Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
https://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com
Announcements –
Get your Calendar Out! We have 4 different Range Programs scheduled and staffed by your WSC NRA Certified Instructors –
- Two Ladies Shoots – May & July
- Two, 2 Day Youth Basic Marksmanship Courses – June- July & August
- Monthly Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications – May to September
- Monthly Youth Rifle Practice Sessions – May to September
Here’s the lineup –
Two Ladies’ Firearms Courses set for May & July!
NRA First Steps Pistol Orientations – Sunday May 25th and again Sunday July 20th
If you have wanted to learn how to shoot a handgun, this is the first step to take. This one day class is conducted by our NRA Certified Instructors and is designed to provide ladies training with one particular firearm whether they own one or not.
These one day courses start at 8 AM in the conference room at the Ramada Hotel, 950 N Grand Canyon Blvd., break for lunch, and meet again at the Williams Sportsman’s Club Range for live fire exercises. Lessons include pistol safety, parts and orientation, ammunition, the fundamentals of shooting, cleaning, storage and more. Students will receive a handbook, safety rules, and a completion certificate. The cost of the course will be $20. Class size is limited so register ASAP.
Pre-sign up and payment is required upon registration. Please bring your pistol and 100 rounds of ammunition. A loaner pistol may be available but you must let us know. To sign up or for further information contact Wynn Simon 929 856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com
Two 2 Day Youth Basic Rifle Marksmanship Courses set for June & August!
.22 Basic Rifle Marksmanship Courses – June 29th, Jul 13th and again Aug 10th, Aug 17th
These two day courses are conducted by our NRA Certified Instructors and designed to teach students new to shooting the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely. Topics covered will be rifle parts, operation, ammunition, gun safety, rifle shooting fundamentals, and shooting sports activities. The course is suitable for new rifle owners or shooters. Pre-sign up and payment is required at time of registration. Bring a .22 rifle. Ammunition will be supplied. A loaner rifle may be available but you must let us know. Cost is $15 and the youth will receive a handbook, safety rules, a certificate, and complementary WSC Youth membership which will permit unlimited range use good until their 18th birthday.
First Course June 29th, Jul 13th – at Ramada Inn 950 N Grand Canyon Ave, Williams
June 29th – Classroom instruction in the Conference Room, 8 AM – 4 PM, with a one hour lunch break. July 13th – Range instruction at the Williams Sportsman’s Club Range 8 AM – 4 PM with a one hour lunch break. Range directions will be provided.
Second Course Aug 10th, Aug 17th – at Ramada Inn 950 N Grand Canyon Ave, Williams
August 10th – Classroom instruction in the Conference Room, 8 AM – 4 PM, with a one hour lunch break. August 17th – Range instruction at the Williams Sportsman’s Club Range 8 AM – 4 PM with a one hour lunch break. Range directions will be provided.
Class sizes are limited so register ASAP. To sign up or for further information contact Wynn Simon 929 856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com
A flyer will also accompany this newsletter so please send it to those folks you think might benefit from these shooting sports opportunities.
As departed WSC Past President Keith Heimes said “We absolutely want our youth to learn the proper and safe way to handle and use a firearm. Our youth are the future of shooting sports activities in this country. Some might take up hunting, some may find competitive shooting their passion, but all of them started here learning safe firearms practices and being introduced to the proper fundamentals of the shooting sports.”
The First Saturday of Every Month
WSC to host NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications – First Sundays May 3rd to September 6th from 9 AM – 1 PM
Here’s more exciting news for this summer. Your WSC is going to be hosting the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program (MQP) for Pistol marksmanship this year. The NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a skill development program. It has been the flagship of NRA’s training development programs since 1903. Shoots scheduled monthly to September.
This year we’re going to be working on Pistol Marksmanship. If some participants advance we can also work on the Defensive Pistol 1 drills. Full Details on the pistol drills being conducted are available on the NRA MQP website: https://mqp.nra.org/
Targets and qualification awards will be provided by the club for those who do qualify. There is no limit to the amount of tries, but you do have to follow the drill according to the NRA guide.
Pistol Marksmanship: https://mqp.nra.org/media/8333/mqp-guide-book.pdf#page=6
All calibers are welcome to be used (including 22lr).
All sights and optics are welcome to be used.
Semi-automatics and Revolvers can both be used.
Youth and Family are invited to participate.
The full Pistol Marksmanship course from Pro-Marksman to Distinguished Expert requires 470 rounds. You do not have to qualify for every stage in a single day, but you do have to qualify in the order outlined (Pro-marksman to start, then Marksman, and so forth…)
Pro-Marksman: 70 rounds
Marksman: 80 rounds
Sharpshooter: 100 rounds
Expert: 100 rounds
Distinguished Expert: 120 rounds
First Saturday Monthly 9 AM – 1 PM May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th
If you have any questions or need more details please reach out to the range at wscazrange01@gmail.com, in the subject please include NRA MQP
The First Sunday of Every Month
WSC to Conduct Monthly Youth Rifle Practice / Skill and Confidence Building Shoots – First Sundays Starting May 4th to September 7th from 1 PM – 5 PM
The WSC will offer general practice instruction by our NRA Certified Instructors with the goal of providing general instruction and confidence building activities for our Youth shooters. This practice is designed for youth who have completed the Basic Rifle Marksmanship Course, an AZ F&G Hunter Safety Course, 4H course, Boy or Cub Scouts, or those youth that have some level of prior experience shooting under family supervision. A parent or guardian will need to be present and expected to bring their own .22 rifle, ammunition, eye, and hearing protection.
Fun, Friends, & Firearms! Events in Northern AZ!
‘Friends of NRA’ is your chance to support our Second Amendment rights and preserve America’s hunting traditions! From games to auctions and exclusive firearms, Friends of NRA events are your chance to support a cause you care about while having a great time with patriots in your community. Your WSC has been the recipient of a very generous NRA grant so our individual attendance at these events is proof positive of their value and support of our shooting sports activities. If you can only do one make sure it is the Williams August 23rd event at the rodeo Steakhouse.
Prescott Sat, May 31, 4:30 PM http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60865
Chino Valley Sat, Jul 26, 4:30 PM http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60867
Williams Sat, Aug 23, 4:30 PM http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60871
Cottonwood Sat, Oct 18, 3:00 PM http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60880
“Snap Shot” –
March Board Meeting
WSC Board and General Meetings are held the second Wednesday afternoon of every month starting at 4 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 May 14th.
Treasure’s Report – Warren Weir
- Current Balance is $23,798.11
- CD postponed until interest rates rise after recent international fluctuations.
Membership Report – Tim Topell
- Eight new members and current membership stands at 290.
- New QR codes set at range and sporting clays.
- Reminder – 1 day use fee now $10 with new forms at the range.
- Updated membership file in RSO box.
Chief Range Safety Officers’ Update – CRSO Wynn Simon
- Vicki Spencer completed RSO training – Good job!
- Jimmy Daniels – RSO of the Month – Congratulations!
- Training at the Ramada Inn for the new RSOs was a success.
- New RSOs – Vic Sanchez, Glen Mayernick, Gregory Ammerman, Ernest Chavez, Fabrizio Mariotti. Welcome and Thank You!
- Still need WSC Members Volunteering at the range. Newsletter reminders, Facebooks (Reese to create a post).
- Upcoming Ladies Program $20 – Ladies to receive a book and a completion certificate. It is more of an orientation to see how interested they are in moving on to a more comprehensive class. Youth Programs – Similar idea to the ladies program $15.
- Martin to obtain more range keys
Webmaster Report – Jeff Reese
- Website analytics report – 616 view last month.
- Have some issues with Facebook rejecting posts. Will check into this further.
Sporting Clays – Warren Weir
- Next shoot Sunday Apr 27th
- Eleven shooters + five youth in March.
- Bill Tocci has been assisting.
- Warren always needs help! PLEASE reach out to Warren if you are able (909) 816-1144 or warrenweir6@gmail.com
Range, Training & Events Activity Reports – As Noted
- RSO Clauer – Gun Safety presentation Tue May 6th at WEMS, Reese, Simon, Martin, Topell Colosi to assist.
- RSO Cannon – Steel Challenge set for Sat April 12th. Radio ads renewed at $95 for 2 months.
- VP Speirs – Range has concurrent user Apr 17, 18, 29 &30
- VP Speirs – We need replacement WPD range coordinator contact info.
Range Maintenance Team Leader Report – ‘Doc’ Colosi
- Range clean-up Mar 29th went great. Special shout out to Greg Ammerman who brought his tractor.
- Treasurer provided info to order new canopy cover.
- A screen or net system to be purchased to catch ejected brass.
Round Table Discussion –
- Martin –
- to obtain new tables.
- to review RSO use of Range for group use
- USFS permit renewal – no news
- Speirs – SOPs not ready yet.
- Reese – Has received personal / LLC insurance coverage.
- Topell – AZ DPS may be switching from Flagstaff Range to Williams.
- Bill Tocci – Presented a paper regarding SIG P320 and WSC current ban of same. To be discussed at next board meeting.
Range Safety Officers
Calling all RSO’s – You are encouraged to attend Board meetings!
All WSC RSO’s are highly encouraged to attend the monthly WSC Board meetings as a routine practice. This gives everyone the opportunity to be involved in the discussion of range operations.
You run the Range and keep our WSC going so we need to hear your suggestions, gripes, and what not up front and timely. What can we do to make things even better?
You are the ‘boots on the ground’ so if we don’t hear about it, there will be no fixing it!
Gun Shows – Listing limited to Flagstaff, Williams, Kingman & Prescott areas
Go to arizonagunshows.net and/or gunshowtrader.com for the most up to date information before traveling and for shows throughout Arizona.
Apr 26-27 Kingman
May 31–Jun 1 Kingman
Jun 7-8 Flagstaff
Jun 28-29 Williams
Jul 26-27 Kingman
Aug 9-10 Flagstaff
Aug 16 – 17 Prescott
Sep 27-28 Kingman
Sep 27-28 Williams
Oct 11-12 Kingman
Oct 25-26 Prescott
The Grump – “Here’s my opinion – ought to be yours!”
“Here’s some more goofy numbers keeping in the spirit of how I filled out my IRS 1040 form!”
- Half the people you know are below average.
- 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
- 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
Williams Sportsman’s Club is now an NRA Recruiter – Join or Renew Today!
If you are a new member who wants to join or a current member who needs to renew, do it through WSC and save money! In addition, when you join or renew through the Club, your club receives a commission. That’s a Win – Win! Current membership costs and savings are as follows –
Term Normal Club Price You Save
One year $45 $35 $10
Three year $100 $85 $15
Five year $150 $125 $25
Life $1500 $1000 $500
Support your WSC and tell your friends and family. Please go to our website and sign up online for convenience or, next time you are at the range, talk to one of our RSO’s to sign up.
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.
9mm Pistol, 12 ga Shotgun & 4,000 Shotgun Hulls for Sale
Bill Tocci (928) 221-0774 and leave a message.
9mm Ruger P95 pistol includes 3 mags & some springs for maintenance. $315, negotiable.
Winchester 12 ga Model 101 Over & Under Shotgun with 28” barrels MOD/FULL chokes. $900
Winchester 12 ga AA hulls, approximately 4000 (red) $80
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