Events in August 2019
- August 3, 2019Falling Plate Match
Falling Plate MatchThe falling plate match is held on the first Saturday of each month and starts at 9:30 am.
Falling plate match information
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.
- August 8, 2019PHA Monthly Membership Meeting
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.
- August 10, 2019Tactical MatchesSat. Morning .22 Rimfire Benchrest Match
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Sat. Morning .22 Rimfire Benchrest MatchSaturday Morning .22 Rimfire Bench Rest Match
This match is held on the Second Saturday of each month, March – October, starting at 8:30 am. This match is not held on days when the high temperature forecast is below 40°.
The Match fee is $5 first gun and $3 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.
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The .22 Fun Match is held on the second Saturday of the month, starting at 9:00 a.m. The is not held on days when the high temperature is below 40 degrees. Match Fee is $5.00, 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 shoot from both 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 ___ seconds, with a total of 80 shots per match.
A .22 rimfire Bench Rest Match is fired after the Fun Match with heavy rifle, sporter rifle, semi-auto rifle and iron sighted rifle classes. Range is 70 yards, 20 shots per 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.
- August 12, 2019PHA Range Annual Meeting
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PHA Range Annual MeetingThe PHA Range Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, August 12 at 6:30 pm at the Ram Building on PHA property.Officers will be voted on, the annual lease with PHA Club will be signed, and we will discuss on how to find missing members. - August 15, 2019Ron Gearren .22 shoot
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Ron Gearren .22 shootThursday Morning Ron Gearren .22 Shoot
This match is held on the Thursday after the Saturday Morning .22 Rimfire Bench Rest Match each month, March – October, starting at 8:30 am. This match is not held on days when the high temperature forecast is below 40°.
The Match fee is $5 first gun and $3 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. - August 17, 20195-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.
- August 18, 2019Buffalo 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.
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.
- August 24, 2019High Power Match
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High Power Match2019 Program
Dates: 27 April, 25 May, 22 June, 27 July, 24 August, 28 September, 26 October, 16 November 2019
(* Nov match is on the 3rd Saturday of the month, all other matches are scheduled for the 4th Saturday)Sponsor: Piedmont Handgunners Association
Location: PHA Range, 10346 NC Hwy 150, Churchland, NC
Eligibility: Competition is open to all
Entry Fees:
PHA Members…………..$15.00
Non-Members…………..$18.00
Juniors………………………$10.00
(*All juniors shoot their first match of the year free)Entries: Accepted from 0845 until the last relay goes to the line
Start Time: First relay will be called to the line at 0930. Gate opens NLT 0830 Note: Match may start at 0900 during summer months. Notice will be made available on Club website. Gate and entry will open early on these days.
Firing: Current NRA HP Rifle Rules will govern the match. Competitors will score targets, but not their own.Match schedule and conditions: The course of fire will be 80 rounds fired at 200 yds using NRA approved target to simulate National Match Course. Sighters may be fired during a sighting in period prior to the first stage of the match if there is no more than 1 relay. The match will be an unsquaded, individual match, fired at stationary targets. Rifles must conform to all NRA rules (3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.3) for High Power Matches for Service rifles, Match rifles, and all other rifles currently accepted by NRA Rules. The course of fire may be reduced to 50 rounds at the discretion of the Match Director based on, but not limited to, number of competitors, weather, or other considerations.
Stage 1: 20 rds slow fire standing in 20 minutes (SR target)
Stage 2: 20 rds rapid fire sitting in 60 seconds (SR target)
Stage 3: 20 rds rapid fire prone in 70 seconds (SR-42 target)
Stage 4: 20 rds slow fire prone in 20 minutes (MR-52 target)
Classification: Awards: NRA classification system will be used (Section 19)
Awards will be Certificates given to Match winner and winner of each classification having a minimum of four competitors. Additional awards may be given at the discretion of the Match Director based on number of competitors and other factors.
Defensive Pistol–
Defensive PistolThis match is held on the 4th Saturday of the month. The Match Fees are $10 for all, 2 for 1 PHA members and youth shoot free.
Please arrive and sign in between 9:00 am and 9:30 am. The match briefing will start at 10:00 am and shooting will begin at 10:30 am.
In this match, you shoot what you carry or compete with. Any caliber from .22 to .45 is acceptable. This is a great match for the defensive shooter to improve his or her gun handling skills, , learn to manage malfunctions, and improve shooting skills. You must wear hearing and eye protection. You will also need a belt, holster and magazine pouches.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.
- August 25, 20195-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.
- August 27, 2019PHA Board Meeting
- August 31, 20195-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.
