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•NKSSA (Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association) operates as a full-service shooting club hosting multiple disciplines and training programs throughout the year. They're member-focused but welcome non-members to most events at day-use rates. The club runs scheduled events across several shoot...
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NKSSA (Northern Kentucky Straight Shooters Association) operates as a full-service shooting club hosting multiple disciplines and training programs throughout the year. They're member-focused but welcome non-members to most events at day-use rates.
The club runs scheduled events across several shooting disciplines:
- •Trap - Thursday evenings (weather permitting) and Sunday matches
- •5-Stand - Seasonal sport clays shooting
- •Practical Pistol - SCSA format matches on multiple schedules
- •Practical Rifle - Monthly precision and tactical rifle events
- •Silhouette - Seasonal metallic silhouette competition
Open Range Hours:
| Day | Time | Member Cost | Non-Member Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12-4pm | $1 | $5 |
| Sunday | Varies | $1 | $5 |
| Saturday (1st) | 10am-2pm | $1 | $5 |
| Monday & Wednesday | Afternoon | $1 | $5 |
Weather minimums: Open range requires 40-45°F and no rain. Trap and 5-stand require 45°F minimum.
Eye and ear protection mandatory for all range activities. Permanent metal targets available at all distances—check with RSO before shooting.
NKSSA hosts comprehensive NRA instructor and range safety officer training:
- •NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) - Prerequisite for all instructor certifications; full-day class
- •NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Certification - $75 non-members, free for members; required for range staff
- •NRA Chief RSO (CRSO) - Advanced two-part course; $25 members, $100 non-members; requires current RSO certification
- •CPR/AED Certification - Red Cross certified with additional training; free for members
- •Stop the Bleed - Advanced first aid trauma response course (recommended for all RSOs)
All classes require preregistration through their website.
Monthly membership meetings held Sundays at 1pm feature potluck lunches and a swap table for shooting-related items. NKSSA also participates in the "Old Geezers Trap Shoot"—a monthly regional event (2nd Wednesday, 11am-2pm) rotating between area clubs. New and young shooters are welcome.
Memberships renew annually; 2026 renewals available online with credit card payment. Members receive email alerts for weather cancellations, event additions, and range conditions. The club maintains printable targets and provides Kentucky-approved Hunter Education course links.
Based in Northern Kentucky with events at multiple member clubs throughout the region. Contact the club via their website at www.nkssa.org or join email alert lists for discipline-specific updates (trap, 5-stand, practical pistol, practical rifle, open range, silhouette).