In my opinion nothing will change until there are changes with the executive. You can keep buying people books but if they just eat the pages nothing is learned. the club should have an executive that is 100% incharge of the range and how the money is spent on upgrades not a bunch of collectors that dont go out there saying what is best for our range. CHAS needs to remember that 90% of there members are range users not collectors and it will be hard to run there gunshow without the money that comes in from range memberships.
Where to shoot 1000 yards near Edmonton?
- Thread starter Schecter 81
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I plan on checking out one of these meetings, more to get a clearer picture of whether my now $100 is going to help get the long range open. Doesn't look like this thread is giving it. But the fact of the matter is that, like many I hold a range pass there for one reason, LONG RANGE SHOOTING. The fact is most people hold a range pass for a reason, to allow usage of that range. Not so that they can make all the problems into solutions. No long range, no range pass for me. IMO
mightyhunter
CGN Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
This is what I have been saying. It is the old boy's club and nothing will change.
- Location
- Halifax, NS
while were on the topic, anyone know a good place to shoot near Kingston?
you should start a new thread for that Q
were talking about an edmonton range here and how its run badly.
- Location
- Halifax, NS
The last CHAS meeting focused on upgrading the Genesee pistol range as the top priority to ensure CHAS pistol owners (shooters?) are compliant in being members to a licensed gun (pistol) range as required under the CFA.
They also discussed the LR facility issues from the RFO, municipality, layout, safety, a**hole members (or not?) shooting signs/breaking rules (and bringing heat to the facility), etc. Volunteers, and specifically heavy equipment, and some serious effort on behalf of the executive and vounteers will be required to get the LR facility to where it needs to be (new layout (if possible?) and sightline sloping down (vs. current up) to 500-700 m targets, along with higher berms, etc.). However, that discussion concluded with the CHAS executive proposing a census of members to determine what facilities they use most so they can prioritize what additional upgrades will be done, and when, or if at all, to best serve CHAS member interest.
I guess this goes back to members attending the monthly meetings, and hopefully find volunteers, and perhaps a few dedicated individuals that would lead a fresh executive that will best serve the needs of the LR shooters. That is assuming the membership demographic supports the LR shooting, and perhaps not so much collecting.
I left before the show and tell
, so who knows what other issues came up
They also discussed the LR facility issues from the RFO, municipality, layout, safety, a**hole members (or not?) shooting signs/breaking rules (and bringing heat to the facility), etc. Volunteers, and specifically heavy equipment, and some serious effort on behalf of the executive and vounteers will be required to get the LR facility to where it needs to be (new layout (if possible?) and sightline sloping down (vs. current up) to 500-700 m targets, along with higher berms, etc.). However, that discussion concluded with the CHAS executive proposing a census of members to determine what facilities they use most so they can prioritize what additional upgrades will be done, and when, or if at all, to best serve CHAS member interest.
I guess this goes back to members attending the monthly meetings, and hopefully find volunteers, and perhaps a few dedicated individuals that would lead a fresh executive that will best serve the needs of the LR shooters. That is assuming the membership demographic supports the LR shooting, and perhaps not so much collecting.
I left before the show and tell
, so who knows what other issues came upSchecter 81
Regular
- Location
- Edmonton Area
Thanks, I appreciate that.
Schecter 81
Regular
- Location
- Edmonton Area
I just want to be clear, I started this thread to find place to do 1000 yard shooting while Genesse is closed. It did not begin as a criticism of the range, but turned out that way as most suggestions for shooting long range were Genesse. With the awareness out now about how important the long range facility is, maybe we have stirred up some interest and support to help our club grow.
An off thought, what about making Genesee its own private club and separating it from CHAS. Then the revenue generated would be from actual users and the collectors wouldnt be able to interfere? Not sure if that is a good idea or not, but figured id throw it out there. Maybe run it as an actual business with employees/owners and profits, then there might be a little less politics getting things moving and a little more motivation to get it done quickly and correctly. Dont want to start a big argument about this though, just thinking out loud.
Sorry how rude of me.
what I should have said was " This thread was hijacked once already and we are talking about an Edmonton range and how it is run badly."
Hey man , Genesee will get back up. dont worry. They actually are the best long range up here. Unfortunately this is the internet. However once word is out things are rolling people will be very happy and word will spread again.... but in a more + way.
what I should have said was " This thread was hijacked once already and we are talking about an Edmonton range and how it is run badly."
Hey man , Genesee will get back up. dont worry. They actually are the best long range up here. Unfortunately this is the internet. However once word is out things are rolling people will be very happy and word will spread again.... but in a more + way.
mightyhunter
CGN Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
Schecter, that is a very good point. Run it as a business, hold shooting clinics, charge a fee for any organization that want to use the range for the day or weekend etc. First off, The club needs new board members that are advid shooters.
Just a thought, You sound like you have a lot of business experience. Any thought of run??
Just a thought, You sound like you have a lot of business experience. Any thought of run??
Schecter 81
Regular
- Location
- Edmonton Area
I dont know if I have a whole pile of business experience, I would like to consider it mostly common sense and drive. Professionally I do manage my division of a drilling fluids company for Western Canada as a technical account manager, but again, I got there with common sense. I have thought about running to get on the board, but my job takes me travelling a fair bit and I dont want to short change the members. I would like to get involved where I can and help though. The pres and another board member have contacted me and we plan on getting together when I get back from the US. Thanks for all the support and if all the members who value the long range band together, we will have no reason not to have a top notch facility.
Cheers
Cheers
Schecter 81
Regular
- Location
- Edmonton Area
No worries AKD, I just didnt want the board getting the wrong idea about this thread. If we can keep the tone positive and supportive, I think we will see more results than just complaining. As other members have posted, we need to get involved if we want change. This is the beginning of me getting involved past range cleanups.
My friend lives in Edmonton. After you posted this ..... and why you didant just tell me ur e-mail here ???? .... we found your e-mail and sent you a message. ........ you still have not replied. My friend just sent you a new one again last night. If you are reading this right now plz check ur account and help my friend get the membership he paid for.
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your breaking my heart ..not ...ppl like you who like to complain about everything and do nothing to help .. IF everyone helped out just a little we all be happy .. .. so go cry me a river
