Calendar

Events in August 2026

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July 26, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


July 26, 2026

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.

July 27, 2026(1 event)

Trap Team Practice


July 27, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field
July 28, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


July 28, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field
July 29, 2026(2 events)

Steel Challenge Mini-Match (Rifle and Pistol Range and two Action Bays CLOSED)


July 29, 2026

Today's session will be an SCSA Level-1 match, whose results will be uploaded to the SCSA, and added to competitors' SCSA qualification records. It will be held on the rifle range and Action Bays #1 and #3; which will be dedicated to Steel Challenge from 5:00PM-dusk.

Action Bay-qualified shooters can sign up on Practiscore to attend.

Fee: $5.00, collected at 5:00PM at the beginning of the match.

Please be sure to arrive by 5:00 pm at the Action Bay entrance to: check in, prepare your equipment, and attend the mandatory 5:45PM Safety Briefing which is a requirement to shoot. First shots will begin at 6:00PM; we estimate that we will finish shooting by 7:30PM, depending on the number of participants. We should be done packing up by 8:00PM

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

The results will be posted on WSC's Practiscore page by 9:00PM.

For additional information on Steel Challenge, see our activity web page. Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range

Trap Fields Reserved


July 29, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field
July 30, 2026(1 event)

Action Bays Club Match


July 30, 2026

Club match in Action Bays.

Schedule:

  • 5:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:30PM: Match starts.
  • 7:30PM: Match ends.

The match is for Action Bay qualified members only.

Action Bays will be closed during this time.

Club matches feature mixed steel, paper and moving targets. Centerfire handguns and PCCs are allowed. The round count is 100 max.

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range
July 31, 2026(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


July 31, 2026

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.

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
August 1, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


August 1, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
August 2, 2026(2 events)

Cub Scout Pack 1455 Fishing Outing


August 2, 2026

Our Cub Scout Pack are meeting at the trout pond to fish.

Questions to the Scouting Liaison.

Trout Pond

Trap Fields Open


August 2, 2026

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.

August 3, 2026(3 events)

Trap Team Practice


August 3, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field

RESCHEDULED Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


August 3, 2026

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

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA

Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Chicken salad sandwich


August 3, 2026

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: Chicken salad sandwich, bag of chips, deviled egg, dessert, choice of drink - all for only $5!
There is no guest speaker this month.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649
August 4, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


August 4, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 5, 2026(2 events)

Steel Challenge Practice (Rifle Range and two Action Bays CLOSED)


August 5, 2026

Today's session will be held on the rifle range and Action Bays #1 and #3; which will be dedicated to Steel Challenge from 5:00PM-dusk.

Action Bay-qualified shooters can sign up on Practiscore to attend.

Fee: $5.00, collected at 5:00PM at the beginning of the match.

Please be sure to arrive by 5:00 pm at the Action Bay entrance to: check in, prepare your equipment, and attend the mandatory 5:45PM Safety Briefing which is a requirement to shoot. First shots will begin at 6:00PM; we estimate that we will finish shooting by 7:30PM, depending on the number of participants. We should be done packing up by 8:00PM

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

The results will be posted on WSC's Practiscore page by 9:00PM.

For additional information on Steel Challenge, see our activity web page. Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range

Trap Fields Reserved


August 5, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 6, 2026(1 event)

Action Bays Club Match


August 6, 2026

Club match in Action Bays.

Schedule:

  • 5:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:30PM: Match starts.
  • 7:30PM: Match ends.

The match is for Action Bay qualified members only.

Action Bays will be closed during this time.

Club matches feature mixed steel, paper and moving targets. Centerfire handguns and PCCs are allowed. The round count is 100 max.

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range
August 7, 2026(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


August 7, 2026

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.

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
August 8, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


August 8, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
August 9, 2026(2 events)

Action Bay Qualifications


August 9, 2026

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 the Action Bay Chair.

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

Outdoor Action Bay Range

Trap Fields Open


August 9, 2026

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.

August 10, 2026(1 event)

Trap Team Practice


August 10, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 11, 2026(2 events)

Trap Fields Reserved


August 11, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved


August 11, 2026

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)
Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
August 12, 2026(2 events)

Steel Challenge Practice (Rifle Range and two Action Bays CLOSED)


August 12, 2026

Today's session will be held on the rifle range and Action Bays #1 and #3; which will be dedicated to Steel Challenge from 5:00PM-dusk.

Action Bay-qualified shooters can sign up on Practiscore to attend.

Fee: $5.00, collected at 5:00PM at the beginning of the match.

Please be sure to arrive by 5:00 pm at the Action Bay entrance to: check in, prepare your equipment, and attend the mandatory 5:45PM Safety Briefing which is a requirement to shoot. First shots will begin at 6:00PM; we estimate that we will finish shooting by 7:30PM, depending on the number of participants. We should be done packing up by 8:00PM

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

The results will be posted on WSC's Practiscore page by 9:00PM.

For additional information on Steel Challenge, see our activity web page. Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range

Trap Fields Reserved


August 12, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 13, 2026(1 event)

Action Bays Club Match


August 13, 2026

Club match in Action Bays.

Schedule:

  • 5:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:30PM: Match starts.
  • 7:30PM: Match ends.

The match is for Action Bay qualified members only.

Action Bays will be closed during this time.

Club matches feature mixed steel, paper and moving targets. Centerfire handguns and PCCs are allowed. The round count is 100 max.

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range
August 14, 2026(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


August 14, 2026

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.

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
August 15, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


August 15, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
August 16, 2026(3 events)

New Member Presentation


August 16, 2026

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.

Clubhouse Downstairs

Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed)


August 16, 2026

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.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs

Trap Fields Open


August 16, 2026

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.

August 17, 2026(1 event)

Trap Team Practice


August 17, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 18, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


August 18, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 19, 2026(2 events)

Steel Challenge Practice (Rifle Range and two Action Bays CLOSED)


August 19, 2026

Today's session will be held on the rifle range and Action Bays #1 and #3; which will be dedicated to Steel Challenge from 5:00PM-dusk.

Action Bay-qualified shooters can sign up on Practiscore to attend.

Fee: $5.00, collected at 5:00PM at the beginning of the match.

Please be sure to arrive by 5:00 pm at the Action Bay entrance to: check in, prepare your equipment, and attend the mandatory 5:45PM Safety Briefing which is a requirement to shoot. First shots will begin at 6:00PM; we estimate that we will finish shooting by 7:30PM, depending on the number of participants. We should be done packing up by 8:00PM

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

The results will be posted on WSC's Practiscore page by 9:00PM.

For additional information on Steel Challenge, see our activity web page. Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range

Trap Fields Reserved


August 19, 2026

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 20, 2026(1 event)

Action Bays Club Match


August 20, 2026

Club match in Action Bays.

Schedule:

  • 5:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:30PM: Match starts.
  • 7:30PM: Match ends.

The match is for Action Bay qualified members only.

Action Bays will be closed during this time.

Club matches feature mixed steel, paper and moving targets. Centerfire handguns and PCCs are allowed. The round count is 100 max.

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range
August 21, 2026(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


August 21, 2026

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.

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
August 22, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


August 22, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
August 23, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


August 23, 2026

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.

August 24, 2026(1 event)

Trap Team Practice


August 24, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field
August 25, 2026
August 26, 2026(1 event)

Steel Challenge Match (Rifle Range and two Action Bays CLOSED)


August 26, 2026

Today's session will be an SCSA Level-1 match, whose results will be uploaded to the SCSA, and added to competitors' SCSA qualification records. It will be held on the rifle range and Action Bays #1 and #3; which will be dedicated to Steel Challenge from 5:00PM-dusk.

Action Bay-qualified shooters can sign up on Practiscore to attend.

Fee: $5.00, collected at 5:00PM at the beginning of the match.

Please be sure to arrive by 5:00 pm at the Action Bay entrance to: check in, prepare your equipment, and attend the mandatory 5:45PM Safety Briefing which is a requirement to shoot. First shots will begin at 6:00PM; we estimate that we will finish shooting by 7:30PM, depending on the number of participants. We should be done packing up by 8:00PM

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

The results will be posted on WSC's Practiscore page by 9:00PM.

For additional information on Steel Challenge, see our activity web page. Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range
August 27, 2026(1 event)

Action Bays Club Match


August 27, 2026

Club match in Action Bays.

Schedule:

  • 5:00PM: Setup.
  • 5:30PM: Match starts.
  • 7:30PM: Match ends.

The match is for Action Bay qualified members only.

Action Bays will be closed during this time.

Club matches feature mixed steel, paper and moving targets. Centerfire handguns and PCCs are allowed. The round count is 100 max.

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range
August 28, 2026(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


August 28, 2026

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.

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
August 29, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


August 29, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
August 30, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


August 30, 2026

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.

August 31, 2026(1 event)

Trap Team Practice


August 31, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field
September 1, 2026
September 2, 2026(1 event)

Steel Challenge Practice (Rifle Range and two Action Bays CLOSED)


September 2, 2026

Today's session will be held on the rifle range and Action Bays #1 and #3; which will be dedicated to Steel Challenge from 5:00PM-dusk.

Action Bay-qualified shooters can sign up on Practiscore to attend.

Fee: $5.00, collected at 5:00PM at the beginning of the match.

Please be sure to arrive by 5:00 pm at the Action Bay entrance to: check in, prepare your equipment, and attend the mandatory 5:45PM Safety Briefing which is a requirement to shoot. First shots will begin at 6:00PM; we estimate that we will finish shooting by 7:30PM, depending on the number of participants. We should be done packing up by 8:00PM

Caution: the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. If so, the Action Shooting Pits chair will send EMail by 4:30PM. Absent your access to EMail, you may inquire by phoning him.

The results will be posted on WSC's Practiscore page by 9:00PM.

For additional information on Steel Challenge, see our activity web page. Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range
September 3, 2026
September 4, 2026(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


September 4, 2026

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.

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
September 5, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


September 5, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer