July 14
Updates & Reminders
ECSC is Celebrating 75 Years In 2025
July 14, 2025
In This Update:
1.) Range Closure for Law Enforcement Training
2.) Fundraiser – Supporting a Member in Need 27-July
3.) Gun & Preparedness Training Classes –
4.) Raffle Tickets for Sale – Benefiting Club – Come on Folks, Step Up!
a. Shaw Custom Rifle – Benefiting Overall Club Operations
b. S&W Competitor 5” – Benefiting Rifle & Pistol Improvements
5.) New Club Web Site is Up and Active
6.) Building Project Moving Forward – DO NOT DISTURB
Thanks to T & M Hardware of Harmony for their donation of materials to the Club for maintenance needs.
1.) Fundraiser Shoot – Mark Your Calendar for 27-July
A group is holding a fundraiser on 27-July from 10:00 – 14:00 for a member in need. This person is battling a rough disease that is very costly to fight, so your participation and help for this event is needed and will be appreciated.
o Ways to help include donating baskets for raffles and or shooting in the events.
o For more information, or to offer your assistance, please contact Rick Webster at 724-312-1825.
2.) Gun & Preparedness Training Classes Coming Up
Pistol Skills Night 07-31
o Support your Club, improve your skills and have some fun for only a $5 donation!
o Bring your daily carry firearm, one box of ammo and an open mind.
o Our great training staff will be running pistol drills. You absolutely expect that these drills will build your pistol skills.
Classes scheduled
Intro to Rifle 07-26
Handgun Fundamentals 08-16
CCW Now What? 08-30
Handgun Standards 09-13
Defensive Pistol Mechanics 09-27
Link for all classes aside from the Bug Out Class:https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/firearms-training/instructors/pennsylvania-instructors/keystone-freedom-group-instructor-3741782/
4.) Raffle Ticket Sales – A Fun Way to Contribute to Keeping Membership Fees Low (and maybe win a great prize)
Raffle for a Shaw Customer Rifle --- Ticket Sales Go Towards the Overall Operations of the Club, and Help Keep Membership Fees Low.
Shaw Custom Rifle, 300 Winchester Mag – These rifles sell for several thousand dollars.
Donation of $10 / ticket provides two chances to win, based on the PA Evening Pick 3 Lottery drawing on 20-September 2025.
Winner must pass all applicable background checks to claim a gun prize.
Tickets are available at monthly meetings, Sunday morning shoots, and other gatherings, as well as directly connecting with Rick Webster or other board members.
Only 500 tickets have been printed, so the odds of winning are pretty good.
Raffle for Handgun, Proceeds Benefiting Pistol and Rifle Range Improvements
Raffle tickets are now available to win a Smith and Wesson Competitor 5" 9mm handgun ($1,000.00 value) or the equivalent value in a Duke's Sports Shop gift card! Only 500 tickets were available at $10.00 each and going fast!
Details available at in the Club House on the training table under the trophy case in the clubhouse or simply email info@keystonefreedom.com for tickets! Good luck!
Thanks to all of new members who just went through orientation classes a few weeks ago who all stepped up to invest in the Club through these raffles. We just need our veteran Club members to so the same. Please don’t wait, step up today to buy some tickets, and sell a few more, to help ECSC operate quality facilities and keep your membership fees at one of the best values in the region.
Board Position Nominations Opening Soon
Per the Club’s by-laws, each year approximately 1/3 of the board of directors comes up for election. This year, three positions, Vice-President, Treasurer and a director position are expiring, and therefore are open for nominations, prior to the slate of the nominated candidates being presented at the October general meeting and voting at the November general meeting. Those elected will commence their three-year term in January 2026.
The nominating committee for this year, as appointed by President Krysik, are Brad Brown, Jeff Fyock and Chris Sipes. Please feel free to reach out to any of these folks with nominations or questions about the roles and process.
Please remember that according to Club by-laws, all officers/directors of the Club must have been a member of ECSC for at least three years and live within the following boroughs or townships; Evans City, Zelienople, Jackson Twp., Lancaster Twp., Forward Twp., Connoquenessing Twp., and Adams, Twp.
For more information about the roles in question and election process, please see the ECSC by-laws.
Finally, before submitting someone other than yourself for nomination, please ensure that that person is willing to go through the election process and serve if elected.
6.) Range Closures on the following dates
Pistol Range – August 22
a. Social Security Administration Agents 11:00 – 1:00
Ø Please schedule your shoots around this time slot out of respect for the work and training that will be taking place and your own safety.
Building Project
The building project has officially kicked off with our engaged contractor now on-site starting their work. And while we’re all excited about the project, what’s being done, and what and when the finished product be, please give these men a wide berth and don’t disrupt their efforts. They’ve advised the board that a number of members have “stopped in” to “check things out”, ask questions, and “give advice”. So while enthusiasm is appreciated, disruptions slow progress and entering an active workspace raises safety concerns.
We promise that we’ll open the doors to the new building and celebrate as soon as possible. And maybe we’ll be able to post some photos in future updates to show how things are coming along inside the building.
BONUS INFO:
With summertime at hand comes increased activity at the Club and on our ranges.
So this is a great time to familiarize yourself with the ECSC Standard Operating Procedures, “SOP”.
o The SOP is updated from time to time to keep current with upgrades to our facilities and address safety protocols that’ve become apparent and necessary to keep our members, families and guests safe, as well as to ensure our members are receiving maximum value from their memberships.
And speaking of increased activity at the Club, the following is worth repeating:
The maximum number of guests that a member may host at the Club for any one session is TWO.
The maximum number of times that a particular guest may visit the Club in a calendar year is TWO. After that, they must apply for membership, and can only use Club facilities again after being accepted and processed through for orientation and payment processing.
AND One More…
And one last thing, if you see someone doing something unsafe, and or damaging club property, please gather what information you can safely, including date, time and location of the incident, description and number of people involved, photos, make and model of vehicle, license plate number, etc., and submit it to a board member and or to this email address for the board to follow-up with those doing harm to OUR Club. There’s no excuse for that kind of behavior and we don’t want those participating to be members of or to have access our Club.
Have a good and safe day.