State
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Hours
- Tuesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
- Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Description
All about Waukesha Gun Club
Facilities and Ranges:
The club spans 98 acres and is comprehensively equipped for various clay target disciplines. The available ranges include:
- Trap: Ten Trap ranges, making it one of the largest trap clubs in Wisconsin.
- Skeet: Three Skeet ranges.
- Sporting Clays: Two Sporting Clays courses, which offer target presentations similar to "golf with a shotgun."
- 5-Stand: Four enclosed, heated 5-Stand houses, allowing for year-round shooting regardless of weather.
The clubhouse offers a spacious area with a bar and limited food/beverages. The facilities are available to host group outings, such as corporate events and bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Permitted Firearms and Ammunition:
The WGC is strictly a shotgun-only venue for clay target shooting.
- Prohibited: The use of pistols, rifles, or shotgun slugs is prohibited. Rifle sight-in is not available.
- Ammunition: Only target loads with shot sizes , , and are allowed on the ranges. Game loads and turkey loads are strictly forbidden.
Services and Programs:
The club is open to the public, with different pricing for members and non-members.
- Leagues and Competitions: WGC hosts numerous leagues (like Trap and 5-Stand leagues) and registered events throughout the year.
- Instruction: Shooting instruction is available.
- "First Shots" Program: The club offers an introductory program for newcomers.
- Rentals: Gun rentals and ammunition sales are available on-site.
- Membership: The club offers annual family and adult memberships at a low rate, though membership is not required to shoot.
Safety is paramount, with strict rules requiring open chambers when bringing a shotgun into the clubhouse and the mandatory use of eye and ear protection on the range.
