Welcome to Howell Shooting Club
On August
3rd, Howell Shooting Club and SAFER USA hosted the criminal justice program
students from Westwood College for the afternoon. Students were given basic
pistol and rifle safety and marksmanship orientation.
NOTICE OF IMPORTANT HSC MEETING
9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 1st
United Plattville Association building on Chicago Road
We will have a discussion and vote on a proposal to Howell Shooting Club that was unanimously approved by the members attending the last Aurora Sportsmans Club general membership meeting. ASC proposes that HSC members become Aurora Sportsmans Club members.
Please see the newsletter for additional information and make an effort to come to the meeting.
Clyde Howell 1916-2010
For those of you who have not heard, Clyde Howell passed away yesterday
afternoon. There will be a 2:00 p.m. service for him Thursday, February 18th
at 2:00 p.m. at Plattville United Methodist on the corner of Church and
Plattville Roads just off
As you know the shooting and hunting sports have lost a great, great supporter.
Literally thousands of adults and young people have learned to shoot on Clyde &
Yvonne’s farm over the past 50+ years. Who else would have made their home open
to thousands of strangers to give them the opportunity to learn about this sport
we love?
At this summer’s camp we would have celebrated
Facilities
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Front berm - this 50-yard range is an all-purpose pistol and .22 caliber rifle area with an assortment of falling targets for plinking or informal practice. This area is also used for special pistol, shotgun, .22 rifle and archery practice.
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Back berm - this 30-yard range has bowling pin tables and various stations of portable falling steel plates. This range is primarily used for practicing center fire pistol speed shooting.
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South berm - this 35-yard berm is mostly for center fire pistol practice. Local police departments often use this range for practice and firearm qualification.
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100-meter berm - designed for .22 rimfire silhouette practice. It also may be used for air gun and archery practice.
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Trap range - this area has a five-position, 15-yard firing line with steel trap house protecting a manual target thrower. Members often bring their own trap machines.
Hours of Operation
Firearm ranges (except during scheduled special events):
Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
The first Sunday of the month, May through October, there are scheduled club shoots and open shooting from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Archery range (except during scheduled special events):
Unlimited hours, 7-days a week
