In recent years, membership of DURC typically reaches 500+ members in any given academic year, with the club becoming one of the largest clubs in the university. The club currently operates a range in the former biochemistry building, with a state of the art 10-lane range originally due to be completed in 2019 as part of the Printing House Hall development in Trinity College, but delayed to 2020 because of college closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable members Since the formation of the modern club a number of members have "contributed significantly to the mission of the club" and been honoured by DURC for said. Some of these members are listed below: M.C.C. Heaton (1965) was awarded the first Rifle Pink and is to this day, the holder of the Club Fullbore Record. He was also the first recipient of Club Colours and the first student Vice President of the Club. M.C.C. Heaton was the first Treasurer and Chief Range Officer of Dublin University Rifle Club. Peter Gillespie (1978), the second recorded recipient of Rifle Pinks and was the first recorded member to be elected in to the Knights of the Campanile, the ‘secret’ society for the elite Sportsmen of Trinity College. Peter served as both Treasurer and Secretary. Brian Nelson (1980) was a secretary of the club and was one of the main driving influences behind the introduction and success of Sporter Rifle. Brian’s restraining influence was also noted when he helped sort out difficulties within the committee which prevented the disintegration of the club. Brian served as Chief Range Officer and Match Secretary. Unfortunately he died of a heart attack in 1982. Susan FitzSimon (1981) was mentioned as the most successful D.U.R.C. athlete to date in the British Top XX class (the International Class), where she put in a 589 and was ranked fifth. Anthony Traill (1858) 33rd Provost of Trinity College Dublin. Honorary Treasurer of Dublin University Rifle Club John Pentland Mahaffy (1869) 34th Provost of Trinity College Dublin. Honorary Treasurer of Dublin University Rifle Club. Described by Oscar Wilde as his "First and greatest teacher". References External links Official website Rifle