Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman's Association

General Membership Meeting
2025-06-10 19:30, 2025-07-15 19:30 (America/New_York)
Monthly general membership meeting will start at 7:30pm. You must be an active member or have an application in for membership to attend meeting.

Trap Shoot
2025-06-12 17:00, 2025-06-19 17:00, 2025-06-26 17:00, 2025-07-03 17:00, 2025-07-10 17:00, 2025-07-17 17:00, 2025-07-24 17:00, 2025-07-31 17:00 and 1 more date

Work Party and Range Tour
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00

Free Pool Night
2025-06-16 13:00, 2025-06-23 13:00, 2025-06-30 13:00, 2025-07-07 13:00, 2025-07-14 13:00, 2025-07-21 13:00, 2025-07-28 13:00, 2025-08-04 13:00

Gun Safety And Handling Course
2025-06-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
The club has partnered with Dave Chang and his company, Civilian Defense Concepts, LLC along with our new member Anna Cousins to provide this Gun Safety And Handling Course.
New to the firearms world? Need a refresher?
Come spend a few hours with us to learn the rules of gun safety and some fundamental firearms handling skills that will get you on the range in no time.
We will cover topics like:

Firearms Safety
Safe Firearm storage
Concealed Carry Permits
Loading magazines
Aiming
Hold and stance
Ammunition selection
Proper trigger press

And more!
You do not need to own your own firearm.
If you have your own firearm, please feel free to bring it.
NO LIVE AMMO in the classroom. This is a non shooting course. Range time will be set up individually with participants (if needed) as a separate class.
Dave is the lead instructor for Civilian Defense Concepts and brings over a quarter of a century of training experience to the table. He is currently an NRA Training Counselor (pistol, rifle, shotgun, home firearms safety, CCW), NRA Refuse to be a Victim instructor (crime prevention course), NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, an NRA LE Certified Instructor (pistol, patrol rifle, and shotgun), Sig Sauer Academy Certified Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and a graduate of their Master Pistol Instructor and Pistol Mounted Red Dot Optics Instructor programs. He is also a Taser, Pepper Spray, Munio Self Defense Keychain, AVERT and ALERRT active shooter response instructor, Mental Health First Aid Provider instructor, First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, and Advanced Bleeding Control/Stop the Bleed certified instructor. He believes in a holistic approach to self defense and he will be bringing many of these programs to the club.
You can sign up for this class at: https://cdcllc.org/sign-up%2Fpay-for-classes/ols/products/new-firearms-ownergun-safety-seminar
At checkout: choose the “pickup” option NOT THE SHIPPING OPTION. The payment link has specifics on course requirements.

See a list of all classes being offered at https://cdcllc.org/class-schedule-1
LPSA members will get a 20% discount when signing up for classes. Check your email or reach out to Dave for the code.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dave Chang
Text (NO PHONE CALLS) 484-938-8828
E-mail: cdc123abc@gmail.com
Dave is the lead instructor for Civilian Defense Concepts and brings over a quarter of a century of training experience to the table. He is currently an NRA Training Counselor (pistol, rifle, shotgun, home firearms safety, CCW), NRA Refuse to be a Victim instructor (crime prevention course), NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, an NRA LE Certified Instructor (pistol, patrol rifle, and shotgun), Sig Sauer Academy Certified Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and a graduate of their Master Pistol Instructor and Pistol Mounted Red Dot Optics Instructor programs. He is also a Taser, Pepper Spray, Munio Self Defense Keychain, AVERT and ALERRT active shooter response instructor, Mental Health First Aid Provider instructor, First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, and Advanced Bleeding Control/Stop the Bleed certified instructor. He believes in a holistic approach to self defense and he will be bringing many of these programs to the club.

NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Certification - Day 1
2025-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
The NRA Pistol Instructor Course is a 16-hour course that teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course.
Prerequisite: Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a perquisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Attendance of the “NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Instructor Led” course.
Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises. Contact us to schedule.
Description: Course is presented in two parts: basic instructor training (Day 1), and discipline specific instructor training (Day 2). Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination.
Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet and NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course student packet.
Required Equipment:

Semi Auto Handgun
Cleaning Kit
Magazines
Revolver (nice to have but not required)
Electronic hearing protection
Quality eye protection
.22 Caliber handgun and ammunition

You can sign up for this class at: https://cdcllc.org/sign-up%2Fpay-for-classes/ols/products/nra-pistol-instructor/v/NRA-Pistol_Instructor
At checkout: choose the “pickup” option NOT THE SHIPPING OPTION. The payment link has specifics on course requirements.

See a list of all classes being offered at https://cdcllc.org/class-schedule-1
LPSA members will get a 20% discount when signing up for classes. Check your email or reach out to Dave for the code.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dave Chang
Text (NO PHONE CALLS) 484-938-8828
E-mail: cdc123abc@gmail.com
Dave is the lead instructor for Civilian Defense Concepts and brings over a quarter of a century of training experience to the table. He is currently an NRA Training Counselor (pistol, rifle, shotgun, home firearms safety, CCW), NRA Refuse to be a Victim instructor (crime prevention course), NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, an NRA LE Certified Instructor (pistol, patrol rifle, and shotgun), Sig Sauer Academy Certified Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and a graduate of their Master Pistol Instructor and Pistol Mounted Red Dot Optics Instructor programs. He is also a Taser, Pepper Spray, Munio Self Defense Keychain, AVERT and ALERRT active shooter response instructor, Mental Health First Aid Provider instructor, First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, and Advanced Bleeding Control/Stop the Bleed certified instructor. He believes in a holistic approach to self defense and he will be bringing many of these programs to the club.

NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Certification - Day 2
2025-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States

Pistol Shoot
2025-07-06 11:00, 2025-08-03 11:00
Sign-ups start at 10:30, shoot begins at 11

Pennsylvania Hunter Trapper Education (Hunter Safety)
2025-07-19 08:00 - 15:30 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
All are welcome to register. You do not need to be a member to attend.
Must be 11 years old, turning 12 during the license year ending June 30, 2025.
Preregistration is required. Visit https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/223551 to register.

Lunch will be provided. Hot dogs, chips, & soda. Donation basis to help defray the cost of food.

Must read 4 chapters online at your leisure, Chapters 1, 4, 5, and 9.
Chapters can be found on any class calendar page. At the top of the page click on today’s hunter & trapper in Pa. Only do chapters 1, 4, 5, and 9 and all that pop up under those chapters.

Parents if you are staying with your child, consider registering, it will be an experience that you won’t forget.
Can’t make the Class? We have other dates available!!

Tactical Long Gun 101 (TLG101)
2025-07-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
TLG 101 is designed to teach basic defensive firearms skill using a modern, semi-automatic rifle, Shotgun, Lever Gun, or Bolt Gun.
This course is designed for beginners and those who want a refresher on their fundamentals. You will learn fundamental manipulation skills, defensive ready positions, loading and reloading techniques, controlled pairs and stop shots, and shooting from behind barriers.
Class includes dry drills and a live fire component.
The ideal platform for this class is an Modern Sporting Rifle like the AR or AK platform. However, lever and bolt action can be used in this class, as well. Shotguns may be used in this class, as well. Preferred caliber is a service caliber (.38/9mm or higher for PCC, .223/5.56 or higher for others). NO GREEN TIP OR STEEL CORE AMMO!!!
Equipment needs include:

A functioning firearm,
minimum 3 Standard (not low capacity) magazines
a way to hold your magazines (battle belts, and chest rigs welcome)
if using a bolt or lever action, a butt cuff or ammo pouch is highly recommended,
wrap around eye protection
a brimmed hat that is compatible with your hearing protection
“in the ear” hearing protection with electronic muffs hearing protection. (like the Howard Leight Impact Sport). This is a safety requirement and non-negotiable. If you come to class with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed with NO REFUNDS.
hat with a brim that is compatible with your hearing protection, This is a safety requirement and non-negotiable. If you come to class with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed with NO REFUNDS.
a sling (2 point tactical preferred).
Approximately 250 rounds are required but bring what you can “Afford” to shoot. The important thing is the TRAINING, not making the gun go “Bang”.
Shotgun? Contact the instructor

Optics must be pre-sighted. Preferably 50 yard zero. Iron Sights must be “pre-sighted”. We will confirm zero but will not spend a lot of time adjusting.
You can sign up for this class at: https://cdcllc.org/sign-up%2Fpay-for-classes/ols/products/tactical-sporting-rifle-101-tsr101/v/TCT-SPR-RFL-101-STY-TND
At checkout: choose the “pickup” option NOT THE SHIPPING OPTION. The payment link has specifics on course requirements.

See a list of all classes being offered at https://cdcllc.org/class-schedule-1
LPSA members will get a 20% discount when signing up for classes. Check your email or reach out to Dave for the code.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dave Chang
Text (NO PHONE CALLS) 484-938-8828
E-mail: cdc123abc@gmail.com
Dave is the lead instructor for Civilian Defense Concepts and brings over a quarter of a century of training experience to the table. He is currently an NRA Training Counselor (pistol, rifle, shotgun, home firearms safety, CCW), NRA Refuse to be a Victim instructor (crime prevention course), NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, an NRA LE Certified Instructor (pistol, patrol rifle, and shotgun), Sig Sauer Academy Certified Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and a graduate of their Master Pistol Instructor and Pistol Mounted Red Dot Optics Instructor programs. He is also a Taser, Pepper Spray, Munio Self Defense Keychain, AVERT and ALERRT active shooter response instructor, Mental Health First Aid Provider instructor, First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, and Advanced Bleeding Control/Stop the Bleed certified instructor. He believes in a holistic approach to self defense and he will be bringing many of these programs to the club.
