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Youth Intro to Archery – Winter 2025

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The North Side Archery Committee is proud to announce (2) 6 week Youth Intro to Archery Courses this winter. Your child will have the opportunity to explore the joy of Archery while learning the fundamentals of the sport.

NSSA will provide all equipment, but you may bring your own equipment if you wish.

Cost is $10. (Fee waived for existing NSSA Youth Members)

Limited Spots are available, Choose from one of the 2 6-week sessions below:

1st 6-week program: Jan 5, 2025 thru Feb 9, 2025 Click to Register (Choose only one)

2nd 6-week program: Feb 23, 2025 thru Mar 30, 2025 Click to Register (Choose only one)

Time: Sundays 10am – 11:30am, (9:30AM Start First Week for equipment fitting)

email questions: archery@northsidesportsmen.com

Rifle Range Golf Cart Orientation Sat Oct 26.

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The Rifle Range Committee will hold golf cart orientation sessions on Saturday October 26 from 9 AM until noon. This will require closing of the range to accommodate the training.
We will hold 6 one half hour sessions, each half hour, starting at 9. Each session will be limited to 3 members. Members wishing to get the training MUST use the attached sign up page: 

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SAFTEA Bleeding Management Class Nov 1, 2024

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NSSA will host an SAFTEA Bleeding Management Class Nov 1, 2024

When: Friday, November 1 from 6:00pm to10:00pm

Where: NSSA Meeting Room

Cost: $50 person (Limit of 10 students)

Click here to Register for the class

This course is based on the Tactical Combat Casualty Course, NAEMT, Advanced First Aid, the American College of Surgeons protocol, and the National Stop the Bleed Course.

The number one cause of preventable death after an injury is uncontrolled bleeding. Millions of people experience a life-threatening bleed each year due to an accident, injury, chronic disease, etc. In an emergency situation, major bleeds can cause serious complications and become life threatening in a matter of just a few minutes.

This program will present techniques that will allow you the ability to identify life-threatening bleeding and build skills to intervene by applying life saving measures.

This course is available to NSSA members and immediate family members (spouse or children who are 18 years of age and still reside at home.)  

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OC Pepper Spray Class Oct 18th 2024

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NSSA will host an SAFTEA OC Pepper Spray Class. Oct 18, 2024.

When: Friday, October 18 from 6:00pm to10:00pm

Where: NSSA Meeting Room

Cost: $50 person (Limit of 10 students)

Click here to Register for the class

Anyone can benefit from taking an OC Pepper Spray class – whether you’re a runner, commuter, student, someone who travels for work, retiree, homemaker, college student – this class is for you! This four-hour class will help you learn how to identify threatening behaviors and be better prepared to escape dangerous situations safely. The proper use of OC Pepper Spray provides a viable non-lethal response to counter many threats that you may encounter.

This course is available to NSSA members and immediate family members (spouse or children who are 18 years of age and still reside at home.)

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PA Hunter-Trapper Education Sept 7th 2024

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NSSA Is pleased to host the Pennsylvania Hunter Trapper Education Sept 7th!

Click To Register https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/217486

This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license. You must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete this training.
Important In order to prepare for your class, read Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 9 located at Today’s Hunter & Trapper in PA.

NOTE: You must be at least 11 years of age to register for this class!

We will break for lunch around noon. NSSA will provide a light Lunch to ALL Registered Students

https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/217486

NRA RSO Training June 22, 2024

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NSSA’s Chief RSO Bob Pelles will be providing NRA Range Safety Officer training June 22, 2024

Click to Sign up

Please have your NRA member number handy. Class time  8am to 5pm. All course materials will be provided. Lunch will be ordered with the cost split among the participants.

Upon conclusion of the NRA training, NSSA Members will receive NSSA RSO training. If you are already an NRA RSO, you may join for this session at 5PM at no cost. Contact Bob to inform him you will participate in this training.

Fee: $80 (NSSA Members) $95 (Non-Members) Location: NSSA Meeting Room

email questions to rmpelles@gmail.com

If the above link does not work

  • visit  nrainstructors.org
  • Click “Find an NRA training course(s) near you”
  • On the search form, in the “Safety” section, check the box next to “NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course”
  • enter the zip code (15086)
  • click search button
  • Find NSSA in the results and click the link proceed with registration.

NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Class June 7th

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This seminar is available to all NSSA members, Spouses and immediate family members who are at least 18 years of age for a nominal fee of $25 which covers the cost of the course materials. This is a no firearms seminar that will be held in the NSSA clubhouse. Member attendance is NOT required – your spouse or immediate family members may attend on their own!

The NRA Refuse to Be a Victim is a nationally recognized crime prevention program.  The single most important step toward ensuring your own safety is having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it. NRA’s Refuse To Be A Victim® program teaches various tips and techniques you need to be alerted to dangerous situations and to avoid becoming a victim.  

Don’t be an easy target. We can all pinpoint times where we’ve made ourselves an easy target – whether it was keeping our heads buried in our phones, parking in a dimly lit area at night, or leaving our houses or cars unlocked. But there are many more, less obvious situations that make us vulnerable as well.

We never think a crime can happen to us, until it actually does. While sometimes unfortunate things do happen unexpectedly, it is important to be equipped with the knowledge and skills for personal safety and crime prevention. Having a personal safety strategy in place and knowing the techniques and tactics you can use to avoid becoming an easy victim can help you live smarter and be safer.

Cost: The total cost of this seminar is $25.00 per person or $40.00 for a couple (Student and Spouse)

Email questions to admin@northsidesportsmen.com

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Date:  June 7, 2024

Time:  6:00 PM – 10:30 PM 

Cost:   $25.00 ($40.00 Student + Spouse)

The cost of the class is to cover expenses paid for the course material

INTRO TO SKEET CLASS

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Have you ever wanted to learn the game of SKEET? Have you ever wanted to try it out-or even learn what it is??

Now you can!!!

Come out and join the Skeet Committee on Saturday, May 18th from 12:00 – 2:00 for an Introduction to Skeet Class!

This will be a basic level class designed for Safety, Learning and most of all Fun. You will learn gun safety, the basic rules of the game and how to shoot a round. Best of all, you’ll shoot two full rounds of SKEET!!!

Items you will need:

  • Shotgun (NSSA will have some loaners upon request)
  • Two (2) boxes of shells to match your shotgun gauge ( shot size 7.5, 8, 9 )
    • Shells available for purchase at the club for $9.00/box
  • Eye Protection
  • Ear Protection
  • **Please ensure your shotgun is in good working condition prior to bringing it to the range
  • ***You must arrive with the shotgun unloaded

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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

NRA RSO Training April 13, 2024

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NSSA’s Chief RSO Bob Pelles will be providing NRA Range Safety Officer training April 13, 2024

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Please have your NRA member number handy. Class time  8am to 5pm. All course materials will be provided. Lunch will be ordered with the cost split among the participants.

Fee: $80 (NSSA Members)   $95 (Non-Members)
Location: NSSA Meeting Room

email questions to rmpelles@gmail.com

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