Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
http://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com
Announcements
Keith Heimes Sporting Clays Range dedication was held Sunday Aug 25th
The WSC Sporting Clays Range was dedicated in remembrance of Keith Heimes. Sporting Clays was a passion of Keith’s and he spent countless hours at the facility not only shooting clays but running the operation, maintaining all the throwers, and restocking clay pigeons and other supplies. Dana Heimes was present for the unveiling along with 40 WSC members and other sporting clays participants. Many people spoke about how Keith was so instrumental not only to the Sporting Clays operation but the revitalization and subsequent membership resurgence of the WSC. Keith was an exceptional person indeed. Afterwards the group shared more stories over coffee and pastries. Matthew Fleece handled the project and his efforts are very much appreciated.
Next Ladies Shoot Sunday Sept 15th 1 – 5 PM
This will be the third session of the series. Ladies, bring your pistol, a box or two of ammo, eye and ear protection, and some bottled water. You MUST RSVP to Chief Range Safety Officer Wynn Simon at (928) 856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com
Sporting Clays – Next shoot Sunday September 22nd at 9 AM
As always please let Warren know your desire to participate with a RSVP to his email. Signups are on a first come first serve basis. If more than 12 shooters indicate an interest they will go on a Standby list. Interested? Contact Warren Weir at warrenweir6@gmail.com or call him at 909 816-1144.
Next Youth Basic Rifle Marksmanship Session Sunday Sept 22nd 1 – 5 PM
To participate you MUST RSVP to Chief Range Safety Officer Wynn Simon at (928) 856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com Everyone is learning safe gun handling, proper sight picture, trigger control and marksmanship. These youths are given free memberships to the WSC until they turn 18. The WSC also supplied all the ammunition and targets. These kids – youths – are the future of our shooting sports and our country’s future leaders. Your RSOs have been doing a fantastic job!
Happy and enthusiastic youth shooters!
WSC will be at the Williams Gun Show Saturday Sept 28th
Your WSC will staff a recruitment booth at the next Williams Gun Show. Be sure to bring your friends over to sign up. Stop by and say “Hi” and check out our informational display!
Next Practical Pistol Challenge Saturday October 12th from 9 AM to 1 PM
The WSC continues to offer the Practical Pistol Challenge as an additional and fun shooting opportunity. If you happen to go to the range when the course is being conducted please go over and check it out. You’ll see it is set up to be FUN. As the title implies, the course of fire is designed to impart ‘practical’ or a somewhat limited ‘real life defensive use’ of a pistol or pistol caliber carbine. You may ask and engage all or only certain challenges and members may shoot the course as many times as they desire. Bring a box of ammo (no hollow points) and a spare magazine or two. Drawing from the Holster, if so desired, will be permitted under supervision while conducting a Practical Pistol Challenge shooting session.
Hope to see you Sat Oct 12th! – RSOs Bill Cannon and Dale Vicari will help you.
Ringing gongs, knocking down bowling pins, and hitting center mass on Rubber Dummies
Last .22RF Fun Shoot will be Wednesday Oct 30th at 5 PM – Come out!
Starts at 5 PM, bring whatever .22 rimfire rifle you have – bolt, pump, or semi-auto – with either a scope or iron sights, and join in the fun. This will be the last shoot of the season so mark your calendar. Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Martin (928) 853-2298. An update notice will be issued as the date approaches.
Help Wanted at the Range – That means you! Yes, YOU!
Our club is getting popular and as a result our Range Safety Officers would certainly welcome a helping hand. While the RSOs would remain in charge of the firing line and those sort of responsibilities what our RSOs could really use are members who would be willing to come out and help with these other types of duties –
- Helping the RSO open up, set up, and then shut down and close the Range.
- Helping folks sign in.
- Handing them the Safety Rules sheet to read.
- Assisting new folks in filling out a membership form properly and collecting the dues.
- Assisting “One Day Shooters” fill out the form and collect the $5 fee.
- Showing folks the target locker and helping with paper targets.
- Helping the RSO by watching the folks behind the line to keep things safe.
- Being the RSO’s second set of eyes – You see something – Say something!
- Help the RSO tally the end of day entries (The job isn’t done until the paperwork is in!)
Now how would you do this? First off contact the WSC and let us know which day you’re coming out. Shoot us a quick email at azwscrange01@gmail.com or, even if at the last minute you decide ‘what the heck,’ you can just show up too. The RSO is at the range about an hour early as there is ‘stuff to do’ to get the place set up. We’ll get you a snappy orange vest to wear (but sorry no red hat), a quick introduction, and keep it simple for you.
PLEASE give this serious consideration as YOUR RSOs would really appreciate the help. You can even look at the range calendar on the WSC website and pick your favorite RSO! Bring water, sunscreen, a light pair of gloves, and a hat. Dress appropriately. Have a question? Shoot us an email. We’re all volunteers and we could use more help.
Pick up your Brass – Important!
All WSC Members are required to pick up their expended brass at the end of their shooting session. This is a requirement by the USFS upon whose land the Range is located. DO NOT throw the brass in the trash cans. There is a specific “Brass Bucket” for their collection located behind the shooting bench. And no aluminum or steel cases so please throw those away. If you don’t know where the brass bucket is please ask the RSO. To help defray our operating expenses your WSC recycles the brass. Also if you have any brass at home that you’re sitting on and don’t know what to do with it, bring it out and add it to our collection.
Shotgun usage at the Williams Range
Shotguns shall only be fired on the Rifle side and a donation in the target can will be expected as the target frames will be destroyed. Building replacement target frames is extra work for our RSOs. Your understanding in this matter will be appreciated.
September Board Meeting
WSC Board and General meetings are held the second Wednesday evening of every month starting at 3 PM at the American Legion Hall, 425 West Grant Ave. All WSC members and the public are welcome to attend. Below are the highlights not covered above. Next WSC Board meeting set for October 9th at 3 PM.
Highlights –
- A Budget Committee will be formed to outline program funding demands.
- The WSC website needs improvement. A search will be initiated to locate a web designer.
- The Board approved an initial limited purchase of picnic and folding tables plus some folding chairs for use at the r=Range during events. If any WSC member has these items and wishes to donate them the assistance would be welcomed.
- Research on insurance coverage for WSC Range operations continues.
- A proposal for a Tactical Shooting program was OK’d for research.
- Treasurer’s report given.
- A membership process and management program is being researched.
- Sporting Clays equipment to be inventoried and marked.
- New Rangemaster to be recruited.
- A thank you letter and Life Membership approved for Steve Edgar for donation of 9 Remington 870 shotguns and $300 for Youth Shooting Sports efforts.
Range Safety Officers’ Informational Update
RSO of the Month – Jerry Smiley, congratulations! $25 gas card awarded.
Assisting RSO of the Month – New monthly award was approved for an RSO who shows up to assist the assigned RSO on any given Range day. Same selection process as RSO of the month.
New RSO –Please welcome Sonya Clauer!
PPC and Drawing from the Holster – This tactic, if so desired by the shooter, will only be permitted, and then under RSO supervision, while conducting a Practical Pistol Challenge shooting session. The procedure will be included in the soon to be conducted SOP revision. As is our current practice NO drawing from the holster is permitted on the main Range.
Another good attendance by RSOs at the Board Meeting – We appreciate your involvement!
Membership Report
The membership count is 356! Our club has more than doubled in the last 4 years.
New Members
Welcome 8 new members who have joined in August.
Sean Fox
Penelope Nagle
Travis Hedglin
Linda Reynolds
Willis Robison
Steven Wilhe
Paul & Lili Whitford
The Grump – “Here’s my opinion – ought to be yours!”
I’m at that age where my mind still thinks I’m 29, my humor suggests I’m 12, while my body mostly keeps asking if I’m sure I’m not dead yet.
I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do it’s because I missed my exit.
How many of us have looked around our family reunion and thought “Well aren’t we just two clowns short of a circus?”
You don’t realize how old you are until you sit on the floor and then try to get back up.
We all get heavier as we get older because there’s a lot more information in our heads.
“Snap Shot”
The vet said the anti-scratch cone would be $50.
Tractor Supply had it for $19.95….
Trading Post
WSC Trading Post – How it Works – Send the information to wscazrange01@gmail.com with “Item for Sale” in the ‘Subject’ box. Be sure to include your name, email, phone, a good description, price, and a picture (optional).
Rifle for Sale – $375 Cavalry Arms CAV-15 MK II .223 with 16” barrel, Redfield 2 ½ X power scope with lens covers on Leupold mount. Contact Bob at 928-380-7788 or rwheeler1157@msn.com
Champion Clay Target Thrower $25
Like new, never used “Champion High Flyer” on metal hitch extension. Manual load, cord release. Jeep not included. Will email manual with purchase. Bruce Speirs 928 412-4129 bspeirs1055@gmail.com
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