those are fun targets and last a lot longer than a popcan. so long as you don't use hollowpoints, as they just chew up those things.
some of you guys need to take the "manties" off. just because the Ont. CFO says ricochets are bad, doesn't make it so.
If it was in the sand pit range back home in Sask, I'd probably buy one for s&g's and blast away, looks like fun.
With residential encroachment around most of the main ranges in the Edmonton area, the club execs are rico-shy of anything whining away into the distance, arguably with good reason.
One sheeple who hears goose poo hit their roof, thinks its lead that came from the range and complains about the range to the county can make life hell for the clubs who have to fight it. They'll likely win, but its a headache most of them want to avoid. Most are dealing with "noise" complaints bs already.
Hence, I know at least SPFG (others?) has a no ground level targets sign posted. Which makes it bad for the exec members trying to police the range, who have to tell people just trying to have fun, that they can't make the popcan roll - put it against the berm, fine - 25m infront of the 50 meter berm, not fine. Then exec members get called "range nazis" which makes them feel so much better about volunteering their time.
Genessee, Wild Wood, or Rocky Mtn House, probably not a problem using one of those things. Spruce or Sherwood Park, problem.
I'm all for less restrictive ranges and would even argue some of the measures are simply reactionary measures to appease people not even members of the club or worse, window dressing. But the clubs are trying to stay alive. I can't fault them for that.
Worst case, I don't like how its run, I can take my membership dues elsewhere. Best case, get involved and make suggestions as a member of club exec. I've done both the latter and the former, both can be effective AND educational.
