Calendar

Events in October 2026

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September 27, 2026(3 events)

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September 27, 2026

As a Westford property owner, WSC has gotten a table at this community festival.

We need people to stand at the table, hand out information and answer simple questions about the club.
This will count toward work hours. Sign up here.

Stony Brook School
9 Farmer Way
Westford, MA

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September 27, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer

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September 27, 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.

September 28, 2026(2 events)

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September 28, 2026 – September 28, 2026

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

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range

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September 28, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
September 29, 2026
September 30, 2026(2 events)

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September 30, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack

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September 30, 2026

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
October 1, 2026(1 event)

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October 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026

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

Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
October 2, 2026(1 event)

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October 2, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 3, 2026(1 event)

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October 3, 2026

All-day trap event - both fields reserved. Participation at the event is open to all members of the Amateur Trapshooting Association - both WSC members, and the public.

Targets only; $20.00 per hundred. Singles, Handicap, Doubles. No options, purses, or prizes.

$6.00 ATA and MATA daily fees apply. The shoot is sanctioned by the ATA, and scores will be entered into the ATA's official records. ATA rules apply. Entrants must be members of the ATA to participate; however, participants will be able to join the ATA at this event.

Lunch, coffee, and sodas will be available.

Management reserves any entry or to change the program or cancel the event at its discretion.

To volunteer help run the event (AM or PM) for annual work hours credit, or if you have questions, contact the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

October 4, 2026(2 events)

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October 4, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

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October 4, 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.

October 5, 2026(1 event)

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October 5, 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: boiled kielbasa, carrots, potatoes, a dessert, and a drink - all for only $5.00!
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
October 6, 2026
October 7, 2026(1 event)

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October 7, 2026

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
October 8, 2026(1 event)

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October 8, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 9, 2026
October 10, 2026(1 event)

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October 10, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 11, 2026(4 events)

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October 11, 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

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October 11, 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

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October 11, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

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October 11, 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.

October 12, 2026(1 event)

N/A
October 12, 2026

October 13, 2026(1 event)

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October 13, 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
October 14, 2026(1 event)

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October 14, 2026

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
October 15, 2026(1 event)

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October 15, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 16, 2026
October 17, 2026(1 event)

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October 17, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 18, 2026(4 events)

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October 18, 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

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October 18, 2026

A cookout by the fire pit, followed by a match at the Action Bays,.

The outdoor rifle range will be closed from 1:00PM-1:30PM, and the action bays will be in use from 1:00PM-3:00PM.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

WSC Fire Pit/Picnic Area

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October 18, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

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October 18, 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.

October 19, 2026(1 event)

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October 19, 2026

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

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
October 20, 2026
October 21, 2026(1 event)

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October 21, 2026

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
October 22, 2026(1 event)

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October 22, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 23, 2026
October 24, 2026(1 event)

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October 24, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 25, 2026(2 events)

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October 25, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

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October 25, 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.

October 26, 2026
October 27, 2026
October 28, 2026(1 event)

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October 28, 2026

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

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
October 29, 2026(1 event)

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October 29, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack
October 30, 2026
October 31, 2026(2 events)

N/A
October 31, 2026

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October 31, 2026

More birds will be stocked on the Game Preserve today.

Questions to the Game Preserve chair.

Game Preserve Shack