The training year for cadet units is underway. We have been informed that the Regional competitions for BC are switching from skiing and shooting 22s, to now running and shooting air rifles, although Provincials will still be back on the snow. We have to primarily train with air rifles to adapt to the new [...]
0900 setup, med plan and four fundamental rules! We continue to see a steady number of shooters coming out for practice with 10 taking part in this weekend's ATS practice. Accuracy practice on the paper adding basic movements with transition between strong and support sides, followed by shotgun and positional shooting with side reloads until noon. [...]
The same shooters are sticking out the early darkness and Thursday night practice will continue at least another week. Ron has had his hip surgery and all went well and he is home recovering. We look forward to his return to the club in the new year. Abbotsford Trap Club
Wednesday nights have been steady with new shooters weekly. A reminder of the time change coming up November 5th. You will no longer be able to utilize the 3d trails on Wednesday nights as the rifle range will be running. Hunting season has started, and so far arrows have been finding their marks to fill [...]
The IPSC BC Provincials were held over the long weekend at the beginning of September in Nanaimo. AFGC IPSC Club members attended and many of them had top finishes, not only in the match, but also for the year. Congratulations to our Abby IPSC Shooting Team! We will continue practices outside until the weather [...]
Our new steel has arrived and it sure does sing! Much different than the old steel which must be work hardened to have dulled out. Big thanks to Bob Papp for all the help in the seacan with the shelves and benches, looks awesome in there now. Nice and organized! Also, big thanks to [...]
Please find the ATS report for the month of September. 0900 setup, med plan and four fundamental rules! Finally got new stands for our heavy steel plates and tested all 10 with 9 shooters on the line. Accuracy practice on the paper adding basic movements with transition between strong and support sides. Switched to [...]
August has come and gone! Was a busy 3D season for our Sagittarius Archers. The highlight of the season was the Best of the West 3D tour. We started the tour at Semiahmoo Fish and Game then moved on to the Kettle Valley of Rock Creek. We then returned to Mission Rod and Gun. [...]
We held our monthly PPC match on September 3rd with 10 competitors attending and able to get our match completed before the rain arrived. A few of our regular shooters attended the World 1500 Championships in Sweden last month and represented Canada and our club very well with medal standings. Our next monthly PPC [...]
We had another full class in August as we tried out some of our new targets. We broke out the swinger targets and everyone enjoyed the challenge. Our next practice night is slated for Monday September 18th from 6pm to 10pm on range 4. Registration will be open shortly on PractiScore, check our Instagram [...]
With the recent membership influx we are getting more new shooters coming out and seeing what we have to offer. It is wonderful to see these new faces and hope everyone continues to join us and improve their skills. Some reminders: The only entrance to Range 1 is around the side across from the [...]
The summer was fantastic for our club as we saw many new students and regulars which meant each event was a fun night. Now comes September and with it the new school semester. Our event on Labour Day went well and saw a first time shotgun shooter excelling on the line. Coming up this [...]