Robert Testa at Wolcott High school awarded scholarship May 23, 2024
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.
The Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association facility offers a fun, safe, enjoyable environment for trap and skeet shooting including ATA registered shoots.
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.
The course introduces students to the basic operations of a handgun, safe gun handling, and general information related to confident and proficient gun ownership.
...Part of the Wolcott Community since 1933
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.
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.
...safe, friendly, private community shooting club.
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.
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.
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.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.
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:
Rifle Range Hours
Range is open daily from 9:00 am until half hour before sunset except:
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.
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.
...supporting the community with fundraising and family events.
Robert Testa at Wolcott High school awarded scholarship May 23, 2024
WLOPA Aerial View
2023 CT Club Champions
WLOPA Wolcott Food Pantry Collection
Banquet Hall
Banquet Hall
Banquet Hall
Ladies Day 2018
Rifle Shooting Portals
Pistol Permit Training Class 9:00am
Sat Oct-19-2024
Military Rifle shoot at 1:00 pm on the Rifle range
Sun Oct-20-2024
Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm
Fri Nov-01-2024
Fall Cleanup 9:00 am.
Sun Nov-03-2024
Rain date 11/10/2024, 9:00 am. All Ranges are closed to shooting until 12:00 noon for safety. Please bring leave blowers and rakes. Lunch served at 12:00 noon for all workers.
2024 WLOPA Night League Trap Range - 6:00pm
Wed Nov-06-2024
Runs through Dec 20, 2024 - see details:
Sign-Up in the WLOPA Trap Shed!
.22 Silhouette/Bowling Pin Shoot - starting at 1:00PM
Sun Nov-10-2024
Christmas Party
Fri Dec-13-2024
Cocktails at 5:00 pm. and Dinner at 7:00 pm. Members free, significant other $30.00, cash bar.
Special Needs Party- Starts at 12:00 noon.
Sat Dec-14-2024
You can contact us by phone, mail or email by filling out the form below. If you are looking to apply for membership you can pick up an application at our location listed below most any weekend (except holidays). We look forward to meeting you.
Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association
920 Woodtick Road,
Wolcott, CT 06716
Tel: 203-879-9976