the shotgun area.
Clean-Up Day at the Range
EASTER SUNDAY
