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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Indoor 3D begins Jan 22, 2026
The first 3D Archery Shoot of the year will take place on Thursday Jan 22nd 2026. Come in from the cold and join us for the fun and camaraderie. Visit the 3D Archery Page for more info and full schedule. email questions to: archery@northsidesportsmen.com
Indoor Archery League begins Jan 20th 2026
The 9 week indoor 300 Archery league begins on Tuesday Jan 20th 2026 at 6:00 pm. Sign up at the club during first week. Handicap scoring will be utilized to make it competitive for all skill levels. See the Indoor Archery League Page for more details and full schedule. email questions to: archery@northsidesportsmen.com
NEW YEAR’S DAY 2026 TRAP EVENT
POSTPONED due to weather. New date TBD
Kick off the new year with your fellow marksmen at NSSA! We are hosting our annual New Year’s Day Kickoff Shoot and “Chili Cookoff” on TBD
Whether you’re coming for the competition or the comfort food, it’s the perfect way to spend the holiday.
The Details:
- Where: Warrendale, PA 15086.
- When: Club opens at 10:00 AM; shooting begins at 11:00 AM.
- Sign-up: You must be signed up by noon.
The Program (100 Targets):
- 50 targets at 16 yards.
- A brief break.
- 50 targets at 22 yards.
Prizes & Extras: In addition to the targets ($28), we have a $20 Northside Purse, a Lewis Class with $200 added, and a 50/50 raffle. Think your chili is the best? Enter the Chili Competition for just $5 for a chance to win a money prize!
For more information, contact Ron Halli at 724-272-4680, Rick Milbert at 724-316-2834 or email trap@northsidesportsmen.com
🎄 Yippee Ki Yay! Die Hard 2 Event 🎄
What an Action-Packed Way to Start the Holidays!
We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our annual holiday-themed event, based on Die Hard 2, this past Friday!
In keeping with the tradition of John McClane being a holiday icon, we wrapped up the year with four highly challenging, action-packed stages loosely based on the classic Christmas movie. With many of our members braving the cold across both the AM and PM sessions, the energy and competitive spirit were truly electric! Thank you for bringing your enthusiasm, good sportsmanship, and incredible skills.
Before diving into the results, we want to extend a massive, sincere THANK YOU for your continued, phenomenal support of all our West Range events throughout the entire year. Your participation is what makes these events possible and so much fun!
Final Scores
The competition was fierce, and the scores were separated by razor-thin margins. After a thorough tally of the results, we have our champion!
A colossal CONGRATULATIONS to Dylan for a spectacular performance, navigating the challenges like a true hero and securing the top spot!
Here are the official top three finishers:
| Rank | Name | Overall Points |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Dylan M. | 306.1483 |
| 🥈 2nd | Rob V. | 302.5979 |
| 🥉 3rd | Andrew D. | 294.8785 |
Thank you once again to everyone who attended! We look forward to seeing you at our events in the New Year.
Happy Holidays and stay safe!
2025 Deer Season Range Closures
In observance of the beginning of Deer Season ALL OUTDOOR Ranges will be CLOSED from Sat Nov 29th – Mon Dec 1, 2025 and will reopen sunrise Tues Dec 2. The following closures will be in effect for this year:
- All outdoor ranges will be closed Friday evening November 28th at sunset and will reopen Tues Dec 2
- Trap and Skeet will be open their regular evening hours after 5 PM (4 PM if there are no hunters signed into the Hunting Sign In Book).
- There will be no closures of the indoor Archery Range.
During the PA Rifle Deer season, only muzzleloaders and shotguns are permitted to be used on NSSA property. Rifles to include those that use straight-wall cartridges are prohibited to be used to hunt deer on NSSA property. Refer to hunting policy here: https://northsidesportsmen.com/events/hunting-on-nssa-property/
Please understand that there is to be NO shooting of firearms during the range closures anywhere on NSSA property except in legal hunting. If you don’t have your firearm sighted in before range closures, you cannot sight it in here until the ranges reopen. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
For questions contact NSSA president Al Straub, or Hunting Chairman Mike Egnacheski at
hunting_committee@northsidesportsmen.com
West Range Halloween Shoot
A massive thank-you to everyone who joined us for the West Range: Return of the Dead zombie shoot! This marked our very first official event on the new West Range, and the updated layout gave us the perfect stage to test out some new ideas — and it’s safe to say, our shooters loved it.
Despite losing poor Carl the security guard to the zombie horde, our fearless NSSA action heroes held their ground and kept the outbreak under control.
We couldn’t have done it without our incredible members, guests, and RSOs who made the event such a killer success (pun totally intended). Here’s to many more events on the West Range!
*Reminder to check your email for the Die Hard event on 11/28. Search for “Die hard is a Christmas Movie!”
West Range Construction: Update
Hello Members of NSSA,
We have exciting news about the West Range renovations, we’re making quick progress!
The project is moving along swiftly. The side berms in front of the pavilion have been fully removed, and the base layer of the new berm seems to be set. We are also making sure the range is built to last by installing drainage swales to ensure proper water runoff.
What’s Happening Next?
We will continue to have dirt delivered to the club this week and through the end of November as we start the final touches on the range.
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Range Closure
Please remember that the West Range remains closed during this time of renovation. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to complete this exciting project.
Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the workday this past Sunday! We were able to clean and store all of the wood from the old berms, which we can reuse for future range maintenance projects.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Sincerely,
NSSA West Range Committee
West Range Closed for Construction
We’re excited to announce that a major improvement project is now underway on the West Range!
As part of this effort, the range will be temporarily closed starting October 3rd, 2025. This project includes:
- Regrading and resurfacing the range floor
- Installing improved drainage
- Extending the bay lengths in front of the pavilion
- Splitting the area into two dedicated shooting sections
We anticipate that the West Range will remain closed for several weeks while the work is completed. We’ll keep you updated as the project progresses.
Regarding upcoming events: depending on construction progress and equipment storage needs, we’re still hoping to host the annual Zombie Shoot. We’ll provide more information about West Range events in the near future.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to improve our facilities!
2025 Youth Air Rifle begins Oct 25
NSSA is proud to announce its 2025 Fall Youth Air Rifle Program will start on Oct 25. The focus of the program is to provide instruction from the Winchester/NRA Air-rifle qualification course on firearms safety and development of marksman skills. The program will be run by NRA accredited instructors and volunteers.
All equipment and ammunition will be provided by NSSA
Dates: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov 15
Times: 9 am to 10 am
10:15 am to 11:15 am
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Ages: Boys/Girls 10 – 17
Sign Up: Contact Jeff Knauss (j.knauss@verizon.net)