Calendar

Events in February 2026

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February 1, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


February 1, 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.

February 2, 2026(1 event)

Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Shepherd's Pie; Speaker: TBD


February 2, 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: individual shepherd's pie, a side salad, a dessert, and choice of drink - all for only $5!
The guest speaker is: TBD.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

February 3, 2026
February 4, 2026
February 5, 2026(1 event)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap


February 5, 2026

Enhanced version of our popular multi-week Trap fundamentals clinic for new shotgun shooters.

The course introduces members to Trap - acquiring knowledge and skills to confidently join squads on line, and a peer group to enjoy learning with. As well as hows and whats, we present original materials and videos to explain the whys. Graduates are prepared to join league competition and take in-person professional coaching.

Schedule:

  • 6:00PM-6:25PM: Get together, refreshments
  • 6:30PM-8:00PM: Clinic

Syllabus:

  • 29-Jan'26: Intro, Shotguns, and Trap Guns: Shopping hints.
  • 5-Feb'26: Gun Dimensions and Fit: Improving your mount.
  • 12-Feb'26: Looking at Trap: When, where, what to look for; video drills.
  • 19-Feb'26: Putting Pellets on Clays: Science behind chokes and distances.
  • 26-Feb'26: Heading for the Line: Shot Routines, Stances, Shells, and Gear.
  • 5-Mar'26 (plus 12-Mar'26 if needed): The Learning Journey: Practice and Purpose
    Trap is a Mind Game: Your Mind will Mess with You - How to mess back!

Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details.

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
February 6, 2026
February 7, 2026(1 event)

Pack 95 Pinewood Derby Setup/Test (Indoor Range closed)


February 7, 2026

Cub Pack leaders will assemble and tune up the Pinewood Derby track in the clubhouse second floor meeting room; then run some test races to make sure the software works and we have our livestream technique down. They will leave the track set up in the club house until race day.

The indoor range will be closed for the duration of this event.

Direct questions to the Scouting Liaison.

Clubhouse Downstairs
February 8, 2026(4 events)

Action Bay Qualification REMINDER


February 8, 2026

A reminder that qualifications are required for use of the Action Bays by club members, to ensure that participants can safely use a holster with a handgun and shoot safely. Sessions are not regularly scheduled in advance during winter, but may be arranged by contacting the Action Bay Chair.

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.

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

Outdoor Action Bay Range

Pack 95 Pinewood Derby Race (Indoor Range closed)


February 8, 2026

Pack 95 will run Pinewood Derby races in the clubhouse upstairs meeting room.

The indoor range will be closed for the duration of this event.

Direct questions to the Scouting Liaison.

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649

Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed)


February 8, 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


February 8, 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.

February 9, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 12, 2026(1 event)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap


February 12, 2026

Enhanced version of our popular multi-week Trap fundamentals clinic for new shotgun shooters.

The course introduces members to Trap - acquiring knowledge and skills to confidently join squads on line, and a peer group to enjoy learning with. As well as hows and whats, we present original materials and videos to explain the whys. Graduates are prepared to join league competition and take in-person professional coaching.

Schedule:

  • 6:00PM-6:25PM: Get together, refreshments
  • 6:30PM-8:00PM: Clinic

Syllabus:

  • 29-Jan'26: Intro, Shotguns, and Trap Guns: Shopping hints.
  • 5-Feb'26: Gun Dimensions and Fit: Improving your mount.
  • 12-Feb'26: Looking at Trap: When, where, what to look for; video drills.
  • 19-Feb'26: Putting Pellets on Clays: Science behind chokes and distances.
  • 26-Feb'26: Heading for the Line: Shot Routines, Stances, Shells, and Gear.
  • 5-Mar'26 (plus 12-Mar'26 if needed): The Learning Journey: Practice and Purpose
    Trap is a Mind Game: Your Mind will Mess with You - How to mess back!

Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details.

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
February 13, 2026
February 14, 2026
February 15, 2026(2 events)

New Member Presentation


February 15, 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

Trap Fields Open


February 15, 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.

February 16, 2026(1 event)

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


February 16, 2026

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

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
February 17, 2026
February 18, 2026
February 19, 2026(1 event)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap


February 19, 2026

Enhanced version of our popular multi-week Trap fundamentals clinic for new shotgun shooters.

The course introduces members to Trap - acquiring knowledge and skills to confidently join squads on line, and a peer group to enjoy learning with. As well as hows and whats, we present original materials and videos to explain the whys. Graduates are prepared to join league competition and take in-person professional coaching.

Schedule:

  • 6:00PM-6:25PM: Get together, refreshments
  • 6:30PM-8:00PM: Clinic

Syllabus:

  • 29-Jan'26: Intro, Shotguns, and Trap Guns: Shopping hints.
  • 5-Feb'26: Gun Dimensions and Fit: Improving your mount.
  • 12-Feb'26: Looking at Trap: When, where, what to look for; video drills.
  • 19-Feb'26: Putting Pellets on Clays: Science behind chokes and distances.
  • 26-Feb'26: Heading for the Line: Shot Routines, Stances, Shells, and Gear.
  • 5-Mar'26 (plus 12-Mar'26 if needed): The Learning Journey: Practice and Purpose
    Trap is a Mind Game: Your Mind will Mess with You - How to mess back!

Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details.

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

WMTB Cabin Fever 3D Archery shoot (Indoor Range CLOSED)


February 21, 2026

WSC is hosting a 3D Archery shoot in conjunction with the White Mountain Traditional Bowhunters group.

It's a traditional-only (longbow/recurve) 3D Archery shoot, with some novelty features TBD.

There is no snow date.

The indoor range is closed for the duration.

Questions to the WSC Archery chair.

Clubhouse Downstairs
February 22, 2026(3 events)

Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED


February 22, 2026

The Archery group is hosting a Granite State Bowhunters 3D shoot.

Adult GSB shooters with membership cards pay $12, non-members $15 - save $3 by joining GSB at registration ($10 for individuals, $15 for families). Under 18's shoot free.

The clubhouse upstairs will be running a cafe, so the indoor range is closed for the duration. Outdoor ranges should remain open.

Questions to the Archery Chair.

WSC East & West 3D Archery Loops

Trap Fields Open


February 22, 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.

Cub Scout Pack 95 Star Gazing


February 22, 2026

Cub Scout Pack 95 will be hosting the New England Stargazing group. The group will be providing telescopes and guidance on seeing celestial bodies at the field by the fire pit.

Questions to Scouting Liaison.

Flagpole in front of Clubhouse
February 23, 2026
February 24, 2026
February 25, 2026
February 26, 2026(1 event)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap


February 26, 2026

Enhanced version of our popular multi-week Trap fundamentals clinic for new shotgun shooters.

The course introduces members to Trap - acquiring knowledge and skills to confidently join squads on line, and a peer group to enjoy learning with. As well as hows and whats, we present original materials and videos to explain the whys. Graduates are prepared to join league competition and take in-person professional coaching.

Schedule:

  • 6:00PM-6:25PM: Get together, refreshments
  • 6:30PM-8:00PM: Clinic

Syllabus:

  • 29-Jan'26: Intro, Shotguns, and Trap Guns: Shopping hints.
  • 5-Feb'26: Gun Dimensions and Fit: Improving your mount.
  • 12-Feb'26: Looking at Trap: When, where, what to look for; video drills.
  • 19-Feb'26: Putting Pellets on Clays: Science behind chokes and distances.
  • 26-Feb'26: Heading for the Line: Shot Routines, Stances, Shells, and Gear.
  • 5-Mar'26 (plus 12-Mar'26 if needed): The Learning Journey: Practice and Purpose
    Trap is a Mind Game: Your Mind will Mess with You - How to mess back!

Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details.

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
February 27, 2026
February 28, 2026(2 events)

Membership Renewal Deadline

N/A
February 28, 2026

Renew your membership before today to remain a member in good standing.

PROPOSED Winter Biathlon


February 28, 2026 March 1, 2026

This will be a fun "introduction" to Biathlon using WSC-owned air rifles at the Rifle Range.

The Saturday, 28-Feb'26 session will be for WSC club members, and the Sunday, 1-Mar'26 session will be for the general public.

Entry fee: $20.00/person.

Questions to the WSC President.

Clubhouse Downstairs