Promoting safe and efficient use of guns and equipment suitable for self-defense and providing opportunities to practice safely in a sporting atmosphere. MMMM IDPA 3-Gun Steel Challenge Match Results Match Info Where We Shoot Contact Us Useful Links  A N N O U N C E M E N T S  (match details can be found on the Match Info page & on SquadTracker) May's Match Schedule & Match Director Schedule Match Date          Match Director                        Match Type Wed       1    William                         IDPA Stages Sat         4    Garry                            IDPA Stages Wed       8    Brian                            IDPA Stages Sat        11    Cancelled                  3-Gun Wed      15   James McIver              IDPA  Stages Sun       19   Cancelled                   SCSA Wed      22   Volunteer Needed       IDPA Wed      29   Volunteer Needed       IDPA Need to shoot an IDPA Classifier ?  Click here for details.   Special Notice to Members:    The board met with the owner of The Impact Zone and received a list of things he would like from WHSC and its members.       1.    Sticks… Our sticks are painted red. If we use his non-painted sticks, please put them back. 2.    Parking… Do not park in front of a bay that we are not using. There is parking up front and a new parking lot in the back past the last bay. 3.    Gate… If the gate is open, close it. If no one is directly behind you when you enter or leave Close the Gate. 4.    Trash… If you see trash on the ground, Please Pick It Up. 5.    Brass… If you are not a member of The Impactzone DO NOT pick up range brass. 2013 Gun Giveaway!!!! As announced at the match on 1-30-13, we are going to give tickets to the people who help set up the matches. If you come out early and help set-up - you will get a red ticket. If you volunteer as match director – you will get a red ticket. You are responsible for holding on to your own tickets till we have the drawing in approximately six months. The exact date will be determined later. This drawing will either be for a gun or a gift certificate for a gun. Board members will not be allowed to participate. This will be for IDPA and 3-Gun only, with separate drawings for each.   Safety Officer Reward Program!!! Starting 2-2-13, if you are a S.O. you will receive a Blue Ticket & you are responsible for holding on to your own tickets till we have the drawing. We will be having the drawing every 10 matches if all goes well. We will give away a $50 gift certificate to Academy or Bass Pro. Let me know if you have a preference. Board members will be Eligible for this drawing. This will be for IDPA and 3-Gun only, with separate drawings for each.   Dale Rychlik West Houston Shooters Club The 2012 annual Meeting and new board election were held on December 12, 2012 at the Impactzone before the match.  We voted to reduce the board member from 7 to 5 & held elections for 2013. I'm happy to report the several of the officers volunteered to stay on the board & we have 2 new board members. Arthur Reuter resigned as President January 21, 2013.  The Board appointed Dale Rychlik as new President as of January 23, 2013. We also have a new Secretary/Treasurer, Phil Reed was appointed by the Board January 30, 2013... Welcome aboard Phil !!! The 2013 Board of Directors are: President - Dale Rychlik Secretary / Treasurer - Phil Reed  IDPA Match Director - William Fisher 3-Gun Match Director - Bob Wolff Range Manager - Richard Taylor Dale Rychlik 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.   Match Sign Up Sign up for all of our matches online here. Also, please read these notes about the system. If you would like to receive emails & keep up-to-date with what's happening in the club, click the button below & join our email list!  You will receive announcements for pre-match, post-match & general club info: Join Our Email List New shooters are always welcome. (new IDPA shooters click here) Welcome to West Houston Shooters Club!  We are a Texas Non-Profit club that hosts regular IDPA, 3-Gun & Steel Challenge matches serving the west Houston area.  All of our matches are open the public.  West Houston Shooters Club matches provide excellent practice for Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders and for others who value safe handling of firearms. 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 IDPA  - sign-up from 5:30 - 5:45 PM; match begins 6:00 sharp!  Match usually ends around 8.  Monthly First Saturday IDPA - sign-up 8:30 AM; match begins at 9:00.  Match usually ends around 1 & 2. Monthly Second Saturday 3-Gun - sign-up 8:30 AM; match begins at 9:00.  Match usually ends around 1 & 2. 2-Gun "will be announced via email" - sign-up 8:30 AM; match begins at 9:00.  Match usually ends around 1 & 2. Monthly Third Sunday Steel Challenge - sign-up 8:30 AM; match begins at 9:00.  Match usually ends around 1 & 2. Each match is an opportunity to get some coaching from more experienced shooters. Google Group 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.  If the email you use to subscribe is not in our system your request for access will be automatically deleted. 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 Club business or match 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 Safety Tip of the year:   You may not handle your gun at any time during the match unless you are under the direct supervision of a Safety Officer or in a Safe Area. If you don't know where the safe area is, ask. Your vehicle is not a safe area. Please remember that Club Officers, Safety Officers, and anyone who administrates matches are Volunteers. As such, they are giving their time freely and are not paid for their efforts. Therefore, unsportsmanlike conduct or unjustified complaints will not be permitted.  Also, everyone attending matches is expected to assist the match staff with stage set-up, taping targets, and cleaning up the range when the match is finished.  Thank you for helping our club hold enjoyable and safe matches! What is shooting with us like? Check out this great video of 3-Gun & IDPA that Jason C. put together for us.  Nice shooting guys! Below, Brian Stricker is shooting a typical Monthly IDPA match at our club.  He sure does make it look easy!   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