Weeping Water Gun Club

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:

• •Covered pistol range with movable target holders
• •Covered rifle range with target holders positioned at 50, 100, and 200 yards
• •Restroom facilities and 120-volt electricity
• •Access for members and their guests only

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

The club offers a structured pistol clinic (usually late May or early June) running Saturday afternoons 12:30-5:30 PM. The program includes:

• •Safety lecture and equipment inspection
• •Hands-on instruction for all skill levels
• •Use of both .22 and centerfire pistols
• •Focus on fundamentals: stance, grip, sight picture, breathing, trigger control
• •Participants should bring 300-400 rounds of .22 ammo and a box of centerfire ammo

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.

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:

• •Organize shooting events among members and guests
• •Promote education and encouragement of organized rifle and pistol sports
• •Encourage good citizenship, sportsmanship, honesty, self-discipline, and teamwork
• •Improve safe handling and proper care of firearms
• •Promote excellence in marksmanship and competitive shooting
• •Provide a safe location for firearm discharge
• •Teach family members safe gun handling

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

• •Eye and ear protection required for all shooters and spectators. Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI) / Safety Flag required.