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Williams Sportsman’s Club Receives NRA Grant
The Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC) recently received a National Rifle Association (NRA) grant to upgrade equipment at the Club’s Sporting Clays Range. Six new clay throwers and an improved remote control launching system have given the Sporting Clays Range a new look with enhanced launch reliability which results in a quality shooting experience for all participants. NRA grant money is allocated to qualifying organizations based upon need and is sourced from annual Friends of the NRA banquets held throughout the State of Arizona. The WSC Sporting Clays Range is located at Camp Raymond Scout Camp which is located 12 miles…
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William’s Sportsman’s Club assists Camp Raymond Scout’s with Rifle and Shotgun Competition
One hundred and forty youngsters from throughout Arizona were at Camp Raymond on Saturday October 2nd eager to take part in a Scout annual competition that included archery, .22 rifle shooting, shotgun trap shooting and ax throwing. As firearms competition comprised half of the events, the Scouts needing qualified supervision to keep the entire operation running smoothly and most importantly safely, reached out to the Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC) for assistance. WSC President Keith Heimes was contacted, the call went out, and seven of the club’s Range Safety Officers (RSO’s) volunteered to assist. “We absolutely want…
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Flagstaff Clay Target Shooters consolidate with Williams Sportsman’s Club.
The Williams Sportsman’s Club had been exploring the creation of shotgun shooting opportunities for its members for some time when they were approached by the Flagstaff shooting group with an offer to consolidate membership and operations. “This couldn’t have been better timing. Their offer to merge with us was agreed to with unanimous approval.” said Keith Heimes, President of the Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC). “This merger will now provide the membership of both clubs access to excellent shotgun, rifle, and pistol range facilities so they can enjoy all three shooting sports disciplines – a true win – win for all…
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Williams Shooting Range gets new Pistol Stands
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The members of the Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC) recently finished construction of two new pistol shooting stands at the Williams Shooting Range. Materials for the project were donated by area residents and club members, with the labor volunteered by members. “These pistol shooting stands are but just the latest in repairs, ongoing maintenance, and substantial improvements performed by club members at the shooting range,” said WSC President Keith Heimes. The WSC operates the shooting range located on State Route 64, just north of Interstate 40. The shooting range operates under a special use permit issued by the…
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Veterans hunt sight-in and prep
In November and December 2020, Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC) hosted two separate groups of Disabled Military Veterans at the Williams Shooting Range. These Vets were visiting Northern Arizona associated with two organizations that provide outdoor adventures for disabled veterans. The two organizations, “Little Groups of Paratroopers” and “Combat Warriors of Northern Arizona” invited Vets from around the country to take part in elk hunts. For many Vets this was their first time visiting Arizona and taking part in an elk hunt. Part of their pre hunt preparation was sighting in their hunting rifles–which was accomplished at the Williams Shooting Range.…
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Ladies Only Shoot
WSC recently hosted a Ladies Only Shoot which included classroom and range instruction in the safe handling and use of firearms. The day started with 3 hours of classroom instruction, followed by lunch and then to the Williams Shooting Range for hands-on live fire training. 10 ladies were in attendance with some traveling from as far away as Winslow and Phoenix. Attendees were encouraged to bring their own firearms and WSC instructors were there to assist them with the goal of providing a safe, no pressure, comfortable environment to build basic skills and confidence with their pistols. Numerous rounds were…
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