Winnsboro Gun Club

WGC is accepting applications for new members effective 9/1/2021.  Please print the application from this website and contact us at winnsborotexasgunclub@gmail.com for current fees. 

 

Range rules require members to "prominantly display" membership card while on range property.  Ladies and uniformed law enforcement are exempted from this rule.  

The following instructors are in compliance with WGC rules and are offering LTC and NRA Classes as needed:

Doug Grantham Dallas PD (retired)             Wayne Scott - Major US AR (retired)

DPS Certified LTC & NRA Classes               DPS Certified Instructor #00010913

NRA Range Safety Officer                             NRA Range Safety Officer

Contact: Phone 214-502-4496                       NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

Email: dgrantham@net-techs.com      Contact: Phone 903-243-7526

 

John B. Whitsell CDR USN (ret)

NRA certified Basic Pistol Instructor

NRA certified Basic Rifle Instructor

NRA Women on Target

Contact:  jbwhitsell@sbcglobal.net

Phone:   817-875-7691

 

SCHEDULED EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.  MEMBERS SHOULD CHECK PERIODICALLY TO COMFIRM

                                                  SCHEDULED EVENTS:

The Johnston Unit annual firearm re-qualifications are scheduled to
begin Thursday, September 2nd.  The Unit is requesting again for the use of the WGC range every Thursday morning until approximately 10:00 AM.  The rifle/pistol range and the lower trap/skeet field will be closed during these training activities.  The Johnston Unit controls the range during their qualifications and may operate outside normal WGC range rules. 

We will begin 22 rimfire benchrest matches on the second Friday in September and will continue on the second Friday thru December, 

 

October 1, 2022   **Wolf Chase**     9 AM

October 1, 2022    ***Standard 22 Silhouette    9:00 AM 

October 5, 2022     Handgun Wednesday   8:00 AM

October 6, 2022    Ladies Only Evening   4 PM

October 12, 2022   Handgun Wednesday   8:00 AM

October 13, 2022   Tactical Handgun  4 - 7 PM  Closed Range

October 14, 2022    22 Rimfire Benchrest   8 AM

October 15, 2022    **Shotgun Saturday, 5-Stand and Wolf Chase**   9 AM

October 19, 2022    Handgun Wednesday   8:00 AM

October 20, 2022    Ladies Only Evening    4 PM 

October 22, 2022   ***Long-Range 22 Rimfire Silhouette***   9 AM

October 26, 2022    Handgun Wednesday   8:00 AM

October 27, 2022    Tactical Handgun  4 - 7 PM  Closed Range

October 29, 2022     **Wolf Chase**     9 AM

                    **Does Not Restrict Use of Other Ranges** 

                  ***Lower Trap Field Closed***

November 2, 2022  Handgun Wednesday

November 3, 2022    Ladies Only Evening   4 PM

November 5, 2022   Turkey Shoot & Wolf Chase    8 AM
                                 Rifle Range and Lower Trap Field Closed til Noon
                                 ***Standard 22 Silhouette    Noon-2:00 PM
November 9, 2022  Handgun Wednesday  8:00 AM
November 10, 2022   Tactical Handgun  4 - 7 PM  Closed Range
November 11, 2022   22 Rimfire Benchrest   8 AM

November 12, 2022    Boy Scouts (Rifle and Lower Trap Field Closed)

November 16, 2022    Handgun Wednesday 8:00 AM

November 17, 2022    Ladies Only evening 4 PM

November 19, 2022 **Shotgun Saturday, 5-Stand and Wolf Chase  9AM  
November 23, 2022   Handgun Wednesday  8:00 AM
November 24, 2022    Tactical Handgun  4 - 7 PM  Closed Range

November 26, 2022   ***Long-Range 22 Rimfire Silhouette*** 9 AM

                                   **Does Not Restrict Use of Other Ranges** 

                                    ***Lower Trap Field Closed***

December 1, 2022     Ladies Only Evening   4 PM

December 3, 2022     ***Standard 22 Silhouette    9:00 AM

December 3, 2022    **Wolf Chase**    9 AM

December 3, 2022    ***Standard 22 Silhouette    9:00 AM

December 7, 2022   Handgun Wednesday  8:00 AM

December 8, 2022    Tactical Handgun  4 - 7 PM  Closed Range

December 9, 2022    22 Rimfire Benchrest    8 AM

December 11, 2022   LTC Class w/Wayne Scott   11:30 - 1:30 PM

December 14, 2022  Handgun Wednesday  8:00 AM

December 15, 2022    Ladies Only evening    4 PM

December 17, 2022  ** Shotgun Saturday, 5-Stand, Wolf Chase**    9 AM

December 21, 2022    Handgun Wednesday  8:00 AM

December 22, 2022    Tactical Handgun   5 - 7 PM  Closed Range
December 24, 2022    ***Long-Range 22 Rimfire Silhouette***  9 AM 

December 28, 2022   Handgun Wednesday  8:00 AM

December 31, 2022   **Wolf Chase**   9 AM

** Does Not Restrict Use of Other Ranges**

*** Lower Trap Field Closed During Long-Range Silhouette Match


***WINNSBORO GUN CLUB .22 LONG RANGE (LR) MATCH to be held the fourth Saturday Monthly, Weather Permitting @ 8 am.
Shotgun Fields Closed During Silhouette Match

.22 Long Range is one of the fastest growing shooting sports . We will
be shooting .22 silhouette targets at 150 yds and 200 meters which
will challenge your shooting skills and equipment. Signup/Setup will
begin at 7:30am, shooting to begin as soon as practical around 8:00 am.
Entry fee is $5.00.

We will be shooting off benches or a prone mat if you prefer.
Two shooters will be shooting at a time, starting at 150 then 200.
Bench space will be limited. We will have two
benches, but NO CHAIRS OR STOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED. YOU
MUST BRING YOUR OWN, OR USE ONE OF THE FOLDING CHAIRS
AT THE RANGE. The following rules will apply; ALL WGC SAFETY
RULES APPLY. NO GUN MAY BE LOADED UNTIL ON THE FIRING
LINE.
1. 22 Long Rifle only. Only one gun may be used unless a mechanical failure
occurs.
2. Bipods and Sand bags Only as a front rest  A rear bag will be allowed.
No mechanical rests permitted
3. Only targets knocked over will be counted as hits. Targets must be shot left to right.
Targets shot out of order are counted as a miss.
4. Spotters/ Coaching is allowed.
5. Shooters will shoot 15 targets TBD @ 150 yds  and 15 targets to be
   determined @ 200 meters in 7 minutes.  Unlimited  sighters allowed
   at each distance within the time limit. Additional time may be allowed for mechanical/range issues.
6. We generally have a cold bore challenge, one shot at random distances.

Please contact David Griffith 903-790-7954 or Winnsboro Gun Club
903-569-7692 for information or questions
 
    NOTICE: Rifle & Pistol Range Closed During Scheduled Shotgun Saturday     ***Shotgun Fields Closed During Scheduled Silhouette Shoot

          

Informal "non-scheduled" shotgun events continue these times: Every Wednesday &

Friday morning (skeet), every Tuesday evening (trap), every Tuesday morning (5-stand).  These events do not restrict the use of other ranges.  Bring a shotgun and join in.