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

Announcements

‘Last Wednesday of the Month .22 Shoot’ – The Season Begins Wednesday May28th at 5 PM The first shoot will be swinging silhouette targets. Any .22 will do, iron sights, or optics OK Hope to see you all out there again!

June 7^th Monthly Youth Rifle Practice / Skill and Confidence Building Shoots 

Held the first Sunday of the month until September 7^th from 1 PM – 5 PM

The WSC is offering general practice instruction by our NRA Certified Instructors 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.

June 8^th – Sept 6^th NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications

Your WSC is hosting the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program (MQP) for Pistol marksmanship on the first Sunday of the month from June 8th to September 6th from 9 AM – 1 PM.  The NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a skill development program and has been the flagship of NRA’s training development programs since 1903.   

This year we will be working on Pistol Marksmanship.  As 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 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

Semi-automatics and Revolvers can both be used, and all calibers (including 22lr) and all sights and optics are welcome.  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 to Marksman, and so forth…)  Pro-Marksman: 70 rounds, Marksman: 80 rounds, Sharpshooter: 100 rounds, Expert: 100 rounds, Distinguished Expert: 120 rounds

If you have any questions or need more details please reach out to the range at wscazrange01@gmail.com   Please include NRA MQP in the subject line.

Steel Challenge – Fun Shooting Opportunity – Next Shoot Sat June 14thThis fun shooting course is open to pistols and pistol caliber carbines, and now regular carbines are permitted but limited to .223, 6mm ARC, .30 carbine and such.  No 7.62X39mm, .300 Blackout, .30-30, etc. permited as the targets can’t handle those larger bullet weights and velocities.  Think of this as the adult version of a kids carnival gallery shoot.  What’s not to like?

2 Day Youth Basic  Rifle Marksmanship Course June 29th, July 13th 

This two day course is 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 .22 rifle safely.  Topics to be covered will include 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 complimentary WSC Youth membership which will permit unlimited range use good until their 18th birthday.  

First session June is on 29th with classroom instruction in the Conference Room at the Ramada Inn 950 N Grand Canyon Ave, Williams from 8 AM – 4 PM  This will include a one hour lunch break.  Second session is on July 13th with range instruction from 8 AM – 4 PM with a one hour lunch break.  Range directions will be provided.
A second two day course is set for Aug 10th, Aug 17^th.

Next Ladies NRA First Steps Pistol Orientations Course July 20^th

Ladies, 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.  The course starts at 8 AM in the conference room at the Ramada Hotel, 950 N Grand Canyon Blvd., breaks for lunch, and then meets again at the 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 ahead of the class.  To sign up or for further information contact Wynn Simon 929 856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com

Important Safety Reminder – Your WSC Member Responsibilities on the Range 

The WSC mandates that its members utilize safe gun handling practices.  Conversely it is the sole responsibility of every WSC member and all range users that they ensure they have a properly maintained, functional, and safe firearm.  They are expected to know how to operate the firearm properly and per the specific firearm’s owner’s operating manual.  They must ensure they have the proper caliber and type of ammunition specific to that firearm.  The use of reloaded ammunition is permitted however it is again the sole responsibility of the user that they have assembled the ammunition correctly or if purchased that it is from a responsible party.  If you have any question as to a firearm’s reliability, take it to a qualified gunsmith.

Firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories are occasionaly the subject of a safety notice, voluntary upgrade program, or product recall.  Every firearm owner is directly responsible for their firearm, ammunition to be fired, and accessories to be utilized.  Total responsibility includes knowing your firearm, reading the manual, and understanding its functioning.  The same with ammo and accessories.  Safety is no accident.

Please Join our WSC FaceBook group!

It’s a great way for us – the WSC – to put out our news about the range and all our upcoming fun events and happenings!  We have just a few followers so we need everyone’s help. 

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Welcome New Members!

The following folks have joined since the first of the year –

Miguel Abrego

Karl Bish

Cameron Cain

Michael Crawford

Steven Culp

Jesse David

Patrick Durfey

Brenda Fontanini

Neil Marshall

Garrett Gibson

James Hesketh

Timothy Nordskog

Garrett O’Kief

Bill Ragan

David Ramos

Quinten Russell

Jack Stewart

Jonathan Strosle

Adam & Bobby Beauchamp  

Michael & Stephanie Reardon  

Victor Sr & Jr Varela

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 Wednesday June 11, 2025

Highlights – President Martin

• Long time WSC member Matthew Fleece, former Treasurer and Chief Range Safety Officer, has moved to Texas.  Matt worked side by side with Keith Heimes during the transformative years of 2018 to 2022 as they enhanced the WSC.  He also built the club’s first website.  We wish him well in his new adventure.
• The Board voted and approved voting privileges for the Vice President.
• July elections are approaching.  While there are no vacancies to be filled if a WSC member would like to be on the board they should submit their name to Bruce Speirs, WSC VP, and nominations committee chairman.  The president has the authority to appoint new “Board Members at Large” as appropriate.
• President Martin has recommended another annual planning session for the Board of Directors.  The meeting is set for late summer and 4 dates will be proposed.  As always these are not ‘private’ and any WSC member may attend but the proceedings are limited to just the Board members.  
• The board voted to allow the use of the SIG P320 pistol.  This after the board reviewed alleged issues involving the SIG P320 pistol, with the majority involving the pre-2017 series, and that SIG has announced a voluntary retrofit program.  There is no prohibition on its use by the USFS, City of Williams, or the club’s insurance provider.  Nor have there been any official denunciations by the NRA, AZ G&F Shooting Sports Division, or national shooting sports organizations.  This situation is similar to many makes and models of firearms that have been sold publically.  The WSC will continue to promote safe gun handling practices. 

Treasure’s Report – Warren Weir

• A reserve account was established and placed into a CD.  

Membership Report – Tim Topell

• 8 new members and current membership stands at 295.
• It was stated that we get more range visitors asking about membership when the gate is left open.  Cattle grazing season requires some closures.
• All range binders consolidated into one.

Chief Range Safety Officers’ Update – CRSO Wynn Simon

• Drawing from the holster procedure to be reviewed.
• Reese and Colosi are now NRA Certified RSO (now a total of 4).
• James Arnold qualified as Distinguished Pistol Expert, and Simon, Reese, and Colosi as Defensive Pistol 2 Distinguished Experts.

Webmaster Report – Jeff Reese

• Website analytics report –

Sporting Clays – Warren Weir

• Next shoot Sunday May 25th  
• April had 10 shooters; 7 in AM, 3 in PM. 
• The surplus electric extension cords were sold to the N AZ Shooting Range for $150. 

Warren always needs help!  PLEASE reach out to Warren if you are able (909) 816-1144 or warrenweir6@gmail.com

Range, Training, Events Activity Report – As Noted

• RSO Cannon – Steel Challenge set for Sat Jun 14.
• Cub Scouts firearm safety class went well.  Certificates and Eddy Eagle pamphlet issued.
• First Youth .22 rifle practice went well.

Range Maintenance Team Leader Report – RSO ‘Doc’ Colosi

• New metal target gongs doing well, longer bolts needed.
• Martin to make more target stands.
• Pavers to be installed at RSO station.
• Tables still awaiting purchase.

Round Table

• Warren suggested we need to focus on needs and possible grant funding now.

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

“Snap Shot” –

Williams Sportsman’s Club is now an NRA Recruiter – Join or Renew Today!

If you want to join the NRA or a current member who needs to renew, do it through WSC, you get a discount, and we receive a commission.  That’s a Win – Win!  Current membership costs and savings are as follows –

Support the NRA and your WSC so 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 there.