Calendar

Events in May 2023

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April 30, 2023(1 event)

Trap Fields Open

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April 30, 2023

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.
May 1, 2023(3 events)

College scholarship application deadline

N/A
May 1, 2023

Applications must be received by the Scholarship chair by today.

Notify your family members who may be interested.

Trap Team Practice

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May 1, 2023

Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.

For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.

Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset.

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Hot Dog'n'Chili; Speaker: Revolutionary Westford

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May 1, 2023

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: Hot Dog, Cup of Chili, Bag of chips, Dessert, Choice of Drink - all for only $5.00!

The guest speaker is: Dan Lacroix on "Movements of the Westford Colonial Militia During Patriots Day, APril 19, 1775".

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.
May 2, 2023
May 3, 2023(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League

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May 3, 2023

A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and do introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.

Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.

Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
May 4, 2023(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League

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May 4, 2023

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.
May 5, 2023
May 6, 2023(1 event)

Sporting Clays

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May 6, 2023

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.
May 7, 2023(4 events)

Action Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED)

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May 7, 2023

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, to ensure that you can be notified of last-minute schedule changes. Contact Action Bay Chair.

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

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

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May 7, 2023

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.

Note well: you must register to ensure that you can be notified of a last-minute schedule changes.

Trap Fields Open

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May 7, 2023

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.

Action Bay Demo Match

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May 7, 2023

Demonstration match at the Action Bays.

Questions to the Action Bays chair.
May 8, 2023(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)

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May 8, 2023

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.

Trap Team Practice

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May 8, 2023

Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.

For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.

Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset.

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
May 9, 2023(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved

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May 9, 2023

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)
May 10, 2023(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League

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May 10, 2023

A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and do introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.

Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.

Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
May 11, 2023(3 events)

Action Bays Club Match

N/A
May 11, 2023

Schedule:

  • 4:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:00PM: First Squad starts.
  • After 5:00 PM, squads will be formed as shooters arrive as long as remaining daylight permits.

Cost: $5.00/match.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair

Disabled Veterans Fly Fishing Outing

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May 11, 2023

The Leominster chapter of the Disabled Veterans Project Healing Waters program will be gathering at the fire pit to fly-fish the pond.

Questions to the WSC Vice President.

ATA Doubles Trap League

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May 11, 2023

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.
May 12, 2023
May 13, 2023(1 event)

Sporting Clays

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May 13, 2023

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.
May 14, 2023(2 events)

Mother's Day

N/A
May 14, 2023

Trap Fields Open

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May 14, 2023

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.
May 15, 2023(2 events)

Trap Team Practice

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May 15, 2023

Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.

For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.

Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset.

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)

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May 15, 2023

E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
May 16, 2023
May 17, 2023(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League

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May 17, 2023

A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and to introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.

Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range. The outdoor pistol range is reserved.

Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
May 18, 2023(2 events)

ATA Doubles Trap League

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May 18, 2023

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

Action Bays Club Match

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May 18, 2023

Schedule:

  • 4:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:00PM: First Squad starts.
  • After 5:00 PM, squads will be formed as shooters arrive as long as remaining daylight permits.

Cost: $5.00/match.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair
May 19, 2023
May 20, 2023(1 event)

Sporting Clays

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May 20, 2023

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.
May 21, 2023(2 events)

New Member Presentation

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May 21, 2023

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.

Trap Fields Open

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May 21, 2023

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.
May 22, 2023(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)

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May 22, 2023

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.

Trap Team Practice

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May 22, 2023

Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.

For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.

Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset.

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 25, 2023(2 events)

ATA Doubles Trap League

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May 25, 2023

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

Action Bays Club Match

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May 25, 2023

Schedule:

  • 4:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:00PM: First Squad starts.
  • After 5:00 PM, squads will be formed as shooters arrive as long as remaining daylight permits.

Cost: $5.00/match.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair
May 26, 2023
May 27, 2023(3 events)

Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic

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May 27, 2023

Championship trap shooter and renowned coach Nora Martin Ross plans to return to WSC on May 27-28, 2023. Training will be $350 for one day, $450 for two days, plus #3.50/round, lunches included, limited to 10 participants/day with training level adjusted to participant interest and abilities - contact the Trap chair if interested.

Sporting Clays

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May 27, 2023

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.

Private party in clubhouse (INDOOR RANGE CLOSED)

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May 27, 2023

A club member has rented the clubhouse upstairs meeting room for a private event.

The indoor range is closed during the event.

Questions to the Webmaster.
May 28, 2023(2 events)

Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic

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May 28, 2023

Championship trap shooter and renowned coach Nora Martin Ross plans to return to WSC on May 27-28, 2023. Training will be $350 for one day, $450 for two days, plus #3.50/round, lunches included, limited to 10 participants/day with training level adjusted to participant interest and abilities - contact the Trap chair if interested.

Trap Fields Open

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May 28, 2023

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.
May 29, 2023(2 events)

Memorial Day

N/A
May 29, 2023

Trap Team Practice

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May 29, 2023

Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.

For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.

Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset.

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
May 30, 2023
May 31, 2023(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League (PISTOL RANGE RESERVED)

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May 31, 2023

A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and to introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.

Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range. The outdoor pistol range is reserved.

Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
June 1, 2023(1 event)

Action Bays Club Match

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June 1, 2023

Schedule:

  • 4:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:00PM: First Squad starts.
  • After 5:00 PM, squads will be formed as shooters arrive as long as remaining daylight permits.

Cost: $5.00/match.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair
June 2, 2023
June 3, 2023(1 event)

Sporting Clays

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June 3, 2023

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.