Welcome to the West Chester Gun Club

The West Chester Gun Club and Athletic Association is a shotgun sporting club located in the heart of Chester County, PA outside of West Chester Pa, and just south of Exton, PA. We are one of the oldest clubs in the state with our incorporation date of April 1898.

We offer trapshooting every Tuesday afternoon and Sunday’s on our 4 lighted trap fields. West Chester Gun Club is open to the public for general practice and registered shoots. Registered ATA shoots are held on the first Sunday between March and October.

Our friendly members welcome all members and guest for a day of fun clay breaking and camaraderie.

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2017 Club Championship – October 15

 September 17, 2017

The 2017 Club Championships will be held on October 15th, starting at 9:00 am. This shoot is open to ALL shooters of ALL ability for a fun filled day which includes free lunch. Trophies are pure silver coins & bars in open and club member categories. Club members are eligible for both member and open, while non club members are only eligible for open category trophies. With added money to the lewis class, there are numerous ways to win.

Nick Minetti Memorial Singles Championship

  • Open to all shooters.
  • This event is 100 targets from the 16 yard line.
  • Trophies awarded in Club Member and Open categories.
  • 4 trophies awarded by lewis class giving shooters of all ability a chance to win some silver.

Optional:

Added money lewis class for $5 per event. The club is starting the singles lewis class pot at $200.
(lewis class is a skill and luck based award)
10 shooters per class. Two scores per class. 60/40 split.

Trophy list below

 

William Baldwin Memorial Handicap Championship

  • Open to all shooters with or without ATA handicapping.
  • This event is 100 targets from the shooters known handicap.
  • Trophies awarded in Club Member and Open categories.
  • Non-ATA shooters or shooter not meeting the target requirements will shoot from the 23 yard line minimum.
  • Target requirements are 800 registered targets in the past 3 years.

Optional:

Added money lewis class for $5 per event.. The club is starting the singles lewis class pot at $200.
(lewis class is a skill and luck based award)
10 shooters per class. Two scores per class. 60/40 split.

 

Trophy List

The following trophies are available.

  • High Over All (highest combined score from Singles and Handicap events)
  • Singles Club Champ
  • Singles Open Club Champ
  • Singles Club Runner Up
  • Singles Sr Vet
  • Singles Vet
  • Singles Lady Club
  • Singles Lady Open
  • Singles Junior
  • 4 Lewis Class prizes ( In place of classes we are awarding 4 prizes lewis class style from all scores that have not won a trophy as listed above. Follows lewis class rules with a single winner or in case of tie, reverse run. )
  • Handicap Club Champ
  • Handicap Club Runner up
  • Handicap Open Champ
  • Handicap Sr Vet
  • Handicap Vet
  • Handicap Lady Club
  • Handicap Lady Open
  • Handicap Junior
  • Handicap 18-21 Yardage
  • Handicap 22-24 Yardage
  • Handicap 25-27 Yardage

Clothing Pre-Orders – Round 1 Closed

 September 16, 2017

Round 1 of the clothing pre-orders has completed. We have placed the order and as of September 15 we are 3 weeks out for delivery.

Each customer will be alerted by email their items are ready for pick up when we get them in. We ordered extra t-shirts so we will have those for sale at the club house.

Due to minimum order sizes we will need to have a set number of people interested in ordering more shirts to opening the store up for a second round of ordering.

 

Performance T-shirt, Long Sleeve T-Shirt & Ladies V-Neck

We have selected these 3 shirts for their 100% polyester moisture management/antimicrobial performance fabric, great for those hot days on the range. All shirts have the club logo screen printed on the front left pocket area.

Choose from sizes X-Small to 4X-Large in a variety of colors. Add the back 2 color graphic for only $4 more.

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Fleece Hoodie

These pull over fleece hoodies are super soft and warm. Club logo on front left. These are great for those cool nights and winter days.
100% polyester moisture management fabric, Front pocket pouch with two hook & loop closures at top of pockets with headset opening, Self fabric cuffs & waistband.

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Softlock Polo

These polo shirts are made with 100% Soft Polyester moisture management/antimicrobial performance fabric and
UVA, UVB sun protection (UPF 50+). The club color logo embroidered on the front.

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Soft T-shirt

T-shirtOur t-shit offering this time is a super soft tri-blend fabric for a comfortable light shirt. We are offering in select colors and sizes. Shirts have the club logo on the front with the clay bird design on the back.

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Hats

We have 2 style of ball caps for sale at the club house. The trucker hat style (last years style) has a mesh back and the full color club logo embroidered on the front. Hats are offered in Blue or Black.

The second style we have is an exceptional combination of breathability and moisture wicking, this cap features a quick-drying CoolMax sweatband. Uses a hook and loop closure on the back. The club logo is embroidered in one color on the front. Caps come in Black or Tan.

2 New Fundraiser Shoots

 August 6, 2017

We are proud to host 2 fundraiser shoots this fall.

Ruffed Grouse Society Fun Shoot – Saturday September 16th

Ruffed Grouse SocietyJoin the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society for the Annual Fun Shoot.

The proceeds of the shoot will be used for local habitat projects.

Event Entry Options

Adult: $40 – Lunch and 2 Rounds of Trap
Youth (under 16): Free! – Lunch and 2 Rounds of Trap
Lunch Only: $30
Additional rounds of trap: $5

Event Information =, Registration & RSVP

First West Chester Fire Company Shoot

West Chester Fire DepartmentJoin the West Chester Fire Company for their first annual trap shoot to raise funds supporting the fire company.

This 50 bird fun shoot includes 2 rounds of trap. Additional rounds can be purchased as well.

Shoot Format:

  • 2 rounds of trap for 50 targets total
  • Coach and gun rental available for new shooters
  • Shoot begins at 10:00 AM
  • Ammo not included but can be purchased at the event

50/50 Tickets & Raffle

During the event 50/50 tickets will be sold along with a raffle to win a 1 hour private handgun lesson from Jame Benoit of Cajun Arms.

Event Information & Ticket Purchase