Rules
Range to be closed for Easter Sunday
March 07,2012 09:01
All SCCSFA ranges will be closed on April 8, 2012 for Easter Sunday.
Ranges will reopen for normal shooting hours on Monday the 9th.
Important Clarification About Membership Renewals
June 30,2011 10:44
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
Range Etiquette Video
June 29,2011 09:36
New Range Rules Booklet Available
June 11,2011 10:22
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.
Change to New Membership Procedure
April 28,2011 10:39
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
All Ranges Closed Easter Sunday 4/24/11
April 22,2011 11:57
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.
Crossbow Rule Change
April 03,2011 13:23
--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/
Full Auto at SCCSFA
March 17,2011 08:32
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
March 08,2011 09:40
A printable 2011 calendar with range hours is available for download on the Range Rules pages. The calendar is a PDF document.
Crossbows on SCCSFA Ranges Suspended Indefinitely
February 25,2011 08:35
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.
Special Notice Re: Hanging Targets
December 06,2010 10:40
Due to some members and/or guests shooting up the target frames, supports and overhead baffles, we need to post this:
Do not shoot the 6X6 upright posts or the overhead baffles on the 100yd range nor is anyone to place targets on/over the 4X4 upright posts or 2X4 cross rails on any range target backers. Every shot that impacts these items removes material from them causing an early failure. Anyone caught shooting at these items will be brought in front of the Executive Committee to answer for their actions & may result in not only having to pay for the damage but may also result in permanent expulsion form the Association. Targets are only to be placed on the plywood surface of the backers.
Know your target & what is beyond.
It is the intention of this Association to enforce all of its rules. It is expected that all members & guests be in full compliance of the association's rules & policies.
Each & every member is responsible for enforcement of the club's rules.
Change to Target Rules for 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 yard Ranges
October 06,2010 16:34
Change to Target Rules for 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 yard Ranges
Steel Targets
1. .22 cal. rimfire lead bullets only (no .22 magnum).
2. All targets must be designed by the manufacturer for .22 caliber, minimum 3/16” thick.
3. Steel targets must be at least 25 yards from shooting position. Steel targets are not to be used on the 15 yard range.
4. Steel targets must be mounted within 4 feet of the target backer.
5. Steel targets must be mounted between 3 and 5 feet off the ground in front of the target backer.
6. Steel targets are not allowed to be shot unless everyone on the range has eye protection.
Self-healing Rubber Targets
1. Self-healing targets must be at least 10 yards from shooting position.
2. Self-healing targets must be mounted within 4 feet of the target backer.
3. Self-healing targets must be mounted between 3 and 5 feet off the ground in front of the target backer.
Clay Pigeons
1. Clay pigeons may be affixed to the target backer in the same area used by paper targets.
2. Clay pigeons must be mounted within 4 feet of the target backer.
3. Clay pigeons must be mounted between 3 and 5 feet off the ground in front of the target backer.
4. Broken pigeons must be removed from the range by the shooter.
No bottles, jugs, cans or other non-biodegradable objects are to be used as targets on the ranges.
Steel Targets
1. .22 cal. rimfire lead bullets only (no .22 magnum).
2. All targets must be designed by the manufacturer for .22 caliber, minimum 3/16” thick.
3. Steel targets must be at least 25 yards from shooting position. Steel targets are not to be used on the 15 yard range.
4. Steel targets must be mounted within 4 feet of the target backer.
5. Steel targets must be mounted between 3 and 5 feet off the ground in front of the target backer.
6. Steel targets are not allowed to be shot unless everyone on the range has eye protection.
Self-healing Rubber Targets
1. Self-healing targets must be at least 10 yards from shooting position.
2. Self-healing targets must be mounted within 4 feet of the target backer.
3. Self-healing targets must be mounted between 3 and 5 feet off the ground in front of the target backer.
Clay Pigeons
1. Clay pigeons may be affixed to the target backer in the same area used by paper targets.
2. Clay pigeons must be mounted within 4 feet of the target backer.
3. Clay pigeons must be mounted between 3 and 5 feet off the ground in front of the target backer.
4. Broken pigeons must be removed from the range by the shooter.
No bottles, jugs, cans or other non-biodegradable objects are to be used as targets on the ranges.