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LCSA News & Upcoming Events
News:
Trap Field Changes:
Both Trap Field #1 & Trap Field #2 have been set up to throw singles only.
SASP & SCTP Nationals:
Young Guns and Range Racers youth shooting teams competed at Nationals in Ohio at The Cardinal Shooting Center last month. All the shooters did a great job during the week long event.
The LCSA Board of Directors would like to congratulate all of the youth shooters that participated in Nationals on a job well done!
PFSC Sporting Clays Fun Shoot:
Calling all Outdoor Enthusiast!
PA Federations of Sportsmen & Conservationists (PFSC) is having a Sporting Clays Fun Shoot at LCSA. PFSC is a great organization that helps fight "to protect and conserve PA's natural resources, outdoor heritage and Second Amendment Rights."- PFSC
Build a squad of 4 shooters for a fun time.
Come out to support a group that fights for us where it matters!
When: August 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
All Fun Shoot Information and how to register below under "Events"
Shoot SIG Match:
The Upper Pistol Bays will be closed for the Shoot SIG Match on August 2-4, 2024. More information below under "Event".
Sporting Clays Shooters:
Please remember to lower the shields/covers on the card readers at each station after removing your target card. The shields/covers are in place to help protect the card readers from the weather and to help prolong the lifespan of the devices.
Steel Target Approval:
Reminder: All outside steel targets need to be pre-approved by the Board of Directors prior to usage on club property. Targets can be approved on meeting nights, third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please have all targets set up on the front covered porch by 6:45 PM, prior to the start of the meeting.
Indoor Range Safe Area:
The Indoor Range will be closed and used as a safe area during all shooting matches held at the Upper Pistol Bays.
This includes the following Upcoming Matches:
- Monthly IDPA Matches
- Monthly USPSA Matches
- Monthly Steel Challenge Matches
- Shoot SIG (8/2 - 8/4)
Indoor Pistol Range Rules:
Attention members using the Indoor Pistol Range: Please keep in mind that the door leading into the shooting range from the waiting area must be kept closed at all times, with the exception of entering and exiting the range. Do not prop the door open for any reason.
Club Bulletin Board:
The clubhouse bulletin board has been given a fresh look. The boards have been categorized into 3 sections: Events/News, Buy/Sell/Trade, and Advertising.
When posting items to the board, please be respectful of other members postings. We are pleased to announce the addition of a dedicated Advertising section to our bulletin boards. This new feature allows our members to showcase their skills, hobbies, or professional services by posting business cards and/or a brief description. This space serves as a valuable opportunity for our skilled members to connect with fellow LCSA members.
Buy, Sell, Trade Posting Rules:
For any member looking to utilizing the board, please adhere by the following rules.
1.Items for sale may only be posted by club members.
2.Write the date on the item(s) to be posted. Any items posted without dates will be removed immediately, regardless of how long it has been hanging on the board.
3.For Sale items will be removed 30 days after posting. Please post again if the item(s) are not sold or you would like them posted again.
4.Wanted items will be removed 60 days after posting. Please post again if still wanted.
Bullseye Target Shooting:
The Bullseye Target Shooting group is now meeting on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at the Indoor Pistol Range.
Ammo for Sale:
We have 12-gauge shotgun shells for sale. They are available on Sundays only from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Shell information below:
Ammo Type: RC Shotgun Ammo
Gauge: 12 gauge
Quantity: Flat of ammo (10 Boxes)
Members Price: $100 plus tax
Non-member Price: $110 plus tax
Club Reminders:
Buy, Sell, Trade: Looking to downsize or add to your collection? In search of something specific? Members are able to post items on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
Make sure to check it out, you never know what you might find!
Rifle Range Guest Policy: Rifle Range Guests, who are shooting, are permitted on Sundays ONLY from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Members may only bring 2 guests at a time per day. Guests need to be registered at the clubhouse counter before proceeding down to the range. The first 2 guests per year per member are $10 each. Subsequent guests after the initial 2 of the year are $25 per guest per day. Any member violating the guest policy is subject to loss of membership privileges.
Junior Members becoming an Adult Member:
The month a Junior Member turns 18 years old, and wishes to continue their membership, they are eligible to become an Adult Members. They will need to complete/submit an application and attend a 'New Member Meeting'. The $100 initiation fee is waived, however there will be the fees for the Membership and key card. * Please add a note on the completed application that they are transferring from a Junior Member to an Adult Member.
Upcoming Events:
*For more future events check out the Club's Event Calendar HERE
August General Membership Meeting:
Scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
*Sign in Starts at 6:00 PM at the clubhouse counter
Board of Directors meeting held after the Membership Meeting.
Skeet, Trap, 5-Stand & Indoor Pistol Range Orientation:
August Orientation will be held on August 25, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
*Sign in starts at 9:30 AM at the clubhouse counter.
Shoot SIG Match:
Open to Members and Public
When: August 2-4, 2024
Where: LCSA Upper Pistol Bays
Cost: $45 -Initial Registration (Additional Fees added for additional divisions)
Whether you’re new to shooting competitions or an experienced competitor, you’ll enjoy 3 approachable stages that can be completed in just 100 rounds and an hour. Compete again in the same or another division for a discounted match fee. Bring any pistol or PCC or try out a new SIG pistol or PCC for an additional fee. You must be a SHOOT SIG member and shoot a SIG firearm to be eligible for prizes.
Divisions:
~Sig Pistol Irons ~Sig Pistol Dots ~P365 Irons ~P365 Dots ~P322 ~Sig PCC ~Other
To Register CLICK Here!
2nd Annual George Kruth Memorial Clay Shoot:
Open to Members and Public
When: Friday, August 9, 2024
Time: 8:30AM Registration opens with a light breakfast
9:30AM Safety briefing and Instruction
10:00AM Shooting Starts
12:00PM Lunch is served as shooters finish their rounds
12:30PM Lunch Program
***Ammunition will be provided for 12-gauge shotguns ONLY. If using anything else, you must bring your own ammo. Guns will NOT be provided/available at the club. Must bring your own. ***
Join us on Friday, August 9th at the Lawrence County Sportsman's Club for our Second Annual George Kruth Memorial Clay Shoot!!! Benefiting McGuire Memorial- this charity shoot will help to make dreams a reality for the children and adults within our care. Individual shooters, sponsorships, underwriters and advertising opportunities available. Prizes, gun raffle, 50/50 and more!
For more information: Click Here!
To Register: CLICK HERE!
AFA Steel Valley Chapter 371 "YARBCC" Shoot:
Open to Members and Public
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM Registration: 9:30 AM Shotgun Start
Cost: $640.00 per 4-man team
~100 World Class Sporting Clays
~ Lunch will be provided
~Awards will be given
~Eye and Ear Protection MUST BE WORN!
~ 7 1/2 or 8 shot preferred
~ Rain or Shine. Dress for the weather.
~Shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. -"WHEELS UP"
~ You must pre-register by July 20, 2024
~This event will be limited to the first 20 registered teams.
~Proceeds will benefit 910th Airlift Wing Programs for Airmen.
Registration forms can be found on the Club bulletin board.
PFSC Northwest Division Fun Shoot:
Open to Members and Public
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: Arrival by 9:00 AM; Squad formation 9:00 – 9:30 AM; Safety briefing 9:30 AM; Shooting starts after briefing
Register: CLICK HERE!
Cost: $75/shooter
Organizations Benefitting from Proceeds: PA Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists (PFSC) and the NW Division PFSC
What’s Included: 100-rounds of sporting clays, use of golf carts by each 4-person squad, a taco bar lunch, opportunities to participate in basket raffles, a buy-in gun raffle for shooters only with additional tickets awarded at one of the stations based on score and any special clay target hit, instant gun raffles limited to 20 tickets at $20, and a 50-50 raffle.
Other: Non-shooters can purchase the taco bar lunch if desired. As a Fun Shoot, first time sporting clays shooters are welcome and will be coached as needed.
Shot Size: Only shot sizes between 7.5 and 9 can be used at LCSA.
Young Guns Sporting Clays Fundraiser Shoot:
Open to Members and Public
When: September 7, 2024
Schedule: 9:00 AM Shooter Registration; 9:45AM Safety Meeting; 9:50AM Shooters to assigned station; 10:00AM Shotgun Start; 1:00PM +/- Lunch served
Cost: $100 per Shooter (No more than 6 shooters per squad)
100 Sporting Clays Targets and Catered Lunch included
Featuring:
Buy-in Gun on Station, Basket Raffle, 50/50, Raffles and Door Prizes!
To Register, CLICK HERE!
Christian Sports International Sporting Clays Fundraiser Shoot:
Open to Members and Public
When: September 14, 2024
Schedule of Events:
8:15 AM: Doors Open ~ Continental Breakfast ~ Auction & Gun Raffles Open
9:00 AM: Sporting Clays Shootout
12:15 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Pull Gun Ticket & Auction Winners
Cost:
$145 Individual Shooter (Includes: Continental Breakfast & Lunch, 100 Clays)
$400 Group of Four Shooters (Includes: Continental Breakfast & Lunch, 100 Clays per shooter, Golf cart for group)
Join us "FOR the Kids" Sporting Clays Shootout, where each shooter gets 100 sporting clays to shoot from 20 different stations. Remember to bring your own shells! Continental breakfast and buffet style lunch provided as well as prizes for the top shooter, top youth shooter (under 18), and top two teams. Door prizes will be raffled off, along with
a separate gun raffle and 50/50.
Contests: "The IMPOSSIBLE Shot"- $20 per entry (3 entry max). At 3 of the 20 stations, contestants who sign up also get to take a shot at clays C and D (in addition to the A and B clays shot at each station). One extra raffle ticket for the “Impossible Shot” prize is given for each “HIT” of a C clay or D clay.
Station Sponsorship opportunities are available at different levels ( More sponsorship information available on flyer).
Register online by September 1st, 2024 to allow accurate counts for golf carts needed.
CSI "For the Kids" Sporting Clay Shootout flyer will be posted on the bulletin board.
To Register: Use QR Code found on flyer or Online by CLICKING HERE!
St. Monica Catholic Academy Charity Sporting Clays Shoot:
Open to Members and Public
When: October 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM Registrations
More information to come!
Archery:
Come Shoot the 3D Bowhunter Trail on Thursdays!
The LCSA Omega Twang Gang is meeting on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. to shoot the 3D Course. You never know, the aerial target thrower may be out to try your luck! All are welcome, no matter what level of shooting experience or type of bow. Event details listed below:
When: Thursday Evenings, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: $1 for Members/ $10 for Non-members/ Kids 16 and under shoot free.
30 3-D targets on the trail. Shoot as many times as you want.
All ages, compounds and stick bows.
No Broadheads.
The group meets by the Rifle Range Gate
Contact Earl Cowher: 724-510-5808, if you have any questions.
Sporting Clays Events:
(August - September - October)
August:
~Aug. 9 @ 8AM - 2PM: George Kruth Memorial Shoot to Benefit McGuire Memorial
~Aug. 10 @ 8AM - 2PM: AFA Steel Valley Chapter 371 Sporting Clays Fundraiser Shoot
~Aug. 17 @ 8AM- 2PM: PFSC Sporting Clays Fundraiser Shoot
September:
~Sept. 7 @ 7AM - 3PM: Young Guns Sporting Clays Fundraiser Shoot
~Sept. 14 @ 8AM - 2PM: Christian Sports Alliance Sporting Clays Fundraiser Shoot
October:
~Oct. 12 @ 8AM - 3PM: St. Monica Catholic Academy Charity Sporting Clays Shoot
Oct. 24 @ 8AM - 2PM: Bustin Clays with the Builders Sporting Clays Benefit Shoot
~ These shoots are open to LCSA Members and the public.
*All scheduled Sporting Clays Events will be on the Sporting Clays Course, and Golf carts will not be available outside of the event until after the shoot, unless noted otherwise.
**Scheduled events can change at any time. To see updates check out the LCSA Event Calendar.
Varmint Shoots:
When/Where: 7:00 AM at the Rifle Range
Registration Fee: $12
1–300-yard shoots:
September 7
2–400-yard shoots:
August 3
October 5
3–500-yard shoots:
August 18
September 22
Bullseye League:
At this time the group will continue shooting in the Indoor Pistol Range until the day light extends later into the evening hours. Once there is more daylight the group is planning to continue outdoors Bullseye (Precision Pistol) shooting in the Pistol Bays.
NRA 50-foot pistol targets will be used for slow, time, and rapid fire controlled by the range officer.
Any member wishing to learn how to shoot Bullseye or increase their skill at shooting Bullseye are welcome to shoot with the group. We have a mix of Guy and Gal shooters.
If you are a beginner or seasoned bullseye (precision pistol) target shooter and would like to join the group, please email Dewey Minteer at dukefm@zoominternet.net or call 724-758-5102 and leave a message.
The rules can be read by Clicking Here!
When: Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: LCSA Indoor Pistol Range
IDPA Matches:
1st Sunday of the month.
Set up will be the morning of the match.
When: August 4, 2024
Sunday- Set up and Shoot
Sign-in: 8:00 AM
Start 10:00 AM
Volunteers for set up and breakdown are greatly appreciated.
To register, visit Practiscore
USPSA Matches:
Monthly Matches held at LCSA
When: August 9-10, 2024
Friday - Set Up
Saturday - Shoot
Sign-up begins at 8:00 AM
First shots at 9:00 AM
2nd Gun start around 12 PM.
$20 for first gun, $10 for second
To register, visit Practiscore
Steel Challenge- Upper Pistol Bays Closed:
When: August 16-17, 2024
Friday - Set Up
Saturday- Shoot
Sign-in: 8:30 AM
Shooting begins at 9:00 AM
Fees: Shoot- $20 Second Gun- $10 Juniors- $5
To register, visit Practiscore
*For more information on IDPA, USPSA & Steel Challenge Click Here!
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