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Local Florida News

Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Signed by Governor
effective 9/8-12/31/25
More Information Here

Two general meetings are held each month
1st Tuesday of the month at Everglades
and the
4th Monday at Eisenhower


 Doors open: 5:30pm - Meeting Starts: 6:30pm​
Next Meetings:
Note: No meeting at Everglades in Nov

General Meeting:
Nov 24, Eisenhower Recreation (6:30 PM)

​"Gifts for Gun Nuts"​
​Presented by:
Don Fraser

Donor Awards:

50/50 Cash Awards
&
$250 Shooters World Gift Certificate

Save the date  December 2, 2025

Straight Shooters 1st Annual Dinner Social
Dinner Information
Use the Activities page and sign up like we do for shooting events
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Below are Briefs for VSS Members Providing Products & Services

SOL Specialties
​SOL Specialties is located in The Villages and we have become the sole apparel provider for many clubs in The Villages. We specialize in the production of custom apparel and gifts with all production done in-house. Click HERE
US Women's Shooting Academy​
USWSA is a training company teaching handgun, rifle, shotgun, home defense, non-lethal force options, conceal carry certification (CCW) as well as seminars on Refuse To Be A Victim, Situational Awareness, Home Risk Assessment and more. Click HERE.
Villages Armory
FFL (Federal Firearms License) Transfer Services authorized legally, to handle firearms transfers and purchases including the required background checks. Contact Villages Armory before you take any action. Click HERE.
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(The Villages Florida Residents Only)
​OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
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Note: ​VSS Member Dues will increase to $30 a year beginning November 1, 2025
Members can renew membership early with no penalty, no need to wait for an email from CVENT.  Renew early and save $5!

Interact with club members and join the community on Facebook​
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Florida's Sumter County Sheriff's Office offers various safety courses including
C𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
Check it out Here

Come Join the Fun! 
Shooting Events
  • ​Just click on the "Activity Sign Up" tab above. 
  • Then click on the name of any Shooting Activity for detailed information and a link to signup.​
  • Remember Reload Ammunition is not Authorized.

Assuring Your Insurance Coverage While Shooting with the Club:
 
All Villages Straight Shooters Club members at all Club Shooting Activities are protected by our club's Insurance Policy. Therefore, you must arrive at any Club Shooting Activity with proof of your membership.
 
It is now required to have your up-to-date Membership ID Name Tag at all shooting activities. Membership ID Name Tags show your expiration date.
 
If you have recently joined or recently renewed your membership and are waiting for your name tag to be mailed to you, you must bring a printed copy of your email membership confirmation or show the confirmation email from your cell phone.
Shooting Events Overview:
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​Club and Lady Shoot Combined
Would you like to shoot with other club members and enjoy the camaraderie of shooting with friends? A great opportunity to practice and improve your skills.   NRA Instructors on hand to assist if requested.  All skill levels are welcome.
(Click here for details)
​NRA Marksmanship Program
The NRA Marksmanship Program is a fun way to improve your one-handed and two-handed pistol skills or your rimfire rifle skills. The program consists of 5 levels, each one progressively more challenging. The program is self-paced.  You move through the levels at your own speed. 
(Click here for details)
​Individual Competition Shoots
The individual shoots are five-week sessions with a different course of fire each week.  Each five-week session will challenge your pistol and/or rifle skills.  Each week you pick up the targets for the week, shoot the course of fire and then turn in your targets to the range desk at Shooters World.  The targets are scored, and the results sent to participants.
(Click here for details)
Ares Outdoor Range
More realistic than shooting at static paper targets. Shoot steel and IDPA defensive targets, at varying distances, while moving and reloading.
(Click here for Ares)
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Multi-Distance Bench Rest Rifle Competition
This individulal competition will consist of a varied course of fire. over the two week period. Targets will be provided and scored after each session

(Click here for more information)

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