EVANS CITY SPORTSMEN’S CLUB JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER
In this month’s newsletter
Tom Schoeffel Black Gold Shootout
Evans City Sportsmen’s Club 75th Anniversary Celebration
PA Hunting Licenses Reminder
Archery Range Improvements
Upcoming Training Classes
Important Reminders
Our next round of new member orientation classes will take place the weekend of July 11th. Prospective members should look out for an email invitation over the next few days. Be sure any prospects you know, to check their Spam or automatically sorted folders so you don't miss the details!
We are getting down to the last of the gold raffle tickets, and if anyone is interested in purchasing any to txt or call 724-355-1390. Thank you!
Evans City Sportsmen’s Club 75th Anniversary Celebration!
We are beginning preparations for the Evans City Sportsmen's Club 75th Anniversary Party and new ECSC Clubhouse Grand Opening.
Anyone wanting to participate in the planning please reach out to Lou Ann Webster at louann62013@gmail.com or 724-544-2687. The date has not been set but will be late Summer / early Fall. We look forward to hearing from you!
2026-27 Hunting license go on sale June 22nd. Just a reminder to everyone! Also applications for PA Elk permits are now being accepted.
Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education Class is scheduled at the club on June 27th, 2026. Sign up here!
Archery Range Update!
The upgrades to the archery range have begun, stay tuned!
New Equipment: Current targets are being replaced with brand-new target boxes and targets.
More Lanes: Two additional targets will be installed to expand total range capacity.
Expanded Distances: The completed range will offer versatile shooting options from 20 to 60 yards.
FIREARMS TRAINING AND EVENTS
Remember ALL TRAINING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! (There is a small range fee for non-members)
Advance Your Skills: Professional firearms training is delivered by certified instructors at keystonefreedom.com. Don't miss the chance to learn —enroll in an upcoming class today and embrace continuous improvement.
We also do private training and if you want a specific class, reach out to us, if you can get enough folks to have a full class we will do that for you!
Saturday July 11th 9-3
Handgun Skills Assessment & Tracking
Prerequisite: Students must pass a holster proficiency check before attending. First-time students, please contact us to schedule your free holster safety training. We want you to feel fully prepared! Let us know if you have any questions.
Saturday July 25th - Unique Firearms Shoot from 10am - ?
Ever see another member at the range with that really unique firearm you wanted to shoot?
Ever want to shoot a certain firearm before buying one?
Do you have a unique or niche firearm you would like to bring for others to experience?
This is your chance! Join us for a fun day of sharing and learning with a bit of show and tell mixed in!
*All “unique” firearms must be legal and proven safe for use.
*Please bring some cash along for a small donation to those who generously would be providing ammo for you to shoot in their specific firearms brought to share.
DO NOT shoot magnum handguns at steel targets. Per our SOP, this is STRICTLY prohibited. Our cameras are monitored; damaging steel targets will result in a possible loss of membership privileges and a bill for replacement costs.
Firearm Restrictions
Pistol Range: No long guns permitted, except for .22 caliber. This includes lever-action rifles.
No MAGNUM GUNS, NO MAGNUM CALIBERS ON THE STEEL
Velocity Safety: Long-barreled firearms in pistol calibers produce dangerous velocities for steel at 25 yards.
Long-barreled guns are NOT permitted for close-range steel shooting because they generate higher bullet velocities, increasing the risk of dangerous ricochets, bullet fragmentation, and severe damage to the steel target itself. Shorter, slower-velocity weapons are safer at close distances, while long barrels are best for long-range, high-velocity needs.
PCCs (Pistol Caliber Carbines: Only small caliber (9mm, .40, and .45) PCCs are permitted.
5.7 caliber is NEVER permitted on steel targets.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
DO NOT SHOOT AT HOMEMADE TARGETS AT ANY OF THE RANGES! THIS IS NOT PERMITTED PER OUR SOP!
BRINGING YOUR OWN STEEL TARGETS TO THE RANGES ARE ALSO NOT PERMITTED PER OUR SOP!
Target Stands are NOT permitted in Bay 1 (steel target bay) as members have been setting them in front of the steel targets and destroying the T-Posts.
If you observe any unsafe behavior or damage to club property, please collect relevant details in a safe manner. Such as the date, time and location of the incident, descriptions and number of individuals involved, photographs, vehicle make and model, and license plate numbers.
Submit this information via our contact page HERE so that the board may appropriately address the situation.
