Upcoming Firearms Training and Shooting Events
Sat July 5th next Monthly NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications
Your WSC is hosting the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program (MQP) for Pistol marksmanship the first Saturday monthly from July 5th 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) 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 July 6th next Monthly Youth Rifle Practice / Skill Building Shoot
Held the first Sunday monthly 1 PM – 5 PM. Last shoot will be September 7 th
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 July 26th next 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. 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?
Sunday 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
Last Wednesday of the Month .22 Shoot – Next Shoot Wed Ju30th
This shoot will be ‘Golf Balls.’ The first shooter to get a golf ball across the finish line wins. Other Golf Ball challenges will be tried too. Any .22 will do, iron sights or optics OK. Hope to see you all out there again! Fore! You will not need a caddy!
Aug 10 th & 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 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 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.
Last NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications Sat Sept 6th
Your last WSC NRA Marksmanship Qualification will be Saturday 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. 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 7th
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!
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