Northwestern Connecticut Sportsmen's Association | Colebrook CT

Turkey Shoot
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Handgun Silhouette Match | Centerfire, Cast Bullet
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.

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

Pheasant Hunting | Wilson & Domato Fields
2025-10-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Domato/Wilson Preserves, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
// NO ADVISORY //
NWCSA Members Only | Wilson and Damato Fields
Important

This series is for Sunday hunts only
Link to Saturday hunts (includes the Trap range)
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.

There are no Range Advisories in effect for Sunday Preserve Hunts.
Reminders

Members must attend a NWCSA Hunting Orientation, before hunting on club property
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.

Pheasant Hunting | Trap Range + Wilson & Domato Fields
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 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.

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.

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

Learn About Pheasant Hunting
2025-10-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Clubhouse, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
Important: this class does not satisfy the mandatory Hunter Orientation class required by NWCSA By-Laws.
Overview
The Game Committee welcomes members of all ages and skill levels, to learn more about the NWCSA Pheasant Hunting Program. Join Seamus Muzzulin for an open agenda discussion covering multiple topics, followed by a Q&A session and an optional visit to Wilson’s & Domato’s Fields.
Topics:

Laws, regulations, and rules governing a hunt, and
Use/training of dogs, and
First pheasant hunt preparations, and
More…

Registration Required
Contact: see Organizer
Participants: all ages and skill levels (Members-Only)
Resources
CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection: Hunting and Trapping

Membership | Volunteer Work Party
2025-10-04 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).

A Girl & A Gun - TBD
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Action Pistol Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
This is a Women’s Only event led by the Central Connecticut chapter of A Girl & A Gun (AG&AG.) You do not need to be a member of AG&AG or NWCSA to attend this event but if you are a woman into shooting sports, you should check out what both clubs have to offer.
Event type TBD.

About AG&AG
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League is a ladies-only organization established by women shooters for women pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooters! The league is designed to take beginners to whatever skill level they wish to achieve and provide experienced shooters with more opportunities. The objective of some is to improve their skill levels for self-defense and competitive shooting. Others also are interested in learning how to choose the right guns, gear, and accessories for long-term participation in the community.
AG&AG Website

(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

Cos Cob Seniors Match
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
// Member Advisory //
Rifle Range: bench 1 through 15 are reserved for this event. Please setup on bench 16+
Note: This event was originally scheduled on Sept 21, 2025.
Contact the organizer for more information.

NWCSA Range Safety Officer | Final Training Update
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Clubhouse, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
// This is not a Range Safety Officer Certification Course //
Over the last two years, NWCSA has implemented numerous improvements to the operating procedures at our shooting ranges. As a result, we have made several range improvements and important changes to our range safety practices.
The Safety Committee will conduct its third (and final) Range Safety Officer Training Update, to ensure all RSO’s meet these standards and to maintain their club designation.
Details
Required: Any Range Safety Officer, certified in 2022 and earlier, must attend this class to maintain your club designation and volunteer for club activities. This applies to both NWCSA and/or NRA certifications.
Exempt: Any Range Safety Officer, certified between 2023 – 2025
Date: Sept 27, 2025
Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Sign-in: 8:30-8:45AM
Location: Clubhouse
Registration (Required)
Organizer: Kevin Donaher
Class Limit: 20
Program Fee: $0
Materials
Provided: all classroom materials
Required: NWCSA ID Badge, writing materials
Optional: snacks, etc.
Thank you to all NWCSA Range Safety Officers who support our shooting programs.

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

Membership Meeting
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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