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Category Archives: Training

Range Safety Officer Training Jan 16th (filled)

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NSSA is proud to host Range Safety Officer training on Saturday Jan 16. (Update: the Jan 16 date has been filled, another slot has been added on Jan 30)
Becoming an RSO is an excellent way to provide a vital service to your fellow members. Also, volunteering to serve as an RSO can be applied toward a reduction in your annual dues. Spaces are limited. Register today!
Date
Saturday Jan 16, 8AM
Course length: 9 hours
Participants should bring lunch – no meal will be provided.
Registration
please email
Course is limited to 12 students
Cost is $40.00 for instruction only
Optional certification is offered separately at additional cost. See the instructor for details.
About the course
The Range Safety Officer course consists of: Range Safety Officer’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include emergency procedures.

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Ladies Basic Pistol Class Nov 14th

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LadiesPistolThe Ladies pistol class will be held Saturday November 14, 2015 at North Side Sportsmen’s Association.

CLICK HERE to Download NSSA Ladies Pistol Application

When: Saturday November 14, 2015
Session 1(Morning) : 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Session 2(Afternoon): 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where: Main Meeting Room and West Range – Session will begin in the Meeting Room
(THE PISTOL RANGE WILL REMAIN OPEN)

Cost:  $60 registration fee to cover ammo and other expenses. There is no fee for the instruction itself. Additional details are on the application.

Classroom instruction will be conducted indoors and shooting outdoors – please dress appropriately for the weather.
This event is open to the Public – Registration is limited to 40 students and will fill very quickly do not delay if interested.
ONLY TIMELY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MAILED IN WITH A CHECK WILL HOLD A RESERVATION. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.

NSSA members who are pistol instructors or law enforcement or range officers or competitive practical pistol shooters and are interested in serving as coaches are asked to respond directly to me by emailing pistol@northsidesportsmen.com to let me know your qualifications and availability. This will count towards reducing your 2017 dues.  

Harry Schneider

NSSA Pistol Chairman
pistol@northsidesportsmen.com

pistolclass@northsidesportsmen.com for student registration issues

pistol@northsidesportsmen.com for members volunteering to assist with the class

Golf Cart Training at the Rifle Range

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Since the rifle range will be shut down all day Saturday Sept 12, 2015, for the annual NSSA family picnic, there will be training sessions all morning at the rifle range on the use of the golf cart.

Starting time is 8 AM and will continue until about noon. Anyone who wants the training and has not taken it is welcome. I believe I can train perhaps 30 to 40 members on a first come first serve basis. You must bring your access card so it can be updated to provide access as well as for proof of membership.

See you Saturday Sept 12.

Thanks,
Stan Hoover, Rifle Range Chairman

Defensive Firearms Training for all levels NOW AVAILABLE!

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InpaxlogoFor some time now, NSSA has wanted to host a training organization that could provide high quality professional instruction to shooters of all levels, particularly beginners new to the firearm world.

 

After over a year of careful screening and evaluation, we are proud to introduce INPAX | Academy of Personal Protection; a Wexford based, full-spectrum personal security training firm that teaches self-defense, defensive firearms, and critical incident response training to individuals, families, corporations and schools across the country.  INPAX founder, Sam Rosenberg, is a former Marine Corps officer with extensive experience in the close protection world; is the author of two books, and is a nationally recognized subject-matter-expert whose opinions are routinely sought out by the news media. Continue reading →

Introduction to Archery – 3/28 & 4/4

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 Update 3/9: All spots have been filled for both sessions. Check back for announcement of future dates.
IMG_20150122_191344030Have you ever wondered what it’s like to shoot a BOW? Here’s your chance.
The Archery Co-Chairmen of North Side Sportsmen Association are providing 2 Introduction to Archery classes for the general membership and guests on March  28th, 2015 from 1pm to 4pm, and April 4th, 2015 from 1pm to 4pm located at NSSA indoor archery range.

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Introduction to Trap Shooting SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH

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INTRODUCTION TO TRAP SHOOTING

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH

(2) Classes, limited to 25 shooters per class. 9AM and 1 PM.

Cost is $10 per shooter

• Intended for future trap shooting enthusiasts

• Youth, Ladies and anyone else who has an interest in the sport of Trap Shooting are welcome

• Members and the general public are welcome

• This is not open to experienced shooters who have shot at a club level ( ata or legal targets )

• All participants will attend class, then be instructedwith live shooting on the trap range

• Northside will supply the shooting instructors

• If available, you bring your shotgun and shells

• The club has a few guns available to loan on a first come basis

• Shells will be available for $7 per box.

Note: Each class will last 2 hours+. Classes will be filled on a first come basis. To enroll, please contact via e-mail to:

trap@northsidesportsmen.com

Thank you NSSA Trap Committee

Ladies handgun orientation news

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The ladies handgun orientation class scheduled for Saturday August 16 has been FILLED and we have a waiting list in event of cancellations.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MORE APPLICATIONS.

PISTOL RANGE WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL OTHER SHOOTERS ALL DAY AUGUST 16, 2014

PREGNANT and NURSING WOMEN should NOT take this class and should avoid noise and lead exposure as well as chemical exposure from gun cleaning chemicals.

STUDENTS WHO MUST CANCEL are asked to NOTIFY us ASAP at pistolclass@northsidesportsmen.com, so that a person on the waiting list can be assigned.

STUDENTS and COACHES MUST  wear shirts with tight-fitting necks and baseball style caps with bills to prevent hot brass from entering their clothing or falling behind protective eye wear.  You will be walking on dirt and will need clothing suitable for the weather as well as your hat.

Helping with the class will count towards reducing your NSSA dues.  Harry will soon take inventory of available coaches and other volunteers and make assignments.  All volunteer coaches are asked to be at the range no later than 8:00 am for orientation by Dave Nelson, Dave Mink, and Dave Benko.

COACHES: Ideal candidates are pistol instructors, range officers, law enforcement officers and other people who have received quality pistol training.

SETUP: Move tables and target racks immediately before and after the event.

If you would like to volunteer or are interested in volunteering for this event, email Harry Schneider directly with your interest and QUALIFICATIONS and you best contact phone number at pistol@northsidesportsmen.com.

The volunteer schedulers (NOT Harry Schneider) will handle all scheduling communications.  They can be reached at pistolclass@northsidesportsmen.com.

Multi-state Concealed Carry Class (7-16-2014)

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Carry America is holding a Multi-state Concealed Carry Class at Northside on July 16.

If you have a desire to be able to legally carry in other states, and you haven’t been able to attend any of the prior classes that have been offered, NSSA is hosting a training/certification class that may be of interest to you.

A 4-hour class to qualify for a Utah (or Arizona, if desired) pistol permit will be held at NSSA on July 16th.  This permit will enable you to legally carry concealed in some states that a Pennsylvania only permit holder cannot carry in.

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