Events in January 2026
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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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January 4, 2026Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Sporting Clays TrailerTrap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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January 4, 2026Sunday 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.
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Pistol Team "900" Match INDOOR RANGE RESERVED Pistol Team "900" Match INDOOR RANGE RESERVED
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January 10, 2026The WSC pistol teams are holding a 900 point match, to practice before the second half of the NVPL season.
The indoor range will be reserved for the event (and the clubhouse upstairs meeting room and kitchen will be off-limits for the duration).
Questions to the pistol team Secretary.
Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs -
Action Bay Qualification REMINDER Action Bay Qualification REMINDER
January 11, 2026A 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 RangeOutdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed) Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed)
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January 11, 2026Registration 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 DownstairsSporting Clays Sporting Clays
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January 11, 2026Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Sporting Clays TrailerTrap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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January 11, 2026Sunday 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.
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Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement
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January 12, 2026 – January 16, 2026During the day the Indoor Range will be closed to allow the linoleum tiles to be replaced in the upstairs meeting room and kitchen. The range will however remain open for use overnight.
Questions to the Buildings and Grounds Chair.
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Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement
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January 12, 2026 – January 16, 2026During the day the Indoor Range will be closed to allow the linoleum tiles to be replaced in the upstairs meeting room and kitchen. The range will however remain open for use overnight.
Questions to the Buildings and Grounds Chair.
Indoor Range, Clubhouse DownstairsIndoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved
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January 13, 2026All 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)
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Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement
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January 12, 2026 – January 16, 2026During the day the Indoor Range will be closed to allow the linoleum tiles to be replaced in the upstairs meeting room and kitchen. The range will however remain open for use overnight.
Questions to the Buildings and Grounds Chair.
Indoor Range, Clubhouse DownstairsPistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved
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January 14, 2026A practice or match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
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Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement
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January 12, 2026 – January 16, 2026During the day the Indoor Range will be closed to allow the linoleum tiles to be replaced in the upstairs meeting room and kitchen. The range will however remain open for use overnight.
Questions to the Buildings and Grounds Chair.
Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs -
Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement Indoor range CLOSED for clubhouse floor replacement
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January 12, 2026 – January 16, 2026During the day the Indoor Range will be closed to allow the linoleum tiles to be replaced in the upstairs meeting room and kitchen. The range will however remain open for use overnight.
Questions to the Buildings and Grounds Chair.
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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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January 18, 2026Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Sporting Clays TrailerTrap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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January 18, 2026Sunday 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.
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Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved
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January 21, 2026A practice or match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
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Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED
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January 25, 2026The 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 LoopsSporting Clays Sporting Clays
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January 25, 2026Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Sporting Clays TrailerTrap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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January 25, 2026Sunday 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.
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Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved
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January 28, 2026A 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 -
Intro to Shotguns and Trap Intro to Shotguns and Trap
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January 29, 2026Enhanced 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 House80 West St.Westford, MA