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  Volume 49   Issue 4                             www.nkssa.org                                  April 2025  
Work Day on the Range/Clubhouse
Sunday, April 13
We will start at 11 am, Break for lunch at 1 pm and the range will be open free to workers as soon as we are finished.
We will be doing general range clean up, repairing the berms, installing the air cylinders and also doing a thorough clubhouse cleanup. Bring your rakes and shovels or general cleaning supplies if you would like to work indoors.

Website
You can now renew or join right from our website.
You can also see the monthly newsletter, the yearly calendar and any updates.
https://www.nkssa.org

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

Sunday Open Range
April 6 1 -5 pm
Weather permitting—over 40 degrees and not raining Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com
April 13 2-5
(immediately following work day) Contact: peismann@aol.com

Monday Open Range
Every Monday
4 pm – dark
Contact: bschwartsz0536@yahoo.com

Tuesday Open Range
Every Tuesday
12-4 pm
Weather permitting
(over 45 degrees and not raining.)
Contact: 2bhomeontherange@gmail.com

Wednesday Open Range
April 9 & 23
11 am- 4 pm
Contact: blambky@yahoo.com

Thursday Open Range
April 3 & 17
4 pm – dark
Contact: jvthoman@gmail.com

Saturday Open Range
April 5 10 am – 2 pm
Weather permitting—watch for update on NKSSA group emails
Contact: jvthoman@gmail.com

Trap
Every Thursday    6-9 pm
Weather permitting
Over 40 degrees and not raining
Contact: tem@nkssa.org or jt@nkssa.org

Five Stand
April 6 12-4 pm
Weather permitting—over 45 degrees and not raining
Contact: 2bhomeontherange@gmail.com

Practical Rifle Not shooting this month due to Easter
Contact: jeremy.henage@gmail.com

Practical Pistol
SCSA April 26
9 am - noon
Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com

SCSA 2 April 12
9 am – 2 pm Contact: lgruseck@outlook.com

SCSA 3 April 7
9 am – 3 pm Contact: mkenyon17@twc.com

Practical Pistol Practice
April 9—6 pm-dark
Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com
April 23—4-8 pm
Contact: nkssalks@yahoo.com

Silhouette
Starts on May 25
Weather permitting
Contact: pennypwic@aol.com

Education
NRA Shotgun Instructor Course May 17
(Note change of date)
8:30 am-5:30 pm
Registration information is on our website.
Contact nkssalks@gmail.com.
BIT course if a prerequisite

NRA Shotgun Class
April 27 8:30-5:30
This course the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
Registration information is our website: www.nkssa.org
This is a prerequisite for the Shotgun Instructor Class

NRA First Steps Shotgun Class
April 27 1-5:00pm
This short NRA approved course is designed for the beginner or anyone who would like to know more about how their shotgun operates, or how to improve their shooting skills.
Bring your own shotgun or use one of ours. FREE for anyon
Registration information is on our website: www.nkssa.org

Old Geezers Trap Shoot
We are now part of the Old Geezers Monthly Trap Shoot—young geezers and geezerettes are welcome, too
2nd Wednesday every month / 11:00am - 2:00pm 4 per round and lunch is free
We will be hosting the June event.
Full schedule available on our website or www.nkygeezers.com

NRA Memberships
Visit our website to Join or Renew your NRA membership. You will get a reduced rate, a free hat

Ladies Day—May 31
Our 25th Annual Ladies Day will be held on Saturday, May 31, starting with lunch at 1 p.m. After lunch we will have the range open for trap, rifle, pistol and muzzleloading for the ladies only.
We will have qualified instructors at each event.
Best of all the cost is FREE. Invite your family, friends and neighbors.
This event will be limited to 50 ladies and Pre-registration is required by May 27! call or text: 859-240-9057 or email: pennypwic@aol.com.
Please share the flyer with your friends

Ladies Day Bucket Raffle
This year we will have a “bucket” raffle at our ladies day event. Tickets will be $1 each, 6 for $5 or 20 for $10. You will be able to put your tickets in whichever “bucket” is designated for the prize you want to win. This will help defray some of our expenses.
Ladies Day Bucket Raffle items If you have something that you would like to donate, please bring it to ladies day or contact 859-240-9057.
Ladies Day Helpers are needed. If you can help out at the trap or rifle and pistol range, please contact Penny as soon as possible. You do not have to be a certified instructor to help out

Email Updates
If you have not done so already, please sign up to receive updates via email. There are times when we may add a date or have to cancel an event at short notice. To sign up, Send an email to: shooter@nkssa.org

Subject: anything (even blank)
First line of message:
SUSCRIBE: (Whichever list) First name last name.

You will receive a confirmation email. Just reply with OK and you are all set.
Available lists:
NKSSA, Range, 5stand, trap, ppistol, prifle, IDPA, SCSA, SCSA2, SCSA3, Silhouette, RSO
If you need assistance, contact thouse@fuse.net

April
1—open range 12-4
3—open range 4-8
3—trap 6-9
5—open range 10-2
6—open range 1-5
6—5 stand 12-4
7—SCSA 3 9-3
7—open range 4-8
8--Open range12-4
9—open range 11-4
9—pract. Pistol pract. 6-9
10—trap 6-9
12—SCSA 2 9-2
13—work day 11-2
13—open range 2-5
14—open range 4-8
15—open range 12-4
17—open range 4-8
17—trap 6-9
21—open range 4-8
22—Open range12-4
23—open range 11-4
23—pract.pistol pract 4-8
24—trap 6-9
26—SCSA 9-12
27--shotgun class 8:30-5:30
27—First steps Shotgun 1-5
28—open range 4-8
29—open range 12-4



May
1—open range 4-8
1—trap 6-9
3—open range 10-2
4—open range 1-5
4—5 stand 12-4
5—SCSA 3 9-3
5—open range 4-8
6—open range 12-4
8—trap 6-9
10—SCSA 2 9-2
11—meeting 1 pm
11—open range 2-5
11—trap 2-5
12—open range 4-8
13—open range 12-4
14—open range 11-4
14—pract. Pistol pract 6-8
15—open range 4-8
15—trap 6-9
17—shotgun instr. Class 8:30-5:30
18—5 stand 12-4
18—precision rf rifle 12-5
19—open range 4-8
20—open range 12-4
22—trap 6-9
24—SCSA 9-12
25—silhouette match 12-5
26—3 position rifle 9-12
26—open range 4-8
27—open range 12-4
28—open range 11-4
28—prac pistol pract. 4-8
29—trap 6-9
31—Ladies Day 1-5
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 45 degrees and not raining.
5 stand: over  45 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.

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:  
armslist.com/store/12414, jdunkman@uspkllc.com

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

Parker HVAC
JJ Parker
859-466-0456

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


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