Another keen group completed the IPSC TC last weekend. There were 5 shooters in the class using a 2 Glocks in .9mm Luger, 2 SW M&P in 9mm and a Beretta 92FS clone of some type. No, I didn’t get the name;) All but one were right handers and no reloaders. If they want to [...]
This course was a bit different as it was held over 2 consecutive weekends. Club activity and Valentine’s Day dictated this schedule. There were 4 shooters in the class using a CZ SP01, 1 Glock in .40SW, the other in 9mm Luger but w/b Standard as he had added some accessories not allowed in Prod [...]
First, a reminder, for this years AGM; Thursday, 10 March, 1900hrs, at the clubhouse. If you don’t show, you don’t get to whine, if things change for the “worse”, as it relates to our shooting activities at the range. This months ATS, Sunday, 28 Feb; Pistol/ Carbine/ Shotgun; bring the standard 250 rounds per platform. The usual [...]
For those members and friends who want to get their IPSC certification for using a holster, recognized EVERYWHERE, or get ready to shoot the 2016 IPSC season, this course is for you. There are many Qualifiers in Metro Van this year including the Provincials on the Labour Day Weekend. There are also many matches outside [...]
Here we go! Hopefully everyone has been practicing this winter as the 2016 season is upon us! If not, let's shake off some of that rust (us, not the guns…..hopefully!) with a practice on March 5th starting at 10:00am and ending around 2:00pm. Practice fees are $20 for members and $25 for non members. We can [...]
Had about 16 shooters out. It was moist but clear at about 11:00 am. Next shoot is February 21st. Thanks to Sonny Braim, Al Fadden, Jim Winthrop, Ron Edward. The re-supply of targets is done.
We have a preliminary budget approval for purchases of additional 22 left handed rifles that can be used by the 22 Club. However, after contacting many suppliers and doing research in depth, YUCK! Talking with Peter at Rusty Woods in Mission, if we re-sight a rifle that is not made to accept peep sights, it [...]
Sunday 24 Jan saw 6 shooters out, with a full steel array for drills. Feedback was very positive, though the drills run need some tweaking, to allow for the decrease in time wasted taping targets! The first CQB shoot of the year, with a new course of fire, was a resounding success. 40 shooters out, [...]
January was an awesome month for the archery club. We had our Indoor 3d Championship. Held at the Abbotsford Agriplex. We had over 200 shooter's each day. Shooter's came from all over. Our neighbors down south in Washington, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Vancouver Island and the Greater Vancouver area. The shoot all in all was a [...]
The competition season continues with Cadet Provincials this weekend, BC Cup #3 next weekend, and BC Games coming at the end of the month. We had some excellent results at BC Cup #2 in Prince George this weekend with our athletes taking 4 golds, 1 silver and 2 bronzes. With 3 new athletes joining the club we [...]
Fraser River Non Tidal: Lots of big Cut Throat being hooked. Angle with baits, eggs, shrimp, and worms. Two per day limit over 30 cm. Hatchery only. Sturgeon fishing has picked up again due to a warming trend. Starting to pick up Steelhead at creek mouths. Bait is best. One per day limit, hatchery fish [...]
In 2013 the Club hosted 31 students, 40 in 2014 and in 2015, 45. Continuing interest and growth in IPSC is encouraging as the game grows bigger every year. Another crew of 5 keen students and the usual support not only from AFGC but the assistant helper, Dean M. Without his, and the club’s support, [...]