Don’t forget to join us for the Make-A-Wish Fundraiser Trap Shoot this Saturday, April 23rd. All proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Children at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Click here for more information.
Category Archives: Events
Indoor 3D Archery season ends 3/24
The last indoor 3D archery shoot is this Thursday March 24. This will be the last chance to shoot indoor 3D until next year.
Don’t miss your chance! Join us on Thursday!
As the weather improves, the archers will move outdoors on the scheduled open days. The outdoor 3D course will open as weather permits to clear the areas of overgrowth.
We will provide additional updates regarding spring/summer archery activities as they develop.
CMP Clinic for New Participants
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a U.S. government-chartered program that promotes firearm safety training and rifle practice for all qualified U.S. citizens. The CMP operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and state associations that cover every state in the U.S. The clubs and associations offer the opportunity for continued firearm practice and competition. Any U.S. citizen who is not legally prohibited from owning a firearm may participate.
The Northside Sportsman’s Association (NSSA) is hosting a CMP informational clinic on April 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm to present an overview of CMP/NRA match procedures and best-practices, discuss this year’s match events and answer questions.
This year’s match events include:
- NRA Rifle Matches
- Springfield/Vintage Rifle Match
- Carbine Match
- Garand Match
- .22 Caliber Match
- F-Class High Power Rifle Matches
Although a basic understanding of firearms and firearm safety is a prerequisite to participating in a match, you don’t even have to own your own rifle. NSSA has two AR-15 rifles to loan to participants, which can be used at the seven NRA Rifle Matches in 2016.
At the meeting, you will be able to ask questions and learn more about the CMP, CMP events, and procedures used during the events (match procedures, qualifying firearms, range commands, etc.). You will also be able to learn about some exciting new provisions for 2016 that allow for a greater number of rifles and participants.
Come to the CMP informational meeting on April 12 to find out more on how to get involved and participate in CMP activities!
Date & Time:
April 12, 7:00pm
Location:
325 Mt. Pleasant Road
Warrendale, PA 15086
Make A Wish Trap Event April 23rd
NSSA invites everyone to join us at the trap field on Saturday April 23 for a charity event to benefit Make a Wish. Proceeds from this event will be utilized to find the wish of a child from the local area. Please do join us to support this wonderful cause.
- When: Saturday April 23 9AM – 2PM
- Registration: 8AM
- Shoot begins: 9AM
- Fee: $40/person
- Pre-squad available now thru day of event
- Tournament style event – singles placed accordingly
- Complimentary for and drinks to participants
- Prizes awarded to first and second place individual winners
Questions? Email Mia Johnson miaj5542@yahoo.com
Great start for Indoor 3D Archery
There was an impressive turnout for last Thursday’s indoor 3D archery shoot. Co-Chair Tom M. Set the field for the shoot and although he took it easy for the opener by setting most of the targets at 20 or 30 yards there were plenty of challenging shots.
Thanks to all who attended! It makes the effort worthwhile to see everyone participating and having fun. For those who are curious, don’t be shy.. There are many friendly folks here willing to help! We hope to see you in the weeks to come!
Indoor 3D Archery starting Jan 7
The NSSA Archery committee is getting ready for the upcoming 3D archery league which is starting January 7th!
New targets are being prepared and mounted on stands, and target inserts are being replaced on others as needed.
This is a very popular and fun shoot for everyone – we encourage you to participate.
2016 CMP Planning Meeting
There will be a CMP Planning Meeting at the NSSA Clubhouse on Tuesday, January 12th at 7:00 PM. At this meeting we will create the calendar of dates, and decide the types of matches (F-class, Garand, 4-position, rim-fire, etc.) that will run in 2016.
Indoor Archery League – There’s still time to join!
If you missed this week’s first shoot on Tuesday, don’t worry – there’s still time to join! You can make up your score at the next shoot or other times – we’ll work something out!
If interested, email indoor300@northsidesportsmen.com
Season closing Plate shoot Nov 22
Due to popular demand, The West Range officers have agreed to offer one final shoot for the season. This will be a steel plate shoot only on Nov 22nd from 10 am til 100pm. Come on out folks, this is your last chance to take part until spring arrives!
The cost for the shoot is $10.00 to shoot all day.
2nd Annual Battle of the Bulge Shoot
On Sunday, December 13th Northside Sportsman’s Club will hold the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bulge shoot. It will be the 71st anniversary of the battle that took place from December 16, 1944 through January 25, 1945.
250,000 German troops, including three full German Panzer divisions, were massed along the Belgian border. It was Germany’s last large-scale offensive and a great gamble to try to turn the tide of war. Soldiers on both sides would suffer some of the harshest winter conditions and experience some of the most brutal fighting of the Second World War.
For an excellent history of the battle, see http://tinyurl.com/Ardennenoffensive
Preferred rifles include the Karabiner 98 Kurtz for the German side (although the Springfield M1903 may be substituted), and the M1 Garand or M1 Carbine for the US side. All rifles must have open sights.
Other period-correct rifle types may be appropriate. Please ask.
Place: Rifle range at NSSA, 325 Mt Pleasant Road, Warrendale, PA. Open to the public.
Cost: $10