Northwestern Connecticut Sportsmen's Association | Colebrook CT

CMP Garand & Military Service Rifle Match
2024-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
A great opportunity to get your Garand and Military Bolt-Action Service Rifles out for some exercise!
Test your skills and reveal how your prized Garand, Krag, Lee-Enfield, Springfield, Mauser, Mosin-Nagant, Steyr, or… won the hearts of service men and women.
Equipment*
Safe/reliable as issued Garand and Military Bolt-Action Service Rifles (preferred). Other rifles/carbines (reloaded with detachable mag/stripper will be allowed.
– Magazines or stripper clips (min 2 recommended)
– Ammunition (min 40 rounds recommended)
– Sling
– Shooting mat or 2’x6′ carpet, moving blanket, etc.
– Eye and Ear protection (mandatory)
– Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI)
*ALL FIREARMS/EQUIPMENT MUST REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE SAFETY BRIEFING
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: $8 first rifle, $7 each thereafter
Sign-In: 1:15pm
Start Time: 2:pm sharp
Questions: contact the organizer. Subject Line; NWCSA CMP
NOTE: Competitors under 18 years old must submit a completed/signed Waiver/Release of Liability and be accompanied by parent or legal guardian for the duration of the event(s).

Junior Marksmanship & Safety Program
2024-06-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Description
The Junior Marksmanship & Safety Program introduces new shooters, ages 10 through 17, to basic marksmanship (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ATTITUDE) in a safe, disciplined environment.
Details
This program is Free* with No previous experience necessary.
Certified Training Instructors teach basic firearm safety, range safety, and marksmanship fundamentals using .22 caliber target rifles and related materials.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of shooting positions, sight alignment, trigger control, breath control, and proper cleaning & storage.
Important Notes

Open to the Public
A Parent or Guardian must be present to sign the youth waiver form and help their child during the course
Participants may attend more than one date. Although the curriculum is the same, repetition supports knowledge retention and skills improvement

Questions?
For more information or to register, contact a Youth Marksmanship & Safety Program organizer:

Jason Marshall
Tom Andersen

*The Northwestern Connecticut Sportsman’s Association is committed to the promotion firearms safety and the enjoyment of Shooting Sports for future generations. For over 25 years, the association has offered the Junior Marksmanship & Safety program – Free of Charge – to support parents and guardians in our shared goal.

Trap League | Summer
2024-06-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Trap Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
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Bullseye Pistol Match
2024-06-18 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-11 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Pistol Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
New Shooters Welcome! Attend any match to learn about Bullseye Pistol and receive coaching tips from our experienced shooters.
Description
This shooting sport rewards those who deliver the most shots closest to the very center of the target. This discipline hones fundamental skills and is ideal for novice and expert shooter alike.
Basics

Typically shot one-handed, but not required
Two strings of 5 rounds (10 total) are are fired at each target
The X, inside the 10 ring, is the highest score possible (10 points)
A perfect target (10 shots in the 10 ring) scores a maximum of 100 points
Matches have 3 stages, each with a distinct course of fire; Slow, Timed and Rapid

Equipment

Pistol: Revolver or Semi-Auto (min of 2 loaders/mags recommended)
Caliber: .22 LR
Ammunition: 30 rounds/match minimum

Eligibility | Registration

Participants: all welcome
Experience: all levels
Registration: not required (12 ports available – first come, first served)
Entry Fee: $5 payable on site

Course of Fire
Targets for this Bullseye Match are set to 25 yards and shot in 3 stages:
Slow Fire

10 rounds in 10 minutes
Reload – At Will
Maximun Score – 100 points

Timed Fire

Two, 20 second strings of 5 rounds each (10 rounds total)
Reload – On Command
Maximun Score – 100 points

Rapid Fire

Two, 10 second strings of 5 rounds each (10 rounds total)
Reload – On Command
Maximun Score – 100 points

Targets & Scoring
Slow Fire: NRA B-16 25 yd
Timed & Rapid Fire: NRA B-8 25 yd
The 3 target scores are totaled – maximum score is 300 points.

Two matches as described above, are typically shot back-to-back on each date for a total of 60 rounds and a maximum score of 600 points.

CMP "1800" Pistol Match
2024-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Pistol Range, 177 Winstead Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
This Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) ‘1800’ Match includes 2 rounds.
The first ‘900’ is shot with .22LR Only. The second ‘900’ is shot with shooter’s choice, .22LR or Centerfire.

3D Archery Shoot
2024-06-15 07:00 - 12:00 | Field Archery Range, 46-54 Flag Hill Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States

3D Course Archery Shoot
2024-06-15 07:00 - 12:00 | 3D Archery Course, Flagg Hill Road, Colebrook, 06098, United States
Instructors and equipment on site, so one can try Archery.
Food & beverages available – donations appreciated
Fees

Adults: $20
13-17 yrs $5
12 & under $0

50/50
Sasquatch & Mr. Moose + Allie the Alligator & Sammy the Fish

$5/arrow
$10/3 arrows

Some of us attended TAC Total Archery Challenge @ PICO. We’re changing some things up 30 3D Targets on a 1.5 mile trail through the woods. Longer shots & targets partially blocked.

Water & snacks @ #13
Newbury Archery Foam Trap Machine

NO DOGS
NO ALCOHOL
NO VAPING/SMOKING
NO THC PRODUCTS -including medicinal/edibles

Rifle Silhouette Match | Centerfire Cast Bullet & Rimfire .22LR
2024-06-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Rifle Range, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06798, United States
Rimfire: .22LR only (no Magnum)
No other information available

NWCTU Monthly Meeting
2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Clubhouse, 177 Winsted Norfolk Road, Colebrook, CT, 06098, United States
Northwestern Connecticut Trout Unlimited Regular Monthly Meeting.
About NW Connecticut Trout Unlimited
External website
