Special thanks to Mark and Tracy Zigo for organizing a fun event on the West Range!
Category Archives: Ranges
Youth Archery resuming 9/27
NSSA Youth Archery will resume on Sunday, Sept 27th 2020. In order to maintain social distancing, we have divided the group into 2 sessions: 10am-12noon, and 1pm-3pm. CDC guidelines will be followed; All equipment will be sanitized in between sessions and masks will be required at all times except while on the firing line.
When archers are on the firing line, masks may be removed as it is a potential safety issue and interferes with proper anchoring. Archers on the firing line will be positioned at every other target to ensure they are a safe distance from one another.
Limited spots are available in the 1pm-3pm session only. If interested, email youtharchery@northsidesportsmen.com
Please include the following in your email:
- bow type (Combound/Recurve)
- If you have your own equipment, or will use a bow provided by the club.
NSSA Trap – Fall Classic 10/17-18
NSSA is pleased to announce it is holding a 2 Day Trap Event on 10/17 and 10/18/2020.
This is an ATA Registered event. Trophies and $500 in added money will be awarded.
NSSA Trap – ATA Doubles Marathon Sept 13 2020
NSSA Trap is pleased to announce a Doubles Marathon Trap shoot!
Date: Sunday, Sept 13 2020
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $17 per 100 targets, plus $5.00 ATA Fee
16 Yard and Handicap Targets also offered
Open to the Public – all are welcome!
ATA REGISTERED SHOOT
Ladies Pistol Class Sept 5, 2020
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@
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@
Rifle Range CLOSED Saturday 7/18 @ 3PM
A training activity will be taking place on the Rifle Range and will be CLOSED this Saturday 7/18 at 3PM for the remainder of the day.
West Range expanded availability
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.
3-DAY OUTLAWS TRAPSHOOT
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.
Trap & Skeet Limited Reopening
Members,
In accordance with Governer Wolf’s recent announcement that Allegheny County will be entering the Yellow Phase of reopening, NSSA’s Board of Directors have voted to reopen both trap and skeet on a limited basis. Beginning Sunday, May 17th, Trap and Skeet will be open for shooting to MEMBERS ONLY at the following times. Please see adjusted range procedures below.
TRAP:
Thursdays 4pm-8pm
Sundays 10am-2pm
SKEET:
Wednesdays 6pm-9pm
Sundays 11am-2pm
PROCEDURES:
* MEMBERS ONLY – NO GUESTS (members spouse & children under age 18 allowed)
* Gate will remain closed – Access by card only – Don’t forget your card
* Practice Shooting Only – No Leagues at this time
* Clubhouses will remain closed
* Shooters must assemble shotguns at their vehicles and bring only shotgun and ammo to range
* Bathroom access through front main door only
* Outside vending machine with pop and water only
* Exact cash or check payments only – No Change will be given
* Face Masks are recommended but not mandatory
* Social Distancing must be practiced for these events to continue
* Please bring your own disinfecting wipes
* If you or any member of your immediate household is experiencing symptoms of Covid19 or has been exposed to anybody with Covid19, PLEASE STAY HOME.
* We encourage anybody with a pre-existing health condition or compromised immune system to stay at home at this time to protect yourself.
ADDITIONAL TRAP RANGE NOTE:
We have begun work on refurbishing the four trap houses and sometime in the near future trap will be closing for a minumum of 3-4 days for painting. You will be notified when this takes place.
As this situation is fluid, additional closures/changes to the above may be necessary. Any updates will be sent out by the Board of Directors when necessary. Feel free to reach out to shotgunsports@northsidesportsmen.com with any questions or concerns.
Hunting at NSSA
The hunting sign in sheet has been relocated to the outer lobby area. All hunting policies remain in effect and must be observed.