Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
http://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com

 Happy Thanksgiving!

Being a sportsman’s club and all it probably would have been most appropriate for the WSC to have offered a Turkey Shoot this month.  But with all the uncertainties of the still wobbly economy and uncertain times until Jan 20^th it is unclear if the turkey would have the courage to get out of the chicken coup to come to the range.  “Wishing everyone a hearty, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving!”  Martin Martin,WSC President

Announcements 

Range moves into Winter Schedule of 10 AM – 2 PM starting Dec 1^st

Effective December 1^st the Range will start operating under our WINTER schedule of 10 AM – 2 PM – a shift of one hour later in the day to get us more into the warm sunshine.  Just because the Grand Canyon Railroad has a Polar Express doesn’t mean we need to follow suit!  Days the Range will be open remain the same – every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.  

Sporting Clays – Sunday Dec 15th – Set Up at 8 AM, Shooting at 10AM

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.

Last .22RF Fun Shoot Results

The last  .22 rimfire rifle of the season was held Oct 30^th.  We had 12 WSC members come out and shoot.  The three high scores were awarded prizes.  Fun as always.  We will start up this activity next spring 

Next Practical Pistol Challenge Saturday Dec 14^th from 10 AM to 2 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 Dec 14th! – RSOs Bill Cannon and Dale Vicari will help you.  

Ringing gongs, knocking down bowling pins, and hitting center mass on Rubber Dummies

WSC Hosted Veterans, Active Military & 1^st Responders to Free Range Days

Your WSC offered free range days Nov 9, 10 & 13 in recognition for their service to our country, states, and communities.  They work 24/7, holidays included, so it’s the least we could do for them as they have and continue to give dedicated service to all of us.  

Help Wanted at the Range – That means you!  Yes, YOU, 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 sorts 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 and set up. 
• 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 collecting the $5 donation.
• 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!) and then shut down and  close the Range.

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 wscazrange01@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 we will 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 sure use more help!

November 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 December 11^th at 3 PM.

Highlights –

• WSC to address Wms Parks & Rec Board Dec 3^rd at 10 AM.  
• New $250 annual facility use fee in effect.
• Survey of meeting time discussed.  Refined results to be provided at Dec meeting.
• WSC Youth Basic Marksmanship received national news coverage via CMP.
• Range to winter schedule Dec 1^st 10 AM – 2 PM.
• Radio ad discussed.  Will be forwarded for budget discussions.
• Ongoing 2024 RSO training concluded.
• Insurance for RSO and training is still being researched.
• Treasurer’s report accepted.  Annual WSC liability insurance bill of $4,472.84 paid.
• Membership reports 392 active members.  Range improvements have made facility more appealing.
• Tactical shooting program outlined and will be submitted for SOP approval at Dec meeting.
• Jeff Reese volunteered to build new WSC website / page and Jud Swearingen as webmaster.

Range Safety Officers’ Informational Update

• RSO Jerry Smiley has ‘retired’ and is moving.  The Board and members are appreciative of his efforts.  Good luck in Tennessee!
• RSO of the Month – Kirk Copper – congratulations!  $25 gift cards awarded.
• Assisting RSO of the Month – Danny Gonzalez – $25 gift cards awarded.
• RSO Tim Murphy – working towards NRA Instructor re-certification  
• RSOs are encouraged to foster volunteers to help at the Range.
• We are down 8 RSOs due to illness or those off to warmer climates. 

Membership Report

The membership count is 392.  Our club has more than doubled in the last 4 years.

New Members

Welcome 5 new members who joined in October.   

Gary Baumgartner

John Adams

Sherrye Halliburton

Kevin Drysdale

Larry Geyman

Sporting Clays

Next shoot Dec 15^th and start time now 10 AM.  Ammo for sale at $7 box and 12 and 20 ga pump shotguns available for use.

Range Report

A new pistol bay canopy is needed and the purchase was approved.  Jeff Reese has built and repaired several tables – Thanks!  And Mike Lessnick to donate replacement target stand cabinet – another Thanks!

We need clarity on cattle gate usage.  And more cinders requested to refresh impact berms – WPD to be contacted.  Range surface needs grooming to remove rocks.

The Grump – “Here’s my opinion – ought to be yours!”

 Survival Tip – If you get lost in the forest as a result of this intense political climate, just start talking about why the country voted the way it did, and low and behold, someone will show to argue with you.

I see people my age mountain climbing – meanwhile, I feel good just getting my foot through my underwear without losing my balance and crashing to the floor.  Reminds me – time to check my Life Alert battery……..

The biggest lie I tell myself is ‘I don’t need to write it down. I’ll remember it.’

I’m so glad I was young and stupid BEFORE there were cel phone cameras.

 “Snap Shot”

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).  Let us know when it sells.

.300 Winchester Magnum Ammo,  $25.00 per box.

Remington 20 round box 150 grain pointed soft point CORE-LOKT bullets

Remington 20 round box 180 grain pointed soft point CORE-LOKT bullets

PMC two 20 round boxes 180 grain X-BULLET HP

Chuck Corcoran 928 864-8423 cjc429@gmail.com

Two Pistols for Sale

#1 Glock model 17 9mm $700

Almost new.  Less that 400 rounds.  Bought in 2021. Amglo sights.  Hard Case, extra grips, bore brush, owner’s manual, three, (3) Glock, 17rnd magazines, Bladetech OWB Holster & Dbl mag holder.  Have more pictures I can send you.  Over 21, AZ ID and your Signature.  Prefer text to initiate contact.  Brad Lough 717 507-1056   bp_lough@comcast.net

#2 Glock model 22 .40 cal. Gen 4 Pistol $1,100  

Approx. 1000 rounds fired through it. No gunsmithing or mod of any kind. Surprisingly more punch than my 9mm. Hard Case, Loader, owner’s manual. 

Three, (3) Factory 15rnd. magazines.

Blackhawk Dbl mag holder.

One, (1) SGM Tactical 30rnd, magazine.

One, (1) RWB 50rnd Drum  

Plus –

CAA Brand MCK platform to make the .40 pleasurable again.  

Has a Micro Red/Green Dot from CAA and Crimson Trace.  One point sling with push button quick detach swivel.  Put altogether this is fun as heck on the range or a formidable peace maker.  Front spare magazine holder becomes L-hand grip with any mag extra mag inserted.  Many more MCK accessories available from CAA.  I got the MCK after my fifth shoulder surgery. Love it but I’m reducing my hand gun collection and it (MCK) goes as a set with the firearm.  Other Glocks that will fit in this model are G-17,19, 19X, 23, 31, 32, 44 and 45.  Have more pictures I can send you.

Ammo included in sale –  

674 (13 boxes +24) rounds-Mag Tech 180g FMC

100 American Eagle 180g FMJ

  20 Hornady 165g Z-Maz 

  20 Hornady 155g XTP

  20 Federal 165g Hydra-shok JHP

  20 CCI Shot Shell 3/16 oz. #9 shot

Ammo can (plastic) included with full asking price.

Over 21, AZ ID and your Signature.  Prefer text to initiate contact.  

Brad Lough 717 507-1056   bp_lough@comcast.net

Henry model H014S-308 Rifle in .308

I have a few lever action rifles and I’m having to thin out the collection a little.  It’s in excellent condition with less than 60 rounds through it.  It has the Ranger Point fore end and also the original wood furniture with the original hardware in case the modernized look isn’t to your taste.  The scope is a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8 that has a reticle unique for the 308 cartridge.

Sold without the MDT bipod and swivel stud.  Have more pictures I can send you.

Asking price is $1,500  

Pascal 928-221-4416  ppshouse@hotmail.com