Calendar

Events in March 2024

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February 25, 2024(3 events)

Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED


February 25, 2024

The Archery group is hosting a Granite State Bowhunters 3D shoot.

Adult GSB shooters with membership cards pay $12, non-members $15 - save $3 by joining GSB at registration ($10 for individuals, $15 for families). Under 18's shoot free.

The clubhouse upstairs will be running a cafe, so the indoor range is closed for the duration. Outdoor ranges should remain open.

Questions to the Archery Chair.

Sporting Clays


February 25, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open


February 25, 2024

Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.

Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

February 26, 2024
February 27, 2024
February 28, 2024(1 event)

Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved


February 28, 2024

A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

February 29, 2024(1 event)

Membership late fee deadline

N/A
February 29, 2024

Renew your membership by the end of the day to avoid a $25.00 late fee.

March 1, 2024
March 2, 2024
March 3, 2024(2 events)

Sporting Clays


March 3, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open


March 3, 2024

Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.

Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

March 4, 2024(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 4, 2024

The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.

Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
or the Recording Secretary for facilities issues.

Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Kielbasa


March 4, 2024

General Membership meeting at the clubhouse, shared via Zoom teleconference for those who do not wish to meet in person. Connection details to be supplied by club E-blast; here is a copy of the links that you can click on.

If you choose to attend the meetings in person:

  • If you have been fully vaccinated, no face covering is required.
  • If you have not been fully vaccinated, a face covering and/or social distancing is strongly recommended.

The monthly meal is: sweet kielbasa, rice, carrots, a dessert, and choice of drink - all for only $5.00!

There will be no guest speaker this month.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

March 5, 2024
March 6, 2024(1 event)

Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved


March 6, 2024

A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

March 7, 2024
March 8, 2024
March 9, 2024
March 10, 2024(5 events)

Start of Daylight Savings Time (Sporting Clays now holds two rounds once again)


March 10, 2024

Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED


March 10, 2024

The Archery group is hosting a Granite State Bowhunters 3D shoot.

Adult GSB shooters with membership cards pay $12, non-members $15 - save $3 by joining GSB at registration ($10 for individuals, $15 for families). Under 18's shoot free.

The clubhouse upstairs will be running a cafe, so the indoor range is closed for the duration. Outdoor ranges should remain open.

Questions to the Archery Chair.

Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM)


March 10, 2024

Registration Required!!

All members must have an Orange Card to use the outdoor ranges. Cards are issued after a safety briefing, given by the Outdoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance. Please follow the instructions in the Chair's response carefully.

Sporting Clays


March 10, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open


March 10, 2024

Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.

Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

March 11, 2024
March 12, 2024(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved


March 12, 2024

All members must pass a Gun Skills Safety Review (GSSR) to gain access to the Indoor Range (via their WSC Proximity Cards). Proximity Card permissions are updated after the GSSR by the Indoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance.

Agenda:

  • Meet in the clubhouse downstairs
  • View a safety video
  • Take a brief quiz on range procedures
  • Demonstrate safe gun handling and usage with a live-fire test
    (Bring gun and approved target ammo)
March 13, 2024(1 event)

Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved


March 13, 2024

A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

March 14, 2024(1 event)

Action Bay Qualifications


March 14, 2024

Qualifications for use of the Action Bays by club members, to ensure that participants can safely use a holster with a handgun and shoot safely.

In essence, there will be a written test, and you will be required to draw and fire from a holster and hit a target at thirty feet.

Requirements:

  • Center fire handgun in an acceptable caliber (see the rules)
  • Belt-style holster that completely covers the trigger guard of the gun
  • At least 30 rounds of ammo
  • Orange range card (see the CRO for replacement of lost cards)
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Baseball-style hat
  • A digital/printed copy of the rules for reference during the test
  • A pen to take the written test

Full requirements are in the Action Bay Qualification Procedures.

The test is an open book 25-question multiple-choice which must be completed in 30 minutes. The passing grade is 84%, and requires great familiarity with the rules to finish in time.

Resources: Action Bay Range Rules and Cross Functional Rules
Registration is required. Contact Action Bay Chair.

This is a qualification session for the Action Bays. Successful completion is required to gain access to the Action Bays.

March 15, 2024
March 16, 2024(2 events)

NRA Home Firearm Safety Course (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 16, 2024

NRA-certified instructors will teach NRA Home Firearm Safety, a nationally-recognized training course for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home. At the successful completion of this course, students will receive a basic firearm safety certificate which satisfies the Massachusetts legal requirement for applying for a License to Carry firearms (or the Firearms Identification Card, which conveys fewer privileges).

Students will be charged $50.00 (cash, or check made out to the name of the President) to cover course materials with proceeds going to the Scholarship Fund. (Classes of this type are currently retailing for $125.00).

This course will be open to Club members and their immediate family. Students must register via Signup Genius.

The clubhouse indoor range will be closed for the duration of the class.

Clubhouse reserved for private St. Patrick's Day Party (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 16, 2024

The Clubhouse has been rented by a WSC member for a private St. Patrick's Day party.

The Indoor Range will be closed from 5:30PM-10:30PM.

Questions to the Vice President.

March 17, 2024(4 events)

St. Patrick's Day

N/A
March 17, 2024

New Member Presentation


March 17, 2024

A presentation for prospective members is held in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.

The meeting starts with the presentation, so please plan on being seated by the starting time. The meeting should last approximately one hour, depending on the number of applicants.

Questions to the Membership Secretary.

Sporting Clays


March 17, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open


March 17, 2024

Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.

Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

March 18, 2024(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 18, 2024

The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.

Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
or the Recording Secretary for facilities issues.

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 18, 2024

E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.

March 19, 2024
March 20, 2024(1 event)

Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved


March 20, 2024

A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

March 21, 2024
March 22, 2024
March 23, 2024
March 24, 2024(3 events)

Palm Sunday

N/A
March 24, 2024

Sporting Clays


March 24, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open


March 24, 2024

Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.

Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

March 25, 2024
March 26, 2024
March 27, 2024
March 28, 2024
March 29, 2024(1 event)

Good Friday

N/A
March 29, 2024

March 30, 2024
March 31, 2024(4 events)

Easter

N/A
March 31, 2024

Game Preserve closes for Summer

N/A
March 31, 2024

This is the last day that WSC's private game preserve is open for upland game bird hunting. It re-opens on the 15th of September. Contact the Game Preserve chair for details.

Sporting Clays


March 31, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open


March 31, 2024

Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.

Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

April 1, 2024(3 events)

Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED


April 1, 2024 April 5, 2024

The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 1, 2024

The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.

Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
or the Recording Secretary for facilities issues.

Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: roasted pork tenderloin; Speaker: TBD


April 1, 2024

General Membership meeting at the clubhouse, shared via Zoom teleconference for those who do not wish to meet in person. Connection details to be supplied by club E-blast; here is a copy of the links that you can click on.

If you choose to attend the meetings in person:

  • If you have been fully vaccinated, no face covering is required.
  • If you have not been fully vaccinated, a face covering and/or social distancing is strongly recommended.

The monthly meal is: Roasted pork tenderloin, side salad, applesauce, homemade oatmeal cinnamon raisin iced cookie and choice of drink - all for only $5.00!

The guest speaker is: TBD.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

April 2, 2024(1 event)

Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED


April 1, 2024 April 5, 2024

The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

April 3, 2024(1 event)

Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED


April 1, 2024 April 5, 2024

The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

April 4, 2024(1 event)

Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED


April 1, 2024 April 5, 2024

The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

April 5, 2024(1 event)

Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED


April 1, 2024 April 5, 2024

The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

April 6, 2024(1 event)

Sporting Clays


April 6, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.