The Williams Sportsman’s Club had been exploring the creation of shotgun shooting opportunities for its members for some time when they were approached by the Flagstaff shooting group with an offer to consolidate membership and operations. “This couldn’t have been better timing. Their offer to merge with us was agreed to with unanimous approval.” said Keith Heimes, President of the Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC).

“This merger will now provide the membership of both clubs access to excellent shotgun, rifle, and pistol range facilities so they can enjoy all three shooting sports disciplines – a true win – win for all of the area’s shooting sports enthusiasts.” stated Keith.

The Flagstaff membership agreed to transfer their assets and equipment to the WSC who in turn agreed to be solely responsible for operating both the Williams Rifle & Pistol Range, the Camp Raymond Sporting Clays shotgun range, which is located in Garland Prairie south of Parks, and to take over that range’s operating agreement with Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America. WSC member Warren Weir was appointed to head up the club’s new “Sporting Clays Division.”

“As many of the Flagstaff group decided to come along in the merger this not only simplifies things for the now combined membership but it also brings strength and increased viability to our operations. We have been busy here in Williams too as over the last year our membership initiated substantial repairs, modifications and facilities improvements at both shooting ranges.” stated Keith.

At this time the WSC schedules a monthly sporting clays shotgun shoot and anticipate more events could be scheduled each month as user tempo picks up. The WSC also operates the Williams Rifle and Pistol Range which is located west of AZ route 64 just north of Interstate 40. It is open for membership use 9 AM to 1 PM every Wednesday, Saturday and the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. The public is invited to visit and shoot once for a requested $5 donation while full access is available for a nominal membership fee. The WSC encourages those interested in further information about the Williams Rifle and Pistol Range and information about sporting clays scheduling to visit their website at http://www.williamssportsmansclub.com