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Upcoming Events
Tue, Jan 21SHOT SHOWJan 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jan 24, 2025, 5:00 PMSHOT SHOW , 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA
Sat, Feb 012300 N Cameron StFeb 01, 2025, 9:00 PM – Feb 09, 2025, 5:00 PM2300 N Cameron St, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110, USA
Sat, Mar 08Veterans Sportsmens AssociationMar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 09, 2025, 6:00 PMVeterans Sportsmens Association, 1335 Route 44 Pleasant Valley NY 12569Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 09, 2025, 6:00 PMVeterans Sportsmens Association, 1335 Route 44 Pleasant Valley NY 12569New 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 permit
Sat, Apr 26Pleasant ValleyApr 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMPleasant Valley, 1554 Main St, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569, USA
Sat, May 31Tommy Gun WarehouseMay 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMTommy Gun Warehouse, 105 Kahr Ave, Greeley, PA 18425, USA
Sat, Jul 12Veterans Sportsmens AssociationJul 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 13, 2025, 6:00 PMVeterans Sportsmens Association, 1335 Route 44 Pleasant Valley NY 12569Jul 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 13, 2025, 6:00 PMVeterans Sportsmens Association, 1335 Route 44 Pleasant Valley NY 12569New 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 permit
Sat, Aug 09Dingmans FerryAug 09, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMDingmans Ferry, RR 739, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328, USA
Sat, Oct 04Veterans Sportsmens AssociationOct 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 05, 2025, 6:00 PMVeterans Sportsmens Association, 1335 Route 44 Pleasant Valley NY 12569Oct 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 05, 2025, 6:00 PMVeterans Sportsmens Association, 1335 Route 44 Pleasant Valley NY 12569New 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 permit
Sat, Oct 18Tommy Gun WarehouseOct 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMTommy Gun Warehouse, 105 Kahr Ave, Greeley, PA 18425, USA
Sun, Oct 19Hudson House Distillery - West Park NYOct 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMHudson House Distillery - West Park NY, 1835 Rte 9W, West Park, NY 12493, USA
Sat, Nov 08Whortlekill Rod & Gun ClubNov 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMWhortlekill Rod & Gun Club, 536 NY-376, East Fishkill, NY 12533, USA
January - December 2025
12 January 2025
1ST QUARTER BOARD MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association First Quarter Board Meeting
21 - 24 January 2025
SHOT SHOW
The nation's largest professional event for the sport shooting, hunting and outdoor industry comes to Las Vegas, January 21 – 24, 2025.
1 - 9 February 2025
GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW
The Great American Outdoor Show is a nine day event celebrating hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions that are treasured by millions of Americans
8 February 2025
NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE
The NRA Range Safety Officer program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally-recognized range safety officer certification. This course will be held at our office in Pleasant Valley
9 February 2025
NRA CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE
The NRA Chief Range Safety Officer program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally-recognized range safety officer certification. This course will be held at our office in Pleasant Valley
8 - 9 March 2025
NYS PISTOL PERMIT COURSE
New York State 18 Hour Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course. This course will be taught completely indoors using Simunitions on an indoor range.
9 March 2025
1ST QUARTER MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association First Quarter Meeting
9 March 2025
SABRE SELF DEFENSE COURSE
Civilian Safety Awareness Program
6 April 2025
2ND QUARTER BOARD MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association Second Quarter Board Meeting
14 - 18 April 2025
NYTOA SWAT CONFERENCE
New York Tactical Officers Association Conference at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona NY
26 - 27 April 2025
MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET
Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet in Sparta NJ at the Sussex County Fairgrounds
26 April 2025
WAPPINGERS CREEK WATER DERBY
Annual Wappingers Creek Water Derby, an 8 mile canoe and kayak race down the scenic Wappingers Creek
*POSTPONED FROM 2024*
17 May 2025
ARMED FORCES DAY
Armed Forces Day at Renegades Stadium to celebrate Veterans of the Hudson Valley on the third Saturday in May each year to honor and recognize the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces.
28 - 30 MAY 2025
TACOPS FLORIDA SWAT CONFERENCE
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
31 May 2025
PRECISION RIFLE EVENT
Precision Rifle Shoot at the Tommy Gun Factory 600 Meter Range in Greeley PA
1 June 2025
2ND QUARTER MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association Second Quarter Meeting at American Legion 1302 in Poughkeepsie NY
20 - 22 June 2025
TACOPS SOUTH SWAT CONFERENCE
NASHVILLE TENNESSEE
12 - 13 July 2025
NYS PISTOL PERMIT COURSE
New York State 18 Hour Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course. This course will be taught completely indoors using Simunitions on an indoor range.
13 July 2025
3RD QUARTER BOARD MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association Third Quarter Board Meeting
9 August 2025
Veterans Delaware River Kayaking Trip
Veterans Kayaking Trip down the Delaware River from Dingmans Ferry Boat Launch to Eshback Boat Access
7 September 2025
3RD QUARTER MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association Third Quarter Meeting
20 September 2025
WHISKEY, BOURBON AND BBQ
Fifth Annual Whiskey, Bourbon and BBQ
4 - 5 October 2025
NYS PISTOL PERMIT COURSE
New York State 18 Hour Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course. This course will be taught completely indoors using Simunitions on an indoor range.
5 October 2025
4TH QUARTER BOARD MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association Fourth Quarter Board Meeting
11 - 12 October 2025
ROD OF IRON FREEDOM FESTIVAL
The largest open carry rally in America!
Family-fun games, food, fireworks, self-defense demos, range, & more
18 October 2025
PRECISION RIFLE EVENT
Precision Rifle Shoot at the Tommy Gun Factory 600 Meter Range in Greeley PA
19 October 2025
Halloween Spirits
Halloween Themed Party at the Hudson House Distillery including Live Music, Tours and Tastings!
8 November 2025
VETERANS DAY DINNER
Our Annual Veterans Day Dinner and Turkey Shoot, where we will be providing a Free "Thanksgiving" style dinner for Dutchess County Veterans.
14 December 2025
4TH QUARTER MEETING
Veterans Sportsmens Association Fourth Quarter Meeting at American Legion 1302 in Poughkeepsie NY
January - December 2026
February 2026
VSA SKI EXPEDITION 2026
Whistler Blackcomb, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics and located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. By many measures, it is the largest ski resort in North America. VSA members will be staying in the Olympic Village with direct access to the Village Ski Lift during Presidents Week 2026.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
2025 VSA EVENTS
Upcoming VSA Hosted Events
WAPPINGERS CREEK DERBY
26 APRIL 2025
The VSA has teamed up with the Aquatic Explorers Scuba Club (AESC) to relaunch the Wappingers Creek Derby for 2025. This event was started in 1970 by WWII Submariners who ran it up until the 1990s, when it was taken over by the AESC who ran it up until 2019. This will be the 50th running of the Wappingers Creek Derby in 2025.
SOCIAL EVENTS
2025 WHISKEY, BOURBON AND BBQ EVENT
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. These events will be posted on this website as well as our social media pages.
WHISKEY BOURBON & BBQ
HALLOWEEN SPIRITS
18 October 2025
The VSA will be hosting several meet up events at various distilleries in the Hudson Valley in 2025. Check back for dates and locations.
VETERANS SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 2802
POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12603
1 (845) 599-1911