Current Newsletter
Volume 50 Issue 1 www.nkssa.org Janurary 2026
Meeting, Trap & Open Range
Sunday, January 11
We will start at 1 pm with a pot luck lunch.
Immediately following the meeting, weather permitting, at approximately 2 p.m. we have open range and trap available to anyone, members and non-members.
We will have a swap table at every meeting, so bring any shooting related items you would like to sell.
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.
https://nkssa.org/sign-up-for-nkssa-notices---alerts.html
If you need assistance, contact thouse@fuse.net
Newsletter
We are no longer emailing a copy of the newsletter.
It will be available on our website around the 1st of each month.
If you would like to continue to receive a pdf copy of the newsletter emailed to you, please send an email to: Pennypwic@aol.com.
If you do not have access to the internet and would like a printed copy mailed to you, please call or text 859-240-9057.
Open Range
Sign up for updates and check email before going to range.
Cost is $1 per member and $5 for non-members. Eye and Ear protection is required.
Tuesday Open Range
Every Tuesday, 12-4
Weather permitting (over 45 degrees and not raining.)
Contact: 2bhomeontherange@gmail.com
Sunday Open Range
January 4
2-5 pm (over 40 degrees and not raining.) Contact: anvilfeater@hotmail.com
Open Range 1st Saturday
January 3, 10 am – 2 pm
Weather Permitting—Over 45 degrees and not raining.
Contact: jvthoman@gmail.com
Monday open range
Begins March 9
2nd/4th Wednesday Open Range begins March 11
1st/3rd Thursday Open Range begins March 19
Target Repair Committee
Thanks to John Thoman and everyone who helped out on the target repair committee in 2025.
We are looking for volunteers to help out in 2026.
Please text 859-240-9057 or email: pennypwic@aol.com if you could help out.
We now have permanent metal targets available for anyone to use at all distances.
The 300 m targets can be shot with most calibers where the closer targets have some limitations.
Please check with the RSO before shooting them.
Trap
January 11 — 2-5 pm
Thursday Trap Shoots
Every Thursday, weather permitting.
Sign up for email updates (see email update instructions).
The trap guys will send an email every Thursday to let you know whether or not they will be shooting.
Contact: jtcottrell@gmail.com or thouse@fuse.net
Five Stand
Will resume in March
Contact: 2bhomeontherange@gmail.com
Practical Rifle
January 18, 12-5 pm
Weather permitting—over 32 degrees and not raining or snow on the ground.
Contact: jeremy.henage@gmail.com
Practical Pistol
SCSA
January 24 9 am - noon
Contact: anvil.feather@hotmail.com
SCSA 2 (2nd Saturday)
Will resume in March
Contact: lgruseck@outlook.com
SCSA 3 (1st Monday)
Will resume in March
Contact: mkenyon17@twc.com
Practical Pistol Practice
Will resume in March, with every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays.
Education
NRA Basic Instructor Class (BIT)
This class is a pre-requisite for any instructor or Chief RSO classes
January 17, 9:00am-5:00pm.
You must preregister on our website: www.nkssa.org contact nkssalks@gmail.com
NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Class (RSO)
January 31 8:30am-5:30pm
$75.00 (free for NKSSA Members)
You must preregister on our website: www.nkssa.org Contact: thouse@fuse.net
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO)
February 21, 8:30-5:30 pm
$25 NKSSA member
$100 nonmembers
Prerequisite: Must be an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO).
The CRSO Course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer training.
You need to take the BIT class if you have not already or if it's been over 2 years since you've had the class.
The BIT class will be given on January 17th & the RSO Class will be given on January 24.
You must preregister on our website: www.nkssa.org
Visit our website to sign up for any of these classes.
Contact thouse@fuse.net for more information.
CPR Certification Class
February 7, 9-5 pm
Red Cross CPR class with additional training.
Free to members, but there is a small fee for Red Cross certification card.
You must preregister on our website: www.nkssa.org.
Contact: bschwartz0563@Yahoo.com
Stop the Bleed Class
Sunday, February 8, immediately following the meeting (approx. 2 pm).
This advanced first aid course is recommended for all RSO’s.
There is a class limit to participate, however you can observe if the class is full.
You must preregister on our website: www.nkssa.org Contact: bill@bgdefensive.com
Silhouette
Will resume in May
Contact: pennypwic@aol.com
Old Geezers Trap Shoot
Old Geezers Monthly Trap Shoot—young geezers and geezerettes are welcome, too
2nd Wednesday every month / 11:00am - 2:00pm
$5.00 per round & Lunch is Free
Visit www.nkygeezers.com for the list of dates & locations.
2026 Memberships
All 2025 Memberships expired on 12/31/25.
You can now renew right on our website: https://nkssa.org/renew-your-membership.html
Membership dues will remain the same.
Renewal notices were sent out in early December.
If you have not received your renewal notice please call, text or e-mail and I will send one to you.
pennypwic@aol.com or 859-240-9057.
Also, you can now renew with your credit card at the meetings.
CALENDAR
Our dates for 2026 have not been officially approved yet due to some clubs not submitting their events in a timely manner.
As soon as we get final approval all dates will be listed on our web site and on our face book page.
January 3—open range 10-2 4—open range 1-5 pm 6—open range 12-4 8—trap 6-9 11—meeting 1 pm 11---open range 2-5 11—trap 2-5 13—open range 12-4 15—trap 6-9 17—BIT class 9-5 18—practical rifle 12-5 20—open range 12-4 22—trap 6-9 24—SCSA 9-12 27—Open range 12-4 29—Trap 6-9 31—RSO class 8:30-5:30 | Full Schedule Awaiting State Approval |
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.
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859-750-2835
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859-466-0456
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859-638-6415
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FOR SALE
$40 Holster for Glock 43 and 43x - Blackhawk SERPA CQC - Black Matte Finish - p/n 410568BK-RA - right hand -
Level 2 retention Includes Belt Loop hardware and Paddle hardware, both allow for adjustable cant.
New in box.
Text Tom at 859-240-8168