Monday, August 1st there will be an act of civil disobedience at Island 22 in protest of Fisheries (DFO) and the Provincial Ministry of Environment and Recreational Anglers over the closure of Fraser River opening dates. Fred Helmer has contacted both parties that: he will be leading an armada of fishermen on this date in protest. [...]
The PPC Sub Club held its monthly training/practice match on the first Sunday of the month with a turnout of 11 shooters. Two of the shooters shot their all-time best scores thanks to a bit of coaching over the last few months, and some dry firing at home as recommended. Some of the hard core [...]
June was a successful month, for the CQB shooters. As well as having a Seraphim Armouries 1911 as the primary door prize, it was our largest shoot to date, with 53 shooters competing. The next match is August 6th with the ‘classic’ course of fire. Contact Ryan S, at actionrifleleague@gmail.com for more information and to register. June’s [...]
We still are looking for more assistance with the .22 Rifle Club. Pieter’s work situation has changed significantly and he will now be travelling and visiting more, with less assistance at AFGC . We took some time to sight in the two new club 10/22 rifles. They now shoot about 3/8 inch groups. Awesome! Attendance [...]
Our summer so far has been very busy. Wednesday nights are continually full of new shooters. With the nice weather we're able to use all 3 ranges. Last weekend we hosted our first ever July competition. It was an awesome success. The weather stayed on our side. We had close to 100 shooter's. It was a hunter [...]
Had 8 shooters out. 50 Singles won by DAve Graham with 45/50 Guns Down: Larry Danielson 14/25 WSO Doubles: Greg Wesselius 40/50 Hi-Aggregate: Greg Wesselius 95/125 Night Practice, June 16 - 5, 8, 10. July 7 - 3, 8. Greg Wesselius has agreed to take First Aid course for Trap Club
1) Local Rivers: Non-tidal portion of Fraser River closed until further notice for salmonids. Sturgeon fishing is exempt. River is still big and dirty but producing. Chinook opening has been delayed until August 15th. 2) Vedder opens again Friday July 1st. River is in prime shape, Chinook should be in all the traditional runs. Now one fish [...]
For those members and friends who want to get their IPSC certification for using a holster, recognized EVERYWHERE, or get ready to shoot the 2016/17 IPSC seasons, this course is for you. There were many Qualifiers in Metro Van this year including the Provincials on the Labour Day Weekend. I hope to see even more [...]
All, a reminder for this months shoot, Sunday, 26 June. Pistol, carbine, shotgun, 250 rounds per platform. 0930 setup and brief, Range 3. Please RSVP, if you plan on attending. Volunteer RO’s still required, for Range 3, and other activities, for the Saturday 23 July Open House. Please let me know, if you can assist. Next CQB shoot, 06 [...]
The PPC Sub Club was honoured to co-sponsor the BC Sheriff Shooting Association Championships held the last weekend of May and despite completing the individual competition on the Saturday which was the wettest day of the year and standing water on the range, the weather cleared up nicely for the skills competition held on the [...]
Had 7 shooters out. Next monthly shoot June 19 Club trophies, 125 rounds. Practice nights, May 19 – 6, 8 & June 2 – 8 shooters
Local Rivers (non-tidal) 1) Fraser; still coloured up but warming up due to slowing of interior melt. Freshet is still occurring bringing lots of debris with it. Sturgeon fishing is excellent, I personally boated six sturgeon on the May long weekend, from Jesperson Rd down to the Vedder. Oolichons and lamprays were the ticket to [...]