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Larry hines was able to secure an excavator from his employer (Cat) over the Mothers Day weekend and with the help of his family and Peter was able to make significant upgrades to the range. The range diagram at the bottom of this page doesn't yet reflect these changes.
There is a sign in sheet is located on the table, don't forget to use it, (and the names have to be legible). Guests must also be signed in and accompanied by an active member at all times. A $5 fee is required to cover insurance for guests and is to be deposited in the "honesty box". After 3 visits, a guest is required to become a member, this is a government stipulation. Thanks to Derreck Parsons, (Former Secretary) we now have large posters on the wall of the clubhouse outlining the rules and considerations of the club. These are required reading as there have been some changes, most notably: New: There are now signs on the ranges where Centre Fire Rifles are prohibited. These restrictions must be obeyed because these ranges are designed and certified for .22 rimfire and centre fire pistol only. (shotgun shooting positions on or near these ranges are still permitted for sporting clays). * There is a "Range Closed/Caution Range In Use" flip open sign at the entrance which you must use to indicatate the status of the range along with the flag. * There are also new number signs for the shooting lanes inside the shooting bays as well as downrange. Please take care not to have any stray rounds hit the signs on the berms, they are made of aluminum and a bit pricey. They are also required by legislation and we don't want to have to be replacing them. * The 250 and 300 yard firing points may only be used when the traffic barriers are in place and a non shooting Range Safety Officer is present and supervising. * Since we have several ranges, in addition to the flag and sign at the driveway, portable red flags have been provided in the clubhouse and are to be erected on the range you are using * Colour coding for steel targets; Yellow - Don't shoot; Green - .22 rimfire; Red or orange - Centre fire rifle and pistol
Behind the Clay tower is a berm which is 75 yards from the 250 yard outdoor rifle firing point, this is used for pop up targets, ie 2 second exposure of deer or other critters. It is also used for pop up pistol targets at closer ranges. This berm is lined up with the 200 yard berm and is primarily for the protection of the folks holding and marking the targets.
Q: What comes after 3 days of rain? A: Monday.
Paper targets are supplied for club shoots, however you are asked to remit payment in the "honesty box" for any targets you use otherwise as per the price list. This is due to the fact that so many have gone missing in the past that the club can't afford to keep supplying them. Targets will continue to be available provided we don't end up in a deficit, so please help the cause. We have a colour coding system for what you can and cannot shoot. The steel targets are designed as to withstand a certain amount of use. Severe warping of the .22 targets by c/f pistol rounds can cause lethal ricochet hazards. Please respect the colour coding of targets. Yellow - Not a target or target stand Green - .22 rimfire target Red or Orange - Centre fire pistol or rifle target
Due to constraints on this site at this time we cannot publish a diagram of the range but it can be viewed by clicking on the link below to our supplemental site. Afterward, depending on your browser you may have to click on the icon at the bottom right corner of the diagram to enlarge it to actual size.
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." ~ Thomas Alva Edison |
The clubhouse is rustic but cozy. It is heated by wood in the colder months and cooled by the blackflies in the summer. We hope to get power and running water somewhere in the future.
We are going through an extensive renovation which includes replacing and insulating two walls and some floor repairs. 
Lunch is served.
The clubhouse is attached to the 100/200 yard rifle shed. The 30 yard pistol/rifle shed is that structure on the right with a wooden barrier alongside. There is also a sand and tire barrier further to the right that runs the length of the range up to the 100 yard berm. The pistol/.22 rimfire rifle shed is directly behind the clubhouse with the backstop berm 25 yards beyond that, the direction or fire for that range is the same direction you're looking in this photo and is for pistol and .22 rimfire rifle only due to its direction of fire. 
The 100/200 yard rifle/pistol shed has six sheltered firing positions with removeable bench rests. There are two backstop berms down range to allow for targets to be set up at distances anywhere from 50 to 200 yards. We are in the process of building a moving target setup on the right end of the 100 yard berm so the 200 yard berm will act as the backstop. The existing moving target is now for the bi-directional pistol range to simulate varmints, bad guys with hostage, etc. 
Several of our shoots include a sporting clay competition. We have several fixed and mobile trap positions that allow for some very interesting and challenging clay shoots. The tower pictured here can launch singles or doubles and can be repositioned to three different directions. Courses of fire can include rising overhead, (pictured, can you spot it?), crossing birds, rising and crossing doubles-launch on report, or the dreaded shoot from behind before it disappears into the trees in .02 sec mini clay. The variety of possible clay shoot scenarios is limited only by your imagination and safety. The traps themselves are not kept on site but may be acquired from the president for legitimate use by members wanting to practice
The 30 yard pistol/rifle range allows for four firing positions from inside the shed and has a fixed bench. We move outside for holster use or closer ranges. There are also three turning targets for combat shoots. These are somewhat portable and are also used on the 100 yard range for things like the 2 second deer exposure. There is a wooden barrier as well as a tire and sand wall so you can change targets while the 100/200 yard range is in use. The sand wall has now been extended up to the 100 yard berm and we now have a bi-directional pistol range behind the berm pictured here.
This is the pistol/22rimfire rifle range. The shed has six sheltered firing positions with removeable benches. Due to its original direction of fire and the fact someone built their house just barely within range of a 9mm pistol we were limited to .22 rimfire pistol only. After much lifting and heaving with "jackalls", the shed's angle was changed. There were also upgrades to the berm and walls erected on the right side of the range. We are now allowed to use centrefire pistol and .22 rimfire rifle on this range. Skittle shoots and other fun things are also conducted on this range. There is also an archery target in the shed for those so inclined but please put it back when you're done as rain will ruin it. Do not use broadheads in crossbow bolts because you won't be able to get them out of the target, I know. The reason I emphasize .22 rimfire is because some people equate .22 with .22 magnum, .22 Hornet, .22/250, et cetera, they are not allowed from this position.
Directly behind the pistol/.22 rimfire rifle berm is a fire and movement through the woods course. The habitat of the elusive green fox and bunnies. This is our fourth attempt as the last ones where usurped either by the logging industry or Juan. This course has been used with .22 and centrefire rifle for hunting scenarios. Hopefully we will also use it for shooting bad guys with pistols as we did on our last courses. These courses take a lot of time and effort build and rebuild as there are a lot of requirements too meet and deadfall removal is quite labour intensive. The course of fire is normally a number of knockdown targets with a range officer following and timing you. Points are given for targets knocked down and taken away for time over a predetermined limit. Of course the most targets in the least time wins. Fun and challenging.
These targets are plywood with steel backings for .22 rimfire. The fox is designed to only fall if hit in the heart and lung area. The bunny will fall if hit anywhere.
The small .22 targets are made of thin steel but aren't knocked down easily. The larger ones only have steel backing in the vital areas and won't fall unless hit with a lethal shot. Both types of targets have their own unique challenges, especially when you're on the clock.
Targets can be set at various distances as in this case, the "hostage shoot", where you shoot the rubber disc,(perp) on the hostage's shoulder, as this young fellow has done, without hitting the hostage, and then proceed to fire 2 rounds at the other perps. This particular club shoot is a timed event. 
Combat pistol shoots involve various stages like the charging soldiers at 50 yards. Good thing the rain and mud slows them down.
Fun for all ages. This position doubles as the 250 yard firing point or for 75 yard pop-up targets which are being used during this particular military rifle shoot. (2 second exposures for adults, 3 for kids).
We know what you're thinking Peter, but it's a no shoot object, (your Stihl saw is no match),it'll chase you down and eat you whole without breaking a sweat.
