NSSA is honored to host Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America Adaptive Air Rifle Clinic And Competition Mar 21-22. Members are encouraged to visit and support our veterans. See the attached flyer for more details.
Spring 2026 Trap League Starts Mar 12th
Every Fall and Spring NSSA hosts a 12 week trap league that takes place on Thursday Nights. Shooters are divided into 5 teams which compete against each other for shells, prizes, and most importantly, bragging rights at the end of the 12 weeks. Our League starts Thursday, March 12th, with a 50 bird pre-season shoot. This shoot is a great opportunity for shooters to dust off their guns and get back out on the range. Following the 50 bird shoot, shooters will be divided into the 5 even teams based on their score and known ability, and these are the teams they will shoot 50 birds each week for throughout the rest of the season.Sign-up times are 4pm-8pm each Thursday and it costs $14 per week to shoot the league. This cost not only covers the targets each week but also the prizes and the end of the league banquet dinner that we have at the club. Everyone is welcome, including non members, so we hope to see you out there! Please be advised that shooters are not required to participate in the league and can opt to shoot practice instead, however league squads will have preference over trap availability.
Thanks, Rick Jackson and Charlie Lozinger
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Secure Your Spot: Defensive Handgun Training
SAFTEA Defensive Handgun 1
Are you ready to move beyond the basics? The North Side Sportsmen’s Association is proud to host the SAFTEA Defensive Handgun 1 Course on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
This isn’t just target practice—it’s about protection. This 10-hour intermediate course is designed to give you the tactical skills and mental preparedness needed to protect yourself and your loved ones in a home defense scenario.
The Details
- When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Where: NSSA Classroom and Range
- Cost: $125 per person
- Eligibility: NSSA members, immediate family (21+), or sponsored adult guests.
- Prerequisite: Completion of F.A.S.T. Handgun, NRA Basic Pistol, or equivalent.
What You’ll Master
This course blends classroom theory with high-intensity live-fire drills (150 rounds). Key topics include:
- Defensive shooting fundamentals and natural stances.
- Single-handed and two-handed engagements.
- Integrating the “Color Code” into daily life.
- Using cover, concealment, and clearing common stoppages.
- Note: This course is a prerequisite for SAFTEA Defensive Handgun 2 and 3.
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Please sign-up by Tuesday, March 10. To ensure high-quality instruction and safety, this course is strictly limited to 10 students.
TO REGISTER: Please email safety@northsidesportsmen.com to get sign up details.
NSSA JOAD 2026 Tournament
Over 200 competitors signed up to compete over this past weekend at NSSA. The Board of Directors and NSSA Youth Archery thanks everyone coaches, volunteers, parents, and archers for their participation and support to make this year’s tournament a success!
Make Ready!
On behalf of the West Range Committee, we want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who joined us on February 21st for our Make Ready event. Your enthusiasm and participation made the day an absolute success!
Whether you were taking your first steps into dynamic shooting or just brushing up on the fundamentals, it was fantastic to see everyone so engaged. During the event, participants had the opportunity to dive into:
- Safety Protocols & Best Practices: Ensuring everyone stays safe and responsible while having a great time on the range.
- Range Commands: Reviewing the standard commands so everyone knows exactly what to expect and how to respond.
- Event Registration: Walking through the process of how to seamlessly sign up for competitive, dynamic-style events.
- Live Stage: Getting out there and testing out those skills firsthand on a real event stage!
The West Range Committee had a ton of fun putting this event together, and we certainly hope our participants had just as much fun attending. We are already looking forward to seeing you all put these skills to use at our upcoming local matches.
To capture the energy of the day, we’ve put together a brief highlight reel. Check out the video below to see everyone in action!
Thank you again for your incredible support, and we will see you out on the range!
Fish Fry to start March 6
🐟 It’s that time of year again! North Side Sportsmen’s Association (NSSA) is back with our annual Fish Fry. Whether you’re looking for a great meal or even better company, we’ve got you covered.
- When: Fridays during Lent, starting March 6th.
- Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Where: 325 Mount Pleasant Road, Warrendale, PA
- Details: We are open to the public, and take-out options are available if you’re on the go.👨🍳
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We Need Your Help! To make this season a success, we are looking for dedicated volunteers. We are specifically in need of fry cooks to help us keep up with the “freshest catch”. If you can handle the heat and want to support the club, we’d love to have you on the team!
Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AACAA2FA5FB6-61595192-fish
McDonald JOAD held at NSSA
NSSA is excited to host Mcdonald Sportsmen’s Association JOAD tournament at NSSA! Over 180 archers have competed over the past 2 days. NSSA will hold our own tournament Feb 27-29!
Indoor Archery closures – JOAD tournaments
NSSA JOAD is hosting tournaments soon! Please note that the Indoor Archery range will be CLOSED on the following dates:
- Fri, Feb 13 2026
- Sat, Feb 14
- Fri, Feb 27
- Sat, Feb 28
- Sun, Mar 1
Also, Our kitchen will be open during the event, so if you’re stopping by the club, be sure to come in for a bite to eat !
Muskies Lure Swap Feb 20th
Muskies International Three Rivers Chapter will hold a Lure Swap Friday Feb 20th 2026 at NSSA. All are welcome.
Better Late Than Never: Join Us for the “A Little Late New Year’s Shoot”! Feb 7 2026
We know what you’re thinking: “New Year’s was weeks ago!” And you’re right. We originally planned to ring in 2026 with a bang on January 1st, but Mother Nature had other plans. Between the biting wind and temperatures cold enough to freeze the whiskers off a brass monkey, we decided that shivering uncontrollably isn’t exactly the best foundation for a steady aim. We figured you’d prefer to keep all your fingers and toes rather than leave them on the range as a frosty New Year’s sacrifice!It is still plenty cold here in Pittsburgh, so we aren’t bold enough to say the frost has settled just yet—but we are certainly hoping for a bit more cooperation from the heavens by the time the event rolls around!
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