© 2025 Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School • 284 Cletus Hall Road, Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-7080
Welcome shooters of all experience levels to Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School! More than just a place to shoot!
Contact Information
Telephone: 919-774-7080
Fax: 919-708-5052
Email: info@deepriversportingclays.com
Address: 284 Cletus Hall Rd.,
Sanford, NC 27330
Hours of Operation
Open 7 days a week (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & Easter Sunday)
Sunday: Noon - 5pm, Monday: 9:30am - 5pm, Tuesday: 9:30am - 5pm,
Wednesday: 9:30am - 5pm, Thursday: 9:30am - 5pm, Friday: 9:30am - 5pm,
Saturday: 9:30am - 5pm (Last shots are at 4:45. Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more persons).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS / SPECIAL NOTICES
Please be sure to regularly check our calendar of events. SPECIAL EVENTS will be listed on the calendar and unless otherwise noted, all normal hours of operation (as listed above) are in effect. (scroll down to see more dates/events)
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Located on 65 acres of scenic woodlands, Deep River is celebrating
36 years of serving central North Carolina.
Courses
Sporting Clays Course - A pleasant walk through the wooded grounds offering 13 different shooting fields (each with two shooting positions to offer a range of challenge, and the course is reset monthly for variety and fun).
Wobble Deck / 5-Stand - Multi-target, wireless practice field built around an international wobble trap. Includes 8 optional target presentations. Perfect for practice and warmups.
Shooting Pavilion - 8-lane outdoor range for members and their guests. Not open to individual non-members at this time, but can be booked for a group event with a Deep River Range Safety Officer present. All handgun calibers permitted. The only rifle caliber permitted is .22 rimfire.
Deep River Contacts: 919-774-7080
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Ed Strickland, President, Shotgun & Pistol Instructor
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Dale Strickland, Integrator, Operations Manager, Shotgun & Pistol Instructor
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Tessa Wilson, Gear Shop Manager, Events Coordinator, Shotgun Instructor
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Scott Ferguson, Gear Shop
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Michael Jones, Marketing, Media, and Membership
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Juan Reyes, Operations & Maintenance, Grounds, Shotgun Instructor
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Ernie Steinmeyer, Operations & Maintenance, Grounds, Shotgun & Pistol Instructor
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Doug Parsons, Shotgun Instructor
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Dave Coffman, Shotgun Instructor
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John Hartsell, Shotgun & Pistol Instructor
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Jeff Taber, Shotgun Instructor
Club House and Gear Shop
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1,300 square feet with restroom facilities.
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Covered porch offering a place to relax before or after shooting or for socializing.
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A woodstove provides country-style warmth in the winter. Air-conditioned comfort provided during the summer months.
Meeting Facilities
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For a unique and memorable experience, schedule your next corporate outing or team building event. We provide the perfect combination of facilities and options to make your event special. Let us help you create a special outing that will be fun for everyone, even if you’ve never shot clays before.
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Facilities can accommodate any size group or budget.
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Spacious and comfortable facilities are available for both indoor or outdoor meetings.
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Catering available.
General Information
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Eye and Ear protection required for all shooters and spectators.
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Shotguns and handguns available for rent. Picture ID required.
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Must be 18+ years old to sign in a minor for shotguns, 21+ for pistols.
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Shot sizes restricted to 7-1/2, 8, or 9.
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Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express accepted.
Core Focus
To honor God in all that we do and be faithful stewards of what He has entrusted to us - striving to create a place of enjoyment, connection, and retreat where people can unplug, reconnect, and make unforgettable memories. And to exceed expectations and create memorable interaction.