May 2018 PPC Sub Club Report
Our next match will be held on Sunday, May 6. This will be a Registered Canadian Police Combat match. Regards, Robert Stoddart PPC Sub Club Director
May 2018 Fishing Report
LOCAL RIVERS Fraser River: - (non-tidal) The Fraser is rising noticeably every day due to the hot weather province wide. Freshet is happening now! Be cautious at anchor as much debris is coming from the north. The boat launches are busier than usual as the Sturgeon woke up hungry! Use roe; dew worms; salmon parts; key bait is ‘pike [...]
ATS Report May 2018
April’s ATS saw a group of 7 shooters out. The AM ‘bluegun prework’ is proving its worth, as the shooters are really getting a chance to practice a perishable skill set. This month’s regular ATS shoot has been superseded by a paid training event, instructed by Veritac Solutions. The first CQB shoot of the season, saw 53 [...]
IPSC Training Course Apr14/15.18
Another good group in the IPSC TC last weekend. There were 7 shooters, 6 guys and 1 gal, all right handers and right eye dominant. Photo thanks to Audrey O. The usual blend of pistols, 6 9mm Luger and 1 .45ACP. Guns were 1 1911, 1 Dlask Custom .45, 2 Shadow2s, 1 Shadow, 1 Grand Power [...]
Fly Tying Course Thursdays
Due to interest expressed by club members, the Angling (Fishing) Club will be conducting fly tying nights on the third Thursday of the month beginning April 19th from 7:00 to 9:00pm. This open to all AFGC members interested in fly tying. We will have a few spare vises, materials and free instruction to get members [...]
Trap Report April 2018
Had 10 people out. A couple were trying out guns purchased at the HACS show. Practice nights start Thursday April 5th at 6:00 pm. This will continue until the end of August. Due to difficulty in hearing call for targets, request shooters on other ranges come after 1:00 pm. Next monthly shoot April 15, May [...]
IPSC Subclub Report April 2018
The first IPSCBC Qualifiers for 2018 were held March 31 and April 1 at Port Coquitlam. Several IPSC Sub Club members attended. Here are the top finishers from Abbotsford for both matches. March 31 Open Division Kelly Abram – 2nd Overall Murray Gardner – 2nd A Chris Talkes – 3rd C Standard [...]
April 2018 PPC Sub Club Report
Our Easter match had a low turnout of 3 shooters and a Range Officer. Most of us were home with the grandkids for the Easter egg hunt. Regards, Robert Stoddart PPC Sub Club Director
ATS April Update
March’s ATS saw some old faces out, as well as some new participants, for a group of 5 shooters. The AM ‘bluegun prework’ is proving to be popular, and will be a regular feature, for the next while. This month’s regular ATS shoot is Sunday, 22 April Range 3, 0930, for the regular shoot; RSVP, if you [...]
.22 Club Report for April 2018
Our new group for our 6-week Beginners Rifle Course is about to start on April 9. We consistently have had 10 to 14 students. We will be continuing through the spring with more individualized training as well as the new groups starting in April and after the May long weekend. Our Drop In sessions continue [...]
April 2018 Fishing Report
LOCAL RIVERS Fraser River: - (non-tidal) Water levels are unusually low due to late snow melt from the North, which is making our conditions fast and with fast moving debris choose your way points with caution! Some guides are still taking out clients and are having success below Chilliwack for sturgeon - use traditional baits such as roe [...]
ATS for April and Spring Training Opportunities
ATS is the 22nd, this month Range 3, 0930, for the regular shoot; RSVP, if you plan on attending. Standard round count, 250 rnds per platform (birdshot for the shotguns). For the Veritac Alumni, if I get 2+ response from you, we will do some bluegun drills from 0830 to 0930, with some potential live fire [...]