Organized in 1971 by members of the NC National Guard Rifle Team and four local civilians at the request of the Adjutant General for North Carolina, NSSC is an incorporated private organization utilizing the Camp Butner National Guard Training Site. The AG wanted more community involvement with the military so the club was designed to promote safe small arms skills, marksmanship and good sportsmanship through competition between military and civilian competitors. Competitive shooting programs helps improve National Defense and Public Safety.