North Side Sportsmen's Association

Category Archives: West Range

All Outdoor Ranges CLOSED Nov 30th – Dec 7

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In observance of the first week of Deer Season ALL OUTDOOR Ranges will be CLOSED from Nov 30th – Dec 7, 2024 and will reopen sunrise Dec 8th. The following closures will be in effect for this year:

  • All outdoor ranges will be closed Friday evening November 29th at sunset and will remain closed the entire week.
  • 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.

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 Stan Hoover at
rifle@northsidesportsmen.com

Shotgun use limitations reminder

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Shotgun use is permitted under the following conditions:

  • Patterning is permitted using the patterning rack at the Skeet Field behind the high house. Click to view map coordinates
  • Rifle Range permits single projectiles ONLY. NO birdshot, buckshot, etc!

With exception to Trap and Skeet, shotgun use is prohibited at all other ranges. Shotgun blasts cause excessive damage to the target racks and hanging materials. Be respectful of your fellow members who are putting in their time to maintain the ranges for your enjoyment. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Ladies Pistol Phase 1 April 27, 2024

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Mark your calendar! We will be holding a Ladies Pistol Phase 1 Orientation on April 27th, 2024 from 8:00am until 1:00pm. The link to sign up for this class will be announced once it is ready! EDIT: we announced the sign up via email and the class is full!

This orientation class will include both classroom instruction and shooting outdoors on our West Range. The emphasis of this class is safety and fun. 

Please note that this is an introductory class designed for first time shooters. Due to the limited number of spots available, preference will be given to those who have not taken our Ladies Pistol Class in the past. If you have already taken the class and choose to sign up again, please be aware that your registration may be cancelled and your money refunded to allow for new applicants to register. 

The cost to participate in the course is $80, which covers the cost of ammunition and other expenses. Payment is required at the time of registration to hold your spot in the course.

Feel free to reply to this email with any questions. We hope to see you there! 

NSSA Safety & Training Committee & NSSA West Range Committee

email questions to pistolclass@northsidesportsmen.com

Ladies Pistol Class April 15, 2023

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We will be holding a Ladies Pistol Orientation on April 15th, 2023 from 8:00am until 1:00pm. This orientation class will include both classroom instruction and shooting outdoors on our West Range. The emphasis of this class is safety and fun. 

Please note that this is an introductory class designed for first time shooters. Due to the limited number of spots available, preference will be given to those who have not taken our Ladies Pistol Class in the past. If you have already taken the class and choose to sign up again, please be aware that your registration may be cancelled and your money refunded to allow for new applicants to register. 

The cost to participate in the course is $80, which covers the cost of ammunition and other expenses. Payment is required at the time of registration to hold your spot in the course. Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel their registration before April 10th, 2023. No refund will be provided for cancellations on or after April 10th, 2023. 

Participants can register and pay for the class online by clicking on this blue link: LADIES PISTOL CLASS REGISTRATION. Participants will receive both a confirmation email and a reminder email 3 days prior to the event. This class is open to the public. NSSA membership is NOT required.

Feel free to reply to this email with any questions. We hope to see you there! 

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NSSA Safety & Training Committee

NSSA West Range Committee

email questions to pistolclass@northsidesportsmen.com

West Range Construction Partial Closure

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Members: The LEFT pavilion and shooting bays are closed for shooting while we are performing construction and improvements to that side. This only applies to the left pavilion and bays.

The RIGHT pavilion is still open with two shooting distances as well as the steel is still available for use. Improvements should be completed by spring (weather permitting.)

If you would like to be added to the West Range distro list to keep in the know about our events as we move into 2023 please send an email to west.range@northsidesportsmen.com and we’ll add you.

Great Time at the Zombie Shoot

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All shooters had a great time at the annual West Range Zombie Shoot! It was a challenge but no zombies made it out!

If you want to stay in the know of West Range shooting events please send an email to west.range@northsidesportsmen.com and we’ll get you on our distro list!!

Special thanks to Mark and Tracey Zigo for the scary set up!!

Ladies Pistol Class Sept 10, 2022

Posted on by Posted in Events, Ranges, Training, West Range

We will be holding a Ladies Pistol Orientation on September 10th, 2022 from 8:00am until 1:00pm. This orientation class will include both classroom instruction and shooting outdoors on our West Range. The emphasis of this class is safety and fun. 

Please note that this is an introductory class designed for first time shooters. Due to the limited number of spots available, preference will be given to those who have not taken our Ladies Pistol Class in the past. If you have already taken the class and choose to sign up again, please be aware that your registration may be cancelled and your money refunded to allow for new applicants to register. 

The cost to participate in the course is $80, which covers the cost of ammunition and other expenses. Payment is required at the time of registration to hold your spot in the course. Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel their registration before September 5th, 2022. No refund will be provided for cancellations on or after September 5th, 2022. 

Participants can register and pay for the class online by clicking on this blue link: LADIES PISTOL CLASS REGISTRATION. Participants will receive both a confirmation email and a reminder email 3 days prior to the event. This class is open to the public. NSSA membership is NOT required.

Feel free to reply to this email with any questions. We hope to see you there! 

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NSSA Safety & Training Committee

NSSA West Range Committee