South Cuyahoga Sportmen Association

South Cuyahoga Sportsmen Association started in Brooklyn, Ohio in 1932 and now operates two main facilities in North Royalton and Chatham. This is a conservation-focused club built on the principle that members contribute—everyone completes 3 work parties per year to maintain the grounds.

IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) is the governing body for a shooting sport that simulates real-world self-defense scenarios. Founded in 1996, IDPA now has over 17,008 members across 50 foreign countries. South Cuyahoga runs extensive IDPA programming at their Chatham location.

• •Why IDPA is different: Unlike stationary bull's-eye shooting, IDPA requires shooters to move between positions. Some scenarios include moving targets. The sport rewards both speed and accuracy. Physical condition has minimal impact on performance.

What you need to start: - Service-type pistol or revolver (9mm/.38 Special or larger, or .22 in Not For Competition division) - Holster (pancake-style or similar) - Minimum 2 magazines or speed loaders (3 recommended) - Concealment garment (jacket, vest, or overshirt—simulates real-world carry)

If your handgun works for self-defense, it's competitive for IDPA. No special "competition only" gear required.

Shooters are classed by skill level. SCSA runs Classifier Matches 2-3 times per year:

Regular Season: - Monday & Tuesday evenings: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (indoor matches) - May - October: Monthly outdoor matches (check calendar) - Registration: Practiscore.com

Cost: - SCSA Members: $5.00 per match - Guests: $10.00 per match - No membership required to participate

SCSA operates a strict cold range: - No loaded firearms in holsters except at the firing line - All weapons unloaded and either holstered or cased when not shooting - Concealed carry permit holders and law enforcement: do not bring loaded duty weapons - If you arrive with a loaded handgun, notify a safety officer immediately

Magazine Capacity by Division: - Revolver classes: 6 rounds - SSP: 15+1 - CCP: 10+1 - CO & ESP: 10+1 - CDP: 7/8+1 - NFC: 10+1 - BUG: 6 only (.380+)

Before each stage, a Safety Officer (SO) conducts a walkthrough explaining the course of fire. Standard commands:

1. RANGE IS HOT – Range is active 2. LOAD AND MAKE READY – Chamber a round, decock if applicable, engage safety 3. ARE YOU READY? – Signal verbal or visual confirmation 4. STAND BY – Point of no return; buzzer sounds 1-3 seconds later 5. IF FINISHED, UNLOAD AND SHOW CLEAR – Drop magazine, eject live rounds, show SO empty chamber 6. SLIDE FORWARD/CYLINDER CLOSED – Lower slide or close revolver cylinder 7. PULL THE TRIGGER – Final safety check downrange 8. HOLSTER – Secure weapon 9. RANGE IS CLEAR – Proceed downrange to score targets

Youth Pheasant Hunt: - Ages 9-18 - Shotguns provided (28 and 20 gauge) - Shells provided - Youth hunt over pointing dogs with experienced handler supervision - Registration 8 AM, safety meeting 9 AM - Hunter orange required - Contact: Ken Prince at 216-509-0088 or [email protected]

SCSA offers scholarships and focuses on mentoring the next generation in hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.

Beyond pistol, SCSA hosts: - Air rifle competitions - Archery (3D and indoor spot leagues) - Field trials - Fishing and fishing derbies - Turkey/meat shoots - Rifle matches (CMP Hi-Power) - Sporting clays (5-stand, 50-target walk-thru, skeet) - Trap shooting at Ridge location - Social events (clambake, crawfish boil)

Requirements: - Must be NRA member (100% NRA club) - Must appear in person at monthly membership meeting (usually 1st Wednesday) - 3 work parties per year - Subject to Board of Trustees approval

Contact: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen Association 5370 Erhart Road Mediana, Ohio 44256 www.scsasportsmen.com