Private lessons and group classes offered
Our program provides the opportunity for women to experience the proper training to confidently handle a shotgun or pistol. We offer a safe, fun, and relaxed environment for the beginner to the experienced shooter. Take time for yourself to gain the necessary training to handle a firearm with confidence with one of our women NRA Certified Pistol and Shotgun Instructors. Training is open to members and non-members. Fees are paid on the day of the event.
Women’s Pistol Training
The Women’s Pistol training and competitions are scheduled every month from April through October.
We have women NRA Certified Pistol Instructors available by appointment for private lessons. Private pistol training is recommended prior to attending our group pistol class. If you are a new or inexperienced shooter, attending the private training class will give you confidence with pistol handling skills and range commands prior to attending the group class. Our NRA Instructors can guide you by trying out a variety of firearms which will help you decide what best suits your needs for your own future purchase. Beginner and intermediate shooters will have an assigned instructor on the range.
The Pistol Training Class is limited to 12 women. You must register for the pistol class with Dianne Salata, at least 3 days prior to the scheduled event.
We provide .22 caliber pistols, ammo, targets, and eye and ear protection. We encourage you to bring your own firearm along with two (2) or more magazines.
For the advanced pistol shooters who want to challenge their skills, we have scheduled events with steel target competitions, self-defense training and marksmanship.
2026 Women’s Pistol Dates
- Saturday April 11, 2026 – Pistol Training – Clubhouse / 25-yard Range – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday May 16, 2026 – Pistol Training – Clubhouse / 25-yard Range – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday June 13, 2026 – Pistol Training – Clubhouse / 25-yard Range – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday July 11, 2026 – Pistol Training – Clubhouse / 25-yard Range – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday August 15, 2026 – Pistol Training – Clubhouse / 25-yard Range – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday September 19, 2026 – Pistol Training – Clubhouse / 25-yard Range – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday October 10, 2026 – Pistol Competition / Banquet – 25-yard Range / Clubhouse – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
2026 Women’s Pistol Fees
- Pistol Group Class, borrowed pistol (includes range fee) – $30 members, $40 non-members
- Pistol Group Class, your pistol (includes range fee) – $20 members, $40 non-members
- Private Pistol Training, your pistol or borrowed pistol – $60 members, $80 non-members
- Private Pistol Shooting – additional 25 Yard Range Fee – $10
Women’s Trap League and Shotgun Training
We provide shotgun training for women new to the sport and for the experienced who want to improve their shotgun skills. Training is scheduled at 11:00 AM, after the Women’s Trap League shoots. Safety education and gun handling skills are provided before each training session in the clubhouse and on the range. New shooters are welcome to come early to watch the Trap League and socialize afterward. You must contact the chairwomen if you plan to attend this training so we can schedule instructors on the range for each student.
Private shotgun lessons can also be scheduled by appointment.
There are 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotguns available at no cost for your first training session. Shotgun rentals are $10.00 per day thereafter.
Ammunition, and eye and ear protection, is provided.
Trap League
The Women’s Shotgun Trap League and training is scheduled every month from April through October. If you participate in the Trap League, you must commit to shooting the required five (5) Trap League events for score. We also have a fun, non-scoring trap team event at 10:00 AM every month.
2026 Women’s Trap League and Shotgun Training Dates
- Saturday April 25, 2026 – Shotgun Trap League 9:30 AM – Shotgun Training – 11:00 AM
- Saturday May 30, 2026 – Shotgun Trap League – 9:30 AM
- Saturday June 27, 2026 – Shotgun Trap League 9:30 AM – Shotgun Training 11:00 AM
- Saturday July 25, 2026 – Shotgun Summer Games (Bluebird / Skeet / 5-Stand) – 9:30 AM
- Saturday August 22, 2026 – Shotgun Trap League 9:30 AM – Shotgun Training – 11:00 AM
- Saturday September 26, 2026 – Shotgun Trap League 9:30 AM – Shotgun Training – 11:00 AM
- Sunday September 27, 2026 – Sporting Clays – Island Lake State Gun Range
- Saturday October 17, 2026 – Trap & Banquet
2026 Fees for Women’s Trap League and Shotgun Training
- Trap League Fee (one-time fee/season) – $40 members, $50 non-members
- Private and Group Shotgun Training – $30 members, $50 non-members
- Trap Line Fee (for each training and league event) – $10 per line
For more information, contact:
- Dianne Salata – Chairwoman – (734) 545-5231 – dianne.salata@yahoo.com
- Karen Harris – Co-Chair Shotgun – (248) 622-9613 – ks.harris@yahoo.com
- Mary Ellen Rogacki – Co-Chair Pistol – (734) 776-6442 – mrogacki@twmi.rr.com