The entire range will be unavailable for shooting during the day Monday September 19 AND Thursday September 22 from 8:30 AM to approximately 4:00 PM.
During this time brush grooming equipment will be working in front of the firing line on all range areas in order to clear the overgrowth. This is necessary to maintain a clear line of sight for safety of all members and users.
Regular range activities will resume after 4:00 PM.
Many thanks to all the Range Safety Officers who have volunteered their time to ensure a safe shooting environment during the public access evenings this summer.
There are two Thursday evenings remaining in September for the public to access the outdoor range with the final evening being Thursday September 22nd, 2016. Two Range Safety Officers are on duty to ensure compliance with range rules.
While the range is generally open between 7 pm and 9 pm on Thursday evening be prepared for an earlier closure as the available daylight disappears quickly at this time of the year.
Public Access to the outdoor range will start again in May 2017.
Good day,
All membership cards up to June 30th, 2016 have now been processed. Due to the uncertainty with Canada Post at this time, these cards are available for pick up at the Sportslodge.
Have a great day.
Whitehorse will be hosting the Junior Canadian Rangers in their summer enhanced training exercise. These youth come from across northern Canada to experience a variety of outdoor and skill building activities. Included in the schedule for these 300 or so youth is a day of live fire rifle shooting at the WRPC range.
For seven days starting Thursday June 16, 2016 at 8 am through to the end of the day on Wednesday June 22, 2016, the Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club will be closed to general access by members and user groups while these youth are on the gun range. Members are welcome to access the range after 4 pm for the regular schedule of activities.
During the same time frame the adult Canadian Rangers will be using the PPC Range every evening from 6 pm to 9 pm for selection of team members to participate in the Canadian Armed Forces Small Arms Competition. The regular Trap and Silhouette matches will continue as usual. The Bench Rest Rifle range, the falling plates and silhouette handgun ranges continue to be available for use by members in the evening.
For information about 1CRPG check their website
http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/1-crpg/index.page
Monday evening 7 pm to 9 pm at the Bench Rest Rifle area.
Bring a stable rest for your rifle, a few rounds for sighting in and your spotting scope if you have one. You will require 5 rounds per target.
Targets at 300 meters scored on group size.
Shoot one target, or two and maybe three if there is time and interest.