Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
https://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com
Announcements
July 20th Next Ladies NRA First Steps Pistol Orientations Course
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
Sat Aug 2nd NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications
Your WSC is hosting the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program (MQP) for Pistol marksmanship the first Saturday monthly until 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.
Sun Aug 3rd next Monthly Youth Rifle Practice / Skill Building Shoot
Held the first Sunday monthly 1 PM – 5 PM. Last shoot will be September 7th
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.
Sat Aug 9th Steel Challenge Shoot – Fun Stuff!
This 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. permitted 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?
Aug 10th & Aug 17th Two Day Youth Basic Rifle Marksmanship Course
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 rifles are available but you must let us know prior. 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 Aug 10th 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 Aug 17th with range instruction from 8 AM – 4 PM with a one hour lunch break. Range directions will be provided.
To sign up or for further information contact Wynn Simon 929 856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com
Do you know a local youth who might be interested? Get them this info!
Range Safety Officers – We’re getting Busy at the Range!
On the weekends the range has been busy so if you didn’t select a date to work in July or August please consider this. On the weekends we need more than one RSO covering the range due to the ratio of RSOs vs members. So heck, if you haven’t signed up for a duty day for July or next month, feel free to just come out and help a fellow RSO. I know they will appreciate that as I’m sure you would! And some more important items for you –
- All RSOs Save the Date! – Appreciation BBQ event set for Sat Aug 16th. More info TBA.
- Greetings and welcome back to our summer RSO’s who play a big role in ensuring the range is open and run safely!
- Where’s the Beef? The range cattle are back so the Range entry gate must be kept closed.
- See something that needs fixing? In the big white RSO binder there is a section devoted to “Range Maintenance” issues. Note the things you see need fixing. The range crew will take it from there.
Welcome New Members!
Carol Biocca Debbie Bulkley Jeremiah Sterner Carly Ruffino
Henry Almendarez Ken Dearden Michael Frisk Dan Bratleson
Donna Spencer Arron Haney Thomas McArthur William Wiseman
Matt Namihas
Did we misspell your name? Please email us at wscazrange01@gmail.com
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.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573765024889
July 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 August 13, 2025.
Highlights – President Martin
- Check Corcoran has stepped down from his RSO and range maintenance duties. Chuck has devoted years of service to the club and we are appreciative.
- The Board approved 5 one year family memberships in support of the Friends of the NRA fund raiser Aug 23rd at the Rodeo Steakhouse in the Ramada Inn.
Treasure’s Report – Warren Weir
- Current balance $20,334, CD at $5,036, Deposits $876, and Checks written $784.
Membership Report – Tim Topell
- As of the end of June we have 336 active members.
- 13 new members joined in June, and 7 members renewed their membership.
Chief Range Safety Officers’ Update – Jeff Reese
- Drawing from the holster procedure reviewed.
Webmaster Report – Jeff Reese
- Website analytics report provided
- A “Leadership / Meet your Board” page to be developed for the website. Need headshots.
Sporting Clays – Warren Weir
- Next shoot Sunday July 27th
- June had 11 shooters
- Warren always needs help! PLEASE reach out to Warren if you are able (909) 816-1144 or warrenweir6@gmail.com
- Attention RSOs – if you volunteer to assist Warren at Sporting Clays this qualifies as a Range Duty assignment fulfillment.
Range, Training, Events Activity Report – Additional
- Pistol Match Inquiry – Simon/Reese. The focus is now on USPSA. More to come
Range Maintenance Report
- RSO Colosi has stepped down as Range Maintenance Team Leader. WSC has formed a Range Team – more to come
Tasks / Committee Reports / round Table Discussions
- Range PA system – Simon, Martin to follow up.
- Martin to review RSO off duty range use policy setting parameters and procedures. Suggestions? Send them to Martin.
- SOP reviews on going. Simon to review range procedures. Clauer recommended saving as pdfs if more than one person is editing.
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.
Williams Sep 27-28 Prescott Aug 16 – 17 and Oct 25-26 Flagstaff Aug 9-10
Kingman Jul 26-27, Sep 27-28 and Oct 11-12
June 28th WSC Gun Show Recruitment Results – Six individual and one family membership
Good Work Team!
Look for this crew at the Williams Gun Show Sat September 27th!
Stop by and say “Hi!”
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 as 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.
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