Category Archives: News

WRPC and member news.

Web Page Update

The start of a new year is a good time to refresh and update our club information resource, so check out the menu on the left side of the WRPC Homepage for the latest changes.

Recognizing that people want to obtain small bits of information quickly, the menu has been condensed  to hopefully provide that rapid response.

“When is the next firearms course?”

“I heard there is a petition about a gun issue”

“How do I  renew my PAL online?”

Stay tuned, as we continue to update the home page.

 

 

Membership Dues 2016

It’s that time again. The membership year of the Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club runs from January 1st to December 31st and to be considered as a member in good standing for 2016 your membership dues should be paid no later than January 31st. Many thanks to those who have already renewed their membership for 2016.

Membership fees remain unchanged at this time.

Individual $100,  Dual $110, Family $125

By mail to Box 30078 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M2

In person (cash or cheque) at the range on Monday or Wednesday evening. Payments using credit or debit card can be made at Hougen’s SportsLodge.

 

Indoor Range Opens Soon

The Indoor Range will be open on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 pm  to 9 pm starting November 2, 2015  and ending on the final evening  Wednesday  March 30th, 2016. The Indoor range will not be available when the temperature is minus 30 Celsius or colder.

The Indoor Range  will be closed on Remembrance Day Wednesday November 11, 2015 and Easter Monday March 28, 2015.

Two Range Safety Officers will be on duty to assist club members and visitors with understanding and following the range rules. Targets and ammunition are available for purchase. Members and visitors are required to sign-in when using the indoor range.

Rimfire (.22 cal) shooting is scheduled to begin at 7 pm. Only club members with Handgun Proficiency Status may shoot Centre fire handguns once the rim fire shooters are finished.

All firearms brought into the clubhouse should be carried in a safe manner following the principles of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Once at the firing line, your firearm may be removed from the case. Handling firearms behind the firing line is not permitted. Always check with the Range Safety Officer for assistance.

 

 

 

Memorial 500 M Bench Rest Shoot

The Shoot

From May through August a regular group of shooters has come out to challenge themselves with long distance shooting techniques to develop accuracy and precision. Bulls eye targets were shot at 500 meters and at 300 meters. The goal, to shoot the highest score with the smallest group size.  Accuracy relates to scoring your shots on the bulls eye target while precision is measured by the diameter of your grouping of shots. The ideal would be to have the highest score within the smallest group.

The end of season 500 Meter Bench Rest Wind-up Shoot is scheduled for Sunday September 13, 2015.  You are requested to pre-register for this event by calling Len at 633-6094 as space is limited. Sign-in will take place in the Trap Clubhouse Sunday morning at 10 am and registration fees of $5.00 per classification will be collected.

  • Open- No restrictions! Scored Based on Group Size & Score
  •  Hunting Rifle- Max 9 power scope, Max weight- 10.5lb Score based on Group Size Only
  • Shooting commences at 11 am at the Bench Rest Rife Range area.
  • Prizes will be awarded for top scores and tightest group sizes.
  • Participants are invited to participate in a pot luck BBQ after the shooting concludes.

The Memorial

This event is in memory of Jim Strelioff, who was instrumental in keeping this shooting discipline active over the past few years and encouraged others to take up the challenge.  His family invites friends and colleagues to come to the range after 5:30 pm to share some stories, some memories and some refreshments. The memorial gathering will take place in the main clubhouse.