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!
4 shooters out on the 25th- most regulars were committed to the Thompson Mountain Tac Rifle Night Shoot, that went off well, to all accounts. Lower numbers allowed for some good movement drills, and higher round count. A reminder for the wrap up CQB shoot, this Saturday; will be a great prize table, for those consistently [...]
With the season coming to a close, multigun has been fairly quiet. However, we have been busy as ever behind the scenes. We are planning on a new and exciting 2016 season with new targets, props and format. More details to follow in the coming months. Be sure to keep an eye the afgc website [...]
Church, youth, and school groups are now coming out to join us. We had the Outdoor Club from Abbotsford Christian School with us last week, with 14 shooters. Bob from the Pistol Club joined us, and we had the opportunity to let the youth try both handguns and rifles. Had an opportunity to bring some [...]