Foothills Public Shooting Complex

First Shots Pistol Class NSSF
2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Foothills Shooting Complex, 283 Fielding Road, Cherryville, NC, 28021, United States
NSSF FIRST SHOTS PISTOL CLASS
Please call 704-447-8230 to register and pay by phone to reserve a spot in this class! Minimum 8 students to hold class. Bring a friend!
This class is designed to introduce new and beginning pistol shooters to proper safety rules and firearm techniques. This class will teach you time tested fundamentals proven by champion hand gunners. Learn to shoot in a judgment-free, stress-free environment with emphasis placed on safety and handgun fundamentals. It is better to learn the proper way initially than to overcome years of bad habits.
CLASS TOPICS: Safety, Gun Selection, Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Trigger Control, Follow Through, Breath Control, and Drills. Class will be limited to 20 students. Cost is $40.00.
YOU SHOULD BRING: Your handgun and one box (50 rounds) of ammunition. We will provide eye and ear protection, but please feel free to bring your own if you prefer to use your own equipment.
ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS? You must be at least 18 years old to take this class by yourself. Patrons 11-17 years of age may take the class with adult supervision.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS CLASS? Whether just beginning, or you’ve shot a few hundred rounds, you will benefit from this fundamentals class. Sometimes we have the tendency to get complacent in our routines. Complacency often leads to bad habits without us even realizing it. This class will give you the opportunity to have an experienced shooter give you some valuable feedback as you begin this fun, life-long sport.
MUST I HAVE A NORTH CAROLINA CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS? No. However, this class may be helpful before taking a concealed carry class.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Due to a burn risk from ejected brass, do not wear open toed shoes, loose fitting clothing, or low-cut tops or tank tops. You may want to wear a hat and sunscreen for range time.
WHERE WILL THE CLASS BE HELD? Foothills Training Center-1642 Pinedale Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021. Foothills Range-283 Fielding Road, Cherryville, NC 28021. Both are located off HWY 150 halfway between Shelby and Cherryville, NC.
At least one day prior to coming to the class, first time patrons must watch our safety video and submit a waiver. This can be done easily on our website at www.foothillspublicshooting.cc/waiver

First Shots Rifle
2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:30
This class is designed to introduce new and beginning rifle shooters to proper safety rules and firearm techniques. This class will teach you time tested fundamentals proven by champion shooters. Learn and practice basic skills in a judgment-free, stress-free environment with emphasis placed on safety and firearm fundamentals.
Class topics include Safety, Gun Selection, Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Trigger Control, Follow Through, Breath Control, and Drills. Class will be limited to 20 students. Cost is $40.00.
You should bring your rifle and 30-50 rounds of ammunition. We will provide eye and ear protection, but please feel free to bring your own if you prefer to use your own equipment.
You must be at least 18 years old to take this class by yourself. Patrons 11-17 years of age may take the class with adult supervision.

NC State Steel Challenge
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00
The Foothills Public Shooting Complex is proud to announce the 2026 NC State Steel Challenge Championship!
Match starts: April 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM · Match ends: April 26, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Location: 283 Fielding Road
Cherryville, NC 28021
This is an SCSA Tier II Championship Match. 6 of the 8 official stages will be shot. We will not shoot Outer Limits and Speed Option. Note: You must be a SCSA Member to shoot this event.
There will be 2 Sessions on Friday (ROs and Limited Competitors); 2 Sessions on Saturday; and 1 Session on Sunday. Maximum of 2 firearms per flight.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a Trophy Only Match. Awards will be based on entries.
All shooters and NON-SHOOTERS must have a current (less than 1-year-old) Foothills Public Shooting Complex Waiver on file to be anywhere on the Foothills Public Shooting Complex Property. Everyone must check in at the office prior to going out on the Range. Online video and wavier can be found on the website: https://foothillspublicshooting.cc/ or can be done in the office.
Refund Policy – No refunds after March 1, 2025 *refunds are subject to a 6% admin fee
SHIRTS: NC State Jerseys are available for purchase. Lead time is at least 4 weeks.
There are 2 shipping options: have 2 shipping options for their orders:
$65.00 Ship Directly to you
$48.00 If you pick up at Registration Day of Match
Match Director: Sandra Orvig (sandra.orvig@clevelandcountync.gov)
Range Master: Zack Jones (zack@uspsa.org)
For more information, please call our office 704-447-8231

Foothills GSSF Match V
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00
Save the Date for the 2026 GSSF Event! Come out and experience the excitement of our fifth Annual Foothills GSSF Match, May 1-3, 2026.

This event is part of the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation match series. https://gssf.pro/

Shoot on either Saturday, Sunday, or both days. Matches consist of three “stages of fire”: “Five to Glock”, “Glock ‘M”, and “Glock the Plates” with both paper and steel targets. Shooting continues until all registered entries have completed their stages.

GSSF membership is required of all competitors.
https://gssf.pro/membership/

Steel Challenge Match
2026-05-23 08:00 - 16:00
We now have a morning session and afternoon session! Morning session registration starts at 8:00 am with first shot at 9:00 am and afternoon registration starts at starts at 12:00 pm with first shot at 1:00 pm.

DESCRIPTION:
*4 Stages of steel targets arranged randomly at distances from 15-25 yards
*5 Timed strings with the slowest string thrown out
*$20 first Firearm/ Division and $5 for additional Firearm/ Division
*Need 100 rounds of ammo min. (200-300+ rounds and extra mags recommended)

Divisions will be:
Handguns
Open (OPN)
Limited (LTD)
Production (PROD)
Single Stack (SS)
Iron Sight Revolver (ISR)
Open Revolver (OSR)
Carry Optics (CO)
Rimfire Pistol Irons (RFPI)
Rimfire Pistol Open (RFPO)
Long guns
Rimfire Rifle Irons (RFRI)
Rimfire Rifle Open (RFRO)
Pistol Caliber Carbine Irons (PCCI)
Pistol Caliber Carbine Open (PCCO)

Check out Appendix H in the SCSA Rules to verify your division.
https://uspsa.org/viewer/2019_SCSA_Rulebook.pdf

ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE A RANGE CARD OR HAVE watched the safety video and fill out a waiver prior to match day at www.foothillspublicshooting.cc/waiver

THIS INCLUDES SPECTATORS!

Please arrive no later than 8:30 am for the morning session and 12:30 pm to allow for check-in time!!

ASA NC State
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00
Shotgun Start
More information coming soon! Learn more at: https://asaarchery.com/

Bow Hunter Challenge
2026-08-15 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00
August 15-16th, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Cards in by 5:00 PM – Casual Start
20 Challenge Shots, Bring at least 5+ Arrows

Shooting off a high bank
You will shoot 5 arrows from 5 different stakes at 5 different targets before you pull. Two times = 10 downhill targets. The remaining 10 targets will be on level ground.
12’s and 14’s in play.
Hunter Class Rules: Pines – 12″ Stabilizer, no lens; Slider – 15″ Stabilizer + Lens
You must touch the shooting stakes. No crossbows or broadheads.
