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LCSA News & Upcoming Events
News:
Club Calendar:
The club calendar on our website is the ultimate schedule for the club events. From late spring to mid Fall, the club is busy with events in various areas of the club. The purpose of the monthly newsletter is to let members know of upcoming scheduled events. However, there may be times that an event is added or removed after the newsletter is sent. Therefore, the newsletter is not to replace the club calendar. Please check the calendar before coming out so you can plan accordingly.
Click Here to check the Calendar
2026 Dues Time:
It is time to start collecting 2026 Membership Dues. Starting October 1st, we will officially be collecting payments. Email Reminders will be sent. However, the ultimate reminder is on the front of your membership card. * Anyone planning to pay online: the 10-digit number on the back of your card will be required to complete the process.
During the collection period, current members will be able to pay In Person on Sundays, Online (Processing Fee Included), or by Mail.
If paying by mail, send all 2026 Dues payments to:
LCSA
PO Box 8955
New Castle, PA 16107
2026 Board of Directors Elections:
With the days passing quickly, 2025 will come to an end and 2026 will be here before we know it. In January of 2026, elections for the Board of Directors will take place, where 5 seats will need to be filled. At this time, if there is any member interested in becoming a LCSA Board Member, please contact one of the current Board Members to have your name nominated at the next Board meeting on October 21, 2025.
Board Member Qualifications:
- Must be a LCSA Member in good standings.
- Must be a LCSA Member for 1 or more years.
- Members nominated need to attend the October, November, & December Board Meetings.
- Need to be present at the elections meeting on January 20, 2026.
- If elected, be able to attend Membership/Board Meetings held on the third Tuesday of every month.
Archery Group Taking a Break:
The LCSA Twang Gang archery group will be taking a break. All archery areas are still accessible to anyone who would still like to shoot the Bowhunter trail.
~October 1, 2025 @ 6:00pm, will be the last meeting before the break.
Keep an eye out for when the gang starts back to weekly meetings.
Ready, Set, Hunt:
Rifle Range- With hunting season quickly approaching, don't forget to sight in those rifles! Members are welcome anytime of the week to utilize the 600 yard rifle range. Please remember that if you, a member, plan to bring any shooting guests with you to the rifle range, they are permitted on Sundays ONLY from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. Prior to going to the range, the guest(s) need to be checked in at the club house and pay the guest fee.
Archery- Archery season is starting! If you want some extra practice, now is the time! We have the Bowhunter's Trail with 3D targets that is open to members ($1) and non-members ($10). These targets are set at different yardages and scenarios.
Currently, the Archery Tower is under construction, and a new tower is in the plans.
*All of the targets on both courses are Field Tip Only. However, over where the Archery Tower was, is a section of targets that you can use Broadheads on.
Indoor Range Safe Area:
The Indoor Range will be closed and used as a safe area during all scheduled matches held at the Upper Pistol Bays.
This includes the following Upcoming Matches:
- Monthly IDPA Matches
- Monthly USPSA Matches
- Monthly Steel Challenge Matches
- Monthly Cowboy Action Shoots
Buy, Sell, Trade Posting Rules:
For any member looking to utilizing the board, please adhere by the following rules.
1.Items for sale may only be posted by club members.
2.Write the date on the item(s) to be posted. Any items posted without dates will be removed immediately, regardless of how long it has been hanging on the board.
3.For Sale items will be removed 30 days after posting. Please post again if the item(s) are not sold or you would like them posted again.
4.Wanted items will be removed 60 days after posting. Please post again if still wanted.
Ammo for Sale:
We have 12-gauge shotgun shells for sale for members: $85 a flat. They are available on Sundays only from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Club Reminders:
Rifle Range Guest Policy:
Rifle Range Guests, who are shooting, are permitted on Sundays ONLY from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Members may bring 2 guests at a time per day. Guests need to be registered at the clubhouse counter before proceeding down to the range. The first 2 guests per year per member are $10 each. Subsequent guests after the initial 2 of the year are $25 per guest per day. Any member violating the guest policy is subject to loss of membership privileges.
Junior Members becoming an Adult Member:
The month a Junior Member turns 18 years old, and wishes to continue their membership, they are eligible to become an Adult Members. They will need to complete/submit an application and attend a 'New Member Meeting'. The $100 initiation fee is waived, however there will be the fees for the Membership and key card. * Please add a note on the completed application that they are transferring from a Junior Member to an Adult Member.
Steel Target Approval:
Reminder: All outside steel targets need to be pre-approved by the Board of Directors prior to usage on club property. Targets can be approved on meeting nights, third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please have all targets set up on the front covered porch by 6:45 PM, prior to the start of the meeting.
Upcoming Events:
*For more future events check out the Club's Event Calendar HERE
October General Membership Meeting:
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
*Sign in starts at 6:00 PM at the clubhouse counter
Board of Directors meeting held after the Membership Meeting.
Skeet, Trap, 5-Stand & Indoor Pistol Range Orientation:
October Orientation will be held on October 26, 2025, @ 10:00 AM.
*Sign in starts at 9:30 AM at the clubhouse counter.
Steel River Training Range Sporting Clays Fundraiser:
Open to LCSA Members & Non-Members
When: October 4, 2025
8:30 AM- Registration
9:30 AM- Shotgun Start
Team Cost:
$640.00 per 4 Man Team
Includes:
-100 sporting clays each
-Lunch from Mission BBQ
-1 Cart per team
~Prizes available~
Eye and ear protection must be worn!
Rain or shine: Dress for the weather.
To Register: Flyers available in the LCSA Clubhouse on the Events Bulletin board.
Pre-register by September 20, 2025
This event will be limited to the first 20 registered teams.
Proceeds will benefit the Campbell Police Range.
Sponsorship opportunities available.
Event Questions or Sponsorship Opportunities: Call Joe at 330-519-8387 or email IDPAOhio@gmail.com
Marla Brown Sporting Clays Fundraiser:
Open to LCSA Members & Non-Members
When: October 18, 2025
~Event Highlights~
Team Cost: $650 per Team which includes:
-100 World Class Sporting Clays
-Lunch with Awards
-Eye and Ear protection must be worn
-7 1/2 or 8 shot preferred
-Shotgun start at 9:30am
Lunch by Smokin Dave's BBQ
Impossible Shot ~ Gun Raffle ~ & MORE!
Sponsorship opportunities available.
Contact @ 724-730-0256
More Information: mbrownforpa@gmail.com
Fall Clays League:
The Fall members-only clays league has started. The league is shooting Saturday afternoons and Monday mornings. If interested in a Spring 2026 league or looking for more information, send an email to lcsaclaysleague@gmail.com.
*Please be sure to include your name/contact information in the email.
October Dates-
Saturday Afternoons: 4, 11, 18 & 25
Monday Mornings: 6, 13, 20 & 27
Archery:
The 2025 LCSA Omega Twang Gang season is taking a break.
All are welcome, no matter what level of shooting experience or type of bow. You never know, the aerial target thrower may be out to try your luck! Event details listed below:
When: Wednesday Evening, October 1st (Last meeting before the break.)
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $1 for Members/ $10 for Non-Members/ Kids 16 and under shoot FREE!
Where: Shoot the 3D course. The group meets by the Rifle Range Gate
All ages, compounds and stick bows.
No Broadheads
Contact Earl Cowher: 724-510-5808, if you have any questions
The 3D Bowman Trail is open for members and non-members to practice. Also, the archery area near Sporting Clays Station #1 is open for members only. All targets are field tip only. There is a broadhead block located in the Members Only Archery Area. A new archery tower is in the plans and will be constructed in the near future.
Sporting Clays Events:
( October - November - December- January - February )
October:
~Oct. 4 @ 8AM - 2PM: Steel River Training Range Sporting Clays Fundraiser Shoot
~Oct. 18@ 8AM - 1PM: Marla Brown Sporting Clays Fundraiser
November:
No Scheduled Shoots
December:
No Scheduled Shoots
January:
No Scheduled Shoots
February:
No Scheduled Shoots
~ These shoots are open to LCSA Members and the public.
*All scheduled Sporting Clays Events will be on the Sporting Clays Course, and Golf carts will not be available outside of the event until after the shoot, unless noted otherwise.
**Scheduled events can change at any time. To see updates check out the LCSA Event Calendar.
Varmint Shoots ~ 2025 Dates:
When/Where: 7:00 AM at the Rifle Range
Registration Fee: $12
2024 scores can be found by Clicking Here!
1–300-yard shoots:
2–400-yard shoots:
October 12
3–500-yard shoots:
3 Relay - 500 yard Only:
IDPA Matches:
Set up will be the morning of the match.
When: October 5, 2025
Set up and Shoot
Sign-in: 9:00 AM
New Shooter Briefing: 9:30 AM
Start: 10:00 AM
Volunteers for set up and breakdown are greatly appreciated.
To register, visit Practiscore
USPSA Matches:
When: October 10-11, 2025
Friday - Set Up
Saturday - Shoot
Sign-up begins at 8:00 AM
First shots at 9:00 AM
2nd Gun start around 12 PM.
$20 for first gun, $10 for second
To register, visit Practiscore
Steel Challenge:
When: October 17-18, 2025
Friday - Set Up
Saturday - Shoot
Sign-in: 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Safety Talk: 8:45 AM
Shooting begins at 9:00 AM
Fees: $20 for first gun; $10 each additional gun; ALL Junior guns $5 each.
For more information or to register, visit Practiscore
Cowboy Action Shooting:
When: October 25, 2025
Friday: Set up
Saturday: Shoot
Sign-in: 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Safety Talk: 9:45 AM
Shooting begins at 10:00 AM.
Fees: $15
For more information or to register, visit Practiscore
*For more information on IDPA, USPSA & Steel Challenge Click Here!
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