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Wednesdays (Shotgun only) 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Shotgun Range Info
Trap & Skeet Fees
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
9:00 AM TO 3:30 PM.
MEMBERS $8 PER 25 TARGET ROUND.
Non-Members $12 per 25 target round.
(Members may use shotgun ranges on other days during daylight hours for no fee, but must supply their own targets)
Non-member guest in attendance with a member $10 *limit of 2 guests.
Junior guest in attendance with a member $5 *limit of 2 guests.
Ammunition- Steel Shotgun Shells • In Stock
12 gauge: $16 per box of 25 for Members
12 gauge: $18 per box of 25 for Non-Members
20 gauge: $18 per box of 25 for Members
20 gauge: $20 per box of 25 for Non-Members
TRAP & SKEET FIELDS: 3 Trap Fields and World Class Skeet Field.
Adjacent to Trap #1 is an area for shotgun training, instruction and hunter education.
Fire Road: No shooting or operating motor vehicles in the area of the fire road above the skeet field (except for organized club events).
*WCGC Does Provide Shotguns for Rent. Pump Shotgun $10 per day • Beretta A300 Semi Automatic Shotgun (12 or 20 gauge) $20 per day. Rental Shotguns for use at WCGC Shotgun Range only and cannot leave the WCGC Shotgun Premises at any time. All Rental Shotguns must only use Ammo purchased at WCGC.
THE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL SHOOTING ON THE EQUINOXES AND SOLSTICES. Activities such as work parties are permitted but discharging of all firearms is strictly prohibited. Hours and fees are subject to change throughout the year. Current fees are posted at the range. All events are subject to change due to weather or range conditions. See Calendar for full information.
CLICK BUTTON below to sign and agree to participate in activities at WCGC. Signing this waiver is voluntary. However, use of range or presence on premises is dependent on signature.
INTRODUCTION TO SHOTGUN LESSON, SAFETY AND USE
Introduction to Shotgun is perfect for the new visitor to Winchester Canyon Gun Club. The core basics of safe shotgun usage are the lifelong building blocks for many other hunting or shooting sports. The ultimate goal of Introduction to Shotgun is to teach the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for using a shotgun safely.
INTRODUCTION TO SHOTGUN LESSON: $60 - Includes: Beretta A300 Semi Automatic Shotgun Rental, One box of Ammunition, and One Round of Trap.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS LESSON IS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING PUBLIC DAYS (WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY or SUNDAYS) AND IS ONLY OPEN TO GROUPS OF ONE to THREE PEOPLE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PRIVATE SHOTGUN LESSON FOR GROUPS OF ONE TO TEN PEOPLE OR MORE, SEE BELOW.
One of our team of Range Safety Officers will teach you the following:
• Firing the First Shots
All visitors must check in at the WCGC Shotgun Range and sign all necessary waivers. All persons of less than 18 years of age may only take this lesson with a parent or adult guardian. Children under the age of 10 may take lesson at the Range Safety Officer's discretion.
PRIVATE SHOTGUN, TRAP or SKEET RANGE USE/LESSON
Private Shotgun Range Use/Lessons are perfect for the person who wants one-on-one uninterrupted Private Range Use/Lesson with one of our instructors. The ultimate goal of a Private Shotgun Lesson is to teach the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for improving your shotgun skills for Trap or Skeet. THIS PRIVATE RANGE USE/LESSON IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON NON PUBLIC DAYS AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
TWO HOUR PRIVATE LESSON: $250 (1 Person) - Includes: Private use of the Range with WCGC Instructor/Range Safety Officer, Beretta A300 Semi Automatic Shotgun (12 or 20 gauge) Rental if necessary, two boxes of ammunition, and two rounds of Trap or Skeet.
TWO HOUR GROUP PRIVATE LESSON: $ 300 (2 People) - $600 (4 People) - $800 (6 People) - $1000 (8 People) - $1200 (10 People) Includes: Private use of the Range with WCGC Instructor/Range Safety Officer, Beretta A300 Semi Automatic Shotgun (12 or 20 gauge) Rental if necessary, two boxes of ammunition per person, and two rounds of Trap or Skeet per person.
To reserve a private lesson, please contact Range Manager at rangemanager@wcgc.org.
All visitors must check in at the WCGC Shotgun Range and sign all necessary waivers. All persons of less than 18 years of age may only take this lesson with a parent or adult guardian. Children under the age of 10 may take lesson at the Range Safety Officer's discretion.
Please Note: Pricing structure for Private Event at the WCGC Facilities will be as follows:
- To secure Private Event Reservation, all fees must be paid in full within 24 hours of reservation to secure date. Any unpaid reservations after such time will be cancelled.
- All cancellation requests must be made in writing by email to WCGC Range Manager. A 100% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received 5 business days or more prior to the scheduled event. A 90% refund will be granted if the cancellation request is received between 3 and 4 business days prior to the scheduled event. No refunds will be granted if the request is received with fewer than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.
- All change requests must be made in writing by email to WCGC Range Manager. A 100% refund will be granted when the change request is received 5 business days or more prior to the scheduled event. A 90% refund will be granted if the change request is received between 3 and 4 business days prior to the scheduled event. No refunds will be granted if the request is received with fewer than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.
- Any Private Event cancelled by WCGC due to weather will receive 100% refund within 48 hours of weather cancellation.
WCGC Shotgun Sports goes Green! We are proud to now be throwing White Flyer Bios as our primary targets. These targets contain no harmful materials and will breakdown naturally in 2 years or less. Only non-toxic shot on all of our shotgun fields
TRAP is a shotgun sport in which each shooter will shoot 5 shotgun shells from each of 5 stations. The stations are set in an arc from 16 to 30 yards behind the target launcher which is hidden below ground level in a concrete "trap house." The shooters rotate from from left to right until each shooter has attempted 5 targets from each station.. The object is to break as many targets as possible.
The shots are fired at clay targets which are thrown horizontally approximately 15 feet above ground level by an automated machine at oscillating angles within a 60 degree arc. A "round" of trap consists of 25 shots and takes about 20 minutes for five shooters to complete.
Wobble Trap is a more difficult variation of trap, where the targets vary in both angle and elevation.
In Doubles Trap two targets are launched simultaneously and a round consists of 10 shots from each station for a total of 50 targets. Both regular Trap and Wobble Trap are shot on a daily basis during the regular operating hours of the Club. Doubles Trap is available upon request and the concurrence of the Trapmaster.
SKEET is a shotgun sport originally designed to simulate hunting. Each shooter will fire a total of 25 shells from 8 different positions, known as "STATIONS". The stations are permanently set in a semi-circle and the shooters rotate from one station to the next. The shots are fired at clay targets thrown by automated machines from a stationary "HIGH HOUSE" on the shooters left and a stationary "LOW HOUSE" on the shooters right. The shooter will shoot at single targets approximately 12 feet above ground level from each "HOUSE" and double targets where the targets are thrown at the same time from each HOUSE approximately 20 yards in front of the shooter. The object is to break as many targets as possible for score. A "round" of SKEET consists of 25 shots and takes approximately 30 minutes for a SQUAD of 5 people to complete. Skeet is shot on a daily basis during operating hours of the Club. However, the SKEET field is closed on days when Sporting Clays & 5-Stand is scheduled.
SPORTING CLAYS is a more varied shotgun sport designed to simulate hunting. Each participant shoots up to 10 shells at various style targets from a position known as a "STATION". The targets are thrown at various speeds and angles away from, over and in front of the shooter. Numbered stations are set-up in various natural terrain areas to comprise a "SPORTING CLAYS COURSE". The event is normally 100 targets. But, one can optionally shoot 50 targets in lieu of the full event. The object is to break as targets as possible. SPORTING CLAYS is normally a full day event in order to accommodate as many shooters as possible at a comfortable pace. See the Events Calendar for days when SPORTING CLAYS is scheduled.
5-STAND combines the difficulty and varied targets of SPORTING CLAYS with the compact field layout of trap. 25 targets comprise a "round." 5 targets are attempted at each of 5 stations called "stands." WCGC 5-Stand is usually on the 3rd Sunday on the month. See the Events Calendar for days when 5-Stand Trap is scheduled.
TRAP LEAGUE is usually held two times a year. One mini Trap League in the Spring and a full Summer Trap League in the summer. Trap League is open to all, Members, Non-members, Youth, Rookie & Lady Shooters Welcome! 50 rounds (25 - 16 yards/25 - handicap). Lewis Class scoring. Prizes awarded to top shooters. See Events Calendar for dates and times.
WINCHESTER CANYON GUN CLUB RANGE RULES
- The RANGEMASTER and TRAPMASTER (Range Safety Officer and/or Range Manager) have ABSOLUTE AND FINAL AUTHORITY OVER THE WCGC RANGES AND FIELDS, AND MAY EXPEL ANYONE AT THEIR SOLE DISCRETION. Safety is our highest priority. Anyone who sees a violation of these Range Rules, or any unsafe activity should inform the WCGC Range Safety Officer and/or Range Manager immediately. If neither is available, the person seeing the problem has the responsibility and authority to correct the violation as quickly as safety permits. Safety is EVERYONE’s responsibility. All safety incidents must be reported in writing within 24 hours to the Range Manager.
- All shooters and guests of shooters (members or non-members) MUST sign a WCGC WAIVER prior to any shooting on the ranges. This includes all events. Adult parent/guardian must sign a waiver for all minors that they accompany. Adult Shooters must be over the age of 21 or over the age of 18 with a valid & unexpired Hunting License. Signed waiver is good for one year. Click here for information regarding California Hunting Licenses. https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunter-Education
- Minors under the age of 18 MUST be under the direct control and immediate close supervision of a responsible accompanying adult at all times on any range. IN ADDITION, in order to shoot a handgun at WCGC, a person under 18 MUST be under the direct control of a parent or legal guardian. WCGC employees will NOT act as an accompanying adult. Adult Shooters must be over the age of 21 or over the age of 18 with a valid & unexpired Hunting License. https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunter-Education
- Instruction. A WCGC Certified Firearms Instructor approved by the WCGC Board of Directors MUST be present whenever live fire instruction is given on any WCGC Range.
- BOTH EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION ARE MANDATORY for anyone on or nearby any WCGC Range or firing line.
- Use only handguns on the Handgun Range, rifles on the Rifle Range, and only shotguns on the Trap and Skeet Fields. Handguns and shotguns are permitted on the 200-yard Range IF REQUIRED DURING A BOARD APPROVED EVENT. .22 Rimfire Rifles are permitted on the handgun range or rifle range. Class III firearms are permitted only for board-approved events such as Law Enforcement training. Firing modern rifles chambered for caliber .50 BMG and larger is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to handguns, muzzle loading firearms or rifles chambered for one of the early black powder cartridges.
- Point muzzles in a safe direction. All firing lines must be in one direction only. When not on the firing line, all firearms will be unloaded, with action open and muzzle pointed in a safe direction (usually pointed down on the shotgun fields and up on rifle and handgun ranges). Rifles not in use will be completely unloaded, with actions open and racked or cased. Unused handguns will be completely unloaded, with actions open, and placed on a bench or cased. Leaving the range area with a holstered handgun may be allowed at the discretion of the Range Safety Officer. At no time will a firearm be loaded except when shooting on the firing line or on command during a match or event. Drawing and firing a handgun from a holster is allowed only if required by a WCGC Certified Firearms Instructor, Event Chair or Match Director.
- Targets. It is prohibited to shoot at structures, walls, exploding targets, glass, rocks, hard flat surfaces, or trash. Only items designed as a target are to be used as a target. Steel targets can be used with the following limitations: Must be AR500 steel or harder. Must be hanging/swinging or mounted in a way to deflect the projectile downwards. Shooter should not be closer than 15 yards. If excessive spall or bounce back is occurring, the target shall not be used. Absolutely no ground targets. No airborne targets. Only bio-degradable clay targets are allowed on the shotgun fields.
- Aimed fire only. Poorly aimed rapid fire (Spray and Pray) is prohibited on all ranges at all times.
- Stay behind the firing line. No one shall go forward of the rifle or handgun bay pads or shotgun shooting stations for any reason while the range is live. The range or field must be closed and the red flag properly posted in front of the firing lines before going downrange.
- CEASE FIRES. When a cease fire is called, all firearms must be completely unloaded, actions must be opened, rifles must be placed in a rack, shotguns must be placed in a rack and handguns must be placed on a bench or in a case. Red Cease Fire Flag must be placed into ground pocket during all “Cease Fires” before going down range. Handling of firearms is absolutely forbidden for any reason whenever anyone is forward of the firing line.
- Incidents/Accidents: To ensure the safety of all members, guests, and employees, WCGC has a comprehensive safety plan in place. Part of this plan is personal accounts of any incidents and/or accidents. The person involved and/or witness to any incident/accident on the WCGC property resulting in injury to or death of any persons, damage to any range or personal property or violation of any WCGC Range Safety Rules shall, as soon as practical, give notice of the incident/accident to WCGC Range Personnel both verbally and in writing. Click here for WCGC Eyewitness Incident/Accident Form.
- Use of the club by members. The club is closed to all shooting on the equinoxes, solstices, and board-approved Native American ceremonial days. Use of the ranges by members and their guest(s) is allowed on all other days from sunrise to sunset. Members must be present with their guest(s). Lending WCGC membership cards or gate combinations is prohibited. Gates shall be kept locked except when the ranges are open to the general public. Only WCGC Board of Directors authorized personnel may open containers, or club buildings.
- Use of the 200-yard range is restricted. During public hours of operation, access to the 200-yard range is limited to WCGC Board of Directors authorized events and under control of the Range Manager with coordination of the Event Chair or Match Director. Current WCGC Members may be allowed to use the 200-yard range at the sole discretion of the Range Manager. See full WCGC 200 Yard Range Protocols HERE.
- Clean-up. Leave the range in better condition than you found it. Clean up brass, empty shells, and targets. Put unfired or DUD rounds in the appropriate containers or take them with you. Do NOT put them in the regular trash.
- NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE CONSUMED ON THE FIRING LINE. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted on any firing line. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN ON THE RIFLE AND HANDGUN RANGES.
- Respect those around you! Keep ALL pets on a leash or contained at all times. Pets are NOT allowed on any firing line or shotgun station at any time. Behavior that disturbs or distracts others is dangerous and prohibited. Follow the RULES specific to any range, field or event. Comply immediately with direction from the Rangemasters, Trapmasters, Event Chairs or Match Directors. Your life and the safety and lives of those around you depend on it.
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