IDPA Match
2026-11-01 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-15 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Action Pistol Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) was founded in 1996 with the goal of creating an action shooting competition based upon the realistic use of handguns for personal defense. IDPA offers an exciting forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated. Prior to IDPA, there was no place to compete with common service pistols. There were no shooting sports where your concealed carry handgun could also be your match handgun without handicap.
IDPA matches at NWCSA usually consist of 6-7 different courses of fire (stages) where you will shoot about 100 rounds of service ammo (9mm/.38cal min). Shooters are timed and coupled with accuracy of fire a score will be assigned. There are no awards or cash prizes. Shooters attend an IDPA match to learn and improve their skills in a safe and friendly environment.
If you have never shot an Action Pistol type competition and would like to learn more we offer a no cost 2-3 hour workshop that will cover everything you need to know to be ready for your first match. If interested, please contact ap@nwcsa.org.
Safety brief, pledge, and walk through of first stages begins 8:45AM.
Please arrive 45-60 min before match start time to register and gear up.
Please note that pre-registration and payment is required on Practiscore.

ADVISORY | All Ranges
2026-11-07 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-14 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-26 08:00 - 14:00 | All Ranges, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
This Advisory includes:

Archery (3D Course + Field)
Action Pistol Pits
Pistol + Plate Ranges
Rifle Rage
Trap Range

What is an Advisory?
Advisories highlight a Facility Closure. Member access is restricted during the times posted due to:

An organized event at an adjacent facility, or
Other activities, including event setup/tear down, member work parties, and property maintenance

Note: Advisories are posted by date and may include multiple NWCSA Facilities.

Cowboy Action Shooting Match
2026-11-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Action Pistol Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) originated in 1981 and is rooted in the history of the Wild West, aiming to replicate the types of firearms and shooting styles used during that period.
Encouraged to dress in period costumes, participants use single-action revolvers (most commonly Colt SAA and reproductions), pistol-caliber lever action rifles (Winchester 1873/1866 reproductions), and old-time shotguns. Matches are timed, and participants are judged on both speed and accuracy, with penalties for missed shots, safety violations, or time overruns.
Match Details
Anyone who has not participated in a CAS event should contact the Organizer for more information, prior to registering.
Registration: Contact Organizer
Set-up: 8:AM
Safety Meeting: 9:30AM (Mandatory)
Match Time: 10AM
Location: NWCSA AP Range
Note: AP Rules have been updated to include Single Action Shooting Sports (SASS) requirements. Participants must read and understand NWCSA AP Rules prior to attending club CAS Matches.
About CAS
SASS serves as the governing and sanctioning body for the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™ Read more on their website.
