Southern Chester County Youth Shooting League

Post Office Box .22, Kelton, PA 19346, E-mail: [email protected]

The Southern Chester County Youth Shooting League (SCCYSL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youths between the ages of 8 and 18 in the safe and responsible use of firearms. The SCCYSL is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association, The National Rifle Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Shooting and instructional sessions are held on Monday evenings between 6:30 and 8:00 PM indoors at the clubhouse of the Atglen Sportsmen's Club, Inc. in Atglen, PA (except some Federal Holidays). Please select from the choices below for further information.


SCCYSL ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS RELATED EXTERNAL LINKS (Leaving SCCYSL Homepage)
Are we meeting this coming Monday night?
  YES 

  The SCCYSL has decided to temporarily CLOSE
membership to new members.  We have been
having 30 to 35 youngsters show up each Monday
evening.  This limits each youngster's shooting
activity to 4 targets per night as
we have only 10 shooting positions. 
If we dilute the shooting experience
any further, we will enter into an area of diminishing
returns.  We will maintain a "waiting list" so please
inform us of your interest in joining.   We regret
to have to limit membership but have no recourse.

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Competitions
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Sponsors
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How Can I Become Involved?

(last updated 3-28-12)


We have trained 285 youngsters to date in the safe
and responsible use of firearms.

National Rifle Association
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Atglen Sportsmen's Club, Atglen, PA
Pennsylvania Antique Gun Collectors Association
Information About Smallbore Rifle Competition
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Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Bulls Eye Pistol Shooting Techniques
USA Shooting - Youth Rifle
List of NCAA College Shooting Programs
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MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to all youngsters between 8 and 18 years of age. The youngster must register with the League by having a legally responsible guardian fill out the SCCYSL Registration Forms. Annual membership dues are $65.00 per year and are due by the end of January of each year or at the time of membership. Additional children in the same family are each $55.00 per year. Dues may be paid in three increments beginning in October if the family desires. We will turn no child away for inability to pay the annual dues. Membership allows the youngster to participate in all shooting sessions, attend an NRA Firearms Safety course, participate in the NRA Smallbore Rifle Qualification Shooting Program and receive periodic newsletters. The SCCYSL is a fully volunteer organization. Dues monies are used to defray the actual costs of the shooting sessions and to purchase required shooting and safety equipment. A registration form can be obtained by e-mailing your request to: [email protected] or by simply coming to a Monday evening session.



FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Shooting sessions are carried out on Monday evenings at the indoor shooting range in the Clubhouse of the Atglen Sportsmen's Club in Atglen, PA. Driving directions are below. The Clubhouse is a heated/air conditioned, well illuminated and HEPA-filtration system ventilated facility that supports ten firing stations plus a bench rest for new shooters. There is a fifty foot shooting range with a metal/sand backstop. The shooting area is enclosed and separated from the rest of the clubhouse. Shooting lines and positions are well marked for safety purposes. A parent waiting area, telephones and bathroom facilities are available in the Atglen Clubhouse.




The SCCYSL's main activity is a Small Bore Rifle Program. We provide all of the equipment necessary to make the shooting experience meaningful and safe. Currently, the League has thirty-seven .22 caliber rifles in various configurations. These range from true, 12 pound target rifles with sophisticated aperture sights to miniature "Cricket" rifles for the 8 to 10 year old group. The League has 10 youth sized competition target rifles. These light rifles, imported by EAA, are CM-2 Youth rifles that are made by the same facility that makes the rifles used by the Russian Olympic Rifle Team. They have sophisticated aperture sighting systems, adjustable butt plates, chrome bores, thumb slot stocks and accessory rails. These rifles allow our shooters to experience high grade competition equipment. 


     
                                                                         EAA CM-2 Youth Rifle

The SCCYSL has three Remington 541X .22 caliber target rifles that were purchased from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. These heavier rifles are used by older youngsters in competitive events. They feature heavy barrels and sophisticated aperture sights.  The League also has four Anschutz Model 1903SL .22 target rifles in left handed bolt configuration.  This assures that our left handed shooters will have optimal equipment during their shooting experiences.

   
                                        Remington 541X Target Rifle                                                                                                           Anschutz Model 1903SL Left Handed Target Rifle


The SCCYSL has established a
High Power Rifle Team. We have five Rock River Arms National Match A2 rifles in .223 caliber, five Celestron spotting scopes and stands
all the necessary shooting accessories to field a complete High Power Rifle Team. These items were purchased with the help of two NRA Foundation grants. The five person team is expected to enter its first high power competition in 2012.



Rock River NM A2 Rifle in .223 caliber

The SCCYSL has also purchased five .22 LR conversion kits for the Rock River rifles. This allows our shooters to practice indoors with the AR-15 style rifles using standard .22 long rifle ammunition. The youngsters can practice rifle handling, sling usage, sight alignment and trigger squeeze using inexpensive ammunition.

  Sporter air rifles have been added to the equipment list and several youngsters are involved in the NRA Air Rifle program.

Youngsters may bring their own .22 rifles to shoot as long as the rifle can be easily and safely loaded "single shot".
Our Instructors will make a determination as to whether the youngster's rifle is safe to use in our program.

All of the SCCYSL's rifles have open or aperture sights as required for competition use.



The SCCYSL has recently begun a
Shotgun Program. We provide instruction on trap shooting as well as sporting clays during the month of August.


The SCCYSL has a Promatic Harrier trap machine. This professional machine will allow the League to provide a high quality shooting experience to our youngsters.   The SCCYSL has three shotguns available for use by our youngsters.  Two are Stoeger Condor Over/Under guns in 12 and 20 ga.  We also have a Benelli pump gun in 20 ga.
 
                                      
If you are interested in shotgun activities, please send us an email at [email protected].

In addition to firearms, the SCCYSL provides shooting mats, eye and ear protection, targets, all .22 caliber rim fire ammunition, spotting scopes, slings, shooting jackets, kneeling rolls, cleaning equipment and appropriate safety literature.



STAFF

The staff of the SCCYSL forms a two tiered supervisory system. An Executive Council is comprised of a President, Treasurer, Secretary, Program Director and Chief Safety Officer. Included among these officers are range safety officers who have attended appropriate NRA certification courses for rifle instructor and/or USAS/NRA Level 1 Shooting Coach school. These executive volunteers are responsible for all business, educational and safety matters of the League. In addition to the Executive Council and NRA certified range officers, a second level of volunteers, comprised mainly of interested parents, aids the range safety officers in the conduct of each shooting session. The ratio of students to supervisors is usually about 4 to 1 on the shooting line. Any adult in good standing is welcomed to join the League as an executive volunteer after passing a State of Pennsylvania background check and attending an appropriate NRA certified instructors or coaches school when required. A Parents Auxiliary group functions to raise funds for the organization.



MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

The SSCYSL uses the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Shooting Programs as set forth in the International Rule Book as a year-round activity for youth between the ages of 8 and 18 years. Currently, we have a .22 caliber rim fire program and a .223 caliber high power rifle program. As our youngsters progress to higher qualification levels they become eligible to join the "SCCYSL High Power Team". In addition, we have started an air rifle program. An NRA Foundation grant has helped us start a shot gunning program which is carried out in the month of August. Qualification shooting is the ideal way to develop and build shooting proficiency by progressing through each skill level, from Pro-Marksman through Distinguished Expert. During each shooting session, youngsters fire at appropriate targets and score those targets toward achievement of the next skill level. Each skill level requires 10 targets of 5 rounds per target that achieve a specific number of points per target depending upon the skill level. Various skill levels require firing from prone, sitting, kneeling and standing positions. Our Program Director keeps an accurate record of each youngster's designation and issues patches, skill rockers, pins, medals and certificates as the student achieves the next level of proficiency. Each youngster's advancement is individually celebrated during a presentation ceremony to reinforce the youngster's enthusiasm for the shooting sports and stimulates others toward greater achievement.









OUR EXPERT SHOOTERS


MEMBERS WHO HAVE ATTAINED NRA EXPERT IN SMALL BORE RIFLE


           

LEFT: Thomas W. is the 16th SCCYSL youngster to attain the rank of EXPERT in Small Bore Rifle shooting.  Thomas received his Expert Certificate
and $100 US Savings Bond from League President Joe Neuman. Thomas has been with the SCCYSL for several years and achieved his goal with dedicated persistence and excellent marksmanship. A good example of what self discipline in the shooting sports can achieve.  Thomas received his Expert credentials on December 19, 2011.

RIGHT:  Ryan Z. was the 15th SCCYSL shooter to earn the rating of Expert in Small Bore Rifle.  Ryan has also been with the League for several years and spent many a Monday evening punching out targets.  Congratulations for a job well done.  Ryan received an Expert certificate and a $100 US Savings Bond on May 23, 2011.

To achieve Expert, 140 targets, each with the proper score, must be submitted to the President of the League.  This usually takes between 1 and 3 years of weekly participation in League activities to achieve this goal.  An admirable dedication to the shooting sports.




           

LEFT:  Stephen U. is the 14th SCCYSL youngster to attain the rank of EXPERT in Small Bore Rifle shooting.  Stephen received his Expert Certificate
and $100 US Savings Bond from League President Joe Neuman at the 2011 Fun Shoot. Steve completed his NRA 4 Position Small Bore Rifle program on May 16, 2011.


RIGHT: Buckley B. was the thirteenth member of the SCCYSL to attain Expert Qualification in Small Bore Rifle. Buckley is seen above receiving his NRA certificate from Mr. Gary Tozzo. Buckley also received a $100 US Savings Bond for reaching his goal.  


              
Chad B. (left side picture) is the eleventh member of the SCCYSL to earn the ranking of Expert in Small Bore Rifle. Chad received his Expert certificate and a $100 US Savings Bond on January 25, 2010. Chad has been a member of the SCCYSL for a number of years and is one of three SCCYSL youngsters who have attended the National Rifle Association YES Program in Harrisburg. Chad is shown with his proud parents.

Dean C. (right side picture) was the twelfth youngster in the SCCYSL to earn the ranking of Expert in Small Bore Rifle. Dean received his Expert certificate and a $100 US Savings Bond on October 25, 2010. Dean has steadily worked his way up the NRA 4 Position Rifle program over a number of years.  Earning the Expert rating is a goal that takes a significant amount of skill, dedication and patience.  Dean is shown receiving his certificate from his proud father, Len C.  Dean was the third youngster from the SCCYSL to attend the National Rifle Association YES Program in Harrisburg.






Danny M. (left) is shown receiving his NRA Expert Certificate for completing the 4 Position NRA Marksmanship Qualification Shooting Program in Small Bore Rifle. Dave Maier, High Power Program Director, made the presentation on November 15, 2008. Danny also received a $100 US Savings Bond, shoulder patch and Expert rocker in appreciation of his efforts. Chris W. (center) is shown receiving his NRA Expert Certificate for completing the 4 Position NRA Marksmanship Qualification Shooting Program in Small Bore Rifle from Dave Bechtold, Program Director. The presentation was made on April 14, 2008. Chris received a $100 US Savings Bond, shoulder patch and Expert rocker in recognition of his efforts. Brian W. (right) is shown above receiving his NRA Expert Certificate and shoulder patch for completing the Small Bore Rifle Program. Tom Watters, Small Bore Competition Director, made the presentation on December 17, 2007. Brian also received a $100 US Savings Bond in appreciation of his hard work and dedication to his objective. Way to reach your goal!!!!!!!!





Kristen McC. (left) was our first member to attain Expert on February 2, 2005. She was followed by Chris T. and Nicole T. both of whom received their certificates and Savings Bonds on February 22, 2006 (center). Teddy S. of Avondale, PA is shown on the right receiving his certificate on September 18, 2006.





Zack K. (left) attain Expert on October 23, 2006. He was followed by Ryan McC. who received his certificate and Savings Bond on December 18, 2006 (center). Clinton C., shown on the right, received his certificate on October 1, 2007.



SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Responsible and safe firearms activity is the prime objective of our shooting program. Safety is constantly at the forefront of our efforts. All youngsters are periodically taught and reminded of the prime rules of firearm handling as promulgated by the National Rifle Association:

1. "Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction". This is the primary rule of gun safety. A safe direction means that the gun is pointed so that even if it were to accidentally discharge it would not cause injury or damage. The key to this rule is to control where the muzzle or front end of the barrel is pointed at all times. Common sense dictates the safest direction, depending on different circumstances. Our metal backstop on the range is painted GREEN. As long as the youngsters have their sights pointed "in the green" they are maintaining good muzzle control.

2. "Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot". When holding a gun, rest your finger on the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not touch the trigger.

3. "Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use". No gun on the range is ever loaded until the youngster is on the firing line and the range command "load" is given. Before a rifle is picked up from the staging table or after the "return rifle" command is given, the youngster must physically look into the rear of the chamber to make sure that it is clear of ammunition.


The shooting venues of the SCCYSL are clearly marked with firing lines and safety procedures and a low mentor to student ratio assures that each youngster is acting in a responsible and knowledgeable fashion. Over the course of the first year of membership in the League, each youngster is required to attend an NRA Basic Rifle Instruction Course taught by NRA certified instructors. This course is given to our members at no cost by our volunteer staff. There will be two scheduled class in 2012. One class will take place in April and the second will be held in October of 2012 at the Clubhouse of the Atglen Sportsmen's Club between 9 AM and 5 PM. Preregistration is required and can be accomplished by emailing your intent to [email protected].


NRA BASIC Rifle Instruction Course, October 22, 2011

Taking the test

Fourteen youngsters and three adults participated in the NRA Basic Rifle Instruction Course given on October 22, 2011 by the SCCYSL. Joe Neuman and John Flynn, both NRA certified Rifle Instructors, presented the course. The students were given a five hour set of lectures on the history of the gun, parts of a rifle, types of actions, types of magazines/clips, ammunition, types of sights, reloading, safety, responsibility,  types of shooting activities and the prone, kneeling, sitting and prone shooting positions.  This year's presentation was presented using PowerPoint slides and a digital video projector. The equipment was purchased with an NRA Foundation grant. The youngsters and adults took the official NRA 50 question test and all passed. The set of lectures combined with at least 9 hours of our Monday evening shooting sessions constitutes the full 14 hour NRA Basic Rifle Instruction Course. All students will receive NRA certificates of completion when they have mastered all shooting positions and met all requirements of the 14 hour course. The SCCYSL has graduated 285 students from this course over the last ten years.


COMPETITIONS

In order to introduce some variation into our instructional and marksmanship program, weekly "competitions" are held among the youngsters. During one of the shooting cycles, a competition round is shot. Various groups of youngsters are invited to participate. One week it may be all youngsters aged 8 to 10, another week all children aged 10 to 12, etc. All children are given a chance to participate over time. These "competition shoots" have varied from best score out of 10 rounds on a standard target to tacking up empty .22 ammunition boxes and scoring the maximal number of hits. We have also used clay pigeons, empty shotgun shells and balloons as targets. At times, all youngsters are invited to compete with better shooters using the offhand position while those of less ability use sitting, kneeling or prone positions. While the staff fosters strict safety procedures and encourages proper marksmanship, the youngsters enjoy the stimulation of the competition and the variety of using unique "non-standard targets". The winner of the weekly competition receives a shooting medal and is acknowledged in the League Newsletter.

In addition to the weekly competitions, the League holds four formal internal competitions per year. Three of these Quarterly Competitions are held during the last week of March, June and September. The fourth, an Annual Marksmanship Competition, is held in December at the Atglen Clubhouse . This is a true marksmanship competition based upon age groups and shooting proficiency. We annually present twelve trophies (see 2011 trophies below) and award over $800 worth of prizes. All participants of the Annual Marksmanship Competition must complete the NRA Basic Rifle Instruction course in order to be eligible to enter (see Safety Instruction section for details). The Annual Marksmanship Competition was held on December 11, 2011 in the Atglen Clubhouse from noon to 5 PM. In addition to our local competitions, our youngsters participate in postal matches and attend regional competitions under the guidance of our Smallbore Program Director.





ANNUAL LEAGUE MARKSMANSHIP COMPETITION
December 11, 2011



Twenty-eight youngsters participated in the Annual League Marksmanship Competition. Shooters were classified into one of four divisions by shooting preliminary targets prior to the competition. All shooters fired four targets from various positions that they use in the NRA Small Bore Rifle Qualification Program. Top shooters in each division received first place trophies and a choice of gifts from the prize table. Second and third place shooters in each division also received trophies and a choice from the prize table. All other shooters received participation prizes. In all, over $800 worth of prizes were awarded. Shown above are most of the happy participants. Congratulations to all. Some of the prizes awarded are shown below:


     

     

Top Shot of the Year for 2011



Jake Z. was this year's "Top Shot of the Year". All participants fired 10 rounds at a single target from any shooting position that they choose. The target with the highest score out of 100 points earns the title of "Top Shot of the Year". Jake is shown receiving his "Eagle Award" from Dave Bechtold, Program Director and Vice President and Joe Neuman, President of the SCCYSL. Jake also gets his name engraved on the "Top Shot" plaque that hangs in the Atglen Clubhouse. Congratulations Jake.


2011 FUN SHOOT ON THE PISTOL RANGE


     
The Southern Chester County Youth Shooting League holds an Annual Fun Shoot in June of each year. The youngsters assemble at Atglen's Pistol Range to fire .22 caliber rifles at balloons, clay pigeons, knock down targets, shotgun shells strung on strings, plastic jugs filled with water, golf balls, spinner targets, bowling pins and a variety of other interesting targets. A real fun shoot that the youngsters enjoy thoroughly. In addition, the youngsters are allowed to fire other firearms on the 50 yard rifle range under Instructor supervision and with their parents consent. This year, the youngsters got to fire a replica trapdoor Springfield Officer's Model Rifle in 45-70 caliber and a Rock River Arsenal AR-15 style NM rifle in .223 caliber.


The William and Elizabeth Stegeman Award

    

       The William and Elizabeth Stegeman Award is bestowed annually upon members of the Southern Chester County Youth Shooting League in recognition of their outstanding demonstration of personal honor, responsibility, respect for others, sportsmanship and avid participation in the shooting sports,  The Stegeman Award is the highest honor that the SCCYSL can award to one of it's youngsters. The awardee is chosen by the League Instructors, parents and peers.




The 2011 Stegeman Award winner is Jacob Z.  Jake is shown above with his mentor, Bob McRae, receiving the crystal award that we are sure he will treasure forever. Congratulations go to Jake for this monumental achievement.



SHOOTING SCHEDULE

Shooting sessions at the Atglen Sportsmen's Club take place on Monday evenings between 6:30 and 8:00 PM except specified holidays. Holidays for the 2012 year will be Memorial Day (May 28th),  September 3rd (Labor Day) and December 29th (Christmas Break).There will be NO sessions at Atglen on these Monday evenings. All other scheduled Monday meetings will take place unless canceled by inclement weather. In addition, no indoor rifle shooting sessions will be conducted during the entire month of August.

Check the Table of Contents box at the top of the web page for weather-related cancellations.


SPONSORS

The SCCYSL is grateful to the National Rifle Association Foundation for supporting our organization through the awarding of grants. The NRAF has funded four projects during the last several years. One project was funded to start a high power rifle team. The funds helped us to purchase five Rock River A2 NM rifles in .223 caliber and five Celestron spotting scopes. The high power team is described elsewhere under the "Competition" heading. The NRAF also funded the purchase of a digital projector, a projection screen and twenty-five educational DVDs relating to the shooting sports. These DVD's are shown every Monday evening for our youngsters to watch and learn from as they wait their turn on the firing line. The system is also used to present the NRA Basic Rifle Course to our members and the public. In addition, the SCCYSL was awarded a grant to purchase 20 round rifle magazines, slings, shooting coats, shooting gloves, data books and gun carts for the High Power Rifle Team. The fourth grant funded a Promatic Harrier trap machine for our Shotgun Program.   We greatly appreciate the support of the NRAF.

The SCCYSL would also like to acknowledge the following sponsors who have donated materials, literature and finances to foster the goals of the League. We urge our members and other members of the shooting community to show their appreciation of these benefactors.


Atglen Sportsmen's Club
Atglen, PA
National Rifle Association Foundation
Fairfax, VA
National Rifle Association
Fairfax, VA
PA Rifle & Pistol Association
Boalsburg, PA
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Port Clinton, OH
National Shooting Sports Fd.
Newton, CT
Dick's Sporting Goods
Depford, NJ
Pete's Outdoor Store
Kennett Square, PA
Bob's Gun Shop
West Grove, PA
TLC Embrodery
Atglen, PA
The Village Arms
Gap, PA
Hoppe's
Coatesville, PA
Danby Lumber
Kennett Square, PA
Target Plus II
Middletown, PA
Pemmco Storage
Kennett Square, PA
Liberty Safes
Bear, DE
Brendon Stover
Printing Services
Concordville, PA 19331
Clark Mechanical Services
2445A Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
Clark Service and Parts
306 Airport Drive
Smoketown, PA 17576
Clark Associates
2209 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc.
Baltimore Pike
West Grove, PA
Commercial Video Taping Services
15th & JFK Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Targetmaster Indoor Range and Firearms Store
Wilmington/West Chester Pike
Chadds Ford, PA
Gene A. Huber
Firearms Broker
West Chester, PA
610-696-1278
Rock River Arms
1042 Cleveland Road
Colona, IL 61241
Single Action Shooting Society
(SASS)
Creedmoor Sports Inc.
1405 S. Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-757-5529
RCBS
Reloading Equipment
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DIRECTIONS

Atglen Sportsmen's Club:

The club is in Atglen, PA off of Route 41 about 12 miles north of US Route 1. It is about 5 miles south of Route 30. For you GPS oriented people, the street address is 82 Creek Road, Christiana, PA 17509.


From US Route 1 and points south, take Route 41 North, pass through the red light at Route 10, pass through the red light at Highland Road and make a left at the next red light at Route 372. Go one block to the stop sign and make a left onto Main Street. Go 3/10 of a mile to a small narrow bridge. Just over the bridge, turn right onto Steelville Mill Road (a white sign on your right says "AKA Creek Road"). Go about 3/4 of a mile until you cross a cement bridge and come to a stop sign. Turn left onto Creek Road. Go about 5/10 of a mile until you come to a "Y" in the road. Bear to the right onto Creek Road. Less than 1/4 of a mile up the road you will see a small lane bearing off to the right. This lane is the driveway of the Atglen Sportsmen's Club. Signs are posted. The clubhouse and indoor range are located at the top of the hill.

From Route 30 and points north, take Route 41 South and turn right at the stop light at Route 372. Then follow the above directions to the clubhouse.






FUND RAISER: Pistol and Rifle Brass

The SCCYSL has on ongoing fund raiser to support our League's activities. We collect fired brass cases of various pistol and rifle calibers. We sort the cases, clean them, polish them and package the cases for redistribution. The cases are ready for decapping, sizing and reloading. They are available in bags of varying numbers of cases (see table below) for a donation plus actual shipping costs to your ZIP code. The SCCYSL is a nonprofit educational group and all proceeds are used for SCCYSL activities.


Caliber Quantity Donation per bag Quantity in Stock
.45 GAP 250/bag $25.00 0 bags
.45 ACP
250/bag $25.00 0 bags
.357 SIG
250/bag $20.00 1 bag
.44 magnum
48/bag $12.00 1 bag
.44 S&W Special
100/bag $20.00 3 bags
.270 Winchester
23/bag $4.00 1 bag
.300 WSM rifle
44/bag $8.00 1 bag
.250 HP rifle
15/bag $3.00 1 bag
6 mm Rem
20/bag $4.00 1 bag
30-30 rifle
107/bag $20.00 1 bag
7.62x39 rifle 60/bag $7.50 1 bag
.38 Special
250/bag $18.00 4 bag
.40 S&W
250/bag $18.00 4 bags
.357 Magnum
250/bag $20.00 0 bag
9 mm
250/bag $15.00 10 bags
.223 rifle 100/bag $15.00 3 bags
.223 rifle 250/bag $30.00 20 bags
.22 Hornet rifle 35/bag $3.00 1 bag
10 mm Auto
250/bag $25.00 3 bags
6.8 SPC rifle
37/bag $5.00 1 bag
30-30 rifle
49/bag $10.00 1 bag
454 Casul revolver
17/bag $2.50 1 bag
460 S&W Mag
6/bag $1.50 1 bag
35 Remington rifle
7/bag $1.50 1 bag







     
All of the above brass cases have been cleaned and polished.  Regarding the .223 rifle brass, the cases have been fired once and most are Federal brand.  The .223 cases have had their spent primers removed and the primer pocket has been swaged. We can ship via USPS Flat Rate Box  The small box for $5.15 can hold about two bags of cases.  The medium size box for $11.35 can hold about 6 bags of rifle cases.  The brass can also be picked up in person Monday evenings between 6:30 and 8:00 PM at the Atglen Sportsmen's Clubhouse.  Email us at the address below:
 

[email protected]



HOW CAN I BECOME INVOLVED INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A SPONSOR?

The SCCYSL is a nonprofit organization that is run entirely by volunteers. Conducting approximately 45, two hour shooting sessions per year is a daunting task for the six staff Instructors who attend. That is approximately 360 man hours per year that have to be covered. Thus, the SCCYSL is constantly in the need of new volunteers. As a nonprofit organization, our volunteers can claim tax deductions for mileage driven to attend our shooting sessions. The League keeps a record of staff attendance and issues a letter each December attesting to the volunteer's effort. If you have an interest in working in our program, please contact the SCCYSL via e-mail at: [email protected].

The SCCYSL is also associated with the United Way. Individuals may be able to direct their United Way contributions directly to the Southern Chester County Youth Shooting League by listing us directly using designee number 12794 if you are donating through the Southeastern Pennsylvania United Way or 8415 if you are donating through the Delaware State United Way. We will not be listed in the United Way booklet but you can direct a donation to us using the Donor Specified Donation form available from your employer.

In addition to volunteers, the SCCYSL needs help with funds and materials to run our programs. Although we received startup funds from the National Rifle Association and  grants from the NRA Foundation, these types of funds allow us to institute new programs and improve our current operations. We do not rely upon grants to pay the week-to-week costs of running the League. Thus, we are a self-funding organization for routine league operations. Each week alone, the youngsters fire about 1000 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition at a cost of approximately $60.00 per session. That is approximately $3000 per year for ammunition alone at current prices and the price of ammunition is skyrocketing. We calculate that it costs about $280 per year per child to keep the League solvent. Since membership dues are $65 per child per year, each youngster requires the equivalent of an additional $215. Any donations of funds, .22 ammunition, cleaning materials, targets, shooting equipment, mats, spotting scopes, shooting clothing, literature, eye and ear protection, tools for repairing firearms, aperture sights, repair parts, targets, staples, safety literature, postage, appropriate educational DVD's etc. would be greatly appreciated. Again, as we are a IRS approved nonprofit organization, any donations are tax deductible and the League will provide you with a receipt. Commercial firms that donate money or materials will have their names added to the Sponsor section of this web page and will also be recognized in our newsletter. Here is a chance for gun shops, etc. to pass on overstocked items or slowly moving products for a good cause.

Another need of the SCCYSL is to develop mutually beneficial relationships with other youth oriented groups, with safety and community minded groups, and with other shooting sports groups. If you are currently involved in one of these activities and think that both our group and yours could benefit from interaction, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Finally, bring your youngsters to one of our Monday evening sessions. The League requires new members in order to grow and bring the message of safe and responsible firearms handling to the youth of our area.