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A question was raised about shooting Crossbows inside and outside the archery ranges. So now there will be a list of rules hanging on the wall inside the indoor archery range and another sign posted on the large storage box as you enter the outdoor range. Indoor archery range rules Indoor Archery  1.  Safety is the number one rule to be practiced.  a. Check your equipment on a regular basis (especially on growing children).  b. Check that arrows are in good repair and long enough for growing draw  lengths.  c. Check that strings and cables are in good repair and…

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NRA Instructors: All instructors will only instruct complete courses. we do no allow only live fire certifications.  Our courses must include the pistol course plus and the live fire certification. Regards, Dick Striano JOAD Archery:  On December 3, 2017 Rebecca Timmins competed at the 2017 SAAM INDOOR JOAD FITA Star Competition and and won 1st place!! She shot a 341combined out of a possible 600 round using a bare bow (no site)! That competition was held at Riverside Archers, located in Hudson Ma. 

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To all members, we are installing totally new computer and alarm system.  It will not be operational for a couple of weeks.  All dues from now on will be through PayPal, on the computer.  They will be sent out just as soon as it is operational.  Do not be concerned with renewal meanwhile.  Any members wishing to become NRA instructors (to do LTCs) should contact Dick Striano about an upcoming class on Oct. 28th at Scituate Rod and Gun Club.  Contact him on line richardstriano@yahoo.com, or phone 781 749 7271 (cell 781 264 2884).  I will be away until Oct. 9th.…

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From: Dick Striano To: Membership Subject: Pistol Range Issues Greetings Fellow WSC Members, A couple of issues have been brought to my attention: No Center fire bullets can only be shot from a hand gun no longer that an 8” barrel. The rule is in the pistol range.No drawing from holster or time shooting is allowed These are simply safety issues that must be followed for the safety of other members while in the pistol range. Sincerely, Dick Striano Vice President WSC

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Pistol Targets in the Pistol Range

To All WSC Members, Cardboard targets must be 24” or smaller. Anything longer means you will be aiming lower thereby striking the concrete floor causing a ricochet: noun: ricochet; plural noun: ricochets 1.a shot or hit that rebounds one or more times off a surface. the action or movement of a bullet, shell, or other projectile when rebounding off a surface. When this occurs that ricocheting bullet can bounce back possibly striking the shooter.  Regards, David Griffith Secretary WSC

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Notice to all members.    Over the past month or so I have had numerous complaints from the people monitoring the camera security system. People are not following the posted range rules.  These rules are revised constantly to insure everyones safety.  We are in no way attempting to restrict people having fun, however safety must always be our first concern.  If anyone has suggestions regarding range rules please contact me anytime.  First, guests must be under the control of the member.  This means the member supervises and only the guest shoots.  You do not shoot side by side and use more…

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The Upstairs Archery Range has been reconstructed with 8 new target butts! Thanks to George Sweet and his crew of one!! A great job well done. And a reminder to all who read this, No broad head tipped arrows can be shot in this range. Also no Crossbows are allowed in the indoor range. You can Shoot your crossbow at the outdoor range, provided you supply your own target butt bag that can obsurb the crossbow shots. The existing outside target Butts cannot withstand crossbow impact and if shot with crossbow bolts will ultimately destroy the these targets very quickly. …

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Hi to All members,New insurance regulations from our new insurance agent is requiring all gun instructors be known to the insurer. If you are an instructor, and a current member of Weymouth Sportsman's Club, contact me richardstriano@yahoo.comRegards,Dick Striano

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Dear WSC Members, I want to keep you up to date about club happenings.  The computer is working and renewals have begun to be sent out. We expect them all sent out sometime this week.  If you wish you can simply send the checks to WSC, post office box 13 Weymouth, MA 02189.  The dues are $130 and $25 non volunteer fee. Recently we have had to do major repairs on the gun range furnace, which are now complete and the heat is working. When you finish shooting you do not have to shut off the fans, they shut off in…

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Membership is the lifeline of our club! The rest of this month and October, please pay your annual dues. You can pay either by check or BillPay through your bank to this address: WEYMOUTH SPORTSMEN'S CLUB                                                                                                                                    …

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