News and Upcoming Events – Shelby Shooting Sports

MidwayUSA Foundation is holding their 2026 Calendar Sweepstakes. This is a fun opportunity. You might win a firearm, but, either way you will be helping the youth safety and marksmanship programs at Shelby County Shooting Sports Association. To purchase a calendar, go to midwayusafoundation.org/sweepstakescalendar and use our club ID number of R4116.

Every $50 calendar has 52 chances to win AND puts $100 into our endowment account providing funding for our youth programs for years to come. Yes, that’s right – $50 puts $100 because the Foundation matches each sale.
Get yours today. Only 5000 will be sold nationwide.

Thanks for your support,

Sam Richardson

SCSSA

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International Air Pistol Clinic

The Shelby Count Shooting Sports Association is pleased to announce the continuation of our International Air Pistol Program. The program is open to young people ages 10 through 20. The program consists of instruction and training in International Air Pistol with a goal of introducing them to collegiate and perhaps international competition. The equipment we use are low velocity, .177 caliber precision air pistols. Training is tailored to the individuals age, size, strength, etc. Participants are considered to be athletes and are referred to as such.
International air pistol is an Olympic sport, and medals are awarded in the same manner as swimmers, track stars, etc. Air pistols are not weapons and are never referred to as such. Practice and intramural competitions will be held every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

As an introduction to the program participants are encouraged to attend one of our Air Pistol Clinics. Participants will learn about safety, operation of the equipment, range layout and commands, fundamentals of shooting, etc. Participants should be self controlled, attentive and able and willing to follow instruction. Our next Air Pistol Clinic will be Saturday, November
8, 2025 from 8:00 to Noon.

The cost is $25 which will be credited against the first semester’s dues of $65 should you decide to join.

We are located at 574 Elvira Road in Helena.
Please contact Dale Denton (Text 580-231-0832 or Email ddentondad@mac.com) or Sam Richardson at SCSSARifle@aol.com for questions or to reserve a spot at our upcoming AirPistol Clinic.

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Fall BB Program

Shelby County Shooting Sports Association (SCSSA) would like to announce their Fall Basic BB program to begin on Thursday evening, September 18, 2025.

This program is for children ages 8-15 who are interested in rifle shooting. The program covers basic rifle safety as well as basic hunting and field safety; fundamentals of marksmanship, and position rifle shooting. Students are introduced to 4-position BB gun shooting and the program culminates with a 4-position BB gun introductory competition in early December.

The class will meet each Thursday evening 6-8 PM beginning September 18 and end on Thursday, December 11 with a competition on Saturday, December 13.

Cost for the Semester course is $65. Everything needed is provided.

To register or request further information, send an email to SCSSARifle@aol.com

SCSSA is excited to announce our 2025 Summer BB Camp schedule. The camps teach rifle safety and marksmanship for children ages 8-13. Children have fun shooting competition BB guns while learning from our youth rifle team and certified instructors & coaches. Everything needed for the camp is provided.

This year there will be 3 camp dates to choose from – Saturday(s); June 21, July 19, & August 16. Choose the date or dates you want to attend.

Here are the details:

When: Saturday(s); June 21 July 19, & August 16

Time: 8 AM to Noon

Where: 574 Elvira Rd; Helena, AL

Age Requirement: Ages 8-13

Cost: $30 per camp

Information: www.ShelbyShootingSports.org or email SCSSARifle@aol.com

Registration: To register, send e-mail to Sam Richardson at SCSSARifle@aol.com with the following information:

– child’s name, age, and t’shirt size

– parent’s address, phone, and email address

For questions, send e-mail to SCSSARifle@aol.com or call me at 205-997-8336.

Sam Richardson

SCSSA

Shelby County Shooting Sports Association (SCSSA) is pleased to announce our Spring 2025 Basic Rifle course to be held at our range at 574 Elvira Rd; Helena, AL 35080.

The course is an NRA Basic Rifle course. It will begin at 8 AM on Saturday, April 12, 2025. We will meet 8 AM – 12 Noon for 3 consecutive Saturdays.

The course covers rifle safety, rifle parts and function, ammunition, and fundamentals of marksmanship, as well as the Benchrest, Prone, and Standing shooting positions. Common rifle types will be covered. Some of the live fire will be completed using target air rifles, but, .22 caliber rifles will also be used during the course.

This course is primarily for youths ages 12 and up.

The course meets the requirements for the Scouts BSA Rifle Merit Badge. It also meets most of the requirements for the Trail Life Rifle Badge. Additional classroom or range time may be required to complete these badges.

– Cost for the course is $70. Everything needed for the course is provided. Space is limited.

– To register go to:

https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=870219&seats=16&State=y&SearchState=AL&id=1&bsa=&youth=&women=

or search http://www.mynrainstructors.org. Search for Basic Rifle in Alabama. We are the one in Helena.

For more information visit our website at http://www.ShelbyShootingSports.org or contact the me at SCSSARifle@aol.com.

The Shelby County Shooting Sports Association is pleased to announce our upcoming Introduction to Rimﬁre Sporter clinic. This Clinic is opened to all men and women aged 12 and up. The clinic will include both classroom instruction, live ﬁre exercises and will conclude with a 30 shot Rimﬁre Sporter practice match. The clinic will be supplemented with a Sanctioned 60 shot RFS Match on the subsequent Tuesday night.

Rimﬁre Sporter is a discipline within the CMP Games Program. It is ﬁred with 22 rimﬁre riﬂes from 3 positions in both slow and rapid ﬁre stages. It is low cost and invites competition at all skill levels.

CMP Rules will apply and Tuesday Night scores will be posted to the CMP Competition Tracker

Participation in both the clinic and the competition will meet two of the requirements needed to purchase surplus riﬂes through the CMP Sales program.

Dates: Clinic will be Saturday, March 22 beginning at 9:00 AM, ﬁnishing around 4:00 PM

Sanctioned match will be held Tuesday, March 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Cost: Cost for the Clinic will be $40 dollars and includes lunch and ammunition.

Cost for the Sanctioned Match will be $15 and will include ammunition

Location: Shelby County Shooting Sports Association range at 575 Elvira Road; Helena, AL

Awards: CMP Certiﬁcates will be awarded for successful completion of the Clinic Program.

CMP Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both Youth (12 to 18) and Adult divisions. CMP Achievement Awards will also be presented

Instruction will be provided by CMP GSSM Master instructors.

To register, please provide the following:

Name

Age

Address

Phone Number

CMP Competitor ID Number (If you do not have one please go to http://www.theCMP.org – Competition Tracker and obtain one.)

Send to SCSSA, 574 Elvira Rd., Helena, Alabama 35080 or email to SCSSARifle@aol.com.

Payment may be made in advance or the morning of the clinic. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Shelby County Shooting Sports Association (SCSSA) is pleased to announce two Fall 2024 Youth Rifle programs. Both programs will be held at our range located at 574 Elvira Rd; Helena, AL 35080.

The programs are:

1. Fall Beginning BB Program for ages 8-13

Fall Basic Rifle course for ages 10-19

Fall Beginning BB Program

This program teaches basic rifle safety and marksmanship for students ages 8 through 13. Students will learn about firearms of various types while having fun learning to shoot competition BB guns.
The program starts Thursday, September 5, 2024 and meet each Thursday, 6-8 PM.
The program ends with a BB Competition on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Everything needed is provided. Cost is $65.
To register, send email with child’s name and age along with parents name, address, and phone number to SCSSARifle@aol.com.

Fall Basic Rifle Course

This is an NRA Basic Rifle course. The course will begin at 8 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024. We will meet 8 AM – 12 Noon for 3 consecutive Saturdays.
The course covers rifle safety, rifle parts and function, ammunition, and fundamentals of marksmanship, as well as the Benchrest, Prone, and Standing shooting positions. Common rifle types will be covered. Much of the live fire will be completed using target air rifles, but, .22 caliber rifles will also be used during the course. It will include an introduction to International Olympic / NCAA type shooting as well as CMP Rimfire Sporter competition.
This course is primarily for youths ages 12 – 19. Younger students may attend with instructor permission. Adults may be accepted if space allows.
The course meets and exceeds the requirements for the Scouts BSA Rifle Merit Badge.

– Cost for the course is $70. Everything needed for the course is provided. Space is limited.

To register for the Basic Rifle course go to:

https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=843062&seats=16&State=y&SearchState=AL&id=1&bsa=&youth=&women=

or go to http://www.mynrainstructors.org and search for NRA Basic Rifle Course in Alabama. If there is more than one course, we are the one in Helena, AL. For more information or please send inquiries to SCSSARifle@aol.com.

Sam Richardson
SCSSA
205-997-8336

SCSSA is excited to announce a new program. We will be holding a CMP Rimfire Sporter Clinic. The Clinic is a beginning rifle program that introduces students to the 3-position CMP Rimfire Sporter event using bolt or semi-automatic rifles chambered for the 22LR cartridge.

Topics covered are rifle safety; rifle parts and operation; ammunition function and potential malfunctions; fundamentals of marksmanship; and prone, sitting, and standing firing positions.

This is a hands on classroom and live fire program which culminates with an informal Rimfire Sporter competition.

The program is designed for participants age 12 and up (or instructor permission). Parents are encouraged to attend and participate with their child. Adults are welcome to participate.

No experience necessary. Participants may bring their own Standard velocity 22LR ammunition and rifles. Ammunition will be available at the clinic.

Here are the details:

When: Saturday, July 27

Time: 8 AM to 5 PM

Where: SCSSA Indoor range at 574 Elvira Rd; Helena, AL

Age Requirement: minimum age 12 (or instructor permission), adults welcome

Cost: Individual $35

Parent/child pair $60

Information: www.ShelbyShootingSports.org or email SCSSARifle@aol.com

Registration: To register, send e-mail with participant(s) name, age, address, phone, and email address to Sam Richardson at SCSSARifle@aol.com.

Notes: Participants may bring their own 22LR rifles and ammunition, but, rifles and ammo will be available at the event. Please let us know if a rifle is needed when registering. Hearing and eye protection required and will be provided.

SCSSA is excited to announce our 2024 Summer BB Camp schedule. The camps teach rifle safety and marksmanship for children ages 8-13. Children have fun shooting competition BB guns while learning from our youth rifle team and certified instructors & coaches. Everything needed for the camp is provided.

This year there will be 3 camp dates to choose from – Saturday(s); June 15, July 20, & August 17. Choose the dates you want to attend.

Here are the details:

When: Saturday(s); June 15, July 20, & August 17

Time: 8 AM to Noon

Where: 574 Elvira Rd; Helena, AL

Age Requirement: Ages 8-13

Cost: $25 per camp

Information: www.ShelbyShootingSports.org or email SCSSARifle@aol.com

Registration: To register, send e-mail with child’s name, age, and t’shirt size w/parents address, phone, and email address to Sam Richardson at SCSSARifle@aol.com.

**Volunteers Needed**

SCSSA has several events coming up in which the club will need volunteers to make these events successful. if you would like the help club in one or more of these events, please contact Sam on the home page or the contact’s page.

SCSSA is pleased to announce the 2024 Dixie Challenge and Dixie BB programs. This year’s Dixie Challenge will have the following events on the dates listed:

Saturday, February 3, 2024; CMP Anniston, AL

– 3P 3 x 20 Air Rifle Cup Match

– Standing Air Rifle, 60 Shot Match

– PPP and International Air Pistol Match

https://shelbyshootingsports.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Dixie-Challenge-3P-Air-Rifle-Program-Combined.pdf

Saturday, February 10, 2024; SCSSA Helena, AL

– Dixie BB’s

https://shelbyshootingsports.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-Dixie-BB-Program-Combined-1.pdf

Saturday, February 17, 2024; SCSSA Helena, AL

– 3-Position Smallbore

– CMP Rimfire Sporter

https://shelbyshootingsports.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Dixie-Challenge-3P-Smallbore-Program.pdf