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  Volume 48   Issue 9/10                            www.nkssa.org                               Sept/Oct 2024  
Family Picnic
September 8  1-5 pm
Start with a potluck lunch at 1 pm. Meat will be provided by the club.
Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
All ranges will be open free to club members and their families.
Anyone who is not a member can shoot all day for $10 or join for $35 and have their membership valid through 2025.
Bucket Raffle
We will also have a “bucket raffle” and split the pot.
Please look around and see if you have an item to donate for the raffle.

Range fix-up day
Saturday, October 5  2 pm
Immediately following the open range, we will be replacing the gravel on the firing line.
Bring your rakes and shovels.

Meetings
No Meeting in September due to family picnic.
No meeting in October due to another club using the clubhouse.   

5th District Fair
Trap: Congratulations to our Ladies’ team (Ashley, Amber, Betty, Penny and Jillian) who came in 2nd place it the team trap competition.
Also, congratulations to Ashley who won 2nd place in the ladies singles competition.

Youthfest
Saturday, September 21
A fun day of shooting, fishing and archery for all kids.
See our website for more info.
Help is needed on the rifle range.
If you can volunteer, please contact Josh at 859-750-3142.
You do not have to be a certified RSO to help out.
Also, we will need volunteers to help with lunch.

Open Range
Cost is $1 per member and $5 for non-members.  Eye and Ear protection is required.    

Saturday Open Range
September 7, 10am – 2pm
October 5, 10am – 2pm
Contact: jvthoman@gmail.com

Sunday Open Range
September 1   1-5pm
October 6   1-5pm
Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com

September 8, 2-5pm  (Family picnic day)
October 13  1-5pm
Contact: peismann@aol.com

Monday Open Range
Every Monday    4pm – 8pm (or dark)
Contact: lambobambo144@gmail.com
  
Tuesday Open Range
Every Tuesday, 12-4   
(over 45 degrees and not raining.)  
Contact: 2bhomeontherange@gmail.com  

Wednesday Open Range
September 11, 25    11am- 4pm
October 9, 23    11am- 4pm
Contact: blambky@yahoo.com

Thursday Open Range
September 5, 19
October 3, 17       4 pm – 8 pm (or dark)
Contact:   jvthoman@gmail.com

Trap
Every Thursday   6-9 pm
Sunday, September 8   2-5 pm
Sunday, October 13   1-4   
Contact: tem@nkssa.org or jt@nkssa.org

Five Stand  
September 1, 8. 15, 29    12-4 pm
October 6, 13, 20    12-4 pm
Weather permitting—over 40 degrees and not raining
Contact: 2bhomeontherange@gmail.com   

Practical Rifle
September 15    12-5 pm
October 20      12-5 pm
Contact: jeremy.henage@gmail.com

Practical Pistol  
SCSA
September 28   9am - noon  
October 26    9am - noon
Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com
SCSA 2
September 21  2-6 pm
October 19   9 am – 1 pm
Contact: lgruseck@outlook.com
Practical Pistol Practice
September 11 & October 9     6-8 pm (or dark)
Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com

September 25 & October 23
6-8 pm  (or dark)
Contact: nkssalks@yahoo.com

Silhouette
September 14 & 29    12-5 pm
October 12 & 27     12-5 pm
Practice Days
Sept 13,     11-3  
Sept 28,     2-5 pm
October 11       11-3
October 26         2-5
Contact: pennypwic@aol.com  

3 Position Rifle
Monday, September 2    9-noon
Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com

NRA Memberships
Visit our website to Join or Renew your NRA membership.
You will get a reduced rate, a free hat and the club will get $5 back from each new membership or renewal.
Support 2 great causes at the same time.  

September  
1—open range 1-5
1—5 stand 12-4
2—3 position rifle 9-12
2—open range 4-8
3—open range 12-4
5—trap 6-9
5—open range 4-8
7—open range 10-2
8—family picnic 1 pm
8—open range 2-5
8—five stand 2-5
8—trap 2-5
9—open range 4-8
10—open range 12-4  
11—open range 11-4
11—pract.pistol pract 6-9
12—trap 6-9
13—silhouette pract 11-2
14—silhouette 12-5
15—precision rf rifle 12-5
15—5 stand 12-4
16—open range  4-8
17—open range 12-4
19—open range 4-8
19—trap 6-9
21—Youthfest 8-2
21—SCSA 2  2-6
23—open range 4-8
24—open range  12-4
25—open range 11-4
25—pract pistol pract 6-9
26—trap 6-9
28—SCSA 9-12
28—silhouette pract 2-6
29—silhouette match 12-5
29—5 stand 12-4
30—open range 4-8
October
1—open range 12-4
3—open range 4-8
3—trap 6-9
5—open range 10-2
6—5 stand 12-4
6—open range 1-5
7—open range 4-8
8—open range 12-4
9—open range 11-4
9—pract. Pistol pract 6-9
10—trap 6-9
11—silhouette pract 11-2
12—silhouette match 12-5
13—trap 1-4
13—open range 1-5
13—5 stand 12-4
14—open range 4-8
15—open range 12-4
17—open range 4-8
17—trap 6-9
19—SCSA 2 9-2
20—Precision rifle 12-5
20—5 stand 12-4
21—open range 4-8
22—open range 12-4
23—open range 11-4
23—pract pistol pract 6-dark
24—trap 6-9
26—SCSA 9-12
26—silhouette practice 2-5
27—silhouette match 12-5
28—open range 4-8
29—open range 12-4
31—trap 6-9
All events are weather permitting:
Open range Sundays: over 40 degrees and not raining.
Open range weekdays:  over 45 degrees and not raining
Trap: over 40 degrees and not raining.
5 stand: over   40 degrees and not raining.
Practical Rifle:  over 32 degrees and not raining.

Classifieds
Free for members.
If you have items to sell, looking for a specific item to buy or have a business,
contact pennypwic@aol.com or call or text 859-240-9057 if you would like to put an ad in the newsletter.

Bobcat work & Light Hauling
Bob
(859)  444-9206

Parker HVAC
JJ Parker
859-466-0456

Senator John Schickel
11th District
502-564-8100 Ext 57948
Legislature.ky.gov
Capitol Annex Room 209
702 Capitol Ave
Frankfort, KY  40601

Continuous Improvement Coaching and Consulting
Fred Miller - CI Foundations LLC
859-638 -6415
fred.miller@cifoundations.com

US Precision Kinetics. LLC
Firearms, optics & accessories for sale, and transfers for club members.
See current new inventory at our Armslist store or email John for a quote on anything else:
https://www.armslist.com/store/12414
jdunkman@uspkllc.com

For Sale: Large selection of reloading supplies and firearms available.
Contact: cbellanca@fuse.net for a list of items.

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