Northwestern Connecticut Sportsmen's Association | Colebrook CT

PCSL EDC Pistol Match
2025-08-30 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Action Pistol Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
This is a 6-stage Everyday carry (EDC) match. Our custom rule book draws heavily from the PCSL rulebook with modifications made to encourage the use of common concealed carry equipment. Rulebook can be found here. The divisions are designed around common concealed carry pistols. Please read and familiarize yourself with our divisions and concealment requirements for this match. Competitors are expected to come with EDC appropriate gear and concealment. Leave your competition rigs at home, gear up like you are going to Wally-mart, there will be NO FULL sized firearms allowed at this match.
Closed front concealment will be required, so come prepared. The shooting will be more freestyle, you decide how you’re shooting the stage. Most engagement will be in the open with no priority on targets. You will be limited to 10 round magazines, but you will not be limited to the number of them you carry. The round count might be as high as 25 on these stages. You will be allowed to drop ammo and reload in the open unless otherwise specified in the written stage briefing.
Safety brief, pledge, and walk through of first stages begins 8:45AM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to register and gear up.
Check-in: 8:15AM-8:40AM
Walk-Through: 8:45AM
Start: 9:00AM
Registration: Pre-registration and payment through Practiscore.
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.

3D Archery Shoot
2025-08-31 07:00 - 12:00 | Field Archery Range, 46-54 Flag Hill Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
// ADVISORY //
The Rifle Range is closed until 1:pm for this event.

Contact the Organizer for more information.

Trap Shoot | Sundays
2025-08-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | Trap Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
Contact the organizer for more information.

Handgun Silhouette Match | Centerfire, Cast Bullet
2025-09-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Note: this is a centerfire, cast bullet handgun match (no Rimfire .22 targets)
Contact the organizer for more information.

PCSL Outlaw Match
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Action Pistol Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
This is a 4-stage PCSL style match. Stages may include some non-paper targets such as steel plates/silhouettes, bowling pins, etc.

Closed front concealment will be required, so come prepared. The shooting will be more freestyle, you decide how you’re shooting the stage. Most engagement will be in the open with no priority on targets.

We will use common service pistols or revolvers (no raceguns.)

You will be limited to 10 round magazines, but you will not be limited to the number of them you carry. The round count might be as high as 25 on these stages. You will be allowed to drop ammo and reload in the open unless otherwise specified in the written stage briefing.

Walk-Through: 5:15PM
Start: 5:30PM

Registration: Pre-registration and payment through Practiscore.

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.

Rifle Silhouette | Centerfire Cast Bullet & Rimfire .22LR
2025-09-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Rimfire: .22LR only (no Magnum)
Contact the organizer for more information.

Metallic Silhouette Match | Any .22LR
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:30 | Pistol Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
‘Siluetas Metalicas’ is a shooting sport in which steel silhouettes in the shape of game animals are used as targets. It was introduced in the 1960’s from from Mexico and has evolved from high power rifle to include the pistol. The metal targets are shaped in the forms of chicken (gallina), wild boar (javelina), turkey (guajalote), and desert ram (borrego).
This is a small-bore match, restricted to .22 LR (Rifle or Pistol – revolver, single-shot, or semi-automatic). The use of scopes and red dot sights is allowed.
Overview
The objective is to hit and knock down a string of five animal silhouette targets (one shot per silhouette) before the timer (2 min 30 sec) runs out.
Course of Fire

All shooting is done off-hand, standing
A string of targets include five (5) silhouettes
Engage each string from left to right
Only fire one (1) round at each silhouette
String Distances; chicken (15 yrds), boar (25 yds), turkey (35 yds), ram (45 yds)

Each shooter; engages their first string, a cease-fire is called, targets are reset, engages their second string.
Scoring
Each silhouette, completely knocked down is worth one (1) point. A hit without a complete knock down, is a counted as a miss!
The maximum score for a match = 40 points (5 targets, 2 strings, 4 animal silhouettes).

Rimfire Benchrest Match | 50 yards
2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Short Description
This match is open to any Rimfire rifle in .22LR only. All levels of shooters welcome.
Classes
Unlimited: any custom configuration
Factory: ‘off-the-shelf’ with minor changes (contact organizer)
Equipment
Rimfire rifle: any .22LR caliber
Ammunition: 100 rounds (recommended)
Targets: supplied (IBS Rimfire 50 yd)
Registration

Registration: not required (on-site)
Participants: Open to the Public
Fee: $5/shooter, cash on-site
Experience: All
Event Time
Sign-In: 8:15-8:30am
Start: 9:00am
End: 1:pm (estimated)
(Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to sign-in, pay and attend briefing)
Course of Fire
Classes: Unlimited and Factory
Rimfire: 50 yards – both classes
Requirements
Non-Members: Release of Liability Waiver (completed on-site)
Youth (<18): Parent or legal guardian must sign our waiver and remain on-site during the event
Contact the Event Organizer with any questions.

CMP "1800" Pistol Match
2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Pistol Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
Description
This Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) event combines 2x ‘900’ rounds.
Equipment

Rimfire: .22LR only
Centerfire: any caliber

Course of Fire

‘900’ Round 1: .22LR
‘900’ Round 2: shooters choice; Centerfire or Rimfire

Centerfire Benchrest Match | 100 yards
2025-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Short Description
This match is open to any Centerfire rifle in any caliber. We welcome all shooters and this is a great opportunity for new/novice shooters interested in benchrest.
Classes
Unlimited: custom configurations
Factory: off-the-shelf with minor changes (contact organizer)
Equipment
Centerfire: any caliber
Ammunition: 50/60 rounds (recommended)
Targets: Supplied (IBS hunter #1)
Registration

Registration: not required
Participants: Open to the Public
Fee: $10/shooter, cash on site
Experience: All
Event Time
Sign-In: 8:15-8:30am
Start: 9:00am
End: 1:pm (estimated)
(Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to sign-in, pay and attend safety briefing)
Course of Fire
Classes: Unlimited and Factory
Centerfire: 100 yards – both classes
Requirments
Non-Members: Release of Liability Waiver (completed on-site)
Youth (<18): Parent or legal guardian must sign our waiver and remain on-site during the event
Contact the Event Organizer with any questions.

Cowboy Action Shooting Match
2025-09-21 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
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.

Member Forum | Pheasant Hunting Committee
2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Clubhouse, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
// Participation is not a requirement for NWCSA hunting privileges //
Overview
The Pheasant Hunting Committee is extending an open invitation to members and interested parties to discuss hunting regulations, changes to hunting areas, hunter safety, and more.
This is an open forum meeting.
Date: Tues Sept 23, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Registration: N/A

(Repeating) Lever Action Silhouette Match
2025-09-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
(Repeating) Lever Action Rifle Silhouette Match
> Repeating Rifles Only
> Centerfire: cast bullet
> Rimfire: .22LR

CSRRA Junior Rifle Team Smallbore President's Match
2025-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
NWCSA is proud to be your host for the NRA Smallbore Rifle President’s Match, sponsored by the Connecticut State Rifle & Revolver Association.
Eligibility
Open to the Public
No NRA Membership required
NRA # is required for classification
Rules
Matches are NRA approved
Current NRA Smallbore Rifle Rules will apply
Matches
Match 1: 40 Shots at 50 Yards, Metallic Sights, A-23/5 Target
Match 2: 40 Shots at 50 Meters, Metallic Sights, A-26 Target
Match 3: 40 Shots Dewar Match, Any Sights, A-23/5 & A-25 Target
Match 4: 40 Shots at 100 Yards, Any Sights, A-25 Target
Match 5: Iron Sight Aggregate (Unfired Match 1 & 2)
Match 6: Any Sight Aggregate (Unfired Match 3 & 4)
Match 7: Aggregate (Matches 1-4)
Registration
Limit: 40 Participants (Post entires will be taken to Range Capacity)
Contact: CSRRA Smallbore Director, Kami Bernier (see Organizer info)
Fees
Range Fee: $0 – donated by NWCSA
NRA Fee: $5.50
Individual Match Fee: $3.50
Match Fee: $10
Package Fee: $40
Other
Eye & Ear protection: Recommended
Empty Chamber Indicators: Required
Target Clips: Shooter provided (14 Clips)
Wind Flags: Shooter provided (recommended)
About CSRRA
Visit CSRRA.org

CMP Vintage Military Benchrest Match
2025-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Vintage centerfire, bolt-action, military service rifle preferred (Garand, Krag, Lee-Enfield, Springfield, Mauser, Mosin-Nagant, Steyr, etc.).
Other rifles/carbines – reloaded with detachable mag/stripper will be allowed.
Equipment
// ALL firearms and equipment must remain in your vehicle prior to the match safety briefing //
– Bolt-action, centerfire
– Magazines or stripper clips (min 2 recommended)
– Ammunition (min 40 rounds recommended)
– Eye and Ear protection (mandatory)
– Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI)
Course of Fire
200 Yards
30-rounds + 5 sighting rounds (5 minutes)
1st Stage: Prone – 10 rounds, slow fire
2nd Stage: Prone – 10 rounds, rapid fire
3rd Stage: Standing – 10 rounds, slow fire
Targets will be repaired after each stage
Practice Sight-In Session
Date: May 18 Only!
Sign-In: 12:30pm sharp
Notes: 25-yards, bring additional ammunition as needed
Registration
Participants: Open to the Public
Fee: $10 first rifle, $8 each thereafter
Sign-In: 1:15pm
Start Time: 2:pm sharp
Questions: contact the organizer. Subject Line; CMP Military Bolt-Action Match
Requirements
Youth shooters (17 and under): A parent or legal guardian must sign our Waiver/Release of Liability and accompany you for the duration of the event.

Turkey Shoot
2025-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Pistol Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
Contact the Organizer for more information

Robert Nash Memorial Trap Shoot
2025-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Trap Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
Contact Organizer for more information.

Jack Peretti "Wipe Your Eye" Memorial Trap Shoot
2025-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Trap Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
‘Wipe Your Eye’ is a paired partner shooting event and our schedule cannot accommodate late arrivals.
Please respect your fellow shooters and arrive no later than 8:30am, or you will not be paired and cannot shoot.
Registration: 8:15am – 8:30am
Start: 9:00am – sharp!
