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

Announcements 

SIG P-320 Pistol Safety Concerns & Board Action

Currently, there are significant concerns and questions being asked in the shooting sports community about the operation of the Sig P-320 pistol and reported re-occurring safety issues.  As the Williams Sportsman’s Club has always placed firearms safety as paramount, this growing issue needed resolution.  The Board examined the situation and has enacted this policy.

The WSC position, effective immediately, is that until these questions have been answered to our satisfaction, the WSC will no longer allow the Sig P-320 pistol and its M17 & M18 variants to be used or possessed by WSC members on the range when under WSC control.

A second attachment, with all the supporting documents the WSC Board used in its deliberations, will accompany this newsletter upon its release to the membership.  

Attention Sporting Clays Shooters – The Range needs Vounteer Help!

Warren Weir, our RSO who single handedly runs the operation, 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 also qualifies for a monthly Range Duty assignment fulfillment.

Calling all Potential Range Safety Officers! Without RSO’s the range cannot operate so seriously consider stepping up to the plate and joining the team.  Do your part and volunteer for a 4 hour range duty commitment once a month – plus you schedule it for the day that’s convenient for you.  The WSC is your club and it takes everyone’s participation in one manner or another to make the club fully successful.  Plan on making it a point the next time you are at the range to ask the RSO for information and the extra benefits and shooting opportunities that just RSO’s are authorized.  Gee, just think about it – you’ll volunteer to spend a day at the range.  Wait a minute, so you’re thinking of making a commitment, an obligation, forcing yourself, to do what?  To spend a DAY AT THE RANGE?!?!

RSOs Need Help at the Range – That means you!  Yes, You, YOU, YOU!

Our club is getting popular and as a result our Range Safety Officers would certainly welcome a helping hand.  Do not fear as the RSOs would remain in charge of the firing line and those sorts of responsibilities.  What our RSOs really need are members who would be willing to come out and help with other types of no stress duties such as –

• 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 & collecting dues.
• Assisting “One Day Shooters” fill out the form and collecting the $10 one day membership 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!) and then shut down and closing the Range.

Now how would you do this?  You could shoot us a quick email at wscazrange01@gmail.com to let us know which day you’re coming out.  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 a quick orientation, a snappy orange vest to wear, (but sorry no red hat), 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 are all volunteers and we could sure use more help!

And General Assistance – Here’s Your Chance to Do Your Part!  Yippee!
Do you know how to pound a nail, use a saw, and handle a paint brush?  If so we keep an eye out when we put out a “Calling All Volunteers” message in the future.  For those of you who missed out on all the recent work, this will be your chance to join in and do your part for your club!  Let’s spread the fun around some and the more volunteers that show up the faster and easier the process goes!  Just think – a day at the Range!  As those needs arise we will send out a club wide email.

Last NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications Sat Sept 6th 

Your last WSC NRA Marksmanship Qualification will be Saturday September 6^th  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.  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.  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.  If you have any questions or need more details please reach out to the range at wscazrange01@gmail.com  

Last Youth Rifle Practice / Skill Building Shoot Sun Sept 7^th  

Time 1 PM – 5 PM.  Practice instruction by our NRA Certified Instructors for youth that have some level of prior shooting experience – parent or guardian will need to be present.

Sat Sept 13th 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?

Wed Sept 17th Ladies pistol refresher to be held Plus another course offering

Chief RSO Simon will be holding this last Ladies refresher session of the season – more details soon.  Simon has course materials for 6 ladies and can put on another class before the snow falls.  So if you know of a lady who may want to take the NRA class please have them contact Wynn Simon at 928-856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com

Coming in September – .22 Poker Shoot & BBQ at the Range

Talk about a good time!  More details will be sent out so get that .22 of yours ready now.  Any .22 will do, iron sights or optics OK.  Guns and Grub – what a combo!  Hope to see you all out there again!

Recruit a Member All WSC members are encouraged to spread the good word about all the shooting sports activities and the improvements made to our range facility.  You are free to forward our monthly newsletters to those like-minded individuals who are not yet members.

Range Safety Officers – We’re Busy at the Range!  

On the weekends the range has been busy so if your calendar was full when the range sign up calendar first came out and a date didn’t work out for you at that time, consider this.  On the weekends more than one RSO covering the range is really nice due to the amount of shooters who come out.  So as time goes on and you find an opportunity, just come out and help a fellow RSO.  I know they will appreciate you showing up as I’m sure you would!  And some more important items for you all –

• Yes we know a few of you are spread thin because of family responsibilities, work demands, working the Range and Sporting Clays, and your ongoing dedication to additional shooting sports activities.  We hear you loud and clear!  This is totally understood and appreciated so no worries. 
• A big Thank You! to our summer RSOs who play a major role in ensuring the range is open and run safely!  You cover our local RSOs when they go on vacation.
• 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 RSO white binder there is a section devoted to “Range Maintence” write ups.  Just make note the things you see need fixing and the range crew will take it from there.

Welcome 31 New Members!

Doug Welsh

Bob Corry

Russell Kepler

Glen Harrison

Jeff Hamlet

Mike Nieman

Don Wood 

Mike Lavoy

Scott Merrill

Stephanie Moore

William Hopfer

Debra Albright  

Abriam & Kimberly Jaime        

Snow Family – Brian, Cheri, Branson & Brooklyn  

Beebe Family – Keith, Carrol & Solomon Risenhoover Family – Kody, Kimberly & Laredo

McGill Family – Patrick, Paige & Willow Maestas Family – Julian, Noriko, Opal & Aspen

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

August 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 September 10th, 2025 at 4 PM.

Highlights – President Martin

• SIG P320 issue was discussed and the pistol is banned until its safety issues are rectified.
• Board planning session set for Oct 11^th at President Martin’s residence. 
• Bylaws suggestion by Kelly Spencer regarding agenda item submittal process discussed.  VP Speirs will collaborate with Spencer. The  item to be set for the Sept board meeting for consideration. 

Treasure’s Report – Warren Weir

• Current balance $21,417, CD at $5,051, Deposits $1,075, and Checks written $716.  

Membership Report – Tim Topell 

• 31 new members joined in July which brings membership to 370 active members.
• Membership forms to remove “Donation” and replace with “Fee” for clarity.

Chief Range Safety Officers’ Update –  Wynn Simon

• WSC has been approved by AZ DPS to conduct LEOSA Qualification for retired law enforcement.  Process to come to Board for review and approval.
• A suggest to assure range overage was distributed for review and possible future action.
• Twelve Ladies completed the NRA First Steps Pistol orientation class and 11 ladies participated in two refresher classes.  
•  Board approved suggestion by Reese for WSC to pay annual RSO Certification costs estimated at $50 each.  “Stop the Bleed” to be included and multiple training dates to be offered.

Webmaster Report – Jeff Reese

• Website analytics report provided
• Youth Shooting Scholarship proposal. Martin will consult WSC Tax Advisor.

Sporting Clays – Warren Weir

• Last shoot was Sunday Aug 24^th and had 15 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 Range

Duty fulfillment.

• The Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association-Shotgun Division recently visited our shotgun range and wrote us a great review as well as provided details to reach out to us to their members.  Forwarded to Reese for placement on WSC website.
• Next shoot Sun Sept 28^th.  Warren traveling so RSOs Kelly & Vicki Spencer will handle.

Range, Training, Events Activities / Reports

• Reese – Need RSO pictures for website.
• Reese/Simon – Sat Sept 6^th 9 – 1 the last  Pistol Marksmanship Qualification to be held. 
• Reese – The last Youth Rifle Practice Session 1-5 will be Sun Sept 7^th.
• Steel Challenge Sat Sept 13th 9AM – 1 PM.
• Simon – Wed Sept 17^th Ladies’ pistol refresher to be held. 
• Topell – To head up WSC recruitment booth Sat Sep 27^th at Williams Gun Show.

Range Maintenance Report 

• New range maintenance Team Leaders Glenn Mayernick & Greg Ammerman
  • Team members Vicari, Copper, Topell, Cannon, Montgomery & Bish.

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.
• Range canopy approved, frame and materials costs next month for board consideration.
• Simon/Reese submitted proposal to board for USPSA Pistol Matches. 
• Martin suggested formation of “Range Users Group” to address coordination and issues.
• Topell mentioned on going Range trespass and damage during closed hours.  Info to go to WPD.

Gun Shows – Listing limited to 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 Kingman Sep 27-28 and Oct 11-12 Prescott Oct 25-26

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 the WSC receives a commission.  A total 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. 

“Words of Wisdom” – courtesy of Warren & Chuck 

Make sure to ask them about “the big one that got away.”

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.  Check out these 5 pistols.

Taurus PT 24/7 9mm pistol, $300 – Warren Weir 909 816-1144  warrenweir6@gmail.com

Taurus PT 99 AF 9mm pistol, extra magazine, $350 – Warren Weir 909 816-1144  warrenweir6@gmail.com

Ruger Blackhawk . 357 S&W Magnum 6” barrel $550 – Warren Weir 909 816-1144  warrenweir6@gmail.com

Glock 43X 9mm purchased 5 years ago for my daughter.  She was in the wrong state to receive it!  I put about 50 rounds through it, if that.  Comes with night sights, two 10 round magazines, factory case, accessories.  $425.00 – Wynn 928-856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com

Springfield Armory XDM-9mm Elite.  MOS cut, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Rear Notch.  Two 13 round magazines.  Comes with DeSantis Leather holster.  Used once.  $450.00 – Wynn Simon 928-856-2806 or wynnsimon@gmail.com