Promoting safe and efficient use of guns and equipment suitable for self-defense, and providing opportunities to practice safely in a sporting atmosphere. MMMM New Shooter Info 3-Gun Events Calendar Where We Shoot Match Results CoF Library Shooting Tips Contact Us Useful Links  ANNOUNCEMENTS  We will be holding a IDPA Basic & Intermediate skills clinic taught by Brian Stricker & Garry Newton on January 29th.  Space is limited to 15 shooters per class & you must register for the class on SquadTracker... class details here.  At $30 per class this is an excellent value! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY MATCH DIRECTOR VOLUNTEERS First of all, I would like to thank the "regulars" who often come out early Wednesdays to help set up matches.  I don't want to leave anyone out so I won't name names, but you know who you are, and your work is appreciated.  I would also like to encourage these folks to take it to the next level and instead of coming to help me setup my matches, I'll help set up yours.  It may seem like an intimidating task at first, but it is fun to think of creative and interesting stages, plus you get to shoot the types of things you like best, and it brings variety to the club.  I can help you through every step of the way. Click above on "COF Library" for templates, stages, and ideas.  Email me at whidpamd@gmail.com with any ideas, suggestions, or to volunteer.    --Jason C.         January  4     Matt R & Will F 11    Cancelled 18    Matt R & Garry N 25    Cancelled Registration is now open for all of January's matches .  Click here SquadTracker to sign up.  Also, please read these notes about the SquadTracker system. If you need to take a classifier contact Steve Gates & find out when the next one is. Manny Brag will be holding an Intermediate / Advanced class on the March 24th & 25th, 2012 @ the Impactzone, click here for details.   The 2011 annual Meeting and new board election were held on January 7, 2012 at Repka's after our monthly IDPA match.  We reported the clubs finances, & held elections for 2012. I'm happy to report the several of the officers volunteered to stay on the board & we have 3 new board members. The 2012 Board of Directors elected by the members at the meeting are: President - Arthur Reuter Secretary - Mel Hui Treasurer - Gary Montgomery IDPA Match Director - Jason Colborn 3-Gun Match Director - Bob Wolff Range Manager - Matt Rosser IDPA Scoring - Steve Gates Arthur Reuter West Houston Shooters Club   West Houston Shooters Club - Bylaws All approved reimbursement for any expense(s) incurred by any member of West Houston Shooters Club will be done on the First Saturday of every month after the club's monthly match. Please hold on to your receipts for reimbursement. Any reimbursement without a receipt will not be honored. All expenses must be approved by the board to qualify for reimbursement. Tip of the year... You may not handle your gun at any time during the match unless you are under the supervision of an SO or in a Safe Area. If you don't know where the safe area is, ask. Your vehicle is not a safe area.       Welcome to West Houston Shooters Club (WHIDPA)! We are an International Defensive Pistol Association or IDPA / 3-Gun club serving the west Houston area. West Houston Shooters Club matches provide excellent practice for Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders and for others who value safe handling of firearms. IDPA shooting emphasizes the following practical applications of safe and efficient firearm use for self-defense: drawing from concealment shooting while moving shooting from behind cover reloading engagement of multiple targets safe gun handling * MOST IMPORTANT * We meet at The Impactzone shooting range north of Brookshire, TX (click on link for a map) for the following scheduled practice matches: Weekly Wednesday Match   --  IDPA match; sign-up from 5:30 - 5:45 PM; match begins 6:00 sharp!  Match usually ends at 8 or a little after.  New shooters Shooting your 1st match... please try to arrive at the range no later than 5:30 & promptly identify you self as a "New Shooter" so we can run you through our new shooter safety briefing in a timely manner. First Saturday Monthly Match  --  IDPA match; sign-up 8:30 AM; match begins at 9:00.  Match usually ends between 1 & 2. Second Saturday Monthly Match -- 3-Gun match (carbine, pistol, shotgun); sign-up 8:30 AM; match begins at 9:00.  Match usually ends between 1 & 2. Fun Match -- day and event topic varies each month and may be a, IDPA BUG (Back Up Gun) match,  Shotgun, Rifle match, etc. Each match is an opportunity to get some coaching from more experienced shooters. New shooters and those new to IDPA are always welcome and encouraged to attend matches. Whether you are shooting or you just want to watch, we'll pair you up with an experienced IDPA shooter to answer your questions and provide guidance on the courses of fire.  Enter your email to apply for access to the West Houston Shooters Club Group after you have read below. Email: All requests to apply for access to this group are screened. Please do not attempt to subscribe if you have not shot with us. Use the Google group to...  Post items for sale.  Post items you want to buy.  See if any one wants to go in on a large order of reloading supplies to reduce the hazard fee or shipping cost.  Ask if any one has a holster you can borrow for the new gun you just bought.  No official WHIDPA business or announcements will be discussed here, this Google group is just for our members to communicate with each other.  By signing up for the group you agree to these terms. Visit this group (to view archived topics) only accessible if you have a Gmail account. OR Send email to this group: (with your approved email) WestHoustonShootersClub@googlegroups.com What is shooting with WHIDPA like? Check out this great video of 3-Gun & IDPA that Jason C. put together for us.  Nice shooting guys! Match Fees & Memberships West Houston Shooters Club yearly membership.  Benefits of the club membership include: a significant reduction in match fees, voting privileges, and invitations to special shooting classes.  If you are interested in becoming a West Houston Shooters Club member please fill out this "editable" PDF version of the Membership Form (all fields of the form are editable expect the signature line) then print it out & bring it with you to the match. However, you do not have to be a West Houston Shooters Club member to shoot with us. All shooters pay a $15 yearly insurance fee. Membership = $50 ($15 insurance fee + $35 for the club) Members match fees are $5 less.  IDPA $15 for West Houston Shooters Club members and $20.00 for non-members. 3-Gun $20 for West Houston Shooters Club members and $25.00 for non-members. Youth Shooters (under 18 & accompanied by a legal guardian) - only pay $10 range fee on Wednesdays & $12 range fee on Saturdays. Safety Officers - only pay $10 range fee for Wednesdays & $12 range fee for Saturdays. Match Directors - pay nothing. According to the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) rule book “Contestants may only shoot one IDPA match as a non-IDPA member. Competitors wishing to shoot additional matches must become IDPA members.”  (This rule does not apply to 3-gun.)   Click on the following link to become an IDPA member - http://www.idpa.com/member_info.asp  Any questions regarding this please contact us at - whidpa@gmail.com THE 4 LAWS OF GUN SAFETY The 1st Law The Gun Is Always Loaded! The 2nd Law  Never Point A Gun At Something You Are Not Prepared To Destroy! The 3rd Law Always Be Sure Of Your Target And What Is Behind It! The 4th Law Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On The Target! CLICK TO CONTACT WEBMASTER