Northwestern Connecticut Sportsmen's Association | Colebrook CT

Membership Meeting
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Clubhouse, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
NWCSA Membership Meetings are held the last Monday each month.
Exceptions: for Holiday conflicts or Weather closures, the meeting will held the following Monday. Members should sign up for RainedOut to receive important notifications (see Member Section > Communications for instructions)
Agenda Format:

Call to Order
Attendance
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Correspondence
Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business

Pheasant Hunting | Trap Range + Wilson & Domato Fields
2025-11-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Domato/Wilson Preserves, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
// RANGE ADVISORY //
NWCSA Members Only

This hunting series is for Saturday Hunts + Thanksgiving day (last club stocking).
Link to Sunday Hunts (Preserve fields only)
Members who wish to stock and hunt their own birds, must schedule with the Committee Chair for dates between September 15, 2025 through March 31, 2026.

Reminders

Members must have attended NWCSA Hunting Orientation
NWCSA boundaries are clearly posted
Released birds may only be shot in areas 500 feet or more from neighboring homes and structures
Hunters are not required to follow season or daily bag limits when hunting released birds, however, all birds harvested must be labeled
Records are required for the birds released and harvested on the property by date and by hunter/member
Members hunting the Preserve are not required to purchase a Gamebird Stamp or to count birds harvested at the preserve as part of their regulated gamebird bag limit (if they hunt gamebirds on state lands)

We recommend that all hunters complete a hunting safety course.

Trap Shoot | Sundays
2025-11-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Trap Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
Contact the organizer for more information.

Cowboy Action Shooting Match
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | 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
Registration: Contact Organizer**
Safety Meeting: 9:30AM (Mandatory)
Match Time: 10AM to 3PM
Location: NWCSA AP Range
**Prior to registering, Members who have not participated in a CAS event should contact the Organizer for more information.
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.

Membership | Volunteer Work Party
2025-12-06 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-03 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 08:30 - 12:00 | Clubhouse, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
// ADVISORY //
ALL Ranges Closed until 1:pm.

Description
Member volunteers operate our day-to-day operations. You are required to volunteer a pre-determined number of hours, each fiscal year, to be eligible for membership renewal.
When: 1st Saturday each month
Where: Clubhouse
Time: 8:30AM to 12:PM
Duties typically include property maintenance. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities and bring:

Adequate snacks and hydration
Seasonal items – sunblock, bug spray, hat, sunglasses, etc.

*Document Your Time: completed hours must be recorded and witnessed in the Work Party Log Book, located on the front counter in the Clubhouse (by copier).

Trap League | Winter
2026-01-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Trap Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States

NRA Range Safety Officer Course
2026-02-21 08:30 - 17:30 | Clubhouse, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
NWCSA encourages all members to learn more about supervising
safe shooting activities and range operations through this program.
Description
The NRA Range Safety Officer Course teaches the basic duties a Range Safety Officer performs.
It provides a thorough introduction to:

The role of the Range Safety Officer (RSO)
Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Range safety briefings, inspections and rules
Emergency procedures
How to clear firearms stoppages and correct malfunctions

The course also introduces various types of firearms actions, including the unloading and clearing process.
Upon successful completion, passing the written (open book) test, you will be a designated NWCSA RSO. Optional: Members can pay the required NRA fees and also receive a NRA RSO certification.
NWCSA RSO Benefits
Any RSO who volunteers for a minimum of (5) qualifying events before Aug 31st, 2026 will receive a volunteer service hour waiver (2025/2026) and a paid NWCSA single membership (2026/2027).
Registration

Organizer: Diane Munzner (NWCSA Safety Chair)
Participant Limit: 20
Program Fee: $60 (payment due January 28, 2026)
Sign-in: 7:45AM (collect course materials)
Expect 2 scheduled breaks and 1hr for lunch.
Materials Provided

Refreshments and morning snacks
Course materials

Participant Responsibility

NWCSA ID Badge
NRA Member ID# (for certification)
Writing materials (pens/pencils/highlighters, notebook)
Lunch, other snacks, and hydration

About NRA RSO Programs
The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. Online classes are also available through the NRA RSO website.
This course does not encompass the functions and responsibilities of a Range Officer, who conducts NRA competitive shooting events.

IDPA Match
2026-03-07 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Cowboy Action Shooting Match
2026-03-15 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.

IBS Match | 100 yd
2026-03-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Description
International Benchrest Shooters (IBS) returns to NWCSA for 2026 and we welcome everyone to join the excitement, challenge and camaraderie of this rifle discipline.
Event Time:
Sign-In: 8:15-8:30am
Start: 9:00am
End: 4:pm (estimated)
Equipment
Contact organizer
Course of Fire
Classes: Contact organizer
Centerfire: 100 yards
Registration

IBS membership is not required for your first event.
Participants: Open to the Public
Pre-Registration: None
Experience: All
Requirements
Non-members: complete our Release of Liability Waiver (on-site)
Youth (<18): a parent or guardian must sign our Waiver and remain on-site during the event
About IBS
