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March 2009 NCSA Newsletter

N.C.S.A. Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 8th 2009 at 2 PM. A light lunch will be served one hour prior to the meeting. Our next Director meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd. 2009 at 7pm. Meeting dates and much, much more is posted online at www.ncsaonline.org

Charles Collins Hand Loading Clinic We regretfully announce the loss of Mr. Charles B. Collins who passed January 31st 2009, and in keeping with his commitment to his fellow shooters, Mike Bartlett has offered to head the Hand Loading Clinic on Monday March 9th 2009 at 7:00 PM. For more information contact Elmer at 731-4535

ATTENTION Sporter Rifle Shooters In September of 2008, John Lotz enrolled NCSA in the NYS Sporterifle League and has assumed responsibility for the Sporter Rifle Team. Thursday, September 18th was the first practice night, with signup at 6:30 PM and “on the line” at 7:00 PM. The League match has continued each Thursday evening with scores forwarded to the NYS League (via email) no later than the Friday following each match. The League matches will conclude on March 5th 2009. The schedule and details are posted at the Club. If you need more information call John Lotz at 735-7517

     Bullseye Training Clinic N.C.S.A. will host a Bullseye Clinic on Sat. April 18th and Sun. April 19th with both the Outdoor Pistol Range and Plinking Range closed for the event. The Clinic will be taught by retired USMC GySgt. Brian Zins, Nine time National Pistol Champion and National Manager of Pistol Programs for the N.R.A., and retired USMC GySgt. Andy Moody who is the former Chief Instructor, who wrote the book on Marine Pistol, There will be classroom instruction and range instruction with individual coaching. The first day will be dedicated to .22 cal. and the second day will be dedicated to Centerfire. Cost for the Clinic is $200 per person with 50% deposit due by the second week of March, and the balance due the first week of April. Breakfast and Lunch available each day. For more information contact Anna at 824-5256; Clinic is limited to 20 shooters, so reserve a slot soon.

3 Position Rifle Match Carl Stivers will be running the three-position 200-yard rifle match, consisting of prone, sitting and offhand shooting. The match is designed for the Clubs more mature shooters who are not able to keep up the routine of a High Power Rifle Match and will allow 10 minuets to shoot each position. The use of either iron sites, scope sights or dot sights will be allowed on a bolt action, pump action, lever action or semi-auto loader. The cost for members is $1.00 and The Match will start after the 300 yard Prone Match at approximately 11:00am. For info contact Carl Stivers at 791-4109 Dates are provided below.

300 Yard Prone Match The 300 yard Prone Rifle Match also known as the “Belly Match” is held on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. Shooters can use any caliber rifle equipped with any type of sight and fired with the use of a sling only. Here the shooter is allowed 5 minuets for unlimited sighters, followed by a string of 20 shots in 20 minuets at the command or the range officer. When shooters have completed their 20 rounds the range officer declares the range safe and the shooters proceed downrange to score their targets. After scoring of the first target and all shooters have returned to the shooting area, the range officer declares the range no longer safe, shooters return to their shooting positions to fire their second string of 20 rounds. All scoring is done downrange after each string. The target used for this match is the MR-63 at 300 yards. Match fee is $2.00 Dates are provided below.

WEEKLY OFF- HAND RIFLE MATCH Beginning Saturday, April 18th and every Saturday thereafter through Oct 17 at 10:00 AM, Don Testa will hold two off-hand (standing) rifle matches. Shooting will be at 100 yards using the ASSRA 200 yd target.  It basically is the old German ring target and is very challenging even at 100yds.  The center bull is 1.5 inches in diameter and is worth 25 points.  Every 3/4" there is a scoring ring, out to the 15 ring.  Paper size is 18" X 20".  A shot out of the scoring rings, but on the paper, gets a 10. Use either the Red bullseye out to the 18 ring on one side or black on the other, your choice.  Use any rifle, any caliber, or any type of sight. There will be two classifications for this Match: Class 1) pure off-hand, with no artificial support allowed (except slings, hooked butt plates and palm rests are allowed).  Class 2) allows the use of, shooting sticks, tri-pods. Five minutes will be allowed for sighters followed by 10 shots in 20 minutes for each Match. Targets are scored downrange by the competitors followed by a 10 minute break at which time match two will begin, $1.00 fee lets you shot both matches.  For more information call Don Testa, at 684-0481

Rifle Schedules are completed and are posted online at www.ncsaonline.org/RifleEvents.htm

Junior Rifle Program N.C.S.A. is in the process of developing the Junior Rifle Program and has intensions of offering it for the 2008/2009 season. The course will educate juniors in firearm safety and improve marksmanship. Niagara County Sportsmen’s Club maintains a number of .22 caliber rifles for ages 12 thru 20 that are supplied for use in the course. In addition all necessary materials for the course may be provided for this Rifle Marksmanship Course. Be sure to watch for future notices about the Junior Program. Or call Elmer at 731-4535

   NCSA Shirts and Hats We have Niagara County Sportsmen's shirts and hats with the Club Logo on them and are available for purchase at the Club on both membership and directors meeting dates, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday mornings. See George Durkin to purchase your shirts and or hats. Polo shirts are priced at $10.00 each, T-Shirts are $7.00 each. For more information contact George at 298-5923  

   NRA Membership/Renewal Gerald McLane is our NRA recruiter. He has made available the necessary NRA application to be completed and mailed using the postage paid self addressed envelope available on the bulletin board in the clubhouse, Be sure to mail to the NRA Recruiting Department. For questions contact Jerry at 998-8821

    N.C.S.A. Membership Renewals. Dues were due June 1st For your convenience we had included a self addressed envelope with a renewal form in our April Newsletter mailing to renew your Membership. We again ask that you please return the renewal with proper payment to the address indicated on the form. Or, you can deposit it the collection box next to the sign in sheet (No cash please). A printable member renewal form is available on our website, www.ncsaonline.org, or you can obtain a renewal form left near the collection box at the club. If you are unable to acquire a form, mail your dues (Check or MO) to: Niagara County Sportsmen’s Assoc. P.O. Box 194, North Tonawanda New York 14120. Include Name, and Member number. Need info call Mike Bartlett at 695-0090

     Indoor Range Access Anyone wishing to use the indoor range must pay a yearly range fee of $20.00 and will need to attend a one time range orientation to become familiar with range equipment, range rules and ammo that can and cannot be used on our range. When completed, our access control will be programmed to allow you access to the Indoor Range. The orientation is routinely offered immediately after the conclusion of our membership meetings, scheduled at 2:00 PM on the second Sunday of each month, and at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday following the General Meetings. For more information contact George at 298-5923.

    Indoor Range Renewal You may renew your Indoor Range access any time during the year. Your status from any previous year will be considered verification that you have had the required Indoor Range Orientation Briefing. If your Indoor Range access has been turned off it will be restored upon receipt of payment to the Membership Chairman. If you have other questions, please contact Mike at 695-0090

    Membership Applications, Steve Urbaniak will be accepting applications and providing orientation for new applicants on the second Sunday of each month at 12 PM sharp, and on the day of and prior to our General Membership Meeting. Also at 7 PM sharp on the second Tuesday following our General Membership Meeting. Any exceptions to this schedule will be noted in our monthly calendar. Applicants must obtain a background check from their local Police or Sheriff's department, and must present it at the time of their membership orientation.

PLEASE NOTE: A valid New York State Pistol Permit can and will be accepted as your background check,

And you will also need to bring:

1) An initiation fee of $75.00 included in New Member Fees
2) Prorated Dues included in the New Member Fee and
3) $5.00 for your Key Card deposit,

New Member Fee Schedule
Join between:         You pay:
Jun 1 and Dec 31  -  $150.00
Jan 1 and Mar 31   -  $112.50
Apr 1 and Jun 1     -  $  93.75
Plus your Key Card
Deposit of $5.00