Southwest Wisconsin Sportsmen Club
Potosi, WI
Address: 102 Plant St., Potosi, WI 53820 , Potosi, WI
Website: www.swscpotosigunclub.com
When/Where/Type/Notes:
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Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire allowed at this range
Effective August 1st, 2021, The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle can again now be used at Project Appleseed clinics. Check details on our How to Prepare page: https://appleseedinfo.org/how-to-prepare/
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Safety Notice:
Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no rifle cartridges over 8mm cal are allowed.
Range Fee: None
Capacity: 40
Camping Available:
Grant River recreation area 877-444-6777, 800-645-0248
Hotels:
Pine Grove Motel Lancaster WI 608-723-6411
Tower Motel Dickeyville WI 608-568-7996
Directions:
Follow hwy. 133 south thru Potosi WI to Plant st. Right on Plant st. to club.
See map to range.
GPS: 42.669694,-90.728056
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Wisconsin and Federal Firearms Laws.
Please be aware of all WI state laws that may apply
Misc:
500 rounds of CCI Standard Velocity .22 LR ammunition will be available for youth participants (under 18) for reduced prices while supplies last.
Centerfire welcome - but bring your .22 if you want to save on ammo costs.
The club organization occurred in the 1940's by individuals who recognized the need for a location for trap shooting, and a safe place for bench target shooting.
In 1953 SWSC began hosting its annual Turkey Shoot, which is held in the fall, and continues to present day. The Turkey Shoot brings together all shooting; rifles (running deer) and trap shoot.
In 1960 it was decided that the club needed a "gathering place." A one-room building was moved from Lancaster, WI to Potosi, WI to be used for a clubhouse. In 1965 the one-room building was relocated and an 8' x 30' trailer was moved in to take its place. In 1975, through the generous donations of members, a clubhouse was built.
In 2000, SWSC purchased the land on which the clubhouse is located. In 2003, SWSC held it's first Club Improvement Banquet. Since that time, the money raised from the Banquets have been used for an addition to the clubhouse, repairs and remodeling of the existing clubhouse, a new well and septic, a new storage building (also used for indoor archery), and purchased additional land to extend our rifle range. We now have three rifle shooting benches, including one for 300 yards. Each year we also sponsor a $500 College Scholarship for local graduations Seniors.
We also have a youth and beginners shoot free of charge for anyone that wants to learn to shoot trap, and host the hunter's safety courses.
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For more information contact:
Name: WI State Coordinator Email Address: WI@appleseedinfo.org
Name: Personal Message to 'dragonfly' on the Appleseed forum
Instructors Resources: PDF