Who We Are:

Mecklenburg Wildlife Defensive Shooters (MWDS) is a group of individuals that are members of Mecklenburg Wildlife Club (MWC) that volunteer their time and energy to plan and conduct IDPA shooting events. The range and facilities used by MWDS are owned and maintained by MWC. MWDS members are allowed access to the action pistol berms year around for practice activities within the guidelines of membership rules and by-laws. On the fourth Saturday of each month, MWDS is allowed to utilize the action pistol berms and range facilities to conduct a monthly IDPA match. The monthly match is conducted by MWDS for members and outside guests using IDPA guidelines.

 

MWDS routinely meets to discuss match details and plan activities.  Funding to support MWDS is provided through the collection of match fees from members and guests. Monies from these fees are utilized to purchase materials, to include props, targets, computer software, and used to support range upkeep.

 

 

MWDS Members and Volunteers include:

 

Morgan Allen

Bruce Hurt

Jerry Ward

Cory Brunner

Ken Helfing

Samantha Ward

Ken Cole

Charlie Jaco

John Woidyla

Brian Demma

Brent Morrison

Bryan Yerke

Dallas Faggart

Dennis Mustian

Andrew Fraser

Ray Oljeski

Ellis George

Julia Reep

Jim Greene

Peter Rourk

Ed Groves

Nick Sheets

Cheryl Harris

Dennis Teague

Rodney Harris

Andy Thompson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MWDS is an association of pistol shooters that are committed to the following:

 

*       Promoting and protecting the right of American Citizens to possess and own firearms.

 

*       Provide knowledge and skill development in the safe operation and handling of a firearm.

 

*       Provide Mecklenburg Wildlife Club Members and Guests the opportunity to participate in the sport of International Defensive Pistol Association competition (IDPA).

 

*       Practicing Colonel Cooper’s Four Laws of Gun Safety

 

*       The 1st Law of Gun Safety - The Gun Is Always Loaded!

*       The 2nd Law of Gun Safety - Never Point A Gun At Something You're Not Prepared To Destroy!

*       The 3rd Law of Gun Safety - Always Be Sure Of Your Target And What Is Behind It!

*       The 4th Law of Gun Safety - Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On The Target!

 

*       To provide shooting activities that:

*       Promote socialization and the sharing of knowledge and skill development

*       Are safe to shooters and surrounding community.

*       Are entertaining and fun.

 

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