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Piedmont Handgunners Association (PHA Range)

Lexington/Linwood, North Carolina
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Address Piedmont Handgunners Range (PHA), 10346 S NC Highway 150, Linwood, NC 27299
Hours FT match: sight-in 8 AM, safety meeting 8:45 AM, match starts after that. Monthly 4th Saturday, season ends in October (no winter matches in cold months).
Website pha-range.com

Airgun-confirmed venue. Direct evidence of airgun acceptance at this range — though policies can still change, so check current hours/rules before traveling.

About this range Strong evidence

Piedmont Handgunners Association (PHA Range) operates a dedicated AAFTA member club with monthly Field Target matches at the dedicated PHA Range in Lexington/Linwood, NC. Course set-up and match calendar published with exact address and confirmed fees. Active multi-year community presence. Provides Piedmont/Triad region NC AAFTA coverage complementing Central Carolina Gun Club (Burlington) and Mooresville Airgun Club.

Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER C (implied permit): NCWRC public ranges open to standard firearms — airgun-positive state. Active AAFTA member club hosting monthly FT matches at the dedicated PHA Range. Course set up for .177 caliber air guns with hole kill sizes 3/8" to 1.5" depending on distance. 2 shooters per lane; new shooters paired with experienced shooters for instruction. 20-lane course (15 typically shot). Annual season concludes with October match. The "white course" is referenced in published match announcements.
Restrictions / notes Electronic gate code only valid day of match - online registration required ahead of time. No walk-ins after gate closes. Charlotte/Triad NC coverage.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Field Target

AIRGUN FIELD TARGET (AAFTA member, monthly 4th Saturday); .22 rimfire; rifle; pistol

Venue type

About the venue

Private members association; multi-discipline range; hosts monthly AAFTA Field Target match (active AAFTA member)

North Carolina state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier C

Implied permit — state framework is airgun-friendly but rules are silent.

NCWRC public ranges open to standard firearms — airgun-positive state

Evidence NCWRC range rules at General Information state ranges are for "firearm marksmanship and development of shooting skills." NC permits airgun hunting for small game; airguns permitted at agency ranges under standard rules.

State-level restrictions Standard rules; range pass required after safety briefing.

This describes North Carolina state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.

Last verified 2026-05-03
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Important

Always call ahead.

Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.