VSA IN 2022
VETERANS SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION
Veterans Serving Veterans
NEWS
NEW YORK STATE PISTOL PERMIT
SAFETY COURSE
2022 - 2023
New York State 18 Hour Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course. Attending this course will allow you to apply for a pistol permit in accordance with the NYS Pistol Law effective 1 September 2022. This is a 16 hour course, plus two hours of range time. You can also use this course to renew your NYS permit in jurisdictions that require the 18 Hour course for permit renewal.
This class will be conducted several times in 2023 at the Crum Elbow Sportsmens Association. The course fee includes firearms, ammunition, safety equipment, and the full two days of required classroom training as well as the required range qualifications. The VSA provides training to all areas of the Hudson Valley as well as Eastern PA. If any club or organization is interested in cohosting this course, please contact us for scheduling information
Click the link below to see the dates that this class will be offered.
NEWS
VETERAN SAFE PROJECT (VSP)
Starting on 1 January, 2023
NEW for 2023. The Veterans Sportsmens Association launches a new initiative - VETERAN SAFE PROJECT (VSP) - PROMOTING SUICIDE AWARENESS AND FIREARM SAFETY FOR VETERANS.
To Learn More, follow the link below:
The Veteran Safe Project (VSP) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA), a Federally Recognized 501(c)3 Veterans Nonprofit.
NEWS
NRA TRAINING PROGRAM
Starting in January 2023
The Veterans Sportsmens Association has teamed up with firearms manufacture KAHR Arms to provide NRA Training Courses at their Tommy Gun Warehouse facility in Greeley PA starting in 2023. These NRA Basic and Instructor Level Courses will be open to the public, and will be listed on the NRA Training Website.
Special discounts will be available to Law Enforcement Personnel (Active or Retired), as well as for Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Military Members and Veterans.
NEWS
FREE LIFETIME ACCESS TO NATIONAL PARKS FOR VETERANS
Free Entrance to National Parks for Gold Star Families and Veterans
A free lifetime Military Pass is available for Gold Star Families and US military veterans. A free annual Military Pass is available for current US military members and their dependents. The passes provide free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.
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NEWS
SIMUNITIONS TRAINING
Force on Force Training
The Veterans Sportsmens Association has acquired its first pair of Simunitions Glock 17T Training Weapons which will be used to provide Force on Force and Active Shooter Training in 2023.
Students should bring to the course all of their duty operational equipment which they would normally wear; Eye protection; Duty-belt; Tac-lights; Appropriate footwear; Athletic and seasonal outdoor clothing; Long-sleeved BDUs; Full body covering (recommended); Protective gloves; Notebook and pen.
WEEKEND FOR WARRIORS
The Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA) was a proud supporter of the 2022 Weekend For Warriors participants. VSA Firearms Instructors Vic, Frank and Bob brought this years participants to two local ranges for a fun day of trap and skeet shooting. Special Thanks to the Crum Elbow Sportsmens Association and Pleasant Valley Trout and Game for use of their ranges.
NEW COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE
Starting 1 October 2022 the VSA will have its own Commercial Office Space
PLEASANT VALLEY VETERANS, LLC.
Starting 1 October 2022 the Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA) will have its own Commercial Office Space at 1335 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, New York. This is a shared building which will be under the operation of Pleasant Valley Veterans, LLC.
Pleasant Valley Veterans, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of its parent company Mental Health America of Dutchess County, Inc., of 253 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. The Pleasant Valley Veterans, LLC will be a one stop shop for all Veterans services in Dutchess County.
WARRIORS & WHISKEY
The Veterans Sportsmens Association has partnered up with Warriors and Whiskey to host social events at select distilleries, bars, and other venues around the Hudson Valley Region for our members and guests to unwind and forge new friendships while learning about carefully selected local whiskey.
Warriors & Whiskey believes everyone deserves a fun and engaging way to pursue their passion, and when that passion is whiskey, we couldn’t think of a better way than to distill the greatest whiskey enthusiasts in America into one spirited community.
SABRE
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM
On 30 July 2022, Instructors for the Veterans Sportsmens Association completed the SABRE CIVILIAN SAFETY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING 10 hour Instructor Certification Program. Instructors learned the essential facts about pepper spray, proper ways to carry pepper spray, how to deploy it effectively against an assailant, methods of teaching, decontamination techniques, as well as actual practice using inert canisters.
VFW POST 170
POUGHKEEPSIE NY
At the Veterans Sportsmens Association, we are committed to providing back to those Veterans organizations that have supported us in our mission to local Veterans and their families. We are extremely grateful to VFW Post 170 for their active support, and with the use of their facilities for our meetings and events.
VFW Post 170 is located at 1 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie NY 12601
MOTOROLA
RADIO DONATION
The Veterans Sportsmens Association would like to thank Motorola Corporation for their very generous donation of new radios, equipment and accessories. These radios will greatly enhance our ability to safely communicate and coordinate as a team for our Veterans events and activities.
NRA FOUNDATION GRANT
The Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA) was very fortunate to be a recipient of the Friends of the NRA Grant Program for 2021 - 2022. The VSA received funds to purchase Two new Hammerli Tac R1 22 rifles and One Glock 44 Pistol. The Hammerli Tac R1 22 C offers the best precision, quality, and value of any .22 L.R. AR-Style rifle on the market. Featuring a 13” M-LOK® handguard, flip up back-up sights, removable flash-hider, and ergonomic stock & grip, the TAC R1 22 C rifle is the most versatile .22 rifle available. All of these features, in addition to the all-aluminum construction of it’s receivers and handguard, set a new standard for performance and value. The VSA will use this new Hammerli rifles and Glock 44 for all upcoming pistol and rifle courses.
Under this grant, the VSA also received
1 case .22LR ammunition
.22 cal Empty Chamber indicator and fast pull tab
1 box (12 count) shooting glasses 1 box disposable foam earplugs
Total value of this grant was $1200.00
2022 MEMBERSHIP SHIRTS
The 2022 Membership Shirts have arrived and will be available for pick up at each Quarterly Meeting this year.
VETERANS SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION
Veterans Serving Veterans
The Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA) is composed of Veterans and Civilians alike who take pride in honoring All Veterans for their service and sacrifices.
The Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA) is a Federally recognized 501c3 Non-profit Organization, and we are located in Poughkeepsie, New York.
VSA members are 100% nonpaid Volunteers. Absolutely all of the funds generated through fundraising and donations assist local Veterans, Guard, Reserve and Active duty military and their families. We provide Veteran sponsored shooting events, firearms training, and other outdoor activities within the Hudson Valley Region.
The VSA is a proud member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
PLEASE DONATE TO THE VETERANS SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION
We Are Veterans Serving Veterans
As a Federally Recognized 501c3 Organization, your donations to the VSA are tax deductible. If you would like to support our Veterans Nonprofit Organization you can donate through PAYPAL using the link below. Thank You!!!
STOCK DONATIONS
The VSA Now Accepts Donated Stocks
DONATING STOCK TO A CHARITY PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO BOTH PARTIES
If a supporter donates a stock that has increased in value, the donor will not have to pay capital gains tax in the future and the charity will not either. What’s more, the donation is tax-deductible if the donor itemizes their taxes. This will allow them to claim a tax deduction based on the value of the stock at the time of the transfer if they have owned the stock at least one year and one day
DONATING MADE EASY
If you are interested in donating stocks to our Veterans non profit, click on the link below and using the drop down menu choose Veterans Sportsmens Association.
The VSA uses Stock Donator which is one of the best ways for non profits to accept stock donations online. Stock Donator has been processing and accepting stock donations for thousands of non profits for over 10 years.
