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Ladies Pistol – Thank You Volunteers

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The Ladies Pistol class was a great success. We received many compliments from the students and we are looking forward to opportunities to grow.
 
The curriculum was very informative and delivered well; Classroom exercises helped prepare students for range activities. The range procedures were very well organized and methodical to ensure safety as well as promote instruction during range exercises. Range Safety Officers went above and beyond their normal duty and facilitated instruction as well as ensuring range safety. I was impressed with the professionalism and quality of instruction provided.
 
 
On behalf of NSSA I would like to thank everyone who participated in support of this event:
 
Jason Hominsky and Randy Hoffman for proposal and coordination of the class, recruiting Instructors/RSO’s, and provided RSO service on event day
Ray Bauer and Len Merz – classroom instruction and curriculum preparation
Dave Mink – Master Range Instructor
Wayne Noftz – Executive Officer support, RSO Service and Coordinated student Check-in
Jeff Knauss – Executive Officer support, RSO  Service and student Check-in
Philip Baker from Safariland for furnishing the firearms for the event. 
 
RSO’s:
Jason Hominsky
David Lund
Ralph Natale
Doug Spirelis
Dave  Mink
Rich Burgoon
Randy Hoffman
Al Straub
Mike Gillespie
Len Merz
Jeff Knauss
Jim Guffey
Tony Delserone
Wayne Noftz
 
 
 
I apologize if I overlooked anyone. It is certainly not my intention.
Again, thank you and congratulations. It was an honor for me personally to participate in facilitating this event with you all.
 
 

Al Straub – NSSA Vice President

HVAC Installation Sept 1 – 3

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As approved by the general membership, our aging HVAC Units will be replaced Sept 1st through Sept 3rd. One of the units in the Archery range has already failed beyond repair and the others were beyond serviceability.

In light of the recent health situation and overall concern for the health of our members, the HVAC system has been equipped with HALO UV purifiers.

The Indoor archery range will be CLOSED during the day while the technicians are working.

Fall Trap League starts Sept 3

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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 Fall League starts Thursday, September 3rd 2020, with a 100 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 100 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 $12 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 during this 12-week league 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, 
Ron Halli

Ladies Pistol Class Sept 5, 2020

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NSSA’s Ladies Pistol Orientation will be offered on Saturday, September 5th, 2020 at Northside Sportsmen’s Association. This orientation class will include both classroom instruction and shooting outdoors on our West Range. The emphasis of this class is safety and fun. 

The orientation class is four hours long. Participants can choose from either a morning session at 8:00am or an afternoon session at 1:00pm. Class space is limited to twenty-four participants at each session. We anticipate spots will fill up quickly so act now. Participation is NOT limited to club members.

The cost to participate in the class is $60, which covers the cost of ammunition and other expenses. Payment is required at the time of registration to hold your spot in the class. Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel their registration before September 1, 2020. No refund will be provided for cancellations made after September 1, 2020.

Participants can register and pay for the class online by clicking on this link: LADIES PISTOL CLASS REGISTRATION CLICK HERE. Participants will receive both a confirmation email and a reminder email 3 days prior to the event.

Any questions regarding the class can be directed to ladiespistol@northsidesportsmen.com. We hope to see you there! 

West Range expanded availability

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The West Range Committee and the Board of Directors have jointly agreed to modify the West Range shooting policy in order to make the range available to more NSSA club members. Effective immediately, a RSO is no longer required to accompany a member to open the West Range.  Any two NSSA members can now open the West Range together at any time.  This means both shooters must be NSSA Members, and does not mean an NSSA member and a guest.  You must both be NSSA MEMBERS. 

The only time the West Range will not be open to members is when a scheduled event or training session is taking place.  So, before heading out to shoot on the West Range always be sure to check the club’s website to verify that the range is open.  

There will also be a movable standing target frame available that can be placed anywhere in the stones forward of the pavilion for members that have been approved to draw from a holster and have their red holster sticker displayed.  Reminder: holster work cannot be done while UNDER the pavilion.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the West Range Chairman: west.range@northsidesportsmen.com

3-DAY  OUTLAWS  TRAPSHOOT

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NSSA Trap is pleased to announce it will host a 3-Day non-registered Trap shoot event Friday Jul 24 through Sunday Jul 26!

$1000 Added Money  –  Trophies – Calcutta

Food Truck every day

Click here to view full schedule and details

SHOOT REGULATIONS

  • Registration Opens 1 Hour Before Shooting Starts
  • Special Event Sold on Saturday
  • $20.00 Buy In     4 Places 1st,  2nd,  3rd,  10th 
  • 70/30 Buyer
  • Minimum 500 ATA Birds in Last 2 Years
  • 25 Yard Penalty Plus Known Ability for Special Event
  • 23 Yard Penalty for Non-Special Event Plus Know Ability
  • Shooter Must Declare Special Category Before Their 1st Event
  • 16 Yard & Doubles With No Known Average Will Be Class A or AA Known Ability Applies
  • Must Shoot Lewis Class To Be Eligible For Added Money
  • Any Shooter Who Wins or Ties 16 Yard Trophy Increases One Class
  • Lewis Class Will Be 3 Classes 60/40
  • Double 2 Classes 60/40
  • Shoot Will Be Held Under ATA Rules
  • Decisions Will Be Final With NSSA Officials

During this event, rifle range benches 1 to 4 will be limited to 22 rimfire shooting to prevent accidental triggering of the trap houses. These are the 4 left hand benches, and will be marked.

COVID-19 Green phase transition

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The Board has approved the following operational changes effective immediately with respect to the recent transition to GREEN.
 
 

BUILDINGS: All buildings including Indoor Archery Range, Meeting Room and Skeet House are now OPEN. Distancing guidelines and gathering restrictions are to be observed. Masks are optional but recommended. 

 
MEETINGS: We will resume club meetings on their normal schedules. Depending on attendance, the meeting may be relocated to the Indoor Archery Range to observe distancing requirements. The first scheduled Board Meeting is Tuesday June 16th, the next General Membership Meeting is Tuesday July 7th.
 
GOLF CART: The golf cart will be available for use with the following requirements: No more than 2 riders. The passenger must ride in the REAR seats to observe distancing. Sanitizing wipes will be provided and MUST be used to wipe down all contact surfaces after each use. The cart is undergoing maintenance but is expected to be in service this Monday 6/8.
 
Sporting Events: The respective Range chairmen are working on on rescheduling events. Further announcements will be made as those plans become available.
 
GUN BASH: The NSSA Executive Committee, along with the Board of  Directors and the Special Events Committee determined that it is necessary to postpone the April 25th Gun Bash. We would like to reassure you all that we fully intend to hold this event once we receive the guidance from the proper government agencies and local health officials and also when we feel that the general population will be comfortable and can enjoy attending public events of this size and nature again. We will provide our plans once they are clear. We are not issuing refunds as the event will be held at a future date and even if ticket buyers are not able to attend they will still be eligible to win the 40 main ticket prizes.
 
If you or an immediate household member is experiencing symptoms or has been exposed to COVID-19 please stay home.
 

All policies enforced will follow guidance set forth by the PA State, CDC and Dept. of Health

Regards,

Wayne Noftz, President

Al Straub, Vice President

Stan Hoover, Chairman of the Board