Calendar

Events in October 2017

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October 1, 2017(3 events)

3D Archery Course Work Party

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October 1, 2017

We will be having a work party to take down the 3D Archery course in advance of hunting season. All targets need to be removed from the course or covered.
If enough people show up there may be work to do for the club grounds, or other activities, as well.

Questions to the Archery chair.

Sporting Clays (special Trips shoot)

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October 1, 2017

Special "Trips" shooting on our Sporting Clays course, where every target presentation shows 3 birds. Bring out your pump or auto loading shotguns for this FUN shoot - a 100 bird event for $20.00!

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open

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October 1, 2017

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly at 1PM 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.
October 2, 2017(1 event)

General Membership Meeting (dinner: Breakfast Muffin, etc.)

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October 2, 2017

General Membership meeting. Indoor range closed starting at 2:30PM.

This month's meal is Egg&Bacon&Sausage&Cheese on an English muffin, hash brown, fruit course, and drink - all for only $5.00!
October 3, 2017
October 4, 2017(1 event)

Pistol Team Practice Session (Indoor Range Reserved)

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October 4, 2017

Time to start knocking the rust off and prepare for the NVPL 2017-2018 season. Hope to see as many team members as can make it. WSC club members also welcomed to attend to watch, get information, ask questions, try bullseye target shooting.

Contact the Pistol Team Secretary for more details.
October 5, 2017
October 6, 2017
October 7, 2017(1 event)

Trap/Sporting Clays Championships

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October 7, 2017

Joint Trap/Sporting Clays shoot.

One round (50 targets) on the Sporting Clays range, 2 25-target rounds at 16 yards on the Trap range using raw scores. Any ties broken with 25-target handicap rounds at starting at 22 yards on the Trap field.

The tournament will run both Trap and Sporting Clays in parallel. So, go to the Trap Shack if that's what you want to do first, or the Sporting Clays trailer if you want to hit the woods first.

The $30 entry fee includes a lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni salad, potato salad, chips and soda. Spectators can have lunch for $5 (and it includes a door prize ticket as well).

RSVP to Trap to reserve your lunch.

Questions to the Trap and/or Sporting Clays chairs.
October 8, 2017(3 events)

Outdoor Range Safety Briefing

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October 8, 2017

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.

Sporting Clays

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October 8, 2017

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open

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October 8, 2017

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly at 1PM 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.
October 9, 2017
October 10, 2017(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR Briefing - Range Reserved

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October 10, 2017

Required briefing to obtain access to use Indoor Pistol Range. Bring gun and approved target ammo.
October 11, 2017(1 event)

Pistol Team Practice Session (Indoor Range Reserved)

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October 11, 2017

Time to start knocking the rust off and prepare for the NVPL 2017-2018 season. Hope to see as many team members as can make it. WSC club members also welcomed to attend to watch, get information, ask questions, try bullseye target shooting.

Contact the Pistol Team Secretary for more details.
October 12, 2017
October 13, 2017
October 14, 2017(1 event)

Sportswomen's Trap Shoot

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October 14, 2017

Trap Shooting 101 -
Have some fun,
try some guns,
consider attending Sunday Trap.

Open to WSC women, members' spouses, and their daughters aged 15 and over.

$10/person for clays and 12Ga/20Ga ammo.
Bring your own gun, or try one of our loaners.

RSVP to the Sportswomen chair.
October 15, 2017(3 events)

New Member Presentation

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October 15, 2017

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.

New Member Presentation

Sporting Clays

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October 15, 2017

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open

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October 15, 2017

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly at 1PM 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.
October 16, 2017(1 event)

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)

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October 16, 2017

E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
October 17, 2017
October 18, 2017(2 events)

Outdoor Pistol Range Reserved: Police Certification

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October 18, 2017

Police certification on the outdoor pistol range from 7:00AM to 12:00 noon.

The rifle range remains open for WSC member use,
but police shoot/move operations forward of the shelter firing line will close the pistol range for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved

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October 18, 2017

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
October 19, 2017(1 event)

Outdoor Pistol Range Reserved: Police Certification

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October 19, 2017

Police certification on the outdoor pistol range from 7:00AM to 12:00 noon.

The rifle range remains open for WSC member use,
but police shoot/move operations forward of the shelter firing line will close the pistol range for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
October 20, 2017
October 21, 2017(1 event)

Junior Club Fire Pit Cooking

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October 21, 2017

The Junior Club is cooking lunch at the fire pit and discussing upcoming events. Some of the foods they will be cooking are "Camping hot dogs", "Campfire Cones", "Brown Bears" and "Fire Pit pizza".

RSVP to the Junior Club chair.
October 22, 2017(3 events)

Trap Work Party

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October 22, 2017

Bring gloves, rakes and energy. You'll get 4hrs of work credit AND the Trap chair is hoping that we get a early out!

Sporting Clays

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October 22, 2017

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open

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October 22, 2017

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly at 1PM 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.
October 23, 2017(1 event)

Outdoor Pistol Range Reserved: Police Certification

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October 23, 2017

Police certification on the outdoor pistol range from 7:00AM to 12:00 noon.

The rifle range remains open for WSC member use,
but police shoot/move operations forward of the shelter firing line will close the pistol range for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
October 24, 2017(1 event)

Outdoor Pistol Range Reserved: Police Certification

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October 24, 2017

Police certification on the outdoor pistol range from 7:00AM to 12:00 noon.

The rifle range remains open for WSC member use,
but police shoot/move operations forward of the shelter firing line will close the pistol range for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
October 25, 2017(2 events)

Outdoor Pistol Range Reserved: Police Certification

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October 25, 2017

Police certification on the outdoor pistol range from 7:00AM to 12:00 noon.

The rifle range remains open for WSC member use,
but police shoot/move operations forward of the shelter firing line will close the pistol range for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved

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October 25, 2017

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
October 26, 2017(1 event)

Outdoor Pistol Range Reserved: Police Certification

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October 26, 2017

Police certification on the outdoor pistol range from 7:00AM to 12:00 noon.

The rifle range remains open for WSC member use,
but police shoot/move operations forward of the shelter firing line will close the pistol range for WSC member use.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
October 27, 2017(1 event)

Electrical Maintenance: Indoor Range Closed

N/A
October 27, 2017

The clubhouse Indoor Range will be closed for electrical maintenance this morning. It should reopen by 12:00 noon.

Questions to the Indoor Range chair.
October 28, 2017
October 29, 2017(2 events)

Sporting Clays

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October 29, 2017

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open

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October 29, 2017

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly at 1PM 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.
October 30, 2017
October 31, 2017(2 events)

Police outdoor range session

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October 31, 2017

Police training on the outdoor rifle range.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use,
but timely completion of police activities have precedence over informal shooting.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

Pistol range closed for maintenance

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October 31, 2017

The outdoor pistol range will be closed for maintenance.
The rifle range remains open, sharing the range with police training.

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
November 1, 2017(1 event)

Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved

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November 1, 2017

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
November 2, 2017
November 3, 2017
November 4, 2017(1 event)

Home Firearm Safety Class (Indoor Range Closed)

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November 4, 2017

Home Firearm Safety Class held in the clubhouse. Indoor range closed.

Registration for this course is administered by the Roudenbush Community Center in Westford.

This course teaches the basic knowledge and skill of operating firearms and explains the attitude necessary for safe handling and proper storage of guns in the home. The course includes lessons on the rules for safe gun handling, identifying and unloading different firearms, practical exercises in safe gun handling, types of ammunition, cleaning and safe storage of firearms, as well as a general overview of Massachusetts gun laws.

Questions to the Sportswomen chair or Big Al.