North Side Sportsmen's Association

Category Archives: Safety and Security

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

CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS

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Members,

Effective immediately, The NSSA board has agreed to enforce the following restrictions in response to the COVID19 situation. These measures are based upon guidance from the CDC, Governor of Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Health Department. 

Outdoor Ranges/Events

  • All outdoor ranges (Pistol, Rifle, Outdoor Archery, West Range) will be open during normal operating hours.
  • Range fees are WAIVED until further notice
  • Members MUST sign in. Bring your own pen and cleaning wipes / hand sanitizer after handling the sign in sheet or touching other surfaces.
  • Outdoor Training events are cancelled
  • All club organized outdoor events will continue as scheduled unless the range chairman states otherwise.
  • Trap & Skeet Fields are closed for both scheduled and unscheduled shooting.
  • Absolutely No guests are permitted until further notice. Members’ Spouse and children are permitted per the bylaws.
  • Members are expected to observe all precautions as recommended by the CDC and Health Officials

Indoor Range/Events

  • The clubhouse including the Indoor archery range, and skeet building are CLOSED until further notice.
  • All indoor events are cancelled.
  • Only administrative staff will be permitted in any building on club property while we are under these conditions.

Wayne Noftz, President

Al Straub, Vice President

Stan Hoover, Chairman of the Board

NSSA Guest Policy Reminder

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This message is a reminder to all members about Northside’s policy on bringing guests, accepted last year by the Board of Directors. Any member bringing more than 3 guests to shoot at any range must first contact the Range Chairman to discuss the date and number of guests. Members are personally responsible for the actions of their guests, and the Board of Directors does not feel that one member can monitor and ensure the safe conduct of more than 3 guests at a time. The range chairman can make arrangements to have help available to accommodate the extra guests, if needed.

This policy only includes non scheduled events, such as open shooting on rifle, pistol, archery, skeet, trap, etc. Scheduled events such as trap and skeet shoots are not included under this policy, as there are enough safety officers for those events.

Also, please remember that guests must yield to members in case of overcrowding at our ranges.

Please respect this policy and cooperate with NSSA range chairmen to ensure safety for all shooters.

Stan Hoover, NSSA Board Chairman

Range Safety Officer Training Jan 16th (filled)

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NSSA is proud to host Range Safety Officer training on Saturday Jan 16. (Update: the Jan 16 date has been filled, another slot has been added on Jan 30)
Becoming an RSO is an excellent way to provide a vital service to your fellow members. Also, volunteering to serve as an RSO can be applied toward a reduction in your annual dues. Spaces are limited. Register today!
Date
Saturday Jan 16, 8AM
Course length: 9 hours
Participants should bring lunch – no meal will be provided.
Registration
please email
Course is limited to 12 students
Cost is $40.00 for instruction only
Optional certification is offered separately at additional cost. See the instructor for details.
About the course
The Range Safety Officer course consists of: Range Safety Officer’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include emergency procedures.

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Access Card Distribution and Usage Reminder

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All members should have new access cards by now, and they should be working properly. Please let someone know if you have any problems, or if you haven’t received your new card, please contact the membership chairman.
Please remember that rules for using the new cards are the same: You are responsible for its use, and only you can use it. If you lose it, you must let the membership chairman know immediately so it can be turned off and a new one issued. You cannot lend it to non-members, and you must accompany all guests on NSSA grounds. Please comply with these rules to keep our club safe