A 50 foot indoor pistol range is available to members 24 hours a day, except when there are meetings or other functions in the clubhouse room above the range.
This range is open to .22 rimfire rifles and most handgun loads. Access is controlled by a lock keyed to individual members’ proximity cards. To enable their card’s access, members must pass a Gun Skills Safety Review (GSSR). All guests, especially minors, must be supervised closely by their hosts while using the indoor range.
(The club also has two outdoor ranges: a 100 yard rifle range open to handguns, and a 25 yard handgun range).
Pistol League
The club fields two indoor pistol league (.22 Precision Pistol) teams.
For more information on the sport of Precision Pistol shooting, see the Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol. For more information on competing in the League with one of our club teams, contact the Pistol Team Secretary.
In order to access the Indoor Range, you must first pass a Guns Skills Safety Review (GSSR). If you have not taken the GSSR, you may apply here.
Gun Skills Safety Review
Indoor range access is only granted to members after successful completion of a Gun Skills Safety Review. GSSRs are generally held from 7:00PM-8:00PM on the second Tuesday of each month; please check the dates and times in the WSC Calendar.
GSSR generally occurs the week after monthly new member initiations. However, there is no pressure whatsoever to qualify for indoor range access in lockstep with club admission – the indoor range leverages skills that are easier to refine on the outdoor ranges. Those applying should make the following preparations well before the GSSR:
- Read the detailed objectives of the Review.
- Study the WSC Indoor Pistol Range Standard Operating Procedures.
- Notify the indoor range chair (at least three days in advance) that you want to attend the month’s GSSR.
- View the (9 minute) National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) video Introduction to Range Safety and Etiquette.
- Fill out an Indoor Range Access request.
- (If you must cancel your month’s appointment, strive to give two days notice).
Bring the following items to the review:
- Your completed form.
- Eye and ear protection.
(Don’t skimp – the indoor range can be louder than outdoors). - Gun.
(Don’t put yourself at a disadvantage by attempting to qualify with an unfamiliar gun, or short barrel guns such as snub noses. Shooting indoors at 50 feet is not as easy as it may appear). - Target ammo in an approved caliber and style, sufficient to demonstrate the ability to place 5 consecutive shots on a 14″x14″ paper target backer.
- Pen, for filling out a 10 question multiple-choice test.
(Passing grade: 80%).
Indoor Pistol Events
Events in September 2023
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August 27, 2023
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August 28, 2023(1 event)
Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) – The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse. Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues, |
August 29, 2023
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August 30, 2023
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August 31, 2023
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September 1, 2023
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September 2, 2023
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September 3, 2023
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September 4, 2023
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September 5, 2023
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September 6, 2023(1 event)
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range ReservedPistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved – A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League. Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary. |
September 7, 2023
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September 8, 2023
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September 9, 2023
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September 10, 2023
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September 11, 2023(1 event)
Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) – The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse. Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues, |
September 12, 2023(1 event)
Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range ReservedIndoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved – 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:
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September 13, 2023(1 event)
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range ReservedPistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved – A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League. Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary. |
September 14, 2023
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September 15, 2023
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September 16, 2023
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September 17, 2023
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September 18, 2023
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September 19, 2023
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September 20, 2023(1 event)
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range ReservedPistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved – A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League. Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary. |
September 21, 2023
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September 22, 2023
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September 23, 2023
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September 24, 2023
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September 25, 2023(1 event)
Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) – The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse. Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues, |
September 26, 2023
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September 27, 2023(1 event)
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range ReservedPistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved – A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League. Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary. |
September 28, 2023
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September 29, 2023
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September 30, 2023
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