Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association

A private shooting club nestled in 54 acres of beautiful Wolcott, CT. We offer organized and informal trap and skeet shooting, pistol and rifle shooting, and hunting. We conduct onsite pistol permit training courses, personalized handgun and rifle training, and we host numerous charitable community events.

trap and skeet

The Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association facility offers a fun, safe, enjoyable environment for trap and skeet shooting including ATA registered shoots.

pistol and rifle

We offer a variety of ranges for your firearms and for your enjoyment. our Pistol Range offers 7 covered pistol ports and a variety of rile ranges for you to hone your skills.

pistol permit training

The course introduces students to the basic operations of a handgun, safe gun handling, and general information related to confident and proficient gun ownership.

Membership

WLOPA is a private shooting club and we encourage new members. If you love to shoot handguns, rifles, trap, skeet, or hunt, then our club is for you.

Persons wishing to join WLOPA must be sponsored by a current WLOPA member, one who is in good standing, and who has passed their one year probation period. Complete the membership application (available in person at the club) and be sure to include your sponsor's name on the application. Attach a check for the type of membership you are applying for, and drop the completed application off at the club on the weekends.

New members are interviewed by the Board in advance and then voted in by our membership at our monthly meetings which occur on the first Friday of every month (except July and December).

Work 10 Hours
We require all new members to work 10 hours during their first year of membership. There is always something that needs to be done or help needed for special events. Your work time helps you meet and socialize with others and keeps our facilities and programs going.

NRA Membership
We require new members join the NRA. You may join or renew through the club when you apply for membership.

Membership Types and Fees

Full Membership - $549 (initial cost includes 1st year membership)
$99 Dues (annual)
$100 Assessment (annual)
$300 Initiation fee (one-time)
$50 * Shareholder Fee (one-time)

Special Membership for Spouse - $249
$99 Dues (annual)
$100 Assessment (annual)
$50 * Shareholder Fee (one-time)

Junior Members under 18 - FREE if a parent is a member.
Under 18 free membership is available until 21st birthday. After 21st birthday regular full Membership Annual Dues and yearly Assessment will apply.

* The shareholder fee is returned to the member upon leaving the club

Once you receive your membership card and plastic badge holder & clip, you must display your current membership card at all times while on club premises.

Banquet Hall

The Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association banquet hall has a 90 person capacity. It is available for members to rent for parties, special events, or family gatherings. No Stag parties allowed.

Rifle Range Rules

The Rifle Range is open to club members and their guests only. Any caliber below .50 BMG is allowed. Full automatic weapons and .50 caliber BMG are prohibited. Rules are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the member to know current rules.

Always wear eye and ear protection. This is MANDATORY; not an option.
Keep firearms pointed down range when loading, clearing or adjusting sights.
Always keep firearms unloaded until ready to use.
Always keep finger off trigger until ready to fire.
Make sure that all firearms are safe, that the action is open and weapon is unloaded prior to anyone going down range.
No handling of weapons or ammo when someone is down range.
If a cease fire is called, unload and make firearm safe immediately, step away from your gun.
Shoot at authorized targets only, not at stands or supports.
Do not shoot above the backstop or into the tree line.
Exploding targets, cans, bottles, or ground targets are prohibited.
No shooting cross range.
Clean up all your casings and trash after you have finished shooting. Separate brass from steel and aluminum cases and place in marked containers. Ammo boxes, targets, cigarette butts, etc. go into the trash container.
The member must stay with the guest while he/she is shooting. The member is responsible for his guest's conduct while on club property.
If all ports are full, member and guest must share a port. Members have priority.
Place all misfires in the red container marked "Duds Only".
Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited on the range. Alcohol, illegal substances and firearms do not mix.
A police officer may use the rifle range during normal operation hours.

Pistol Range Rules

The Pistol Range is open to club members and their guests only. Handguns of all calibers can be used. Only .22 and .17 caliber rim fire rifles are allowed. Full automatic weapons and center-fire rifles are prohibited. Rules are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the member to know current rules.

Always wear eye and ear protection. This is MANDATORY; not an option.
Keep firearms pointed down range when loading, clearing or adjusting sights.
Always keep firearms unloaded until ready to use.
Always keep finger off trigger until ready to fire.
Make sure that all firearms are safe, that the action is open and weapon is unloaded prior to anyone going down range.
No handling of weapons or ammo when someone is down range.
If a cease fire is called, unload and make firearm safe immediately, step behind yellow line.
Shoot at authorized targets only, not at stands or supports.
Do not shoot above the backstop or into the tree line.
Exploding targets, cans, bottles, or ground targets are prohibited. Use of silhouette targets requires permission of Range Officer.
No shooting cross range.
Clean up all your casings and trash after you have finished shooting. Separate brass from steel and aluminum cases and place in marked containers. Ammo boxes, targets, cigarette butts, etc. go into the trash container.
The member must stay with the guest while he/she is shooting. The member is responsible for his guest's conduct while on club property.
If all ports are full, member and guest must share a port. Members have priority.
Place all misfires in the red container marked "Duds Only".
Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited on the range. Alcohol, illegal substances and firearms do not mix.
A police officer may use the pistol range during normal operation hours.

WLOPA Mission

Our mission is to enjoy the sport of shooting with an emphasis on safety, community, and friendship. We treasure our 2nd amendment right "the right of the people to keep and bear arms". We pass this passion on to new members, young members, who will help sustain our continuous operation.

WLOPA, located in the Town of Wolcott Connecticut, was established in 1933. Originally designed as a shooting club emphasizing hunting, the WLOPA program has grown over the years to include a number of organized shooting, charitable, and social activities.

WLOPA Organization Officers

President: Frank N Noble Sr.
Vice President: Angelo Santoro
Treasurer: June Vitello
Secretary: Debbie Russo
Chairman of the Board: Lou Mane
Board members:
      Edward Chute
      Mark Dawiczyk
      Toni Noble
      Robert Voghel

Connecticut Pistol Permit Class

Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association conducts CT Permit classes on a regular basis. Take the class with a friend, spouse, or family member. The fee for the class is $130.00 for non members and $125.00 for members & family of members.

Classes are held at Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association
920 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, CT 06716.

Check the Event Calendar for scheduled classes. Please contact or call 203-879-9976 to to sign up for the class or for additional information.

Range & Club Hours

Clubhouse
Saturday, 12pm - 5pm
Sunday, 12pm - 5pm
Stop by and visit the club

Shooting
Daily 9am to half hour before sunset.
Wednesday evenings, weather permitting, shotguns only
(If the Red Flag is flying, that range is closed!)

Pistol Range Hours
Range is open daily from 9:00 am until half hour before sunset except:

During Bird Hunting Season 10/19/2024 thru 12/16/2024
Ranges open on Saturday at 11:00 am.
Ranges open Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am.
Ranges open Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 am.
This info will be posted on Range info boards.

Rifle Range Hours
Range is open daily from 9:00 am until half hour before sunset except:

During Bird Hunting Season 10/19/2024 thru 12/16/2024
Ranges open on Saturday at 11:00 am.
Ranges open Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am.
Ranges open Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 am.
This info will be posted on Range info boards.

Trap Shooting Hours
Trap fields will be open Saturday and Sunday mornings. Shooters are also welcome early Wednesday afternoons. Trap schedules are subject to staffing availability and weather.

During Bird Hunting Season 10/19/2024 thru 12/16/2024
Ranges open on Saturday at 11:00 am.
Ranges open Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am.
Ranges open Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 am.
This info will be posted on Range info boards.

Skeet Shooting Hours
Skeet fields will be open Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Shooters are also welcome all-day Wednesday. Skeet Shooting schedules are subject to staffing availability and weather.