Dear Members,
At long last spring is here… Well, almost.
We’ve got an upcoming season jam packed with activities we are really excited to share with you in this March 2023 Newsletter.
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March 2023 Newsletter From Our Board of Directors
Membership Officer
Membership renewals are due March 31st and this year’s renewals are going well. Approximately 60% of members are renewing online which helps with efficiency and postage cost. However, we are happy to renew members via USPS mail as well.
For those reading a paper copy of this newsletter, please consider providing your email address for our database. We won’t fill your inbox with junk. We will only use it for renewal notices and to inform you of club events and issues. If you wish to provide your email address please send an email to [email protected]
Secretary & Pistol
Have you been thinking about taking your shooting to the next level? We are an affiliated club with the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and more recently, with the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA).
We will be hosting monthly IDPA, USPSA and Steel Challenge matches. Please see the Practical Shooting section for details.
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Membership
At the end of the 2023 membership cycle, our membership was over 900 strong! The club thanks each and every member for their continued support. Your participation allows us to host many fun events and to provide a safe place to practice our Second Amendment freedoms.
Working Membership
As in previous years, our working membership requires an 8 hour work commitment for the membership year. Working membership cards are only mailed if you’ve satisfied your work requirement or buy it out during membership renewal ($25 per 4 hours not worked).
Thank you to the members that have participated in the working member program. It has helped the club save on expenses and provided some relief to other members that have contributed a lot over the years to “keep the lights on” with all the activities we run.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Guest Pass for Rifle/Pistol Range
Members are allowed to bring guests to the rifle range. We began this policy several years ago at the request of membership. It seems to be serving our members well and we have not received any complaints so far. The guest pass is good for the entire day of the request and the cost is $10 per guest. The host-member must be present on the range with the guest.
To bring a guest you must first obtain approval and then purchase one Guest Pass per guest. Approvals are required so we can monitor the volume of guests to help ensure our regular members are not crowded off the rifle range.
Approvals require that you provide your membership number, guest quantity and date of guest attendance.
- Approvals can be secured by calling or texting (preferred) Darrell Brown at 262-707-1472 or by email at [email protected]
- Guest passes can be purchased online at https://saukvillegunclub.com/shop/product/guest-pass/
IMPORTANT! The host-member is responsible for guest behavior, particularly as it relates to range safety. Guest behavior is applied to the member-host as if they committed the infraction. Please review club rules with your guest before going to the range. Note that the “No rapid fire on the Rifle / Pistol Range. Shots must be at least 1 second apart..” rule continues to be the most popular violation of club rules. Club rules can be found at https://saukvillegunclub.com/rules
REMINDER THAT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE DUE ON MARCH 31, 2023.
Club Raffle
We are selling raffle tickets for:
- Savage Axis XP 6.5 Creedmoor w/ Weaver 3×9 Scope
- Muddy Stronghold 1.5 Man Ladder Stand 21 ft.
- Sig Sauer BDC Rifle Scope 3 X 12 X 44
- Plano SE Series rimfire sporting case. 41.8″ x 11.8″x 3.5″
Tickets are $5each, 3 for $10 or 7 for $20. See a Club Officer to Purchase.
Drawing will be 4:30pm on June 24th, 2023 at Saukville Gun Club.
Clay Shooting
Where to find date & time of clays activities?
All Clays events are posted on the club calendar at https://saukvillegunclub.com/calendar/
Want to join a league?
There are openings for each of the leagues listed below. Note that some leagues only require two shooters and there is also an individual-shooter trap league. Tuesday and Thursday trap leagues have six regular team members plus subs; there are teams looking for individuals to fill gaps. If you would like to join a team, please see the contacts listed below for each of the leagues.
Summer Trap Team Leagues
Summer Team Trap Leagues start on April 4th (Tuesday Night) and April 6th (Thursday Night). The team captain meeting is on Wednesday March 22nd at 7pm.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your trap team captain or email [email protected]
Singles Trap
Singles trap league for the summer months. You can get your scores in on any night of open shooting (Sunday, Monday & Wednesday). Open shooting will begin in March and the league will consist of 12 scores.
Contact Dan Branski or email [email protected]
Summer Skeet League
Registration is open for the Wednesday skeet league. The league consists of two-person teams. The first night of league shooting will be established once the quantity of teams is determined. Typically the first night of league shooting is early May. Feel free to shoot-ahead during open shooting and get a score or two in prior to the start of the league.
Email here for more information: [email protected]
Wednesday AM Skeet Practice
Also known as retired-person skeet. This is run year round but is weather permitting.
Wednesdays from 9:00am – 11:00am
Please arrive before 10:30am in order to finish shooting by 11am.
Please check our calendar at https://saukvillegunclub.com/calendar for latest dates and hours.
5-Stand
We have the first scheduled 5-Stand date, which is April 23, 2023 from 12:30 to 4:00pm.
Please check our calendar at https://saukvillegunclub.com/calendar for future dates and hours.
Open Clay Shooting
Begins Sunday March 19 (not open Wednesday March 22)
Sunday: 12:30pm – 4:00pm Trap, Skeet, (5-Stand on select Sundays)
Monday: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Trap, Skeet
Wednesday: 9:00am – 11:00am Skeet
Wednesday: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Trap
Please check our calendar at https://saukvillegunclub.com/calendar for latest dates and hours.
Practical Shooting
What is Practical Shooting?
Practical shooting, also known as action shooting, is a set of shooting sports where the competitors unite the principles of precision and speed.
Where to find dates & times of Practical Shooting Events?
All Practical Shooting events are posted on the club calendar at https://saukvillegunclub.com/calendar and on Practiscore.com
You can also join our Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/srpcidpa
FREE Introduction to Practical Shooting Class
Introduction to Action Pistol Class will feature an introduction to USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge.
The class will be on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 8:30am – 11:30am.
The class is FREE. In lieu of any fees, we are asking for donations to the Ozaukee Sherriff K-9 Unit for those willing or able to contribute.
Register here: https://saukvillegunclub.com/shop/product/intro-to-action-pistol-class/
For more information contact [email protected]
IDPA
We will be hosting monthly IDPA matches on the first Saturday of the month starting in Spring. The first match is on April 1st
For the second year in a row, we will be hosting the Wisconsin IDPA State Championship. It will be held on June 2nd and 3rd. Last year we hosted over 120 shooters and we hope to surpass that this year.
You can view our match schedule and register on Practiscore.com
For more information contact [email protected]
USPSA
This will be our first full year of hosting USPSA matches. Matches will be held on the Sundays following our Saturday IDPA matches. The first match is on April 2nd.
You can view our match schedule and register on Practiscore.com
For more information contact [email protected]
Steel Challenge
We will be hosting monthly Steel Challenge matches, typically on the fourth Saturday of the month. The matches are in association with the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA). The first match is on May 27th.
You can view our match schedule and register on Practiscore.com
For more information contact [email protected]
NEW!!! – Saukville Gun Club Apparel
A Girl & A Gun
Were you aware Saukville Rifle & Pistol Club proudly hosts a chapter of A Girl & A Gun?
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.
Thank you for reading,
Saukville Gun Club