Please join us on Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, for the annual Children’s Hospital Fundraiser Trap Shoot, hosted at our club by the Shrine Gun Club. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the Shriners Children’s Hospitals while enjoying a day of trap shooting competition.
The event is open to the public, and lunch is included for all shooters. For complete details on the program, times, costs, and prize purses, please see the flyer posted in the clubhouse. CLUB OPENS AT 9AM SHOOTING BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER.
We hope to see you there!
PA Hunter Trapper Education Aug 29 2026
NSSA Is proud to host Pennsylvania Hunter Trapper Education on Aug 29, 2026!
Click to Register https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/244019
Meeting on:
Saturday, August 29, 2026
8:30am – 5:00pm
Note: The class will take place in the Archery Range. A trap shoot is also scheduled in the Meeting room.
Overview
This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license. You must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete this training.
A light lunch will be provided by NSSA to all participants.
Important In order to prepare for your class, read Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 9 located at Today’s Hunter & Trapper in PA.
NOTE: You must be at least 11 years of age to register for this class!
FIRST FAST DRAW MATCH AT NSSA
NSSA had its first match this past Sunday, July 26! What a turnout!
The times were great and everyone had a wonderful time. Not to mention, some of the best pulled pork got gobbled down by hungry gunslingers!!!
We had two matches that day; a 2X (double elimination) bracket match to start and a standard 3X match to finish.
Member “Chalkdust” won both matches that dirty dog.…..but the rest of the gang will be out to get him in Aug when we reconvene for the next match!
Come see what we are all about! Come to a “Try It” class! Come say hello on a Thursday night!
Email fastdraw@northsidesportsmen.com
FASTEST TIMES LAST WEEK:
- Bodacious Bob: 0.928
- Hammer: 0.693
- Rob R Baron: 0.766
- Sassafras Sam: 0.891
- Silver Streak: 0.958
- StoryTeller: 0.867
- Weaver: 0.861
- Alibi: 0.761
- Chalkdust: 0.664
- Watcher: 0.556
C’mon out and join us!!
MORE FAST DRAW NEWS & INFO
Howdy Folks!
We have some news out of our little ‘Hole In The Wall’ Fast Draw Gang!
One of our Ladies shooters took third place in her first match at Keystone Gunslingers club in Jackson Center PA!! That’s right! Not only is Fast Draw a sport popular with everyone……but she started Cowboy Fast Draw right here at NSSA just a couple short weeks ago! Come join the gang!!!!
It’s true, we’ve been doing lots of promotion…..and why not? It’s fun. Many thanks to the folks that have wandered in on practice nights or pulled one of us aside and asked; “what the heck is this sport anyway?” In the true spirit of the Old West, we threw a rig on ’em and got ’em shootin’!!!
For those that would like to get an idea of what we do over in that “hole,” here is a great video we found. It’s from the Texas State Championship a couple years back, and it’s a news story. But wow is it a great summary of exactly what we are. Have a peek. And as always, any questions at all feel free to send ’em our way. Next Try It class on the 19th!!!
Email: fastdraw@northsidesportsmen.com
2027 Membership Renewals
We’re pleased to announce that the 2027 membership renewal process is officially underway! To make it easy and efficient, we’re once again encouraging all members to renew their dues in person at the clubhouse.
Upcoming In-Person Renewal Dates:
Mark your calendars for our in-person renewal opportunities:
Wednesday, July 8th: 4 PM – 7 PMTuesday July 14: 3 PM–6 PMThursday July 16: 4 PM–7 PMTuesday, July 21st: 4 PM – 7 PM
Important: Please remember to bring your access card with you. We accept a variety of payment methods: cash, debit/credit cards (including chip cards and Apple/Samsung Pay), or checks made payable to NSSA. Note: A surcharge will apply to all credit card transactions.
2027 Membership Dues & Specific Requirements:
- Regular Members: Dues remain at $140.
- Volunteers: If you’ve contributed volunteer hours, bring your signed volunteer card. You could receive a discount of up to $70 for 7 or more hours, or $10 off per hour for less than 7 hours.
- Junior Members: Dues remain at $10.
- Collegiate Members: Dues remain at $20. Please provide a copy of your current full-time college schedule to qualify for this rate.
- Military Members: Dues are waived. Provide a copy of your current active duty orders. Thank you for your service!
- Life Members: Even with your orange “LIFE” sticker, you are still required to renew to confirm your continued membership at NSSA. You can renew in person, by emailing membership@northsidesportsmen.com , or by US mail once paper forms are distributed.
For Those Unable to Renew In Person:
Renewal forms will be emailed no later than September 1st. If you cannot renew in person, please wait to receive your form in the email. Paper renewals will be sent via US mail after the membership picnic. Any checks sent via US mail without the proper renewal form will be returned unprocessed.
Address Updates:
If you’ve recently moved, please update your address with NSSA now to ensure you receive all future communications.
Should you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Thanks,
NSSA Membership Committee
Email questions: membership@
FAST DRAW NEWS & CHEERS
FAST DRAW IS GROWING……..well, FAST!!!!!
NSSA Members have been having a great time learning this new game! All of those that have come through the “Try It” sessions have had a blast (no pun intended) and many of them have already gone out and started to outfit themselves with equipment!!! It’s been a real treat starting this from the ground up at NSSA!! The number of folks that have shown interest has been outstanding and, out of those, the ones who REALLY joined in has been much better than even me and my positive outlook saw coming!! We’re already in the “double digits” and we literally just started.
We are having one more “Try It” session in June. The 28th. Link is below to sign up!
If you are thinking it over-if you want to try this out but just aren’t sure; think about this: No one who has gone through the “Try It” sessions had ever done it before. No one had a bad time and many got ‘hooked.’ Also, we dress like cowboys/cowgirls so…..there is that, too. It’s fun, it’s light hearted and we take great care to have a good time while ensuring safety is paramount. You don’t need to bring anything but a good attitude….and the right clothes!!!! Reach out and ask questions!!!
EMAIL: FASTDRAW@NORTHSIDESPORTSMEN.COM
SIGN UP https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AACAA2FA5FB6-64391948-tryfast
News: We will very likely start practice dates for those that have come through the sessions. If you see us over in the space, stop by and say hello – become part of what all the cool members are doing!!!!! Soon after, we’ll start holding matches!!!
FAST DRAW KICKOFF & MORE SESSIONS!
Well Folks, NSSA’s Fast Draw Kickoff was a success!! Everyone had a good time, found their footing and shot well. We couldn’t be more pleased with how the first sessions turned out. To make things even better — EVERYONE DRESSED UP!!!
We did learn a few things.
- #1 – Those of us putting on these sessions could talk all day about this sport – one guy in particular – me. But no one wants that!!
- #2 – Despite how much fun this is, the attire part is almost half as fun.
- #3 – We learned that four participants (for now) is the magic number for these sessions
So – our next session will be June 14 at 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM. IF WE FILL THIS SESSION UP QUICKLY, WE WILL ADD AN AFTERNOON SESSION. YOU DO NOT NEED YOUR OWN EQUIPMEMT.
Sign Up Here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AACAA2FA5FB6-64391948-tryfast
Thank you all and don’t forget – if you’re even remotely interested in coming to these – let’s talk!!
EMAIL: fastdraw@northsidesportsmen.com
Continue readingNRA RSO Training May 30 2026
NSSA’s Chief RSO Bob Pelles will be providing NRA Range Safety Officer training Saturday, May 30 2026
Please have your NRA member number handy. Class time 8am to 5pm. All course materials will be provided. Lunch will be ordered with the cost split among the participants. Please bring a pencil and pen to class, a highlighter is handy too. There is NO range time with this class and will be all indoors.
Continue readingFast Draw is at NSSA!
ONLY TWO SLOTS REMAIN FOR THE FIRST TWO “TRY IT” SESSIONS! SIGN UP BELOW
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AACAA2FA5FB6-64179574-tryfast#
Have you ever wondered if you actually have the reflexes to win an old-school Western showdown?
Would you enjoy a shooting sport that focuses more on hand-eye coordination and instinct than staring through a tiny set of sights?
Do you like the idea of a sport where your ‘persona’ and camaraderie are just about as important as your score?
Well you are in luck! Because Fast Draw at NSSA is basically what happens when you take the classic “high noon” showdown from every Western movie you’ve ever seen and turn it into a high-tech, family-friendly sport.
Send a smoke signal to fastdraw@northsidesportsmen.com for more info!!
2026 Riflesports Schedule
Members: We are pleased to announce the 2026 Rifelsports Match schedule.
We are looking forward to a very fun season! As always, if you have any questions please always reach out!
Stan Hoover – Riflesports Chair rifle@northsidesportsmen.com