2017 OUTDOOR RANGE SPRING CLEAN UP AND BBQ

Saturday April 22, 2017 to be the spring clean up (sign installation) day for the outdoor range. We should be in good shape snow wise we hope. The range will have to be closed to the members for that day.

Suggested hours of clean up would be 9 a.m. to 3p.m, with a BBQ lunch at noon.

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Sunday, May 22nd, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Cost – $ 10.00 per participant – includes lunch! Maximum $40. per family.

Everyone welcome! Dust off the .22 and come on out to the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club range. Porto Rico Rd., Hwy 6, near Ymir.

Food and targets are provided and range is reserved for exclusive use of participants .

A minimum of 100 rounds is suggested per shooter. Ammo will be available on site for those needing it.

Any person without a firearms license, or are new to shooting must be accompanied by a qualified person during the shooting events.

Ear and eye protection are required. Foam ear plugs are usually adequate for the noise level.

Reactive targets, metal silhouettes and plinking opportunities galore will make for a lot of fun.

Rules are flexible except for safety.

Sorry, .22 magnums and .17 HMR are too powerful for the targets, so .22 Long Rifle is maximum power.

Trap shooting will also be available that day.

Bring a friend, kids, grand kids, neighbors, even your spouse :) See what you can do with your .22! Ranges from 20 to 100 yards. Optics or iron sights are all OK.

Contact Bob Vliet (250) 357 – 9309

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There have been a  number of range changes and upgrades;

• Memberships now require a signed waiver form for each member and guest; Responsibility of member
• Dues have been increased; $85.00 for single and seniors, $110.00 for families and $30.00 for juniors (17 & under).
• 100 & 200 yard berms have been rebuilt and faced with sand.
• More area cleared for safety out to 500 yards
• Range gate lock will be re keyed for the new year and keys issued to paid members.

Thank you,

Bob V.

Hi All,

The weather has put an end to our first full season of clay busting.

It really helped my pheasant and grouse hunting.

Thanks to all who helped with the work and shot on Sundays.

We are possibly going to shoot on Saturdays next year to ease

conflict times with shooting events at other clubs.

Bob

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Pictures by Brian Yeo

Congratulations!

Hope all the shooters and guests had a great day.

The annual .22 Chicken Shoot on May 17 was well attended with 45 shooters and a fair number of spectators. The shooting started at 9:00 am, with Dan Danforth as main shoot organizer and Range Marshall, club range officers and excited shooters on the firing line. The day was a great success as volunteers became acquainted with one another; new shooters gained knowledge of firearms and firearm etiquette in a safe hands-on experience; the club gained positive public interest in the shooting sport; the usual hungry participants enjoyed a great lunch — 64 burgers and hotdogs were consumed, along with carrot salad, pickles, drinks and numerous dessert items.

Thank you to the volunteers, shooters and spectators for your support. Special thank you to Dan Danforth – Range Marshall and shoot organizer, Brad Fuller –  set up, Arnold Criddle, Marvin Paisner, Neil Sorsdahl and Keith Marsh – club range officers, Stephen White- a full day of coaching on the firing line, Richard Green – admission, Glen McKen – cook, Jude Schmitz – dessert, Bob Vliet – set up and trap shoot.

To those who worked all day, as well as paid double for lunch – Thank you for your support !!

The trap machine had many interested people trying to hit the clays. Great fun!!

Thanks to Bob Vliet and Monte Skelton for the trap shooting experience .

Submitted by Gerry Vliet

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The outdoor range will be closed to members Friday June 5th from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.It will be open from then until dusk.

Range closed from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM for a day rental. The evening will be open to members.

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Sunday, 9 am – 3 pm.
Cost – $ 10.00 per participant – includes lunch! Maximum $40. per family.

Everyone welcome! Dust off the .22 and come on out to the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club range. Porto Rico Rd., Hwy 6, near Ymir.

Food and targets are provided and range is reserved for exclusive use of participants .

A minimum of 100 rounds is suggested per shooter. Ammo will be available on site for those needing it.

Any person without a firearms license, or are new to shooting must be accompanied by a qualified person during the shooting events.

Ear and eye protection are required. Foam ear plugs are usually adequate for the noise level.

Reactive targets, metal silhouettes and plinking opportunities galore will make for a lot

of fun.

Rules are flexible except for safety.

Sorry, .22 magnums and .17 HMR are too powerful for the targets, so .22 Long Rifle is maximum power.

Bring a friend, kids, grand kids, neighbors, even your spouse :) See what you can do with your .22! Ranges from 20 to 100 yards. Optics or iron sights are all OK.

Contact Bob Vliet   (250) 357 – 9309

We started trap shooting at the Porto Rico range April 5th. There were 9 shooters knocking off the cobwebs and dust. Some came right back to form, others of us will take a day or two.

The equipment all worked very well, complimenting a fine sunny morning.

We’ll shoot again this Sunday, May 3rd, 9:00 am, shotgun start. Hope to see you there.

We have 12 & 20 ga. shells at $7.00 a box. Cost per round of clays is $4.00.