Hellertown Sportsmen's Association

Hellertown Sportsmen's Association has operated continuously for nearly 80 years as a member-driven shooting club in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Located at 1793 Meadows Road—just three miles south of I-78 Exit 67—the facility sits in a former stone quarry that provides natural backstops for all outdoor ranges.

Indoor Range - Modern 1990-built facility with electronically controlled turning targets - Exceptional exhaust and heating system - Accommodates police training, SWAT teams, and local law enforcement - Pistol-focused with 25-yard outdoor macadam range

Rifle Range - Three benches with roof coverage - 50-yard and 100-yard backstops - All shooting from bench position only - Large horizontal barriers above shooting lanes prevent stray shots

LVPRL Bullseye Pistol League - Oldest continuous pistol league in the United States - Shoots every Wednesday, 5:00-9:00 PM - Indoor range, NRA-sanctioned format - Classifier matches: 2nd Tuesday - Regular matches: 4th Tuesday

USPSA Action Pistol - First Tuesday of month, 7:00-9:00 PM - Practical shooting format - Pre-registration required at practiscore.com

IDPA Matches - Defensive pistol shooting - Pre-registration required at practiscore.com - Contact: [email protected]

Trap Shooting - Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings - ATA registered shooters on committee - Instruction available for beginners and experienced shooters

Plate Shoot - First and third Thursday, 7:00 PM - 3-inch self-healing targets at 25 feet - .22 caliber pistol format - $8.00 per person - Two six-round stages from different table positions

Senior Archery Leagues (Winter) - Wednesday and Friday evenings, 7:00 PM - 12-week sessions beginning January - Limited to 20 shooters per league - Indoor facility with open shooting available - Wednesday contact: Paul Arnold (484-788-3280) - Friday contact: Dave Schweisgut (610-838-0723)

Pre-Season Practice - Mondays 9 AM-noon (fall/spring) - Wednesdays October-December - $7.00 fee for open shooting

Junior Archery (Ages 5-18) - Runs September-April - Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM - Must be HSA member; parent required during shooting - Season ends with tournament and pot-luck banquet - Contact: Don Jenny (484-894-3739)

Outdoor Archery - Bales and compound target for member practice - Available 9 AM-9 PM daily - Youth under 16 must be supervised by adult member

Saucon Creek - 17-Mile Trout Stream

The club maintains direct access to Saucon Creek, a spring-fed, cold-water tributary of the Lehigh River. The creek flows directly past HSA grounds with excellent brown trout populations.

• •Club-maintained bridge for stream access
• •Multiple parking areas on club grounds and at Walnut Street, Water Street (downstream)
• •Bait and artificial fly options available
• •Annual youth fishing contest (ages under 13) with HSA-stocked trout
• •Nearby Gristmill ponds offer additional fishing
• •Walking and bike paths along the creek

The Saucon Creek was rehabilitated by HSA volunteers in the 1980s with stream deflectors that increased oxygen content. Today it ranks as an excellent trout fishery managed in coordination with PA Fish and Boat Commission.

2026 Membership Rates

Membership Requirements - New Member Safety Orientation required (1.5 hours) - Orientations held monthly, next session: January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Register via text: Bob Kennedy (484-358-5672) - Membership valid January 1 - December 31 - Membership meetings: Third Tuesday monthly at 7:30 PM

Hellertown Sportsmen's Association holds memberships in: - National Rifle Association (NRA) - Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP #025144) - Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs - Pennsylvania State Archery Association - United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) - National Skeet Shooting Association - Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania - Home to Lehigh Valley Police Revolver League, Inc. (LVPRL)

• •Large pavilion with tables for family picnics
• •Clubhouse for member meetings
• •Monthly newsletter (bimonthly schedule)
• •Approximately 800 active members
• •Work parties for facility maintenance (contact: [email protected])
• •Training courses available through partner organizations

Private instructors licensed by Smith & Wesson and NRA have training available. HSA members can attend NRA courses (Basics of Pistol Shooting, etc.) at Perkiomen Sportsmen's Association at member rates.

• •Phone: (610) 838-7118
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Address: 1793 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA 18055
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All ranges are members-only unless a scheduled public event is posted on the property, calendar, or newsletter.