We are pleased to announce receipt of a very generous grant to support the Coxsackie – Athens High School Trap Team, from the Columbia – Greene Sportsmens Association.
Thanks to the CGSA and Coach Ken Rebusmen for applying for this grant!
$5000 Grant Received From The Columbia – Greene Sportsmens Association
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Clubhouse and indoor range unavailable May 3rd & 4th
There will be a New York State 16+2 hour course in the clubhouse on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th.
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Outdoor Pistol Range Closed Sunday, May 4th from 9AM – Noon
There will be a training session from 9AM – Noon.
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Generous Donation To Our High School Trap Team
Thanks to the Greene County Federation Of Sportsmens Clubs for their very generous donation to the Coxsackie – Athens High School Trap Team!
It is greatly appreciated!
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NEW YORK STATE 16+2 HOUR TRAINING CLASS
NYS 16 hour Pistol Permit Training Class –March 2025 class schedule
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025
NOTICE: DUE TO THE STRONG DEMAND FOR THIS COURSE, A NEW POLICY IS BEING IMPLEMENTED – IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE THE REQUIRED $100 DEPOSIT BY ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATE OF THE CLASS, YOUR SEAT MAY BE GIVEN TO SOMEONE ON THE WAITING LIST. WE REGRET THIS, BUT “NO SHOWS” ARE TAKING SLOTS FROM PEOPLE WHO NEED THE CLASS.
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE BOTH DAYS TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE.
Coxsackie Sportsmen’s Club
NYS 16+2 hour Pre Licensing Firearms Safety Training Course
New pistol permit applicants are required by NYS to take a 16 hour training course with 2 hours of live fire instruction. The class will be divided into Saturday and Sunday, 9 hours each day, with the range portion taking place on Sunday. You MUST attend BOTH days and pass the written exam to receive full credit for the course. All ammunition, targets, range fees, firearm loan, eye and ear protection, coffee, water, snacks and lunch will be provided both days and is included with course registration. Registration is non-refundable and you must pay a $100 deposit in advance in to be registered for the course. Total cost of the class is $325.
This course is required for NEW pistol permit applicants and anyone wishing to have their restrictions removed on their current pistol permit in New York State. It will be taught by our NRA and Greene County Duly Authorized certified professional firearms instructors with decades of experience. You do NOT need to take this course if you already hold an UNRESTRICTED NYS pistol permit.
Applicants must NOT be a prohibited person regarding firearm ownership (I.E., you cannot be a felon, be convicted of domestic violence, etc.).
Topics covered will include basic firearm safety, maintenance, cleaning, safe storage, transportation, firearm-specific laws, situational awareness, interacting with law enforcement, and more. Students who do not pass the written test with an 80% and/or are unable to show the ability to safely handle and use a handgun will not pass the course.
Both days are from 8:00 AM from 5:00 PM with a working lunch around noon. The instructors will give a light presentation during lunch to get through the material.
Successful completion of our course will result in a certificate valid to submit with your New York State pistol permit application or removal of restrictions on an existing restricted pistol permit in Greene, Columbia, Albany and other counties. For other jurisdictions, please check with your local issuing authority.
ATTENTION: Please bring your application paperwork from your county of residence. This will eliminate additional trips to get the required signatures on your application!
The GCSO does not accept walk – ins! You must make an appointment first, by calling 518-943-3300 extension 606.
You can register for this course by calling 518-573-7696. A non-refundable deposit of $100 to Coxsackie Sportsmens Club, PO Box 213, Coxsackie, NY 12051 must be received before the start date. The balance can be paid by cash or check at the class. Class capacity is limited to 15.
Club location:
97 Reservoir Road
West Coxsackie, NY 12192
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UPDDATE: THE COXSACKIE SPORTSMENS CLUB 16 HOUR NYS MANDATED PISTOL CLASS IS VALID FOR ALBANY AND COLUMBIA COUNTY RESIDENTS.
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Know Your Limits
KYL .22 LR Rimfire Rifle Rules
The KYL (Know Your Limits) target sets are great fun for people of all ages and skill sets, but also a great challenge for all as well. We hope you find these couple pages helpful and a easy way to run some fun matches or leagues at your local clubs.
The idea is to have targets at manageable distances for the different skill levels and level of participation. Obviously, the distances, par times, and rules to move shooters up can be optional to accommodate the needs and wants of your shooters. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have other questions.
If a judge calls a miss from a high hit off the arm or strap holding the target, the competitor can choose to shoot the rest of the targets while they are in position if they plan to contest the call. After going cold range and inspecting marks on the target that was called as a miss, the competitor will receive the appropriate score as outlined for the division. If it was a miss, the arm of the target is to be repainted to be able to confidently call other misses.
Once a shooter has shot any of the stages clean in a lower level division 3 times, he or she must move up to the next division for the next match. If a shooter clean shoots both stages in a lower level twice, they must immediately move to the next division level and cannot shoot anymore matches in that division. Sorry, you’re a sandbagger. Put some bigger boy pants on and move on.
| Point Scale for Small KYL | Point Scale for Large KYL | ||||||
| Size | Points | Score | Size | Points | Score | ||
| 2” | 20 | 20 | 8” | 20 | 20 | ||
| 1-3/4” | 20 | 40 | 7” | 30 | 50 | ||
| 1-1/2” | 30 | 70 | 6” | 40 | 90 | ||
| 1-1/4” | 40 | 110 | 5” | 60 | 150 | ||
| 1” | 60 | 170 | 4” | 80 | 230 | ||
| 3/4” | 80 | 250 | 3” | 110 | 340 | ||
| 1/2” | 100 | 350 | 2” | 160 | 500 | ||
| 1/4” | 150 | 500 | |||||
Scoring is based on points per second (PPS)
Scoring Example: If someone shot a score of 970 points in 35 seconds their score would be:
970 / 35 = 27.714 PPS
If someone shot a score of 970 points in 60 seconds their score would be:
970 / 60 = 16.167 PPS
Rifle restrictions:
No lead sleds
No rear mono pods
No tripod configuration fixtures
No mechanical rear support devices
Bipods and bags are ok
Standard shooting position is prone or bench unless mentioned.
Starting position for a bolt rifle is empty chamber, full magazine with bolt open. Semi autos is empty chamber, full magazine with bolt closed. Safety can be in the off position on either after making ready.
Ammo limitations: Must be less than 1300 feet per second muzzle velocity.
Divisions:
Beginner:
Shoot until you miss and hold points
2 minutes to shoot each stage
Stage 1 – Small KYL at 25 yards Stage 2 – Large KYL at 50 yards
Intermediate:
Shoot until you miss and hold points
2 minutes to shoot each stage
Stage 1 – Small KYL at 50 yards Stage 2 – Large KYL at 100 yards
Advanced:
Hold points if you stop and a miss is zero points for that stage
2 minutes to shoot each stage
Stage 1 – Small KYL at 50 yards Stage 1 – Large KYL at 100 yards
Eliminator Stage:
Small KYL at 100 yards best score from 10 shots, 2 hits max per target. Targets must be shot in order of largest to smallest, but can be hit up to 2 times each in the process.
Other possible division: Modified Open (1.25 for sitting or kneeling & 1.5 for standing.
Iron Sights and Iron Sights Modified
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