Events

WOSA 10th Annual Sport Shooting Outdoor Challenge - Handgun Event: Saturday, July 14th (Ladies Only), and Sunday, July 15th (Ladies and Men); This is an introduction to shooting sports available in the Tri-city area. Experience is not required to participate! Certified NRA instructors will provide instruction/orientation in safe gun handling and fundamentals of shooting. Activities are geared to both beginner and experienced shooters. Handguns and ammunition will be provided the day of the event (personal equipment/ammunition will not be allowed). Instruction/orientation, eye and ear protection are mandatory and will be provided. Held rain or shine!; Cost: $20 each day. Participants must be 16 or older to participate (16 and 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).; Registration/Orientation: 8am to 12noon each day (no orientations begin after 12:30 p.m.); Where: Saginaw Field and Stream Club, 1500 N. Gleaner Road, Hemlock, Michigan, off M-46 (Gratiot).; Time: The event will begin both days at 8a.m. and end when all shooters have completed the course.; Courses: Minimum of five (5) courses that may include: IDPA, bullseye, Combat/Service, bowling pins, and more.; Prizes: One handgun to be given away each day, by lucky drawing.

How to Pack Heat & Not Get Burned!: One of GLSSA's affiliated Clubs - Centerline of Calhoun County will be the venue for a novel outreach program for the Calhoun County Republican Party The Calhoun Republican's program has been dubbed How to Pack Heat & Not Get Burned. The Calhoun County Gun Board which consists of Sheriff Al Byam, Prosecuting Attorney John Hallacy along with Clerk - Register of Deeds Anne Norlander and local Attorney Joe Eldred, who teaches the civil liability portion in some CPL classes locally, will all be there to explain the process for acquiring a CPL.; This event on August 8, 2007 is open to the public, and supper from the grill is provided.; So if you know of anyone who may be interested invite them to come.; The range will be open for those who would like to give it a try with experienced instructors on hand with pistols for you from 4 pm to 7 pm. Dinner is next and the discussion follows. Since dinner is provided an RSVP is required, please contact Sue Groth at sue@byegone.com or 269-781-6993 no later than Monday, August 6 by noon. Centerline of Calhoun County, 23100 13 Mile Road (commonly known as Old Bellevue Road) Bellevue, MI

Action Pistol every Wednesday at Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club!: Every Wednesday through late September at 5:30 PM; We shoot at cardboard targets. Standing, moving and several positions. We have some new moving targets. Fun for all and only $3.00 per shooter.; Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club, 7533 N. Sprinkle Road. 1-269-381-7841; Call for more info.

May 6 (first Sunday due to Mother’s Day) a USPSA/IPSC match will be held at Capitol City Rifle Club (CCRC) in Williamston, MI. For more info visit these websites:

Next matches at CCRC:: April 28 - IDPA 9 AM and Noon; April 29 - Pistol Caliber Carbine 10 AM; May 6 - USPSA/IPSC 10 AM