Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman's Association

Work Party and Range Tour
2025-07-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Free Pool Night
2025-07-14 13:00, 2025-07-21 13:00, 2025-07-28 13:00, 2025-08-04 13:00, 2025-08-11 13:00, 2025-08-18 13:00, 2025-08-25 13:00, 2025-09-01 13:00 and 1 more date

General Membership Meeting
2025-07-15 19:30, 2025-08-12 19:30
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.

Gun Safety And Handling Course
2025-07-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-20 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.

Trap Shoot
2025-07-17 17:00, 2025-07-24 17:00, 2025-07-31 17:00, 2025-08-07 17:00, 2025-08-14 17:00, 2025-08-21 17:00, 2025-08-28 17:00, 2025-09-04 17:00

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.

Pistol Shoot
2025-08-03 11:00, 2025-09-07 11:00
Sign-ups start at 10:30, shoot begins at 11

CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
2025-08-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
Learn basic wound and injury care and basic CPR and Rescue breathing skills.
Learn how to operate an AED and receive a 2 year certification. Includes hands on training.
Certificate meets OSHA requirements for a work related “Heartsaver” level CPR certification
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/ashi-cprfirst-aidaed-certification
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

ASHI Advanced Bleeding Control Certification
2025-08-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
If you’re at all involved in outdoor sports, hunting, or recreational firearms, this is a must!
Learn life saving skills designed to address traumatic bleeding wounds. Learn how to correctly use tools such as compression dressings, tourniquets, and hemostatic dressings.
Certification is good for 2 years.
Includes hands on training. Taught by ASHI and AHA Faculty member, Dave Chang
You can sign up for this class at: https://cdcllc.org/sign-up%2Fpay-for-classes/ols/products/ashi-advanced-bleeding-control-certification/v/ABC-03-091
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.

Defensive Pistol 201 (DP201)
2025-08-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
Defensive Pistol 201 is a class designed for the continued development of basic concealed carry /Defensive Pistol skills.
In order to be eligible for attendance in this class, you must have successfully completed a formal concealed carry course such as NRA CCW, CDC’s Intro to Defensive Firearms/Defensive Pistol series, DSI Tier 4 Handgun Combatives class, CDT’s Basic Concealed Carry Handgun series, USCCA’s instructor led course, Absolute Dynamic’s Level 1 pistol course, VinCo’s Gunfighter courses, etc. Contact Dave Chang if you have eligibility questions.
We will continue to work on speed to presentation and various engagement distances. We will continue to reinforce your ability to clear malfunctions under stress. We will work alternate shooting positions and we will work on “impaired shooter” drills including hand transitions, one handed reloading, firing, malfunction clearances etc. We will also introduce stress inoculation drills.
Ammo count: bring what you can afford to shoot, even if it’s 50 rounds, recommended 300 rounds
This class includes both dry and live fire exercises. All instruction will be on the range.
Please bring:

Functioning, modern, centerfire, firearm
Magazines (minimum 3), or if yous hoot a revolver, a Revolver Speedloaders (revolvers- minimum 4)
A way to carry a magazine or a revolver speedloader on your belt
150- 200 rounds of ammo. Bring what you can afford to shoot. The most important thing is the training, not the “Bang”
Hard sided holster- no trigger finger locks (Ex. Serpa) (Safariland OK) This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.
An appropriate “concealed carry” type belt (not a cop’s “Duty belt”). We prefer the KORE. You don’t want a belt that stretches.
Eye Protection- This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.
Electronic hearing protection. We prefer the Howard Leight Impact Sport models, but there are plenty other brands out there. only 3 loaners are available and must be reserved on a “first come, first served” basis. This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.
A Brimmed Hat- this keeps the brass from going behind your glasses. This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.

You can sign up for this class at: https://cdcllc.org/sign-up%2Fpay-for-classes/ols/products/defensivepistol-201-dp201/v/DP201-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.
