The team was up at Cypress last night preparing for this weekends Biathlon competition. We have 8 cadets involved this year and have been using the WOP as it is more conducive to ski and shoot at the same time. We have not practiced at AFGC yet this season but plan to bring some new [...]
The competition season has started with a bang. Zone competitions for the BC Winter Games were held in Whistler on Jan 3. We have 8 athletes who were chosen to represent the Fraser Valley and Fraser River zones. We look forward to seeing them compete at the winter games in the end of February. This weekend sees most [...]
The .22 Club would like to request budgetary funding for the purchase of four .22 caliber left landed target rifles for next year. These would be used by both right and left handed shooters, who have a dominant left eye. It appears from internet searches that we will have to buy the rifles, then have [...]
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 [...]
The Sagittarius Archers held our annual Christmas Charity shoot on December 12, 2015. This event has occurred for at least 17 years (most likely longer) and has seen different charities supported over that time. The Children’s Hospital was this year’s recipient of the proceeds which exceeded $1360.00. This surpassed last year’s mark of $1040.00. The [...]
Shooters, last go round for the year, Sunday, 27 Dec. Pistol/ Carbine/ Shotgun; bring the standard 250 rounds per platform, and we’ll see how the day shoot’s out. The usual; $10 for members, $20 for non members, 0930hrs setup and safety briefing, 1000hrs rounds down range. Please RSVP, if you plan on attending, as it’s a [...]
Steel Challenge Practice Nights is now back every week through the winter. We will be alternating between Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Please check the calendar for the schedule. Tuesday's will be run by Chris Fredin, and Wednesday nights will be run by Brennan Sheremeto. We would love to see some new faces out there, and if [...]
In November, we had the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activities Partners Council join us for a Monday evening shoot. This group joins us at least once a year, and will be again with us this month. We had 13 attendees from their group. The .22 Club would like to request budgetary funding for the [...]
Novembers lowlight course was well attended, with a maximum student capacity of 12 bodies. Day one was a chilly one, on the indoor, with handheld light work emphasized, followed by use of the WML, and various parts of the light pattern. Day two on Range 3 was considerably warmer, with use of the carbine WML practiced. The exterior [...]
Wednesday nights are still going strong. Our drop in's/new comers are at a record high. I have never seen this sport so popular. All shooting lines are at full capacity. Including our outdoor range. We are seeing numbers between 30-60+ shooters. We had to purchase 2 more club bows and arrows so all new shooters [...]
All, please be advised that due to the Low Light Course being held over the ATS weekend this month, and the inclement weather forecast for this weekend, this months ATS is cancelled. We will however, be holding a shoot on the 27th of December, snow conditions permitting.. Regards, Claude Murdoch Director - Abbotsford Tactical Shooters ats@afgc.ca
Members please note, there will be no drop-in Archery on Wednesday, November 11th, due to the Remembrance Day Holiday. Thanks!