NSSA sweatshirts orders are being taken thru September 22nd. There are three
color choices available in the ¼ zip pullovers (light gray-heather, dark gray-
graphite, navy) in all sizes, and a sweatshirt option (navy only).
There are two logo options; Traditional NSSA embroidered logo or the broken
clay logo.
Samples to view are at the club in front of the kitchen window along with order
forms.
Pre-paid orders only! – checks made payable to NSSA. Cash is accepted as well.
Questions?? See Sandy Bayer (412-680-3493) or Ron Halli at the club.
NSSA 2022 Member Picnic Sept 17th
NSSA is holding a picnic on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, on our grounds. This event is FREE to all current members, spouses, children and grandchildren (17 and under). We have not been able to hold this event for several years due to the pandemic, so please come out and bring the family.
We will be serving picnic food from 12 noon to 3 PM, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken, pulled pork, vegetable and fruit trays, potato salad, fresh corn, cookies and soft drinks.
- So that we have enough food, we will require advanced registration. The on-line link is https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4aacaa2fa5fb6-family1
- There will be games and contests for the kids.
- If you have received your 2023 membership renewal but have not returned it, bring it to the lobby with your dues, and get your 2023 sticker, saving us postage.
- Guests are welcome, at $25 each.
- Masks are optional for those that are vaxxed.
- We will need volunteers to help with the picnic. Later this week we will send a members email with the link to sign up for the various opportunities. This will be first come, first served, so don’t delay if you want hours.
- ALL ranges will be closed all day of the picnic.
Ladies Pistol Class Sept 10, 2022
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
2022 Youth Air Rifle begins Oct 15th
NSSA is proud to announce its 2022 Fall Youth Air Rifle Program will start on Oct 15th. The focus of the program is to provide instruction from the Winchester/NRA Air-rifle qualification course on firearms safety and development of shooting skills. The program will be run by NRA accredited instructors and volunteers.
All equipment and ammunition will be provided by NSSA.
Dates: Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov 5th
Times: 9 am to 10 am
10:15 am to 11:15 am
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Ages: Boys/Girls 11 – 17
Sign Up: Contact Jeff Knauss (j.knauss@verizon.net) or Phone 412-766-2789
Shotgun Patterning Rack moved to Skeet
The shotgun patterning rack has been relocated to the skeet field. Patterning is not permitted on any other ranges.
Do not move tarp over Pistol Range dirt mound
Do not remove the tarp over the dirt mound behind the targets on the pistol range at any time. Its placement is intentional to help the mound maintain its shape as rounds are being fired into it.
Fall 2022 Trap Season begins Sept 1
Every Fall and Spring NSSA hosts a 12-week trap league that takes place on Thursday Nights. Shooters are divided into 5 teams which compete against each other for shells, prizes, and most importantly, bragging rights at the end of the 12-weeks. Our Fall League starts Thursday, September 1st, with a 50 bird pre-season warm up shoot.
This shoot is a great opportunity for shooters to dust off their guns and get back out on the range. Following the warm-up shoot, shooters will be divided into the 5 even teams based on their score and known ability, and these are the teams they will shoot 50 birds each week for throughout the rest of the season.
Sign-up times are 3:30pm-8:30pm each Thursday and it costs $12 per week to shoot the league. This cost not only covers the targets each week but also the prizes and the end of the league banquet dinner that we have at the club. Everyone is welcome, including non members, so we hope to see you out there! Please be advised that during this 12-week league shooters are not required to participate in the league and can opt to shoot practice instead, however league squads will have preference over trap availability.
For more information and schedule, visit https://northsidesportsmen.com/events/trap-league/
Thanks, Ron Halli
Pistol Range closure Jul 29,30 2022
The pistol range will be closed Friday Evening 7/29 from 6:00 pm for the rest of the day and Saturday 7/30 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
West Range Tactical Shoot
The West Range held a tactical shoot and a great time was had by all participants.
If you have an interest in participating in USPSA or IDPA but would like to get your feet wet with matches in that style this is a great opportunity for you to try it out among fellow members and enjoy the club.
We will be holding another event in August.
If you’d like to know more about the August match or would like to be in the know about activities the West Range offer please send an email to west.range@northsidesportsmen.com
Many thanks to those who participated and helped.
Special thanks to Doug Spirelis who designed the course and took lead on the event.
Provided the link works, feel free to check out the walk through video of the course.
-West Range Committee
Wounded Heroes fundraiser Sat June 11
NSSA is once again sponsoring the Wounded Heroes Fundraiser Trap event this Saturday. If you are interested in participating, or would like more details click the Flyer link here.