SCCS&FA upcoming events

First Aid/Stop The Bleed with CPR/AED (08/23/2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

DESCRIPTION:

Each year, more than 350,000 EMS-assessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die.

When a person has a cardiac arrest, their survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double, or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.

In his years of service, He has seen too often people will not start CPR on someone, either because they are scared or because they do not know how. Every minute that CPR is withheld decreases chances of survival by 10%.

Because he has seen a family’s hurt when a loved one is lost due to the lack of receiving such care, He decided to help as many people as possible to understand and learn how easy it really is to apply this life-saving technique.

Join us for a hands-on, educational class designed to equip you with essential life-saving skills. In this engaging session, you'll learn the basics of CPR, First Aid, AED use, and Stop the Bleed techniques. Whether you're new to these skills or need a refresher, this class offers practical training that could one day help you save a life. Be prepared—because when every second counts, your knowledge can make the difference.

INSTRUCTOR:

Sean Barron is a SCCSFA member and the Communications Committee Lead managing the Club’s Facebook page. He lives in Chester County working for 15 years in the Fire/EMS Emergency Services. He is a certified Stop the Bleed and CPR/AED instructor through the American Heart Association, He is a full-time career FF/NREMT with Cleveland Cliffs Plate (Formerly Lukens Steel) in Coatesville, PA, part time with Downingtown Fire Department; Minquas EMS, and part time with the Royersford Fire Dept in Montgomery County. He is also an active member with the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company and the East Brandywine Volunteer Fire Company.

COST:

$12 for club members

$15 for guests

CONTACTS:

Contact 'education@sccsfa.org' for any questions

Cancellation Policy:

SCCSFA is committed to providing high quality training and events to all its members. We recognize that on occasions participants will register for an event and subsequently find that they are unable to attend.

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Similarly, the SCCSFA education committee will, on occasion, find it necessary to cancel an event. When this need arises, we are committed to taking positive steps to alert you to the cancellation as soon as possible.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

NRA Basic Pistol

$160 for Members

$180 for Non-Members

Clubhouse Meeting Room (08:00-13:00; 16:00-17:00) AND Range (13:00-16:00)

MIN/MAX STUDENTS: Min 4; Max 20

DESCRIPTION:

We cover both revolvers and semi-auto pistols addressing safe handling, shooting techniques, cleaning/basic maintenance, selecting ammunition, and storage. The course is open to individuals starting at 16 years old. Note: Parent of a student under 21 must accompany their young adult the entire time while on SCCS&F property. This class is open to members and guests.

The course is the first step to integrate students into the broader shooting community, encouraging ongoing participation in club events like Cowboy Action Shooting and USPSA.

Certification Requirements:

Passing a written exam with 90% score
Participate in all live fire exercises on the range demonstrating learned skills
Complete the shooting qualification of 5 shots inside a 4-inch circle four times

Students Should Bring:

A positive and teachable attitude
Driver’s License
Lunch, drinks (No Alcohol) and snacks
Eyes and Ears Protect (if you have them)
Pistol and Ammunition
- Option 1: Bring a pistol that you have experience shooting and in safe working order. You will need 150 rounds of ammunition, factory loaded, for your firearms.
- Option 2: Instructor has a few 22 LR pistols available. There is a nominal fee to rent a pistol and purchase ammunition from the instructor separate from course fee accommodates those without access to suitable firearms. You must make arrangements with the instructor BEFORE signing up for the course.

What to wear on the Range:

Clothing for movement and bending, long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt and baseball hat, eye, ear protection.

Primary Instructor:

Mark Fenster (Predator Defense Resources, LLC)

610.608.3578 or info@predatordefenseresources.com

Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection in the Home, and Personal Protection Outside the Home

Additionally, a Chief Range Safety Officer and High-Power Rifle Coach.

NOTE: If you need to cancel the class, please follow the instructions you are provided with your registration.

Cancellation Policy (11/2022):

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course (10/10/2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

NRA Basic Rifle

$160 for Members

$180 for Non-Members

Clubhouse Meeting Room (08:00-13:00; 16:00-17:00) AND Range (13:00-16:00)

MIN/MAX STUDENTS: Min 4; Max 14

DESCRIPTION:

Course Overview:

The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting is a course consisting of interactive learning, demonstration, and live fire exercises conducted at a range under the guidance and supervision of an NRA-Certified Instructor.

Description:

This eight-hour course is conducted in a classroom (six hours) and live fire exercises (two hours). Students will learn gun safety rules, proper operation of lever, bolt and semi-automatic firearms, ammunition knowledge/selection, selecting and storing a firearm, the fundamentals of shooting, and inspection and maintenance. Each student will receive a Student Study Guide and a Course Evaluation form.

During the live fire exercises, an NRA-Certified Instructor will validate comprehension and application of gun safety rules, range protocol, proper handling, loading and unloading procedures, application of shooting fundamentals.

Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class and receive pre-approval from instructor.

Certification Requirements:

Students need a 90% or better score to pass the written exam and demonstrate learning during live fire

What Students Should Bring:

A positive and teachable attitude
Lunch, drinks (No Alcohol) and snacks

NOTE: Rifles and Ammunition are provided by instructor. Please do not bring your own.

What to wear on the Range:

Clothing for movement, long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt and baseball hat, eye, ear protection

Instructor:

Mark Fenster (Predator Defense Resources, LLC) 610.608.3578

NOTE: If you need to cancel the class, please follow the instructions you are provided with your registration.

Cancellation Policy (11/2022):

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.

Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.

Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.

If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.