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    Default clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    Does anybody have information on shooting clubs in the north hills area that are accepting new members? Two that I have checked on both have long waiting lists.

    Thanks,

    Joe.

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    Default Re: clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    You could join Ambridge Sportsmans but that's about 25 min from Cranberry or 79 exit at Wexford/910. I'm pretty sure Millvale at the 79/910 exit is about 1 year wait last I heard.
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    Default Re: clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    Rosedale is accepting new members but has recently gotten more strict about having sponsors. I don't think you can just show up for a meeting and get strangers to sign for you any more.
    http://www.rosedalesportsmen.org/

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    Default Re: clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    North side in Warrendale is accepting.

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    Default Re: clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    Thanks. I'll look into Rosedale and North Side.

    I bought a permit to use the State Game Lands in Wexford, but I would like to join a club also.

    Joe.

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    Default Re: clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    When you go to the gamelands, watch the other shooters for a bit before setting up. I walked away a few times this year after witnessing unsafe practices. But its a decent place to go if you have nowhere else

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    Default Re: clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    Quote Originally Posted by AlpacaFarmer View Post
    When you go to the gamelands, watch the other shooters for a bit before setting up. I walked away a few times this year after witnessing unsafe practices. But its a decent place to go if you have nowhere else
    What ^^^^ said. I have had positive experiences in the vast majority of visits and the permit system has seemed to diminish some amount of knucklehead attendance.

    That said...just be aware. The last time I went, I grabbed a spot on the line and laid out the wares. When there was stoppage, I hung my targets and came back to the line.

    At that time 3 guys in their 20s showed up. After the second FTE in their party. I just stopped and watched for a minute. They didn't know how to hold their guns. They didn't know how to clear them. Not a major issue to me but they were loading full mags which simply told me they weren't familiar with (or didn't care about) range rules.

    Whatever....strike 3 and I was out of there. And yes...I violated a range rule by not removing my targets....but I figured I was leaving 4 untouched targets for the boys.

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    Default Re: clubs near North Hills that are accepting.

    Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely watch for awhile before I shoot. I'm really looking forward to do some shooting, so the game lands will have to do until I find a club.

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