Calendar

Events in September 2026

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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
September 6, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


September 6, 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 7, 2026(1 event)

Labor Day

N/A
September 7, 2026

September 8, 2026(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved


September 8, 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
September 9, 2026(1 event)

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


September 9, 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 10, 2026
September 11, 2026(1 event)

Rosh Hashanah begins

N/A
September 11, 2026

September 12, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


September 12, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
September 13, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


September 13, 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 14, 2026(1 event)

RESCHEDULED Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: TBD; Speaker: TBD


September 14, 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: TBD.
The guest speaker is: TBD.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

September 15, 2026(1 event)

Game Preserve opens for Fall

N/A
September 15, 2026

This is the first day that WSC's private game preserve is open for upland game bird hunting. It goes on hiatus during deer season, and finally closes for the hunting year on March 31st. Contact the Game Preserve chair for details.

September 16, 2026
September 17, 2026
September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


September 19, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
September 20, 2026(4 events)

Yom Kippur begins

N/A
September 20, 2026

New Member Presentation


September 20, 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

Action Bay Qualifications


September 20, 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


September 20, 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 21, 2026(1 event)

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


September 21, 2026

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

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
September 22, 2026
September 23, 2026
September 24, 2026
September 25, 2026
September 26, 2026(2 events)

Sporting Clays


September 26, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Open House


September 26, 2026

Open house to showcase the club's features to prospective members and our neighbors.

Many free fun activities for the whole family!

Questions to the Open House chair.

(Indoor range is closed for the duration).

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649
September 27, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


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
September 29, 2026
September 30, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2026(1 event)

ATA Trap Marathon


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 Trap Chair or the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.