Charlotte Rifle & Pistol Club (CR-PC) is a private, member-based shooting club at 9130 Kensington Drive in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The club describes itself as primarily a private shooting facility. Its grounds cover 132 acres and include outdoor rifle and pistol ranges, an indoor range, shotgun fields, an action shooting facility and an archery range.
Outdoor ranges cover rifle, sight-in, plinking (including a large plinking range), outdoor pistol, combat and ASF (action shooting) bays, plus an archery sight-in range and a 3-D archery course with foam silhouette targets placed around the property. The outdoor ranges are open 8 AM to 5 PM every day during Standard Time and 8 AM to 6 PM during Daylight Saving Time. The shotgun side has skeet, trap (Fields 1 and 2) and 5-stand. Skeet and trap run Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM with cease fire at 3:30 PM, and 5-stand runs Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM. The indoor range is open 24/7 to members with hard badge access who are Pistol Qualified.
The club runs a busy calendar of matches and leagues, including a Paper Silhouette Match, CMP 2700 Outdoor Pistol Match, Military Rifle Match, Rimfire Benchrest Match, Open IDPA Match, an Indoor Pistol League with NRA Bullseye competition, a Fall Trap League, Junior Air Rifle Practice at the indoor range, and Women on Target clinics. Training is offered occasionally to members and the community rather than on a fixed schedule; members must complete qualification classes (for example archery, pistol, shotgun and ASF) before using those facilities. Course ideas can be sent to Training@CRPCPrograms.org.
Use of the ranges is limited to members and their guests. Applicants register online (from a computer, not a phone or tablet) and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee, then wait for an invitation to a new-member orientation, which the club says takes 2 to 8 weeks. Guests of members must follow the club's guest procedures and sign in at the Outdoor Range clubhouse before using any facility.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, Training / Classes
Distances: Outdoor rifle/pistol, sight-in, plinking, combat, ASF (3 bays), shotgun (skeet, trap, 5-stand), indoor pistol and a 3-D archery course on 132 acres. Lane counts and distances are not published on the site.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Youth programs · Hosts competitions
Services, training & programs
Outdoor rifle range
Sight-in range
Plinking ranges, including a large plinking range
Outdoor pistol range
Combat range
ASF (action shooting) range with 3 bays
Indoor pistol range with 24/7 member badge access
Skeet range
Trap fields (Fields 1 and 2)
5-Stand shotgun range
Archery sight-in range
3-D archery course with foam silhouette targets across 132 acres
Occasional training courses open to members and the community
Amenities
Clubhouse
Parking
Targets
Pricing at Charlotte Rifle & Pistol Club
Range fees & day rates
Membership application fee: $50 — Non-refundable. Paid when the online application is submitted; applicant is then placed on the list for an orientation meeting invitation (2-8 weeks).
Fall Trap League - six-week shooting entry (prepay): $30 — Required entry fee for all six weeks, payable at the door on the first league day.
Fall Trap League - greenie fee, six weeks (optional): $20 — Optional; prepay at the door on the first league day.
Fall Trap League - weekly shooting entry: $5 — Pay-as-you-go option, per week. Cash preferred, exact change appreciated.
Fall Trap League - weekly greenie fee (optional): $5 — Optional, per week.
Trap League lunch: $5 — Cash, on days lunch is offered.
Training & classes
Archery Qualification class: See class calendar — Required for all members before using the archery ranges; preregister through the Events Calendar.
Coffee, Cardboard, & Clangs: See class calendar — Informal class for members preparing for the ASF qualification. Bring pistol, holster, at least two magazines, two magazine pouches and at least 150 rounds. Registration required.
Occasional training courses: See class calendar — Posted on the Course List page when offered, with sign-up links.
Membership dues are not published; only the $50 application fee is listed. Outdoor ranges are closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas (the indoor range stays open). Trap League fees are for the Fall 2026 season. Always check the calendar for range reservations and closures.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Your own equipment and ammunition. For the Coffee, Cardboard, & Clangs class: pistol, holster, at least two magazines, two magazine pouches, at least 150 rounds, water and a snack. Shotgun league shooters should bring their CR-PC Shotgun Clay Card.
Ammo policy: No broadhead arrows are allowed on the archery range. Other ammunition rules are in the Official Rules (PDF) and are not reproduced on the site pages.
Age policy: No minimum age published on the pages provided. Junior Air Rifle Practice is held Fridays at the indoor range.
Rental requirements: No rental or loaner archery equipment is available.
Dress code: Not specified.
First-timer tips: Facilities are for members and their guests. Check the calendar before visiting, since ranges are sometimes reserved for events or closed for work. Sign in at the Outdoor Range clubhouse before using any facility. Qualified members and guests of members may use the archery ranges; members must complete the Archery Qualification class first. Non-qualified guests at league events must be supervised by a qualified member during their first round.
Is Charlotte Rifle & Pistol Club open to the public?
No. It is primarily a private facility. Qualified members and guests of members may use the ranges. Training courses are occasionally offered to the community.
Where is the club located?
9130 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173.
What are the outdoor range hours?
Rifle, sight-in, plinking, outdoor pistol, combat, ASF and archery ranges are open 8 AM to 5 PM every day during Standard Time and 8 AM to 6 PM during Daylight Saving Time.
What are the shotgun range hours?
Skeet and trap: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM, with cease fire at 3:30 PM. 5-Stand: Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM. In bad weather, call the Shotgun Range at 980-300-1525 before visiting.
Is the indoor range open 24 hours?
Yes, to members with hard badge access who are Pistol Qualified. It is closed occasionally for cleaning, for example Thursdays 8-10 AM on dates listed on the calendar.
Which days is the club closed?
All ranges except the indoor range are closed New Year's Day, Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Ranges can also be reserved for events, so check the calendar.
How do I become a member?
Fill out the membership application online from a computer (not a phone or tablet) and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. You are then placed on the list for an orientation meeting invitation, which takes 2 to 8 weeks. A virtual orientation presentation is sent to review beforehand.
How much does membership cost?
Dues are not published on the site pages. The $50 application fee is non-refundable.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes, members may bring guests, who must follow the same procedures as at all club facilities, including signing in at the Outdoor Range clubhouse. At league events, guests who are not qualified must be supervised by a qualified member for their first round.
What shooting disciplines does the club offer?
Archery (including 3-D), action shooting, pistol, rifle, shotgun (skeet, trap, 5-stand) and women's programs, plus matches such as CMP 2700, Military Rifle, Rimfire Benchrest, Paper Silhouette and IDPA, and an Indoor Pistol League with NRA Bullseye.
Do you offer classes?
Occasionally. Courses are posted on the Course List page with sign-up links. Members must complete qualification classes such as Archery Qualification. Suggestions can be emailed to Training@CRPCPrograms.org.
Can I rent archery equipment?
No. Targets are provided, but there is no rental or loaner archery equipment. Broadhead arrows are not allowed.
Are there programs for kids and women?
Junior Air Rifle Practice is held Friday evenings at the indoor range, and the club runs women's programs such as the Women on Target clinic.
Does the club host leagues?
Yes, including an Indoor Pistol League (NRA Bullseye) on Thursday evenings and a Saturday Fall Trap League open to shotgun-qualified shooters of all skill levels.