Brief History

We were officially organized by a few local sportsmen in 1950. They had been working on the club since 1947.

The purpose for which this association was organized is to: properly manage all wildlife and its habitat on MCSA property or property under its control: promote and pursue better hunting, trapping and fishing opportunities for sportsmen; promote respect for and observation of the state, national and international wildlife and conservation laws; provide facilities for and promote all aspects of the shooting sports for MCSA members.

M.C.S.A. BOARD MEMBERS

President
Jesse Grove

1st V.P.
Steve Gibbons

2nd V.P.
Matt Diffenderfer

Secretary
Jake Ward

Treasurer
Todd Peachey

Membership Secretary
Open (contact President if interested)

1 yr. Director
Travis Jasper

2 yr. Director
Garrett Leopold

3 yr. Director
Steve Wagner

General Rules

1. SAFETY & Courtesy first!

2. Current membership cards must be displayed with number visible while using the premises.
     a) Membership runs from January 1st to December 31st.
     b) Only members may use these ranges except for special events
         with board approval.

3. Close and lock the gate when entering or leaving club property.

4. All junior members must be under the direct supervision of a
parent or an adult.

5. SHOOTING TIMES
      a) Rifle, pistol, trap, five stand and shotgun pattern board.
          Weekdays and Saturdays: One half hour before Sunrise to one half hour after Sunset.
   SUNDAYS: 1:00 PM to one half hour after SUNSET
b) Archery: Daily: Sunrise to Sunset.

6. Board of directors must approve all organized shoots.

7. Worn side arms must comply with Pennsylvania State Law.

8. Speed limit on club grounds is 10MPH as this is for the safety of all members.

9. Park vehicles in parking lot and designated areas.

10. Destruction or mutilation of club property shall be cause for appearance of the Board of Directors for disciplinary action, which may also be cause for arrest and prosecution. Violators will be responsible to pay for damages.

11. Any violation of club rules may be sufficient cause for disciplinary action and or arrest and prosecution.

12. Please keep grounds clean.

13. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on ranges and parking areas.

Rifle Range Rules

1. All ranges are controlled by the light and buzzer system. Both sides (1,000 yard & 500 yard) of the range are considered ONE RANGE.

a. All ranges commence firing and cease firing simultaneously.
b. Everyone is responsible for safety. Anyone may call for a cease-fire by sounding the buzzer.

2. The Buzzer is used to gain the attention of the firing line. Determine the reason for the buzzer and act accordingly. CEASE FIRE! Make firearms safe! Find out why the buzzer sounded.

3. Buzzer must sound in conjunction with the light being turned on.

a. RED LIGHT FLASHING: CEASE-FIRE, open action, unload firearms, no handling of firearms, and stand clear of the firing line.
b. RED LIGHT TURNED OFF: All clear and commence firing. Everyone should ensure that down range is clear and safe. Look carefully between the poles.

4. You may bring your firearms to the line anytime except in an EMERGENCY CEASE-FIRE. Make the firearms safe by removing the bolt, open breech, or open breech with indicator (chamber flag) as in semi-autos.

a. Everyone shooting is responsible for making sure either red light is used and everyone has a chance to post their target and take it down when they are finished shooting.
b. The light system is also in effect before and after shooting hours.
c. All firearms must be unloaded, and actions shall remain open except when in use on the range when the red light is off.

5. Hearing and eye protection are required in the general area.

6. Targets

a. All targets must be placed on and fastened to the target board provided.
b. Targets are commercially printed or handmade lightweight cardboard or paper, steel plates that are hung on your own poles. No targets are to be hung on the backboards where the posts or cross boards will be shot. SHOOTING ROCKS ON THE RIFLE RANGE IS PROHIBITED.
c. Firing at targets other than described is prohibited. ANYONE SHOOOTING GLASS OF ANY KIND WILL LOSE THEIR MEMBERSHIP.
d. Cross firing or shooting across lanes is prohibited.
e. No incendiary or armor piercing ammunition is to be used.
f. All targets are to be removed when you are finished shooting.

7. Recommended relay time is 20 minutes.

8. NEVER POINT FIREARMS AT ANYONE! This includes when you place or remove firearms from the firing line.

9. Clean up and dispose of your spent casing shells and trash.

10. Brass in front of the shooting area or benches should be picked up during a safety light ONLY.

11. Scavenging for used bullets behind target frames is prohibited.

12. All firing must be done from established firing lines and safe areas to shoot prone, kneeling, or standing.

13. Misfired ammunition: Treat with caution. Cartridges that fail to fire must not be disposed of anywhere on the grounds including trash and rubbish bins. You are responsible for your misfired ammunition.

14. A muzzleloader is considered unloaded when the powder has been spent from the barrel.

15. Never prime or cap a muzzleloader until reaching the firing line.

SHOTGUNS
1. Patterning shotguns is to be done on the “Shotgun Patterning Range.” This is the small 50-yard range east of the Pistol range, next to the Police Box. Tactical shotgunners are to use this range also. Shotgunners may also use the trap and 5-stand ranges for their practice. All patterning and tactical shotgunners need to bring their own target and target stands. You MUST clean up and remove your debris from the rangers.

2. Shotgun Slug Shooters may use the Auxiliary Range.

3. Only singe projectile slugs are permitted on the Auxiliary Range. No shot on this range.

4. Shotguns are to be shot only on these ranges under these terms. No shooting shotguns on any other range.