2011
Black Powder Blanket Shoot 1/14/12
December 01,2011 10:31 Filed in: Events | Black Powder
The Black Powder Committee will have a match on Saturday January 14, 2012 Starting at 10:30 AM (weather permitting) on the 50yd range. This match is in place of the Brandywine Long Rifles match normally run on this Saturday. We are taking this time slot on their behalf, as they decided earlier in the year to leave this date open on their match calendar.
This match will be a "blanket shoot". There will be no entry fee. Bring an item of interest to a muzzleloading shooter of about $10.00 in value. Here are some ideas:
- Cast round balls
- Shooting and/or cleaning patches
- Ball starters
- Patch knife
- Percussion caps or flints
- Small leather items such as ball bags
Check your shooting bag and if you have an item in good condition that you've not needed to use for awhile, chances are pretty good that there may be someone who could use it. Common caliber items for calibers .36 .40 .45 .50 .54 are best.
The match will be open to all muzzleloaders - modern inline shooters are encouraged to attend!
Open or peep sights (sorry, no scopes).
Patched round ball or modern sabot bullets will be permitted.
Black Powder or Approved blackpowder substitutes permitted.
The match will be limited to 6 relays of 5 shots each instead of our usual 8, as we do expect winter weather to be with us. In the event of snow we will postpone to another more suitable Saturday that will be announced as soon as is practical.
Scoring will be the usual half ball or the best judgement of the shoot-master. Disputes will be handled in the usual manner - ignored with the opinion of the shoot-master as the final arbiter. Targets will be the most miserable and confusing we can find in our collection, just so you can clear your head after Christmas party season!
For more info or to RSVP please contact the Black Powder Chairman at blackpowder@sccsfa.org.
CORRECTED: Meeting Reminder for November 29, 2011
November 28,2011 09:25 Filed in: Events | Administrivia
As a reminder, SCCSFA will hold its next meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday,November 29, 2011 commencing at 8:00 PM. See the link below for a proposed agenda (PDF reader required).
agenda_2011_1130
"Agenda" Film Screening 12/7/11
November 08,2011 08:44 Filed in: Events
SCCSFA will be screening the documentary, Agenda Grinding American Down on December 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM.
The club has permission from the producer for a public screening.
Basic & Junior Rifle Program Sundays on the 75 Yard Range
Attention all SCCSFA members:
The 75 yard range will be reserved for the use of the Basic Rifle/Junior Rifle Programs from noon until 4:00 PM on Sundays beginning 11/13/11 and running until 12/18/11. We are hoping that this will be less intrusive to the membership than the previous use of the 50 yard range.
Bonfire 10/15/11
October 12,2011 19:27 Filed in: Events
This Saturday evening October 15th, we will be having a bonfire. Remember al the plywood target backers that we all shot to bits?
Well, it’s all been piling up & now we are going to consign it all to ashes in one big glorious bonfire.
Bring your roasting sticks & marshmallows & hang out with your fellow club members around the fire. No, we probably won’t be singing kumbayah, but surely someone might make smores.
Fire touches off at dark – Around 6:30pm till ?????
SCCSFA Winter Indoor Archery League
SCCSFA Winter Indoor Archery League
January 9 through March 26, 2012
7:00 PM Start
Cost $8.00 per week
450 total score
Classes: AA, A, and B
A signup sheet will be posted in the indoor archery range.
Contact Rich Debacco @ 484-574-4093
2011 600 Round Invitational Archery Shoot
SCCSFA will host the 2011 600 round Invitational Archery Shoot on December 10 and 11.
There will be shooting lines for both days, starting at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Contact Ray Caba or Rich Debacco.
Ray: 610-842-2130
Rich: 484-574-4093
archery@sccsfa.org
July - September Newsletter Available
October 02,2011 09:17 Filed in: Administrivia
The July - September 2011 Newsletter is now available on the Newsletter page. You will need a PDF reader to view the file.
Field Day Reminder
This is just a reminder to all members.
Saturday October 1st is the club's field day. This event will be from 10am – 4pm. There will be all kinds of displays & activities in the clubhouse as well as you will be able to renew your membership in person that day. There will be several committee demonstrations taking place on the ranges & in the clubhouse.
The ranges will be closed for general shooting on Saturday. All members are encouraged to participate in the activities.
This event is open to all members as well as the general public.
On Saturday night October 1st from 7pm – 11pm, there will be a pulled pork & corn on the cob dinner being held in the clubhouse. All members are invited & are encouraged to bring their families.
The cost is $2 per person.
Please RSVP to membership@sccsfa.org just so we know how many people to cook for.
We will also be needing volunteers during the day on field day to husk the ears of corn.
PA Game Commission Confirms EHD in Pennsylvania Deer
(Just to be clear, EHD is not the same as CWD, but neither one is good for the whitetail population.)
Monday, September 19, 2011
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that test results from a wild deer have confirmed that epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been found in Northampton County. This sample was collected Aug. 18.
EHD also has been confirmed in captive deer in Northampton County in the vicinity of the wild deer. Additionally, one captive deer in Erie County was confirmed to have died of EHD, based on a sample collected Aug. 13.
Residents are encouraged to call their respective Game Commission region office to report dead or sick deer. Contact information is available on page 5 of the 2011-12 Pennsylvania Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which is presented to each license buyer, and also on the agency's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by clicking on "About Us" in the menu bar at the top of the page and then selecting "Regional Information."
To provide the public with more information about EHD, the agency has posted an EHD information page on its website (www.pgc.state.pa.us). To view the information, place your cursor over "Wildlife" in the menu bar at the top of the page, then put your cursor over "Wildlife Diseases" in the drop-down menu listing and then click on "Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)."
EHD is a common but sporadic disease in white-tailed deer populations of the United States, and is contracted by the bite of insects called "biting midges." In more northern states, such as Pennsylvania, EHD occurs less often and affected deer are less likely to mount an effective immune response. The virus usually kills the deer within five to 10 days. It is not spread from deer to deer by contact. While EHD is not infectious to humans, deer displaying severe symptoms of EHD are usually not suitable for consumption because of the rapid deterioration of the meat and secondary bacterial infection.
"Reports of dead or dying deer are important to us," said Doug Killough, Game Commission Southeast Region Office director. "Though an actual count of afflicted deer is impossible to obtain, because of rapid decomposition and the area where the outbreak is occurring, we still value these reports. Also, tissue samples must be extracted within 24 hours of death to be suitable for conducting tests. That is why it is so important that we hear from residents as soon as possible after they find a suspect deer."
There is no evidence that humans are at risk from EHD, but other diseases could be transmitted by careless hygiene when processing deer.
"As a routine precaution, all hunters are encouraged to wear rubber or latex gloves when handling or field-dressing any animal, and wash their hands and tools thoroughly after field dressing," Killough said. "As with any wild game, meat should always be thoroughly cooked.
"Even though some EHD symptoms are similar to those of chronic wasting disease (CWD) - such as excessive drooling, weakness and a loss of fear of humans - there is no relationship between EHD and CWD. However, because these diseases coexist, deer submitted for EHD testing also are being tested for CWD."
EHD is one of those diseases in which the mortality rate can be amplified by anything that serves to congregate deer, such as supplemental feeding, and placement of salt or mineral blocks. While the disease is not spread through deer-to-deer contact, congregating animals through feeding does make transmission easier by allowing midges that carry the virus greater access to a larger number of animals in a more confined area. Therefore, such feeding activities should be discontinued immediately.
In 1996, EHD was suspected to be the cause of death in nearly 25 deer in Adams County, but test results in that case were inconclusive. Other outbreaks in Pennsylvania were confirmed in 2002 and 2007.
Contact:
Jerry Feaser (717) 705-6541 or PGCNews@pa.gov
Heart Surgery, Healthcare and Hunting - A Physician and Outdoorsman’s Perspective
Dr Brian Priest will discuss where heart surgery and cardiac intervention is heading in the future and what you can do to avoid the doctor. He will further discuss some of the implications of the current healthcare reforms on physician practices and you, the patient. Finally he will provide some humorous video and stories of hunts he has been on.
There will also be blood pressure screening.
Pulled Pork & Corn on the Cob Dinner
September 08,2011 13:08 Filed in: Events
SCCSFA will be holding a Pulled Pork & Corn on the Cob dinner on October 1, after Field Day. The dinner will be held at the SCCSFA clubhouse and cost $2 per person. Please RSVP to our Membership Director Amy Jo Hutchins at membership@sccsfa.org, so we know how many folks are attending.
NRA Basic Rifle Course Registration
SCCSFA is hosting an NRA Basic Rifle Course beginning 10/23/11. Click the following link to register:
http://www.nrainstructors.org/SignupStudent.aspx?id=70994
Club Cleanup Work Day 9/24/11
September 05,2011 10:33 Filed in: Events
We will be having a general maintenance work day on Sept. 24th starting at 9am. We will be cleaning up the clubs facilities in preparation for Field Day on October 1st. Some of the projects include but are not limited to:
- Mop the clubhouse floors & polish/burnish them with my high speed machine (we already have the machine & supplies)
- Clean out both bathrooms
- Thorough cleaning of kitchen
- General cleanup of club grounds of debris, branches & overgrown areas
- Repair of things like split rail fence around lake & other misc maintenance items
- Level out dirt behind concrete pads on each range & put down stone shavings
- change door on 25yd range from open in to open out
- Clean up all cartridge casing (visible stuff) from the ground
- Maybe weed out & re-stone the trap range or putting down top soil & reseeding for grass
- Finish installing caution signs on outdoor archery range
- Cleanout outdoor archery range shed
- Cleanup lanes in outdoor archery range.
Weather permitting for outside work.
The intent is for generally cleaning of our grounds/facilities & polishing it up so it looks nice for Field Day.
We will need a minimum of 50 members to accomplish this work.
Please contact the Vice president Dave Hutchins vice-pres@sccsfa.org so we know if we have enough personnel to complete each project.
RMEF Banquet 10/13/11
August 31,2011 14:38 Filed in: Events
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation West Chester PA Chapter is pleased to announce the date of our Annual Fund-Raising Banquet & Auction. This premiere event is returning to the Downingtown Country Club on Thursday, October 13th, 2011. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a buffet dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Our menu will feature a banquet buffet with: classic Caesar salad, Hunters Chicken, Sliced Top Round of Beef, Salmon Caroline, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Potatoes, and assorted Cake desserts.
Guest Speaker - 6:15 PM - Cal DuBrock - Wildlife Management Director - Pennsylvania Game Commission
Cal DuBrock has worked for the Pennsylvania Game Commission since 1982 as a wildlife biometrician, wildlife planner and wildlife biologist. He has served as the Game Commission’s Wildlife Management Director since January 1991. He is responsible for directing the planning and operations of the agency’s wildlife research and management programs statewide, including all game, non-game, and endangered species, and the pheasant propagation program. Cal will talk about the PA Elk and Whitetail Deer herds. Join us at 6:15 PM for Cal's informative talk.
During the evening events, we will conduct a Progressive Raffle for a Remington 700 XHR .300 Win Mag rifle. The winner of this rifle will be drawn the night of the banquet and then entered into a nationwide grand prize drawing to win a premium seven-day Colorado elk hunt for two. Additionally, we will have a Progressive Raffle for a Hoyt Maxxis bow and be entered to win a 5-day Archery bull hunt for ONE in 2012 by Express UU Bar Ranch in New Mexico. The grand prize winners will be awarded at RMEF’s 2012 International Elk Camp and Exposition. Progressive Raffle tickets will be available for $20 each during our banquet or can be ordered from our return ticket application if you can not attend.
** PROGRESSIVE WINNERS NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN **
Since 1984, the RMEF has conserved over 5.8 million acres of vital elk country across North America. The Elk Foundation played a key role in restoring Pennsylvania’s elk hunt after a 70-year absence. In Pennsylvania alone, we’ve invested over $8 million to protect 14,855 acres of prime habitat for elk, whitetails, black bears, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse – and you.
Reserved Seating: Please indicate on the ticket application if you have a group seating preference. We will have tables of eight. We will make every attempt to accommodate your request. For every group that sends in together to reserve a table for eight, the group will receive $160 worth of General Raffle tickets to be divided however they choose for the table, as our thanks for their support. ** All Tickets to be Picked up at the Door **
The deadline for the early-bird 2 for 1 General Raffle tickets is postmarked by October 1. Spend $100 on early bird tickets and you will receive an RMEF logo hat. New for 2011 – Buck Knife ($29.95 fmv) for each new member, renewing membership, Sponsor, or Life Member ( one knife per membership only) who attends our banquet.
Don't be disappointed - get your tickets early and tickets will not be sold at the door! Be a part of America’s most ambitious and successful conservation movement! Hope to see you October 13th!
For additional information, please feel free to call Scott Bishop at 610-489-9626 or Don Wittke at 610-804-7812.
Sincerely,
West Chester RMEF Committee
Click the link below for a ticket application.
2011 Ticket Application
PA Castle Doctrine Now the Law
H.B. 40, AKA "Castle Doctrine" is now the law in Pennsylvania. Attached is a PDF copy of the law as enacted and signed by Governor Corbett. Kudos to the Pennsylvania legislature for passing and Governor Corbett for signing into law this important legislation.
HB40Act10CastleDoctrine
We're back!
August 31,2011 14:25 Filed in: Administrivia
As you can see, the SCCSFA.org website is now back online. Sometime last Saturday night/Sunday morning, a tree was blown over and took down both the power and Verizon lines to the clubhouse. PECO restored power yesterday and Verizon should be restoring our phone and Internet service shortly.
At last night's membership meeting, the Board of Directors approved migrating the website from a server hosted at the club to an outside hosting company. We're using Hostgator, down in Texas. The new server is located in a proper data center with better backup power and ten redundant Internet connections. Now that the website and email have become the primary means by which the club communicates with its members, we felt it was time to make this move. Hopefully, server outages will now be a thing of the past for SCCSFA.
Important information for all hunters and land owners in Chester County
August 22,2011 10:02 Filed in: Alerts
Special Event
We are holding a special public event this Wednesday 8/24 at 6:30 PM at the Avondale Presbyterian Church on Agenda 21 and it's implementation in the USA and PA. See https://www.advancefreedom.org/Events.aspx?id=84 for more info.
What is the UN Agenda 21?
Agenda 21 Explained in One Page
http://americanpolicy.org/sustainable-development/agenda-21-in-one-easy-lesson.htm
For the broad overview of the Agenda 21's final goals go that are being sold as "Sustainability", "Conservation", "Wilding" and Smart Land Planning go to http://takingliberty.us/TLHome.html
You think it's not happening in Chester County and if it did it would never be adopted. Think again.
It's already coming here....see http://www.chescopagreen.org/
A report on Pennsylvania's hunting and fishing and Agenda 21
http://www.acslpa.org/html/agenda_item_by_john_c__street.html
Montgomery County in PA has already taken steps to move away from the plan and Carrol County in MD has passed a law this year to not allowing this plan in their county.
Charlie Beatty
610-274-3596
Member of Southern Chester County Sportsman's and Farmers Association
NRA Basic Rifle Courses Being Offered
SCCS&FA will be presenting a basic rifle course for Juniors ages 12 – 18 beginning on Aug. 28th. This course is 14 hours long & is spread out over 7 Sundays from 12 noon – 2pm each day.
This is the full NRA basic rifle course teaching 4 position shooting using .22 bolt action rifles & certificates will be issued to all participants who attend the full class & pass the final exam.
The course includes use of rifle, ammunition, targets & student packet. Cost $35. Pre-registration is required & registration must be no latter than Aug. 22nd. Contact the Junior club Chairman Larry Bickings at junior@sccsfa.org.
An NRA Basic rifle course for Adults ages 18+ will be offered the same curriculum & schedule as the Junior course beginning on October 23rd 12noon – 2pm at a cost of $35. To pre-register for the adult course contact Dave Hutchins at vice-pres@sccsfa.org.
Register for this course no later than October 10th.
Class size is limited for both of these courses & is first come, first serve so register early.
PA Hunter-Trapper Education
The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be holding a Hunter-Trapper Education course at SCCSFA on September 10 & 11, 2011.
The registration link is: http://my.register-ed.com/eventregistration/studentregister/14919
Schedule
09/10/2011 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Sat)
09/11/2011 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Sun)
Instructor Information
RICHARD RIALE
Cancellation Policies
You must cancel your registration before September 10, 2011.
Minimum Age
To register for this event you must be at least 11 years old on 09/11/2011.
Special Instructions for this Event
Must attend both classes. Must be at least 11 years old @ date of class.
For information contact Rick @ (610) 255 - 4451 after 5PM.
For information about other Hunter-Trapper Education courses see the PGC's website at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=590352&mode=2.
Video: How to Make a Lockable Ammo Can
August 06,2011 10:25 Filed in: Useful stuff
We thought that some of our members might find this video about how to modify a GI ammo can so that you can lock it useful.
Free Constitution Class
Free Constitution Class
When: Starting September 21st 7 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Southern Chester County Sportsman's and Farmers Association
SCCFSA is hosting a class on the U.S. Constitution and our nation's founding principles.
In this day and age of government over-reach, it is more important than ever that concerned citizens like you learn anew the principles that have made America great and will continue to serve her well.
To date, over 250 people have taken Coalition for Advancing Freedom (CAF) Constitution Classes. We continue to hear what a difference these 6-week classes are making in people's lives. This class will re-kindle your understanding and appreciation for our nation's framework of governance, give you hope for the future and spur you on to civic action. Parents with high-school teens, get some quality time with your young adults and sign up with them.
This is a 6 week course, one night a week which covers a clear overview of the U.S. Constitution. It also covers how important religion was, numerous historical facts, the founder's thinking on many of the Constitutional debates and our religion that are so relevant to us today.
The course is based on the book, The 5000 Year Leap, and the Rick Green lecture series from Wallbuilders. The course is free. Course materials, including two books, a pocket Constitution, and numerous handouts are available for purchase at CAF's wholesale cost of $25.00.
Just sign up with Dave Hutchins via email vice-pres@sccsfa.org or Amy Jo Hutchins via email – membership@sccsfa.org.
For more information on CAF go to www.advancefreedom.org.
You can also contact Charlie Beatty directly at 610-274-3596 or at chasbeatty@yahoo.com to reserve your seat or if you have any questions.
SCCSFA is now an NRA Gold Medal Club
August 01,2011 08:48 Filed in: Awards
From club newsletter editor Gordon Hendry:
The club received its 2011 NRA Gold Club Award, The award took many hours of work by various club members in establishing the programs required. In addition to maintaining 100% NRA membership, a club must have an active youth program, and a newsletter at least 4 times a year for members.
8/13 - USPSA Range Officer Level II Course
The Southern Chester County Practical Shooters Association is acting as the host for a USPSA Chief Range Officer course on Aug 13, 2011. The course will be in the SCCSFA club house - no ranges will be used. We ask that club members try not to disturb the class while it is in progress.
The USPSA (IPSC) has three levels of Range Officer training. The Level I Course (Range Officer) is offered on a regular basis at clubs throughout the US. The Level II Course (Chief Range Officer) is normally done by correspondence and can take several months to complete. By having the class at Southern Chester, we can offer Range Officers through out this region a unique opportunity to take the bulk of the class in a one day format. By doing so, we will greatly increase the knowledge and skills of the Range Officers we depend upon to conduct matches in the area.
--Graham Smith
Match Director, SCCPSA
Range Closure 8/4 - 8/5
July 28,2011 14:07 Filed in: Range Closures
On Thursday August 4th all the rifle/pistol ranges will be closed from 12 noon until 10am on Friday morning.
We will be pouring the concrete pads on the ranges for the new shooting benches. We are in need of labor help for this project. We have 2 members with cement finishing experience so far but we need at least 2 more. The more finishers we have the easier & quicker the work will go. If you are able to help out you will need to be at the club at around noon/1pm for final prep work & the concrete will be delivered around 3pm, then it will be a push against the clock to get it in & finished before it sets up.
For those who are able to attend, please contact the club Vice President Dave Hutchins vice-pres@sccsfa.org.
Agenda for July 26 Meeting
July 25,2011 10:05 Filed in: Administrivia
As a reminder, our next general membership meeting will be on July 26, 2011 in the SCCSFA Clubhouse. Click the link below to view the proposed agenda (PDF reader required).
agenda_july2011
50 & 100 Yard Ranges To Be Closed All Day July 23
The 50 & 100 yard ranges will be closed all day on July 23rd, if it is not raining, for range improvements. We are digging out the ground and laying forms at the firing line on both of these ranges on the 23rd in preparation for pouring concrete pads to mount the new shooting benches onto.
We will also be needing a small group of members to assist with labor.
If you can help (about 8hrs), please contact the club Vice president vice-pres@sccsfa.org & let him know you are available to help.
Member Address Update Request
July 09,2011 10:11 Filed in: Administrivia | Membership
If you have moved in the past 12 months please send an email to membership@sccsfa.org with:
• Your name as it appears on your membership card
• Membership card number
• Your current address
• Your current telephone number
Also, please let us know if you want to change your membership type. For example, going from Adult to Family, or Adult to Senior.
If you did not move or don't need to change your membership type, you do not need to send me an email.
Membership renewal notices will be sent via US Mail to the address we have on file for you in the beginning of September.
Thank you,
Amy Jo Hutchins
SCCSFA Membership Director
Important Clarification About Membership Renewals
To all current members:
If you currently possess an orange membership card, your membership expires on September 30.
If you currently possess an orange membership card your membership does not expire June 30.
The previous announcement about membership renewals was for people who had not already renewed by the end of 2010.
Renewal notices will be mailed out around the first week of September.
Please wait until you receive your renewal form before sending in your payment.
Thank You,
Amy Jo Hutchins
Membership Chairperson
April - June Newsletter Available
June 29,2011 11:16 Filed in: Administrivia
The SCCSFA April - June 2011 Newsletter is now available on the Newsletter Page of this website. A PDF reader is needed to view the Newsletter.
Range Etiquette Video
June 29,2011 09:36 Filed in: Rules
Indoor Hunting Archery League
June 29,2011 09:34 Filed in: Events
SCCSFA will be hosting a hunting archery indoor league starting 7/11/11 at 7:00 PM and running every Monday night for 12 weeks. Hunting bows only. For more information contact archery@sccsfa.org.
Agenda for June 28 Meeting
June 21,2011 16:29 Filed in: Administrivia
As a reminder, our June meeting will be held Tuesday 6/28/11 in the SCCSFA Clubhouse. Click the link below to read the proposed agenda (PDF reader required).
agenda_june2011
75 Yard Range OPEN
June 14,2011 19:54 Filed in: Administrivia | Range Closures
The 75 yard range is now open and the new shooting benches are installed.
June USPSA Match
Our June match will be on Saturday the 18th. Registration starts at 0945 and the briefing is at 1045. New shooter orientation is at 1000. Setup starts at 0800 and help is always appreciated if you can arrive a bit early. We have planned 7 stages, 142 rounds, so bring plenty of ammo.
This match will be a fund raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. We will be taking donations at the match and the club will provide a matching donation of up to $500 for all money collected. In addition, all proceeds from the match will be donated as well. Our goal is to have enough shooters to max out the matching donation and, with the proceeds, raise a total of $2,000!
If you cannot make the match but would like to donate just the same, here is a link for you: http://tinyurl.com/SCCPSA-WWP.
--
Graham Smith
Match Director, SCCPSA
75 Yard Range Closed for Maintenance
June 14,2011 08:25 Filed in: Administrivia | Range Closures
The 75 yard range is closed until further notice for maintenance and upgrades. We hope to have it open for next weekend but will post here when it reopens.
New Range Rules Booklet Available
June 11,2011 10:22 Filed in: Administrivia | Rules
A new SCCSFA Range Rules booklet is now available on the Range Rules page. Please save a copy and review the rules as there have been some changes since the previous version posted in July 2010.
You will need a PDF reader to view the booklet.
Membership Renewal Deadline
June 09,2011 16:07 Filed in: Administrivia
We want to remind members who have not yet renewed for 2011 that the deadline for doing so is June 30. Any member who has not renewed before then and wishes to rejoin the club must do so as a new member, including pre-registration and must pay the initiation fee.
If you have an orange membership card you do not need to renew, your membership is good through September 30th.
If you have a green membership card you must renew before using any club facilities.
For information or questions about membership, please contact Amy Jo Hutchins at membership@sccsfa.org.
Mailing Address Update
June 09,2011 14:48 Filed in: Administrivia
As of June 1, 2011 SCCSFA is no longer maintaining a P.O. box to receive mail. All mail should be sent to the club's street address:
Southern Chester County Sportsmen's and Farmers' Association
720 Sportsman Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Proposed Bylaw Change
June 05,2011 12:23 Filed in: Members | Administrivia
We recently sent out a notice to all club members with a valid email address detailing a proposed change to the bylaws, governing membership. Please check your email for this notice. It will be voted on at the next general membership meeting on June 28, 2011.
May 2011 Meeting Reminder
May 30,2011 18:48 Filed in: Events
The May 2011 General Membership Meeting will be held Tuesday, 5/31/11 at 8:00 PM in the SCCSFA clubhouse.
As a reminder, our new member policy has changed:
As of April 26, 2011 there is a new procedure to follow for all persons wishing to join as members of Southern Chester County Sportsmen’s & Farmers’ Association.
1) Prospective members must pre-register in advance to the membership director no later than 2 days (48 hours) before the next new member orientation by contacting the membership director - Amy Hutchins (302)998-5450 or membership@sccsfa.org.
2) New members are to arrive at the clubhouse at 6pm & no one will be admitted after 7pm.
3) Persons who are pre-registered & do not show up for the prospective new member orientation will have to pre-register again for the following month.
4) Persons who have not pre-registered will not be admitted for that month's new member orientation.
We will accept up to 30 members per month.
Thank You,
The Executive Committee - SCCS&FA
SCCSFA Online Store
SCCSFA now has an online store where you can buy t-shirts, caps, coffee mugs, etc. with the club's logo.
Click here to visit the store (opens in a new window).
Flea Market This Weekend
May 16,2011 14:14 Filed in: Events
Just a reminder: The SCCSFA Flea Market will be held this weekend.
Saturday May 21st 8am - 4pm
Sunday May 22nd 10am - 4pm
Rain or Shine
Clean out your attic, garage, basement or shed of all the things you need to find another home for.
The only restrictions are -
No Firearms or any other federally or locally restricted items.
No Ammo.
No powder or primers. (bare bullets & empty casings OK)
No pornographic or obscene materials.
$10 per table inside per day (24 tables total available inside)
$5 per seller space outside per day (bring your own table & setup outside)
We will also have a consignment area if you don't want to have a full spot.
- Up to & including $99 – 20% commission
- $100 - $499 - 15% commission
- $500 & Up - 10% commission
For more information or to reserve a table inside contact: Amy Jo Hutchins - (302)998-5450 or membership@sccsfa.org
For Residents of London Grove Township
May 11,2011 14:23 Filed in: News
Message from SCCSFA Member Dr. Ed Weizman:
If you reside in London Grove township and are a registered Republican, I would like to ask for your vote on Tuesday. I am a long time member of this club and a conservative who has been endorsed by the Republican party for the position of Township Supervisor. My political position has always been staunchly pro gun, Second Amendment freedoms, and property rights. These are all under attack by our government at various levels. As township supervisors I and my running mate, club member Dale Simpkins, will do our upmost to protect these rights.
If you reside in London Grove township and are a registered Republican, I would like to ask for your vote on Tuesday. I am a long time member of this club and a conservative who has been endorsed by the Republican party for the position of Township Supervisor. My political position has always been staunchly pro gun, Second Amendment freedoms, and property rights. These are all under attack by our government at various levels. As township supervisors I and my running mate, club member Dale Simpkins, will do our upmost to protect these rights.
2011 Junior Program Announcement
May 04,2011 11:04 Filed in: Events | Junior Program
Attention Juniors!!!!!!!
The Southern Chester County Sportsmen’s and Farmers’ Association will be offering youth programs of instruction in 4 disciplines of the shooting sports for 2011.
Rifle – 4 Position
Shotgun
Black Power Rifle
Archery
The programs are all accredited and will be taught by certified instructors.
Programs are available to youths aged 12-16.
We are anticipating a June start and courses will run as required for certification
All programs must be limited to a certain number of participants so contact Larry Bickings, the Junior Chairman at junior@sccsfa.org or call 610-274-2049 ASAP to save your spot.
The Southern Chester County Sportsmen’s and Farmers’ Association will be offering youth programs of instruction in 4 disciplines of the shooting sports for 2011.
Rifle – 4 Position
Shotgun
Black Power Rifle
Archery
The programs are all accredited and will be taught by certified instructors.
Programs are available to youths aged 12-16.
We are anticipating a June start and courses will run as required for certification
All programs must be limited to a certain number of participants so contact Larry Bickings, the Junior Chairman at junior@sccsfa.org or call 610-274-2049 ASAP to save your spot.
Stink Bug Target
April 28,2011 15:37 Filed in: Printable Targets | Fun Stuff
If you're annoyed with the stink bugs infesting our area you may enjoy shooting this target. It's a PDF file you can save and print.
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NRA Women on Target Program Full
April 28,2011 10:41 Filed in: Events
To All Members,
The NRA Women on Target for Sunday May 15th is full. Thank you for your inquiries and please look forward to future women only programs. If you’re still interested in an NRA Women on Target program please email me.
Thank you,
Mark Garfinkel
Women on Target Program Coordinator
mark@delawarefirearmstraining.com
Change to New Membership Procedure
April 28,2011 10:39 Filed in: Rules
Effective immediately:
As of April 26, 2011 there is a new procedure to follow for all persons wishing to join as members of Southern Chester County Sportsmen’s & Farmers’ Association.
1) Prospective members must pre-register in advance to the membership director no later than 2 days (48 hours) before the next new member orientation by contacting the membership director - Amy Hutchins (302)998-5450 or membership@sccsfa.org.
2) New members are to arrive at the clubhouse at 6pm & no one will be admitted after 7pm.
3) Persons who are pre-registered & do not show up for the prospective new member orientation will have to pre-register again for the following month.
4) Persons who have not pre-registered will not be admitted for that month's new member orientation.
We will accept up to 30 members per month.
Thank You,
The Executive Committee - SCCS&FA
New Member Orientation 5/1/11
April 27,2011 09:40 Filed in: Events
There will be a new member orientation special session on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM in the SCCSFA clubhouse. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. The orientation will take about one hour.
April 2011 Meeting Reminder
April 24,2011 19:11 Filed in: Events
The April General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM.
As usual, there will be a new member orientation at 7:00 PM. New members should arrive no later than 6:30 PM so that they can fill out the membership form and attend the orientation session.
Click the link below for a tentative agenda for the meeting in PDF format.
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All Ranges Closed Easter Sunday 4/24/11
April 22,2011 11:57 Filed in: Rules | Range Closures
In accord with West Marlboro Township Ord. 94-03, all firearms ranges will be closed all day on Easter Sunday, April 24 & will reopen on Monday, April 25 at the regular beginning of shooting hours.
Anyone who violates this requirement will face loss of club membership & a possible 30 days in jail and/or $1000 fine.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Flea Market 5/21 - 5/22
April 14,2011 13:16 Filed in: Events
Saturday May 21st 8am - 4pm
Sunday May 22nd 10am - 4pm
Rain or Shine
Clean out your attic, garage, basement or shed of all the things you need to find another home for.
The only restrictions are -
No Firearms or any other federally or locally restricted items.
No Ammo.
No powder or primers. (bare bullets & empty casings OK)
No pornographic or obscene materials.
$10 per table inside per day (24 tables total available inside)
$5 per seller space outside per day (bring your own table & setup outside)
For more information or to reserve a table inside contact: Amy Jo Hutchins - (302)998-5450 or membership@sccsfa.org
Southern Chester County Sportsmen’s & Farmers’ Association
720 Sportsmen’s Lane Kennett Square, PA 19348
SCCSFA Member Takes PA Archery Championship
We are please to announce that SCCSFA's Ray Caba won the Pennsylvania State Archery Championship in the Senior Division.
Way to go Ray!
Technical Difficulties
April 07,2011 15:57 Filed in: Administrivia
We're currently having some technical difficulties with our connection so you may experience some problems with the site being slow.
Edit 4/10/11:
We're fixed and back online with a new, better firewall.
Crossbow Rule Change
--Ray Caba with a Ballistic Box target.
To shoot crossbows at SCCSFA, members must bring their own Ballistic Box target. They are available at Bear Archery in Bear, DE or at Dick's Sporting Goods for $60.00. They allow for easy removal of bolts. Send questions to Ray at archery@sccsfa.org.
Edit 4/8/11:
The manufacture's website is here: http://bigshottargets.com/
January - March 2011 Newsletter Available
April 03,2011 13:20 Filed in: News
The SCCSFA January - March 2011 Newsletter is now available for download in PDF format on the Newsletter page.
Black Powder "Spring Fellowship" Match 4/30/11
March 31,2011 18:47 Filed in: Events | Black Powder
SCCSFA will be holding a black powder rifle "Spring Fellowship Match" on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM.
Cost: $8.00 for Members of SCCS&FA or Brandywine Long Rifles
Non-Members: $10.00
Specific range TBD.
Lunch will be provided
This will be a fun match and will be an opportunity to come out and get some practice after a long cold winter. In-line rifles and Pyrodex shooters are welcome but open sights only.
This will be an 8 target match with a Spring Theme - small prizes will be awarded for each target.
If you are planning to attend please email the Black Powder Committee Chairman, A. Drew Gregg at blackpowder@sccsfa.org.
March Meeting Reminder
March 28,2011 08:53 Filed in: Events
Reminder:
SCCSFA's March 2011 General Membership meeting will be on Tuesday, 3/29/11 at 8:00 PM.
As usual, there will be a new member orientation at 7:00 PM. New members should arrive no later than 6:30 PM so that they can fill out the membership form and attend the orientation session.
Click the link below for a tentative agenda for the meeting in PDF format.
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NRA Women On Target Program 5/15/11
March 23,2011 10:04 Filed in: Events
Full Auto at SCCSFA
SCCSFA now has a Full Auto Committee. Members who want to shoot fully automatic firearms on club ranges must first be approved by the Full Auto Committee's Doc Weitzman. You can email Doc at fullauto@sccsfa.org.
Printable 2011 Calendar Available
A printable 2011 calendar with range hours is available for download on the Range Rules pages. The calendar is a PDF document.
Winchester .223 Ammo Recall
March 08,2011 08:54 Filed in: News | Recall Notices
Winchester has announced a recall of their Ranger Law Enforcement .223 Remington 64 grain Power-Point ammunition with lot numbers ending DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41, and DK51.
Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of RANGER® Law Enforcement ammunition may contain incorrect propellant. Incorrect propellant in this ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury when fired.
DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® RANGER® 223 REMINGTON 64 GRAIN POWER-POINT® AMMUNITION THAT HAS A LOT NUMBER ENDING IN DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41 or DK51. The ammunition Lot Number is ink stamped inside the right tuck flap of the 20-round carton.
Click here for full details of the recall.
Event Calendar Problems Resolved
March 08,2011 08:51 Filed in: Administrivia | Events
The problems with the Event Calendar appear to be fixed.
Event Calendar Problems
March 05,2011 20:54 Filed in: Administrivia | Events
Google appears to be having problems with the Event Calendar again.
Passing of William R. Law
February 25,2011 13:39 Filed in: Membership
It is with great sadness that we deliver the news of the passing of one of our own.
William R. Law passed away late Monday night Feb. 21st at Jennersville Hospital. Bill had served our organization honorably for many decades as Treasurer, Safety Officer, President & at times Secretary as well as many years as a Director at large. Bill has been a pivotal figure in the shaping of the organization over the years and will be surely missed.
2011 USPSA Match Schedule
February 25,2011 09:04 Filed in: Events
Southern Chester County Practical Shooters Association (SCCPSA) is one of some 12 clubs in the Mid Atlantic Section. We hold eight matches per year, one match per month, March through October on the third Saturday of the month. The club (our home club is Southern Chester County Sportsmen's and Farmers' Association) is located in the Kennett Square, Pa. area on Rte. 926 about 3 miles west of the Rte. 82 intersection.
The 2011 match schedule is: March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15. The SCCSFA 15, 25, 50, and 75 yard ranges will be used for each match.
Registration starts at 10 AM, walk through at 10:45 AM and the matches start promptly at 11 AM. Pre registration is not required. These matches are open to the public and the entrance fee is $20 for USPSA members, $5 for Juniors and $25 for non members. Non-members may join USPSA for $40 and shoot the match for free. We average about 50 competitors per match and we're usually done about 3:00 PM. Matches usually consist of 5 stages requiring 100+ rounds (you'll want to bring at least 150 to be sure of having enough).
If you have not competed in a USPSA match before you will need to be safety checked. First time competitors need to see me before 10 AM. This is no big deal. A Range Officer will look over your equipment to make sure it complies with the rules (your holster must cover your trigger guard, for example). You will learn the range commands that the RO will be using while you are on the firing line. And you will have to do a couple of live fire drills to show the RO that you can handle your firearm safely.
For more information contact Graham Smith at gsmith.sccpsa@gmail.com.
Field Day
February 25,2011 08:38 Filed in: Events
Field Day will be held at SCCSFA this year on October 1st. Mark your calendars now.
If you are interested in helping out at Field Day please contact our Vice President, David Hutchins, vice-pres@sccsfa.org.
Crossbows on SCCSFA Ranges Suspended Indefinitely
Until further notice, crossbows may not be used on either the indoor or outdoor archery ranges.
The backstops are not designed to stop crossbow bolts. We are seeing bolts completely passing through and hitting the wall on the indoor range. Other bolts are getting embedded up to the nock in the backstop and removal is causing damage to the backstops. The Archery Committee is investigating ways to allow the use of crossbows at SCCSFA, but until this issue is solved, crossbow use is no longer permitted at SCCSFA.
Questions about the crossbow policy should be addressed to the Archery Committee, archery@sccsfa.org.
February Meeting Reminder
February 18,2011 22:26 Filed in: Events
Reminder:
SCCSFA's February 2011 General Membership meeting will be on Tuesday, 2/22/11 at 8:00 PM.
As usual, there will be a new member orientation at 7:00 PM. New members should arrive no later than 6:30 PM so that they can fill out the membership form and attend the orientation session.
Click the link below for a tentative agenda for the meeting in PDF format.
agenda_feb2011
9th Annual Chester Co. Friends of NRA Banquet
February 16,2011 19:45 Filed in: NRA | Outside Events
The 9th Annual Chester County Friends of NRA Dinner Banquet will be held Saturday, March 12th, 2011, at the Red Clay Room @Kennett Fire Co., Dalmatian St, Kennett Square, PA.
Doors open at 4:00pm - Dinner at 6:00pm
Please download the attached flyer (MS Word) for full information, and the attached ticket order form (MS Excel).
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Competition Training Program
February 16,2011 19:36 Filed in: Training | Outside Events
The following information is posted because some SCCSFA members may be interested in this training:
Please see the link above for more information on this program.
YOUR COMPETITION HANDGUN TRAINING PROGRAMJune 3rd, 4th, 5th 2011Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association, Palmyra PAwww.directactiontactical.com Join Michael Seeklander, Nationally recognized trainer, USPSA GM Practical Shooting Champion, and Author of Your Competition Handgun Training Program, for this exciting training event. Designed as a practical compliment to the book, this course will empower the shooting athlete to reach their competitive goals by showing them “how” to properly train their sport utilizing drills with correct design and perfect execution. This two and a half day course reinforces the concepts of the book which is a complete practical handgun training program (299 pages of drills and information). The program will take your shooting to the next level. The book and subsequent range sessions contains mental, physical, shooting, vision, and planning skills, then combines them in a three phase program. The program is like nothing else available today, focusing in not only the execution of skills but in the process to properly train those skills and subsequently improve your results. This course is ideal for shooting athletes that are newer to the sport, looking for a solid foundation, as well as season shooters looking to gain that competitive edge.
Please see the link above for more information on this program.
NRA Youth Education Summit
From the NRA:
The National Rifle Association launched the National Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) in 1996 in an effort to encourage America's youth to become active and knowledgeable citizens. The Summit is a seven-day, expense-paid leadership week in Washington, D.C. Each year, the NRA selects the best and the brightest students to visit the nation's capital where participants learn the significance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights while developing an understanding of federal government and the importance of active participation. Students tour the U.S. Capitol, the National Archives Museum, the Pentagon, the NRA National Firearms Museum, and many of the memorials and monuments in Washington, D.C.
The application deadline is Feburary 14, 2011. Dates for the Y.E.S. program are 6/20 - 6/26/11.
For full details and an application, click here.
Frosty Round Ball Match Cancelled
Good Morning Everyone,
The Snow started earlier than we thought it would, which means we will likely get more snow than was first predicted. The other folks that originally wanted to shoot have contacted me to say that they were not coming due to the weather. Regrettably, I'm going to have to cancel the match today. Thank you for your interest and willingness to participate. I will check the club calendar and see if we can't do this on a different Saturday, and re-title the match "Frosty Round Ball 2.0."
Have a great weekend and stay safe!
Thank you,
A. Drew Gregg
Beretta Neos Recall
January 08,2011 09:13 Filed in: News | Recall Notices
If you own a Beretta Neos .22 cal semi-auto pistol, be advised that this model has been recalled due to a potential for a discharge with the safety engaged or when the safety is deactivated.
See the following link for complete details http://www.berettasupport.com/neos/RecallNotice.pdf.
Teen Valentine's Day Dance to Benefit Jr. Shooting Sports Program
January 03,2011 16:17 Filed in: Events
On Saturday 2/12/11, the club will hold a Teen Valentine's Day dance with proceeds benefitting the Junior Shooting Sports program.
The dance is for teens age 12 - 18 with parents welcome, of course.
Cost $5 per person or for just $2 more, that's $7 per couple, you can bring your sweety, friend, BFF, friend or who ever with you so you don't have to come alone. There will a Dance floor with music & Dancing as well as food & refreshments. The music will be mostly current pop dance mixes but there will be some 70's, 80's, 90's & country thrown in. Please RSVP to
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Oct. - Dec. 2010 Newsletter Reminder
A reminder since 2010 posts have been archive (click on 2010 below left to see them), the October - December 2010 SCCSFA Newsletter is available for download as a PDF from the Newsletter page.
Frosty Roundball With Hot Chile Rifle Match
January 02,2011 19:07 Filed in: Events | Black Powder
“FROSTY ROUND BALL WITH HOT CHILE RIFLE MATCH”
WHEN – Saturday January 8th at 10:30am
WHERE – SCCS&FA 50YD RANGE
ENTRY FEE - $5.00
This will be a just for fun match. We know, it’s just after Christmas and finances are low. You haven’t pulled the trigger in about a month. It’s now January and it will likely be cold on the range. Well, we have a solution for you. A short match of only 5 targets (you will notice a spring theme to the targets that will make you long for Spring that much more) at a small fee of only $5.00! We will break for a lunch of homemade chile and crusty bread for free!! Ok, not really free, your entry fee covers our cost of making your lunch. There are no prizes for this match, just good food and friendship with your fellow front-stuffers and some practice time on the range. If you have a favorite dish or desert that you would like to share please bring it along. I will try to make the targets miserable, errr… I mean, challenging!
Bring enough powder and ball to shoot 20 to 25 rounds and don’t forget your gloves. Lunch will be served in the clubhouse to allow everyone to warm up a bit before we finish the match.
This match will be for any open sighted muzzle loading rifle, inline rifles are acceptable and yes, you may shoot Pyrodex pellets if you feel you must. Please no scoped rifles, magnifying the gray cloud on the range doesn’t really help your shooting that much anyway.
Please note that this match is being run by SCCS&FA Black Powder Committee and is open to the public. Our friends that are members of Brandywine Long Rifles are encouraged to join us for some good food and frosty round ball shootin’.
IMPORTANT – If you plan to attend please send Drew Gregg an email before Friday January 7, so that we're sure to have enough targets and food available for everyone. Send email to:
Thank you for your help!!!