The Range Orientation Class is required to obtain a Range Card and to use the range.

Please see below for Range Orientation Class Dates. Reservations are not necessary; however, a picture ID (preferably driver's license) with address is required.

Firearms are not required during orientation. The class takes 1.5 to 2 hours and covers safety, range procedures and a tour of the facility.

Class Cost: Wake County Resident – $15; Non-Wake County Resident – $25

For questions, please contact RSM_WCSO@wakegov.com or 919-303-0851 (during public range hours; otherwise, please leave a message).

For other firearms training at the Center see our Training Class Schedule.


NOTE ABOUT DIRECTIONS TO THE RANGE: Old Holly Springs-Apex Road (headed South to the Range) is CLOSED due to I-540 construction. To reach the range, stay on NC 55 Bypass East from Apex to New Hill Road. Turn right onto New Hill Road for 1/3-mile, then bear right onto Old Holly Springs-Apex Road. The range is approximately 1 mile north.

**Registration begins at the time listed below. The class begins, promptly, 30 minutes later.**

**The 3:30 p.m. weekend class usually has more room than the 1 p.m. weekend class.**

June

Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 6 p.m.

July

Wednesday, July 3, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10, 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 6 p.m.
 
August
RANGE CLOSED FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AUGUST 5–23
Wednesday, August 28, 6 p.m.
 
September
Wednesday, September 4, 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 8, 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 11, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 6 p.m.
 
October
Wednesday, October 2, 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23, 6 p.m.
 
November
Wednesday, November 6, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20, 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 23, 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
 
December
Wednesday, December 4, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11, 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18, 6 p.m.