The TRAP range and the RIFLE range will both be busy this weekend with two scheduled events – a Registered Trap Shoot and the Yukon Rifle Silhouette Championships.  Refer to previous posts for event details.

In order to maintain a safe and controlled firing line the Bench Rest Rifle area will be unavailable during the day while these two events are happening.

Members wishing to use the bench rest rifle range area are welcome AFTER 4:30 pm when the trap and silhouette activities should be completed for the day.

It’s that time of year, again. Spring clean up day is Sunday May 3, 2015 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. There will be a cease fire on the entire range during this time.

Dress for dirty work! Don’t forget to wear shoes suitable for working in the rough areas of the range. Bring your work gloves.

Jobs to be accomplished: pick up of paper and other debris from around the site,  empty garbage barrels, pick up discarded brass, clear brush around the target areas,  repair and paint targets, wash windows and other small jobs.

There were 19 WRPC members in attendance at the Special General Meeting on Thursday October 23, 2014. The resolution to replace the existing 1993 version of the Constitution and Bylaws with the revised 2014 version did not pass.

Any WRPC member who wishes to comment on the revised version can submit their comments to   secretary@wrpc.ca  until November 15th, 2014. The submitted comments will be forwarded to the reviewing committee. Another special general meeting will be scheduled once the document is finalized.

View the document:  WRPC CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS 2014v2 sept 20

No shooting is permitted at the range on Saturday May 3rd starting at 0830 am because people and equipment will be working on the various range venues doing clean-up and maintenance.

General access by members can resume once the work crews are finished – probably by 2:00 pm.

Thank you for your understanding.

Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club, a volunteer run organization, is looking to recruit three new Range Safety Officers.

Applicants will:

• Be a current member of the WRPC with a minimum of three years of membership.
• Possess a valid Canadian Possession Acquisition License (PAL) for both non-restricted and restricted firearms.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively and accurately communicate and enforce safe shooting standards by all range users.
• Be a responsible firearms owner and active shooter with a commitment to ensuring a safe shooting environment.
• Be committed to performing the various duties of the Range Safety Officer which includes active participation in the operational responsibilities of the range, organizing and supervising shooting events, as well as one to two shifts per month as range safety officer during public access nights.

Selection of Range Safety Officers will be made by the Club Executive and Chief Range Safety Officer. Applications will be accepted until May 1st, 2014.

Submit your name and contact information to secretary@wrpc.ca, through the “Contact Us” link on the website or by snail mail to Box 30078, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5M2.