night shoot possible?

As one of the organizers of the DSSBCA shoot I can tell you we are VERY fortunate to be able to host this event... The range we use is fairly remote, yet close to the city, and it is nestled in a valley, so the noise is largely contained.

It is an EXCELLENT chance to experience things you normally don't, like how much a 600 lumen light will blind you when it hits a white corplast wall!!!!! Good luck getting it together!
 
Many ranges have restrictions on hours of operation - noise and neighbours.

There are serious safety concerns, running matches at night vs daytime. You must be satisfied that participants are competent. Screen entrants.
 
tiriaq said:
You must be satisfied that participants are competent. Screen entrants.
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Exactly... This is why DSSBCA instituted CASE (Competency and Safety Exam). To be eligible for the night shoot you must have participated in a number of matches as well as completed a number of volunteer set ups as DSSBCA is completely non-profit and needs to encourage participation from the field.
 
badboybeeson said:
i only know of one range that has got CFO permition in ontario to do this.
other then the Base.
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Ya, between CFO, neighbors, and insurance I expect it's a minefield for a range.
How about on private land using NR guns only? We could still learn the tactical aspects like the BC guys did.
Barney? I'm interested if you would consider offering this...

@PhatEagle, if I can't do this in Ontario I would consider flying out west. Sorta a bucket list item for me. Please pm me if I could be included next year.
 
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Keep in mind that these events are only possible due to a core group of people who donate a big chunk of their personal time to organize and run these events. As well as the support of our generous sponsors.
 
Ian Sa said:
Ya, between CFO, neighbors, and insurance I expect it's a minefield for a range.
How about on private land using NR guns only? We could still learn the tactical aspects like the BC guys did.
Barney? I'm interested if you would consider offering this...

@PhatEagle, if I can't do this in Ontario I would consider flying out west. Sorta a bucket list item for me. Please pm me if I could be included next year.
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I'm the wrong dude to ask... ha ha ha

I just don't wanna be the test case in ANY province... :eek:

Cheers, :wave:

Barney
 
Still alive said:
This “ idea” has been going on here, once a year, for quite a few seasons now. Full safety briefings, fully attentive and on the ball ROs and limited to extremely experienced and competent shooters one at a time. Rambo personalities and yahoos do not do well in our sport.
I hope your comment was meant in jest.
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Indeed. The guys who developed & implemented CASE (& organize the matches) did it very, very well. One of them is not only ex-military but also a safety expert. They're all obviously very dedicated to the sport.
I've had a black badge for years. I more recently did the CASE course. It was well done, and it was fun.
I have been very impressed with the commitment to safe shooting...and the quality of the stages...and the level of competition.
And it's just the most fun thing in the world.
 
Ive shot indoor low light matches here in Ontario...They pop up occasionally. Or you can head south of the border. Lots of night matches in the US.

Sounds like you BC guys have really got your act together...Seems like a great core of dedicated people and a real community. Way to go...
 
Phat Eagle said:
As one of the organizers of the DSSBCA shoot I can tell you we are VERY fortunate to be able to host this event... The range we use is fairly remote, yet close to the city, and it is nestled in a valley, so the noise is largely contained.

It is an EXCELLENT chance to experience things you normally don't, like how much a 600 lumen light will blind you when it hits a white corplast wall!!!!! Good luck getting it together!
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Ahh come on I use my 2000lum 250y light on my HD shotgun lol.

The coolest thing I've seen (try to find the clip) was a full NV Dynamic training shoot in the US it was amazing.
 
the first time we ran the night shoot at TMSA was very interesting. luckily, at the time, Gothmog was the club executive. convincing him was pretty easy, he just had some work to do with the rest of the club.

best part was all the guys that showed up with the super bright lights (2005? 2006?) no led's, then realizing you cannot see anything after the first shot from all the smoke screen you just created and the weapon light didnt help at all.
 
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