Events in December 2022
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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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December 4, 2022Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only) Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)
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December 4, 2022Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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December 5, 2022The 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.LIVE-ONLY General Membership Meeting: Holiday Potluck Dinner; EARLY START; Speaker: Westford Animal Control LIVE-ONLY General Membership Meeting: Holiday Potluck Dinner; EARLY START; Speaker: Westford Animal Control
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December 5, 2022Annual potluck dinner. Note early start time, to allow for dining and socializing before the business meeting starts at 7:30PM. Indoor range closed starting at 2:30PM.
Bring an entree, side, or dessert in your own serving dish/utensils, and the club will supply free beverages, flatware, plates, napkins, etc.
Questions to the Kitchen chair.
Guest speaker: Two Westford Animal Control officers share some stories and information about what they do.
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.
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Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
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December 7, 2022A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
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USCCA Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals USCCA Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals
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December 10, 2022USCCA's Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals is a welcoming and engaging training class created for women who are seeking to begin, improve upon, or add to their firearms skills.
With three distinct modules, this course is designed for those who are brand new to firearms and those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting.
This class is open only to WSC members and their families. Sign up here.
- Basics and fundamentals will be introduced, reviewed,
and then built upon, while also exploring: - Situational awareness
- Common types of handguns
- Ammunition types, malfunctions
- Firearms handling skills
- Defensive pistol fundamentals
- The use of deadly force
- Concealed carry clothing
- Carrying when you have children or loved ones around
Whether you’ve never touched a firearm, you’re looking for the next steps in your training, or you’ve chosen to learn about the skills, tools, and mindset needed to use firearms for self-defense, you can be prepared to carry confidently every day with tips and techniques from experienced women in the world of firearms.
Materials provided: LTC Handouts, USCCA Carry Concealed and Home Defense Book, and use of firearms if needed
Cost to Student: $100– This covers cost of book ($30), instructor insurance ($30), certificate, 50 rounds of ammunition, and donation to WSC.
The class will gather in the clubhouse upstairs meeting room. Target practice will use either the indoor or outdoor ranges, depending upon the weather.
Questions to the Education and Training Chair.
CANCELED Ducks Unlimited Banquet CANCELED Ducks Unlimited Banquet
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December 10, 2022WSC will host this year's Musketaquid Regional Ducks Unlimited fall sportsmens dinner in the clubhouse upstairs meeting room.The Banquet has unfortunately been canceled for December 2022.
The Indoor Range
is closed for the duration of the eventremains open after all.Questions to the WSC President.
- Basics and fundamentals will be introduced, reviewed,
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Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM) Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM)
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December 11, 2022Registration 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.
Note well: you must register to ensure that you can be notified of a last-minute schedule changes.
Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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December 11, 2022Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only) Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)
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December 11, 2022Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved
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December 13, 2022All 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)
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Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
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December 14, 2022A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
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Clubhouse reserved for private Christmas/Birthday Party (Indoor Range CLOSED) Clubhouse reserved for private Christmas/Birthday Party (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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December 16, 2022The Clubhouse has been rented by a WSC member for a private Christmas/Birthday party.
The Indoor Range will be closed from 4:30PM-1:00AM.
Questions to the Kitchen Chair.
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2 Day Fundamentals of Defensive Concealed Carry of a Firearm 2 Day Fundamentals of Defensive Concealed Carry of a Firearm
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December 17, 2022 – December 18, 2022Learn the 2 Day Fundamentals of Defensive Concealed Carry of a Firearm and earn your Basic Firearms Safety Certification which allows you to apply for the Massachusetts License to Carry. This course combines the State of Massachusetts and United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) curriculum into an energetic and fast paced two-day learning experience appropriate for all skill levels. Sign up here. Details:
- Completion and passing of written will give the attendee the Basic Firearms Safety certificate that is required to apply for the Massachusetts LTC
- Completion of the class provides the attendee with a certification of completion of the USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
- The focus is: The safe and appropriate use of firearms. This major focus is on safety in order to protect the individual, others and our rights including the safe storage, unloading, managing and legalities of all types of firearms
- Attendees will learn the fundamentals and mechanical operations of handguns, rifles and shotguns including correct grip, stance, handling, aiming, loading, firing, safing, etc.
- Full coverage of both the State of Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety the USCCA Firearms Safety, Home Defense and Concealed Carry including:
- * Understanding how to avoid conflict and awareness of your surroundings
- * The psychology of violent encounters
- * The legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath)
- * Home security and home defense
- * The use of force and the best way to avoid ever having to use your firearm
- Exposure to several different handguns – revolvers, semiautomatics, various sizes
- 4 hours of live fire intermixed throughout the course
Materials provided: LTC Handouts, USCCA Carry Concealed and Home Defense Book, and use of firearms if needed.
Cost to Student: $130– This covers cost of book ($30), instructor insurance ($30), certificate, 50 rounds of ammunition, and donation to WSC.
The class will gather in the clubhouse upstairs meeting room. Target practice will use either the indoor or outdoor ranges, depending upon the weather.
Questions to the Education and Training Chair.
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2 Day Fundamentals of Defensive Concealed Carry of a Firearm 2 Day Fundamentals of Defensive Concealed Carry of a Firearm
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December 17, 2022 – December 18, 2022Learn the 2 Day Fundamentals of Defensive Concealed Carry of a Firearm and earn your Basic Firearms Safety Certification which allows you to apply for the Massachusetts License to Carry. This course combines the State of Massachusetts and United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) curriculum into an energetic and fast paced two-day learning experience appropriate for all skill levels. Sign up here. Details:
- Completion and passing of written will give the attendee the Basic Firearms Safety certificate that is required to apply for the Massachusetts LTC
- Completion of the class provides the attendee with a certification of completion of the USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
- The focus is: The safe and appropriate use of firearms. This major focus is on safety in order to protect the individual, others and our rights including the safe storage, unloading, managing and legalities of all types of firearms
- Attendees will learn the fundamentals and mechanical operations of handguns, rifles and shotguns including correct grip, stance, handling, aiming, loading, firing, safing, etc.
- Full coverage of both the State of Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety the USCCA Firearms Safety, Home Defense and Concealed Carry including:
- * Understanding how to avoid conflict and awareness of your surroundings
- * The psychology of violent encounters
- * The legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath)
- * Home security and home defense
- * The use of force and the best way to avoid ever having to use your firearm
- Exposure to several different handguns – revolvers, semiautomatics, various sizes
- 4 hours of live fire intermixed throughout the course
Materials provided: LTC Handouts, USCCA Carry Concealed and Home Defense Book, and use of firearms if needed.
Cost to Student: $130– This covers cost of book ($30), instructor insurance ($30), certificate, 50 rounds of ammunition, and donation to WSC.
The class will gather in the clubhouse upstairs meeting room. Target practice will use either the indoor or outdoor ranges, depending upon the weather.
Questions to the Education and Training Chair.
Hanukkah Hanukkah
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December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022New Member Presentation New Member Presentation
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December 18, 2022A 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.
Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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December 18, 2022Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only) Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)
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December 18, 2022Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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December 19, 2022The 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) Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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December 19, 2022E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
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Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022 -
Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022 -
Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022 -
Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022 -
Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022 -
Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022Christmas Christmas
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December 25, 2022CANCELED Sporting Clays CANCELED Sporting Clays
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December 25, 2022Sporting Clays is canceled for Christmas Day.
Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only) Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)
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December 25, 2022Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Hanukkah Hanukkah
N/A
December 18, 2022 – December 26, 2022 -
New Year's Eve New Year's Eve
N/A
December 31, 2022