By Editor, on October 14th, 2019
Brisk temperatures and rain the day before were no match for a well coordinated band of Club Members who took up the outdoor range work session on Sunday October 13. Much was accomplished. Brush and saplings encroaching on the driveway and both shooting ranges were cut back, the grass was mowed, wooden benches and target frames were sealed, target frames were taken in for the winter, and most significantly the statistical building siding project was almost […]
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By Matt Giansante, on October 8th, 2019
Our first session of the new season was on September 27th and attendance was very good. We had three new shooters plus several of our past shooters attend. As the summer turns to fall (and turns to winter) we know that attendance will continue to increase as it always does, so we’re optimistic for another very successful season.
We have submitted a grant request again this year to the NRA Foundation. The Foundation has been extremely generous to us for two years in a row and we’re optimistic that the continued success of the program, combined with the great support from our Board and members, will help us to receive another grant in 2020.
Thanks to Mark Martzolf for organizing our group to be at the Elma Conservation Club on September 28th to promote our youth shooting program. Mark, along with Tim Colf, Jim Weiberg and Mark’s son, all were on hand to let youngsters take a few shots down range with our air rifles. We’ve already received inquiries […]
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By Editor, on September 27th, 2019 
The next general meeting is October 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Indoor Range
● Both the SPL and NFPL pistol leagues start this first week of October. Schedules are posted in the range and on the club website. We need new shooters! Please consider joining one or both leagues. Like bowling leagues, matches are scored on a handicap system with actual and handicap matches to be won. The first matches are as […]
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By Al Hopkins, on September 11th, 2019
The club record was broken again by our very own Joe McDonald. Joe was able to draw his firearm and hit 5 out of 5 steel targets in just 3.62 seconds. Nice shooting Joe !
By Peter Vasilion, on September 5th, 2019 
Recently, the Erie County Clerk’s Office updated its procedures for persons submitting new pistol permit applications. Among the changes to the process, the Clerk is now requiring […]
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By Matt Giansante, on September 1st, 2019
On Saturday September 28th our club has the opportunity to be a part of the Elma Conservation Club’s annual National Hunting & Fishing Day event. We have the opportunity to man their 50 foot outdoor rifle shooting range and give kids who are attending the chance to take a few shots at a target. The hope is that this will generate some interest in our program and help to grow our attendance. It will also be a good opportunity for us to promote the club as a whole.
Mark Martzolf, who is also a member @ Elma, is coordinating this. He is in need of some additional volunteers to help out that day. It runs from 9am to 4pm. If we could get people to take two hour shifts, it would be a huge help. If you can help please reach out to him. His e-mail is mtmartzolf@hotmail.com
By Matt Giansante, on August 31st, 2019
As the calendar turns from August to September our youth shooting program will be getting under way. Our instructors met twice over the summer, discussing ideas on how to fine-tune our program and making sure all our equipment is ready for the new season.
Our first indoor session will be Friday, September 27th (all sessions are on the website calendar.) While we have a great group of instructors we do need additional help. If you can commit to be a part of the team on a regular basis, great. If you can come a few times, that would be helpful too. It’s a great way to get in your required work hours, but even more it’s truly a rewarding experience, seeing kids learn to shoot safely and accurately while coming to appreciate the sport as much as we all do.
This year we’ll be adding some “reaction” targets where the kids can shoot at targets other than paper. We also plan to increase use of the BB guns, […]
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By Editor, on August 23rd, 2019 
Due to the Labor Day Holiday the Next General Meeting is September 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM
● BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO THE RANGE. Thank you to all our volunteers who put in time over the summer. We had some challenges this summer with the tractor at the outdoor range and some challenges with staffing matches, but more people are using the range than last year, which we like to […]
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By Al Hopkins, on August 14th, 2019
Martin broke the club’s Steel challenge record (formerly held by Don K) at last nights event. Martin drew from a holster and recorded hits on five out of five steel targets of varying sizes, heights and distances in 3.81 seconds. Wow. Martin is at the outdoor range practicing every Tuesday night should you need some pointers.
By Editor, on August 11th, 2019
Thank you to all of the competitors and all of our volunteers who came out for Sunday’s NRA Conventional Pistol “2700” tournament. We especially wish to welcome two new competitors. The weather could not have been better for the match.
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