Rochester Sportsmen's Club

Getting 2020 behind us moving into 2021

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Rochester Sportsmen Club

Getting 2020 behind us…and moving into 2021

Hopefully this letter is finds you and yours safe and COVID free. Although we moved the calendar into the new year this pandemic is still with us. The RSC Rifle range will remain open and we are holding membership meetings.   We will continue to get back to some type of normalcy at the club. I just wanted to let you know that the broad of directors have been meeting in person or on conference calls to run the business affairs at the club.  Our committees will soon establish schedules for their upcoming events.

SPORTING CLAYS- We plan on hosting a full season of sporting clays this year. Please check the website for details of those shoots. Tyler Newhouse is heading it up again this year and his number can be found on the back of your new membership card. Anyone wishing to help please let Tyler know.  We have a lot of work ahead of us to ready the field. Just a reminder when everyone that lives in the township hears the guns going off on the sporting clay range, most of the time it is for a good cause. We donate shoots dedicated to making money for Heart and Lung, New Sewickley Township K9 unit, Breast Cancer, Hosanna Industries and the great volunteer work they do, Baden Volunteer Fire department, Beaver County Youth Foundation events so they can keep children interested in the outdoors and church groups for social gatherings. If you know of a group, please let us know so we can fit you in on one of our scheduled days.

ARCHERY- Jeff Hooks is waiting to see if the Archery League will be held this year. If not, we will hold our own Archery events this year. Please check the website and Jeffs number is on the back of the new membership card.

RIFLE RANGE- Dave Krechowski is the Range Officer.  We hope to have a few more safety feature added this year. A big reminder that no one is permitted to drive on the range. Please remember that we require posting the red flag to denote if someone is down range. After shooting please pick up after yourself.

Trap- Bill Campbell is the Trap Chairmen and shoots on our trap team for the county. Please contact Bill for upcoming shoots or practices. Note on weather below 40 degrees you should call Bill to see if practice on Wednesdays will be held.  We don’t want anyone traveling to the club if there is no practice.  If interested in helping or obtaining more info Bill’s number is located on the back on the membership card.

Election results- the elections did not go the way any gun owner would have liked. We lost a few members this year to my trying to inform you of which people stood behind our second amendment rights. As your President I will continue to fight at the Local, State and Federal levels for this freedom. Without guns we are a social club that will go by the wayside in a short time.

Director and President of the B.C.S.C.L, Tony Rich worked with the Beaver County Commissioners to create a Proclamation that stated that they will uphold the Pennsylvania. Constitution and U.S. Constitution’s Second amendment right. This took place this month and I was honored to be present for that signing. I will not apologize for fighting for your 2nd Amendment rights.

Website- Hopefully you had a great hunting season. We would love to see some of your trophies, so provide us with pictures that we can post on the Website. If you want to send in a picture, please send it to Frank Kelly.  His number is on the back of the membership card. Check the events schedule on the website.  We will post activities as we get this Pandemic behind us.

Raffles- Both winners were contacted at the last meeting for the Membership Raffle and Gun Bash Golden Boy for those selling 10 tickets for the Gun Bash.  All 1000 tickets for the Gun Bash/ Gun ticket were sold.  Thank you for your patience with this event.  The pandemic made us adjust the event from a Bash to a Ticket.  We are looking forward to trying these types of raffles again.

Be Safe, call with any questions and good luck moving into 2021.

Always,

Jerry Hooks

President of the Rochester Sportsmen’s Club

2nd Amendment Rally September 29th

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All 2nd Amendment Supporters / Gun Owners,

With all of the chaos and riots going on in our country, and liberal, socialist oriented politicians sitting back not only letting it happen but encouraging it, I sure hope all of you are more attuned to the necessity of our Right To Keep & Bear Arms. This right, like any right, needs to be defended. An opportunity do just that is coming to Pennsylvanians, 11:00am Tuesday, September 29th at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Please see the attached flyer.

Important Points:

  • Transportation to the rally will be made individually by each person going. There have been no buses leased for the trip from Beaver County that I’m aware of. There are a number of parking garages in Harrisburg that are within walking distance of the Capitol Building.  https://parkharrisburg.com
  • At this point, the Capitol Building will be open. Also at this point, there is not a centrally organized “Team Meetings” for legislators. Individual attendees can make those arrangements for themselves and friends. Target your home Representative and Senator first.
  • Legislation to focus on:
    • HB-1747, Pro-Gun. Legislation drafted by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) that would remove restrictions on firearms during an emergency declaration. FOAC, 9/12/20 Newsletter, see HB-1747 Section.  GOA Article   NRA Alert
    • HB-2440, Pro-Gun. Designates shooting ranges, sportsman clubs, hunting facilities and businesses relating to the sale and production of firearms and ammunition as life-sustaining. This will prevent the closure of these facilities during an emergency declaration. GOA Alert HB-1747 & HB-2440 
    • HB-307, Anti-Gun. Assault Weapons Ban. This legislation bans a broad cross-section of gas operated firearms. Refer to FOAC 2019-2020 Anti-Gun Legislation, Item #1
    • HB-768, Anti-Gun. This bill would mandate that ALL firearms must be registered and taxed annually ($10) with the PA State Police. Refer to FOAC 2019-2020 Anti-Gun Legislation Item #4

If you have questions you can contact:

Bob Oles                      724-709-5669  [email protected]

Craig Holdren  724-312-7463  [email protected]

2nd Amendment Rally June 8, 2020 Harrisburg Capitol Steps

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You are invited to join the Second Amendment supporters who still plan to attend and STAND for our RIGHTS.

Join us Monday, June 8th at 10 AM on the Harrisburg Capitol steps.

“We the People” desire a peaceful assembly. There have been reports that agitators will try to disrupt this event to silence our right to free speech and assembly.

But, we are free men and will not be bullied by leftists and anarchists who are threatening us. We will demonstrate peacefully as is our right.

Speakers who will be in attendance (more may be added later) include:

Dr. Val Finnell, Pennsylvania Director for Gun Owners of America

Representative David Maloney (R-130), GOA “A+” rated candidate.

Rick Saccone, former Representative in the General Assembly and former Congressional candidate

Open and concealed carry is permitted because the rally is outside the Capitol building. As a reminder, you are required by law to have a License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) to carry openly or concealed during a state of emergency.

Come join us!

In liberty,

Dr. Val Finnell

Pennsylvania Director

Gun Owners of America

Rochester Sportsmen’s Gun Bash September 27, 2020

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ROCHESTER SPORTSMEN’S GUN BASH
BIG KNOB GRANGE FAIR GROUNDS

Located at 339 Grange Road, Rochester, PA 15074
DONATION: $40.00 Ticket with Multiple Chances to Win
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
DATE: September 27, 2020
TIME: Doors Open at 12:30 & Event Begins at 1:00 p.m

Proceeds go to the Rochester Sportsmen’s Club Building & Grounds Fund

Winners will enjoy picking from one of the four various prize tables for some high grade guns.

Win brands in new exciting caliber’s like Ed Brown, Weatherby, Les Baer, Browning, Kimber, Desert Eagle, Franchi and more!

 Strip ticket sales during the event $4.00-$5.00 -$10.00-$15.00

All non-winning strip tickets will be eligible for a last event gun drawing for a “Thanks for Coming Drawing”

1 Free Military Gun Drawing for Current Military and Veterans at the event….Must have event ticket and register as military at the door

Tickets Sponsored By: Jay Adams at Sage Point Financial 1-877-967-6900

Guns will be handled by Duke’s Sporting Goods 724-652-6019 in New Castle, PA which contains many options for you!

Questions call Jerry at 724-601-6964

Unsold tickets become property of the RSC Club – Winner doesn’t need to be present.

Exciting Caliber’s And Firearms 

1 .. Browning A Bolt 3 7mm 08
2 ..Glock 20 10mm
3 .. Benelli Nova Blk Syn 12 ga.
4 .. A.T.I. Omri Hybrid Max Rifle 300 Blackout
5 .. Bond Arms O/U Roughneck 45 LC
6 .. S&W Shield 9mm
7 .. Stoeger Condor O/U Choice of 12, 20 or 410 ga.
8 .. EAA Girsan MC 312 BIk Syn Semi 12 ga.
9 .. Walther CCP M2 9mm
10 .. S7W EZ 380 Auto
11 .. Mossberg Patriot Predator 450 Bushmaster
12 .. Canik TP9 SF 9mm
13 .. Taurus Spectrum 380 Auto W/Viridon Laser
14 .. Ruger American Predator 6mm Creedmoor
15 .. Savage 81717 HRM
16 .. Taurus TH9 Hi Cap 9mm
17 .. Mossberg Patriot Predator 6.5 PRC
18 .. DPMS A15 5.56 Nato
19 .. Kel Tee PMR-30 22 Mag. 30 Shot
20 .. Savage Axis W/Scope – Choice of Cal.
21.. SCCY 9mm – Choice of Color
22.. Taurus Judge Public Defender 45 LC/410 ga.
23.. Winchester XPR 350 Legend
24.. Springfield Hellcat 9mm
25 .. Weatherby Vanguard 257 WBY Mag.

New Sewickley Township K9 Unit Benefit Sporting Clay Shoot, October 26, 2019

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Registration: 9:00 am   /  Shotgun Start at 10:00 am

$75.00 per shooter.  100 Birds

Lunch and prizes provided.

You must provide your own ammo but ammo is available at the club

Station Sponsorship:  $50 per station.

Registrations and money can be returned to New Sewickley Township Police Department  724-774-2473

Or Mailed to : New Sewickley Police Department,  233 Miller Road, Rochester PA  15074

K9 Sporting Clay Shoot Flyer

PENNSYLVANIA CAPTURES PAIR OF NATIONAL ARCHERY TITLES

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This past weekend was a big one for Pennsylvania’s student archers.

Over 230 students participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) traveled from Pennsylvania to Louisville, Ky. in search of a national title in one of four different tournaments.

The team from Montrose Elementary School, in Montrose, Pa., Susquehanna County, was crowned national champions in both the NASP National Center Shot Bullseye Tournament and the NASP National Centershot IBO 3D Challenge.

The team, which in March won the Pennsylvania State Championship, placed second in the NASP National IBO 3D Challenge and sent several individuals to the podium, as well.

Aiden Sprouse, a fifth-grader at Montrose, captured the national title at the Eastern National IBO 3D Challenge Tournament, outshooting 693 other students. Aiden also placed second in the NASP National Centershot IBO 3D Challenge with a score of 287 and placed second in the National Center Shot Bullseye Tournament, as well, with a score of 283.

Hailey Aukema, a fifth-grader from Montrose, took home third-place in the Eastern National IBO 3D Challenge with a score of 279.

Alanna Welsh, a fifth-grader at Montrose, turned in a score of 285 in the NASP Eastern National Bullseye Tournament, good enough for a fifth-place.

Meanwhile, Kaylee Landry, a senior from Susquehanna Community High School, placed fifth overall in the NASP Eastern National Bullseye Tournament. Kaylee shot a score of 296 out of a possible 300, which was better than 7,108 other archers. Her score earns her the opportunity to participate in the NASP Scholarship Shoot Off, where top honors could secure her a $20,000 scholarship.

A total of $113,000 in cash scholarships will be awarded by the end of this shoot-off.

Each of the 18 archers will be eligible for any of the following scholarship amounts:

  • $20,000 – Top Male & Female
  • $15,000 – 2nd Male & Female
  • $10,000 – 3rd Male & Female
  • $5,000 – 4th Male & Female
  • $2,500 – 5th Male & Female
  • $1,000 – 11-18th Combination of Male and Female Archers

Any archer that is unable to attend the scholarship-shoot-off will automatically be awarded one of the $1,000 scholarships.

Pennsylvania Game Commission shooting sports coordinator Todd Holmes congratulated the state’s student archers for their outstanding performances in Kentucky.

“We want to congratulate all the individuals and teams that so fittingly represented Pennsylvania at the national tournament, and wish Kaylee the best of luck in the Scholarship Shoot Off,” Holmes said. “We are Pennsylvania proud!”

For a full listing of all Pennsylvania teams and students visit https://nasptournaments.org/NationalWorld.aspx

Courtesy of Pennsylvania Game Commission

Firearms Owners Against Crime Gun Bash Saturday October 12th at the Washington County Fair Grounds.

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Firearms Owners Against Crime is having its semiannual Gun Bash Saturday October 12th at the Washington County Fair Grounds.

 Doors open at 1 p.m. Starting at 2 p.m. one high quality gun will be raffled off every 15 minutes.

Check out the time and the guns going off on the main ticket, which is attached.

Additional gun tables available you can take additional chances on.

There were over 90 guns total, including table guns raffled off at the last bash.

Only 1,000 tickets will be sold!

Winners on the Main Entry Ticket need not be present and will be notified as applicable.

Winner must pass all required background checks. No alternate prize given.

Oh, you won’t believe the Great food, plus free beverages.

If you’re interested in purchasing a chance to win one of these fine firearms.

To order tickets by mail send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Craig Holdren – 316 Leopard Lane – Beaver, PA 15009

Include a check for $50.00 for each ticket and the name address, phone and email for each ticket.

ANTLERLESS DEER LICENSES TO GO ON SALE JULY 8

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If you haven’t yet purchased your 2019-20 Pennsylvania hunting license, now might be the time.

The new license year began today, July 1, so only 2019-20 licenses are valid when hunting or using Game Commission shooting ranges. And sales of 2019-20 antlerless deer licenses are about to begin, and only hunters holding valid general licenses may apply.

Pennsylvania residents are given preference in applying for antlerless licenses, and resident hunters may apply for their first antlerless licenses beginning Monday, July 8.

Nonresidents may submit their first applications a week later, beginning Monday, July 15.

Resident applicants need to make checks and money orders payable to “County Treasurer” for $6.90 for each license they seek. The fee for nonresidents is $26.90 per license.

A list of participating county treasurers and their addresses can be found within the 2019-20 Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest, which again is being provided free of charge to all license buyers.

Applications that are incomplete or sent without proper remittance will be rejected and returned to the applicant. Applications received before the Monday start of any round also will be returned to sender.

In any WMU where antlerless licenses remain, resident and nonresident applicants may apply for a second license beginning Aug. 5, and a third license Aug. 19.

Applications during these rounds are accepted by mail only, and must be mailed with proper remittance in an official pink envelope, which ordinarily is provided by the license-issuing agent at the time a general hunting license is purchased.

In most parts of the state, hunters are limited to purchasing a total of three antlerless licenses.

However, in WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D, there is no limit to how many tags a hunter may acquire until the total allocation has been exhausted. Each hunter may apply for only one license per round in those WMUs until Aug. 5, when an unlimited number of applications can be submitted. Only three applications can be mailed in each envelope.

If licenses remain, over-the-counter sales begin Aug. 26 in WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D, and Oct. 7 in all other WMUs.

Courtesy of Pennsylvania Game Commission

 

Hunter Education Schedule

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HUNTER EDUCATION – George Sullivan

6/8/19 Midland Club 9:00am – 4:00pm

6/15/19 Pine Run 9:00am – 4:00pm

8/24/19 Pine Run 9:00am – 4:00pm

9/7/19 Concord United Methodist Church 9:00am – 4:00pm

9/14/19 Gobblers Knob Hunting Preserve 9:00am – 4:00pm

9/23/19 & 9/24/19 Ambridge Club 5:30pm – 9:00pm

9/28/19 Aliquippa Club 9:00am – 4:00pm

11/7/19 & 11/ 8/19 Concord United Methodist Church 5:30pm – 9:00pm

 

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TURKEY HARVEST PHOTOS

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Visitors to the Game Commission’s Facebook page are casting their votes in the agency’s third annual Turkey Harvest Photo Contest, and voting remains open through June 19.

Finalists have been selected in each the youth and adult categories, and voters can pick their favorites by “liking’ the images.

One winner in each category will receive a personalized, engraved box call from Top Calls, of Renovo, Pa.

The Game Commission received hundreds of photos of excited hunters with their 2019 Pennsylvania spring gobblers. Finalists were selected by a panel of judges and voting opened June 11.

Visit the Game Commission’s Facebook page to help select the winners.

 

Accident-free spring turkey season celebrated

Pennsylvania hunters had a perfect safety record in the recently completed 2019 spring turkey season.

No hunting-related shooting incidents were reported to the Game Commission during the month-long season. While years ago, it was common for hundreds of incidents to occur in a year, the total has dipped to about a couple dozen, thanks in part to the requirement for all first-time license buyers to complete a Hunter-Trapper Education training course. Administering the course wouldn’t be possible without a dedicated team of Hunter-Trapper Education instructors, who volunteer their time to teach it.

At a time when state legislators are considering expanded Sunday hunting opportunities, and opponents have raised questions about hunter safety, the accident-free spring turkey season is something to note, and something of which all hunters can be proud.

Courtesy of Pennsylvania Game Commission