Weeping Water Gun Club operates as a corporation owned by its members, incorporated in 1986. Located at 3590 Scenic Drive in Weeping Water, Nebraska, the club sits one and a half miles southeast of town and provides dedicated outdoor ranges for both pistol and rifle disciplines. The club maintains m...
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Weeping Water Gun Club operates as a corporation owned by its members, incorporated in 1986. Located at 3590 Scenic Drive in Weeping Water, Nebraska, the club sits one and a half miles southeast of town and provides dedicated outdoor ranges for both pistol and rifle disciplines.
The club maintains multiple covered shooting areas:
Weeping Water Gun Club hosts a full competitive calendar throughout the year. The 2025 schedule includes:
Pistol Disciplines: - CMP Service Pistol (.22 and centerfire) - Olympic Rapid-Fire Pistol (.22) - Precision Bullseye Pistol (2700 match) - Standard Pistol (.22) - NRA Revolver Match - Free Pistol Match - International Centerfire Pistol - Bowling Pin Shooting (revolvers and semi-automatics) - ISSF Pistol Matches
Rifle Disciplines: - High Power Rifle (50 rd NMC) - CMP Garand / Bolt / Modern Military - M1 Carbine / Any Rifle-Sights - Smallbore Prone - Sporting High Power Rifle - Rimfire Challenge (2-gun match: .22 rifle + .22 handgun) - Hunter Sight-In events
Cornhusker State Games Host: Weeping Water Gun Club is home to the annual Cornhusker State Games shooting events, including the prestigious Governors' Ten centerfire pistol match held in July.
The club offers a structured pistol clinic (usually late May or early June) running Saturday afternoons 12:30-5:30 PM. The program includes:
Instructor: Dr. William Schlichtemeier, Sports Director (402-677-2456)
Nebraska's elite pistol competition, fired as part of the Cornhusker State Games in July. The match features two disciplines:
Precision: Six series of five shots in up to six minutes, one-handed at a bullseye target.
Duel: Six series of five shots at a turning target that faces for three seconds, edges for seven, then faces again—one shot only as each target faces.
Equipment options: .38 revolver, 9mm, or .32 pistol. Top ten marksmen receive a patch, pin, and certificate signed by the Governor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Dues | $100 joining before July 1; $50 joining July 1 - September 30; $25 after October 1 |
| Initiation Fee | $50 |
| Membership Year | January 1 - December 31 |
Required for membership: - Proof of background check (Nebraska State Handgun Purchase Certificate, County Gun Purchase Certificate, or Nebraska Conceal Carry Permit) - Completed, signed Range Rules form - No firearms permitted at membership meetings
New member orientation meetings are scheduled approximately once monthly (second or third week) at 6:30 PM. Prospective members must RSVP via email by the previous Wednesday to confirm the meeting will be held.
Weeping Water Gun Club's stated mission includes:
The club is non-discriminatory and welcomes shooters of all skill levels, including juniors, women, novices, and experienced competitors.
The club offers multiple opportunities to prepare for major competitions:
Pre-Cornhusker State Games Events (May-June): - May event: Warm-up match to acclimate shooters to range commands - June training day: Safety lecture, equipment inspection, and marksmanship instruction - June practice match: Full replica of competition format
Board of directors elected from membership. Annual member meeting held mid-January at Chalco Hills (9:00 AM) with membership renewals and board elections.
Mailing Address: Weeping Water Gun Club PO BOX 751 Boys Town, NE 68010-0751
Event Directors: - Dave Kurle (Bowling Pin): 402-516-8447 - George Sefzik (Hunter Sight-In, 4H Program): 402-697-1518 - Rich Layendecker (High Power, CMP, M1 Carbine): 402-659-3237 - Dr. William Schlichtemeier (Pistol events, Sports Director): 402-677-2456 - Dan Gillespie (Rimfire Challenge): 402-618-5943 - Larry K: 402-769-6673
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