8 shooters showed up for the advanced part of the ATS. Our day started with a blue gun practice from 8:30AM to 10AM. After the briefing and live interaction with Claude, shooters switched to the live fire, practicing both basic and advanced skilled. The day started from the regular cover fire retreat to the Ozzy Peel [...]

This weekends shoot is on, provided I receive enough RSVP’s. This shoot would be a morning advanced shoot only, of those qualified to run blue gun drills (Veritac alumni of the SFTP-3 or DSTO course, or other preapproved equivalent training), 0830- 1000hrs, followed by 2 hours of live fire advanced drills, wrapping up at [...]

While this should be an April update, May delivered a swift kick to the groin. ATS will be examining practice options, given the current firearms prohibitions, in addition to the current legal opinion on the status of 12 gauge shotguns with removable chokes. More to follow. In the meantime, if you haven’t signed the below e-petition, please [...]

COVID 19 impact on ATS training/ events: ATS for March and April canceled. Shivworks Edged Weapons Overview rescheduled to 13-14 June. Veritac’s SFTSP 1, scheduled for 17-19 April, is cancelled. Future dates/timings to be assessed as the situation develops. Looking forward to the online version of the monthly meeting. Claude Murdoch ATS Director [...]

February’s ATS day saw the continuation of the new format. 6 shooters participated in the AM portion, and 7 shooters in the PM. ATS cadre will reassess this format after the April shoot, but it currently seems to be the way to roll. March’s ATS day is superseded by the hosting of the ShivWorks Edged Weapons [...]

January’s ATS day saw the roll out of the new format- well received, by most participants. 4 shooters participated in the AM portion, and 3 shooters in the PM. ATS cadre will reassess this format after the April shoot, but it currently seems to be the way to roll. Februarys shoot is Sunday the 23rd. The first [...]

December’s shoot was an abbreviated closed shoot, for the advanced ATS regulars; 6 shooters participated, with 2 of them graphically demonstrating that shooting is a perishable skill, particularly when advanced drills are incorporated! A huge “thanks” to Igor, for taking this for me, and hosting a post shoot BBQ at his place, as well! January 26 will [...]

The November Veritac DSTO Course was well attended, with 13 shooters getting some top notch instruction, as well as an opportunity for a lot of practice. A huge ‘thank you’ to Dan and Audry, for help with the ATS vehicle. In addition, a number of participants were out only for the Friday night Stop The Bleed course, [...]

October had 9 shooters turn out, on what was supposed to be a rainy day, but turned out quite nice. An excellent morning of advanced work, followed by shotgun, pistol and carbine basics. The ATS cadre is trying out a ‘split line’, to allow for more one on one couching, for those shooters needing [...]

September had 9 shooters turn out, on what was supposed to be a rainy day, but turned out quite nice. An excellent morning of advanced work, followed by shotgun, pistol and carbine basics. In light of the skill level of some of the shooters ATS will be reworking how it introduces new shooters to the practices. October’s shoot [...]

August had 7 shooters on the line. An excellent morning of advanced work, followed by pistol and carbine basics. A good time was had by all September’s shoot is Sunday the 22nd. Range 3; 1030, for the regular shoot (set up and safety brief); please RSVP, if you plan on attending. $20 drop in fee. For the Veritac [...]

As anticipated, given the spotty nature of this year’s summer” weather, most shooters elected to pursue ‘alternate’ activities, so only 5 shooters on th line. A solid day of the basics. The ECQC Course was fully booked, with 18 participants in the ring. Having hosted a number of the Shivworks courses, this was certainly the best, [...]