Board of Directors
POWER BEHIND US
Meet the Team Members
We know the most integral part of our success are our team members.
Our goal is delivering the most exceptional member experience possible.
Neal Chianese
President
My interest in shooting and firearms safety began at a very early age. As a WWII vet and NYPD my dad felt it imperative that I learn to respect and understand the capabilities of firearms.
Shooting, then later hunting became a lifelong passion taking us to Africa, Europe, South and Central America, Canada and coast to coast across our great country.
I enjoy shooting and reloading for all types of firearms and calibers. I am an NRA RSO, NRA certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection in the Home and Muzzleloading Instructor.
I am passionate about teaching and passing on our firearms, hunting and 2nd Amendment heritage to our youth as they are the future.
I am especially proud to be part of a group whose primary focus is the continued improvement of our Club, the commitment to Safety and support of the MCSA Members.
I especially enjoy my time as an RSO. It affords me the opportunity to meet fellow members. Some of the Best people I have met are those who share our passion for the Shooting Sports and Outdoors.
David Fischer
Vice President
I am a native Southern Californian as youngster shooting a .22 bolt action but did most of my hunting backpacking with a recurve bow in the mountains & deserts of the west. I spent 4 years in the Army’s 82nd Airborne making 1500+ jumps, many HALO jumps. Spent special duty as range RSNCO at West Point 1976, qualified as a sniper at Fort Bragg NC among other things and places related to shooting. Left the Army spent 8 years in California. Then sailed my boat south and worked my way around the world for 20 years and made landfall in Stuart, Fl 2003 where I am now a solar energy contractor. When I found MCSA I rekindled my love for shooting, took up hand loading & try to participate in as many shooting events as possible. Can’t beat the good people you meet shooting at MCSA. See ya at the range.
Dave Sorel
Treasurer
I am a Navy Vet ( Seabees) from 1965 to 1969. Beside working my regular job, I worked many years part time in several gunshops to feed my shooting passion. I moved to Fl from Connecticut full time in 2011. I love hunting and freshwater fishing. I love working at MCSA and meeting the many wonderful people who are the Members that make up this great club.
Rob Morris
Director Range Development & Maintenance
I first started shooting at MCSA in the late 70’s shot many different disciplines and had fun with all. I went in the Marine Corps in the early 80’s, and then was with Stuart Police Department for 5.5 years and worked as an overseas contractor for most of the 1990s. I’ve been a RSO for MCSA for several years and have enjoyed working with the professional staff at our club. It seems guns have always been a factor in my life.
Jim Yelland
Director
Spent my childhood years as an “Army Brat” and have lived all over the world. Moved to Florida with my bride in 2008 from “Joyze”. I am an Eagle Scout. Served in the U.S. Army as an Instructor in Telecommunications. Retired 33 years in the “Bell System”. 32 Years as a Volunteer Firefighter and Fire Chief. N.J. State Fire Official. Shooting all my life and an active “Reloader” to support the habit. Love to shoot the Steel Plates and our club’s Steel Matches with my Revolvers. Look for me on Ranges 2 & 4. I am a Certified Range Safety Officer and invite you to come out and join in the fun!
Bubba Glass
Director
I’m a 3rd generation martin county resident. I’ve been a hunter and a competitive shooter the majority of my life. I am a MOS small arms instructor. I’m a certified level one IPSC range officer and a life member of IPSC and NRA. I participate in many different shooting disciplines and reload ammo to support that. I first joined MCSA in the late 70s. I’m one of the members that helped in the beginning development of our range.
Chase Hanson
Director
I have been shooting since I turned 21 and got my concealed weapon permit. Since then, I have had an interest in defensive firearms training and mindset, taking around 5-8 classes per year with semi-autos, revolvers, rifles and shotgun.
I also enjoy teaching new gun owners safe gun handling and how to shoot. I have had the pleasure of training with some of the best instructors in the country and look forward to training with more in the future.
Outside of the range, I enjoy spending time with family, travelling, reading and gaming. When you see me on the range, please say “hi” and work on some drills with me!
Ed Lawson
Secretary
I have been a member of MCSA since my wife and I moved up to Martin County in 1989. I remember working at the new range (the present range) to get it ready for the club to move from the old location off of US1. For over 30 years I was a very active USPSA/IPSC competitor traveling the entire country for matches. Just over 5 years ago I “retired” from that type of shooting. Recently the 22LR rifle bug has gotten me and you will find me on ranges 5 and 6 several days a week. I am a Life member of both NRA and USPSA.
Chris Arlotta
Director
My passion for firearms and firearm safety started at an early age. My family had a house in the Catskill Mountains in NY and I would gather up empty cans and use my father’s .22 Bolt Action Rifle to plink away. Since then, my passion for firearms safety has become a mission to teach firearm safety to anyone who is ready to own a gun.
For the last 30 years, I’ve been taking firearms training and spent the last 10 years focused on Concealed Carry and Self Defense. I’m an NRA Certified Instructor, USCCA Certified Instructor, and Chief Range Safety Officer.
Our Address
STREET ADDRESS
Martin County Sportsmen’s Association
8415 SW Busch Street
Palm City, Florida 34990
MAILING ADDRESS
Martin County Sportsmen’s Association
P.O. Box 1306
Stuart, Florida 34995-1306
Range Hours of Operation
Monday
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday – Sunday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed 3 Days a Year
Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day
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