Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
https://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com
.22 Rimfire Challenge Wed Oct 29th at 4:30 PM – Last shoot of the Season!
Don’t miss out! Bring your favorite .22 rimfire rifle whether it is a bolt gun, lever action, pump, single shot or semi-auto. The targets will be “Pumpkins!” (Actually orange clay pigeons).
Distance will be about 75 yards (closer for you iron sight shooters). Come on out about 4:00 if you want to help set up. It is getting dark quicker so we will be done by about 6:00. See you there! Questions? Call Martin at (928) 853-2298 or email wscazrange01@gmail.com
Youth Rifle Practice / Skill Building Shoot Sun Nov 2nd
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.
NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualifications Sat Nov 1st
WSC NRA Marksmanship Qualification is from 9 AM – 1 PM and is a skill development program. 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. Questions? Please reach out to the range at wscazrange01@gmail.com
Recruit a Member All WSC members are encouraged to spread the good word about all the shooting sports activities and our nice 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 – and usuaully Saturdays – 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.
- 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.
- Warren always needs help with Sporting Clays so if you volunteer to assist this qualifies as Range Duty fulfillment. If able (909) 816-1144 or warrenweir6@gmail.com
Welcome 32 New Members who signed up in September!
Keith Elder
Steve Edgar
Patrich O’Conner
Dylan Askan
Manny Araujo
Hunter Booker
Robert Hernstad
Tina DiFalco
Bob Tourse
David Adams
Robert Goodwin
Kennith Bowen
Keith Larsen
Hillary Wamble
Chad Byrne
Paul & Jody Sanchez
Michael & Terri Ebersole
Buck & Kathi Kemmis
Todd & Sherri White
Brad & Sara Clark-Burkett
Phillip & Kimberly Pearson
Anthony, Elizabeth, Izabella, Seraphina & Theodore Dupree
If we misspelled your name our apologies, but please email us so we may correct our data base at wscazrange01@gmail.com
Practical – Tactical Tips
Fall is Here = Dusk Lighting Conditions
So what’s up? Notice that the summer sun is not out to 8 PM anymore? Notice the sun does not come up until 6 AM? – That’s what! And as the days move further into winter it will be getting darker sooner and lighter later. So why is that important? To see you need light, conversely, to see your firearms sites – and shoot effectively – you need effective light. That means you must have a readily available and capable flashlight. You need a gun for a gun fight and you need that plus light for a night gun fight! You’ll probably never need it to shoot but being able to find the door lock at night is a good thing too.
Most new semiautomatic pistols have ‘rails’ to slip on a Streamlight weapon light. Or you can carry a small ‘tactical’ type pocket flashlight. You carry a pocket knife? Get a flashlight!
Flashlight – Good Slide on Weapon Light – Best
These new lights are not your grandfather’s old D cell camping flashlight. These have high intensity LED or Xenon bulbs and are quite bright. They cost more but you are getting more too! The old adage of “You get what you pay for” comes true. And you can get ‘rails’ to mount on your rifle, carbine or shotgun too. Tritium night sites are nice but they stop working after five years. Then you drop another $100 for a new set and ask a gunsmith to change them out. For the same money you should buy a weapon light and just change the batteries as needed.
The vast majority of criminals engaging police officers in gunfights happen at night? Why? Well that’s when criminals are normally out doing bad things.
In an upcoming newsletter there will be a write up on these lights and such but in the meantime at least get a good tactical type flashlight.
The Grump – “Here’s my opinion – ought to be yours!”
And so ends another week of me not becoming unexpectedly rich….
You know you’re getting old when you barely do anything all day but still need to have a nap to continue to barely do anything.
When I say “the other day,” I could be referring to anytime between yesterday and 15 years ago.
I just posted a ‘selfie’ and people told me to get well soon.
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.
October 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. Next WSC Board meeting set for Wednesday November 12th at 4 PM. For full details please read the minutes which can be found on the WSC website.
Highlights –
- Tactical Firearms Challenged move to pistol bay #1.
- “Veterans Shoot for Free” range days Nov 8 & 9.
- Board Members’ planning session set for Nov 1st.
- “Robert’s Rules of Order” will be utilized to help with decision flow.
- Archery Planning Committee approved with Tim Murphy as Chair.
- Steel Target Committee approved with Tim Topell as Chair.
- Questions regarding Muzzle Breaks. Tim Topell to research.
Sporting Clays
The next shoot will be Sunday Nov 23rd. Two different start times are available – 10 AM for Round 1, and 1 PM for Round 2. If you would like to shoot one or both, please respond to reserve your spot or spots. As always we will have a cut off of 12 shooters per Round. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, text or email Warren directly. The WSC also has Remington 870 pump shotguns in both 12 and 20 ga available for use.
Warren Weir 909.816.1144 warrenweir6@gmail.com.
“Words of Wisdom” –
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!
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.
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.
Cottonwood Nov 1-2
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.
Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm. Tritium rear sight, fiber optic front. Comes with 11 and 13 round magazines. $350.00 – Steve Berger
Thompson Center Black Mountain Magnum .50cal percussion rifle
Like new, shoots well at 100 yards off a rest! Comes with powder and other stuff. $450 or best offer. -Nick
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