Alberta Service Rifle under the BCRA?

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I was wondering, I know for whatever reason the APRA no longer support service rifle, but is there any way of running service rifle/tactical rifle any other way? the CHAS range does offer a SR style shoot but I don't think its a formal event.

I was thinking the matches could be run under the administration of the BCRA, but shot at a military range such as Edmonton or Wainwright. Both have rifle clubs and I bet there would be enough support/volunteers from CAF members to handle all the range admin and safety positions. Then is if CHAS ever gets there 800m range open that is another possible location.

from what I see it would be benificial to the BCRA as it would mean more memberships which would mean more income, and it would give albertans a more local source for service rifle.

Thoughts? Is it possible or is there any political reason it might not happen? I don't see this as being interference with the APRA since it would be dealing with a discipline they have no interest in.

Another alternative would be start a new organization dedicated to Service/Tactical rifle. What would that take?

Thoughts? Input? Is there something I am missing completely?
 
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I remember raising this up years ago, but was dismissed as it was APRA's "turf". And no one/organization would touch it.

Now that some time has passed, it might be an idea whose time has finally come. Although it'd be easier if someone/org just set up their own event with same course of fire as the nationals (gotta find a suitable range too)
 
The 'APRA' have effectively disengaged from the role of a provincial rifle association, having been taken over by clubs and shooters who's disciplines have little to no affiliation with DCRA style shooting (they wanted the range, and the APRA old boys offered it up on a platter).
To my knowledge, the only affiliated club within the APRA 'umbrella' that does anything that ties back to the DCRA still is the Alberta Fullbore Rifle Association. The AFRA iirc have no interest in acting as the PRA.

SR, and as far as I know, the designated PRA in Alberta is up for the taking. If someone were to run with it, be sure to track down the trophies that predate the province of Alberta...they may be worth something to someone who will acknowledge their significance.
 
What would be needed for a range? I imagine a military style range with Manual Butts?

How difficult would it be to establish a association and get status as the PRA? Does a PRA need its own range or can it use third party ranges such as DND ranges?
 
Outside of a military range and the Homestead range, I know of no other civilian ranges which has a butts system in Alberta.
While the butts are a definite advantage, it isn't a deal breaker imho.

Many years ago before Homestead was negotiated with the Province, the APRA was simply an organization with no ranges of their own. As the designated PRA, they were able to organize and hold matches on military ranges located on the Sarcee training area.
It is a system that other PRAs use to this day, so I imagine it is a viable option to return to. Logistically it would make sense for such an organization to be based in or around Edmonton, as about the only suitable military ranges are there or Wainwright.
As others can attest, coordination can be frustrating as priority to army ranges is given to the military and matches can get bumped - hence the desire to have ranges under control of the club.

To gain status as the recognized PRA, you'd likely need to begin discussions with the DCRA for affiliation and then to hold sanctioned matches - for that you'll need volunteers, members and competitors.
 
If the CHAS range ever gets the use of their 200-700m ranges back, or expands (as there was talk not long ago of making a duplicate range on the west side); it would be perfect to have SR with a DRCA course of fire for those wanting practice before attending BCRA or Nationals.
 
Kinda wonder if CHAS ever gets the ranges back, maybe they can stand up as a new PRA? They are in a prime location, and have access too a (potentially) perfect range. All they would need is maybe install Butts on there long range.

Obviously CHAS has more important things to worry about at the moment. Just throwing Ideas out.
 
LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1 said:
Kinda wonder if CHAS ever gets the ranges back, maybe they can stand up as a new PRA? They are in a prime location, and have access too a (potentially) perfect range. All they would need is maybe install Butts on there long range.

Obviously CHAS has more important things to worry about at the moment. Just throwing Ideas out.
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It's an idea--but if I were them I wouldn't bother with whatever headaches (administrative and otherwise) involved in being a PRA. I would just hold matches for anyone who wants to attend.
It can be done without range Butts--either by use of radios/video cams or plain old walk down.
However, I've always thought that out of towners etc., be given ample opportunity to get/verify their zeros prior to the event and then the whole match can be fired right off with no sighters. I'm sure no one will agree with me on that though:)
 
Well I guess I'm a bit late to this discussion. I moved to Alberta a few months ago and I'm moving into other forms of shooting. Was hoping there was a place for DCRA-style service conditions. Looks like I'll have to travel back to BC for that.
 
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