Meeting place for Newbies and Mentors - Alberta

edNigma said:
I figured I'd bump this since CHAS is opening up memberships today and I'll be applying for one as soon as they open them up. I already have a Marlin Model 795 and looking to start with the M&P9 Range Kit for my first pistol. Anyone else going to be new to CHAS or some veterans looking to teach an amateur the ropes out there this winter?
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what makes CHAS so great? why the high demand?
 
kandi said:
what makes CHAS so great? why the high demand?
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I haven't been yet but the appeal to me is it's membership price is relatively low ($160) compared to other options near Edmonton ($185-$495). There is no wait list to become a member and guests are allowed. It also offers a rifle range up to 800m, a 100m rifle range, a 25/50m range for pistols and rimfire, another 0-25m pistol and rimfire range as well as 3 shotgun ranges. They also offer free passes for Phoenix Gun range ($495 for a yearly membership) in Edmonton once a week in the evening. Additionally, they run multiple leagues including Service Rifle, 3-gun and a Ladies League as well as others.

Even if I didn't own restricted firearms I would still easily be a member of CHAS since if I wanted to look for crown land to shoot I'd still be travelling approx. the same distance away from the city to do it.

There are other ranges that are closer (more expensive) and a little further away (a little bit cheaper) but with everything that CHAS has to offer and all the good things I've read about them I decided to go with them as my first range since moving out here.

Hopefully someone who's spent a lot more time there can give you more information but I figured I'd let you know what made me decide to pick CHAS.
 
I've just relocated to southern Alberta and I'm hoping that someone can tell me something about the Picture Butte club? The Taber club seems like a pretty nice facility; but Picture Butte would be more convenient.
 
I am not new Edmonton and have bin shooting a couple years but new to this forum and always open to new places and people if anyone is interested
 
Hi, this is my first post here.
Was on Vancouver Island and shot at VFGPA. Now back in Edmonton, and shoot at SPFGA.
Used to have an EGC membership, but no longer. When I'm a little more 'settled' (whatever that means), I might consider shooting there again.

Shooting interests are Trap, and Smallbore Silhouette (though I am good at neither).


TWIKI
 
just getting into this world.

waiting on my PAL/RPAL hopefully soon.

looking to get into long guns.

Any recomendations on ranges? i travel through out alberta for work so anywhere you suguest would be awesome.
 
Hi Everyone,

New to the site and pretty new to firearms. Looking for some friends/mentors to hit the range every so often and would really like to find a mentor to help with hunting/fishing etc. My Dad was an avid hunter when he was younger but grew up in Northern Ontario. Since moving to alberta he hasnt really done much shooting or hunting, mostly as a result of not knowing the areas.

Would really like to meet someone to show me the ropes and all that jazz. Work away from home quite a bit so might be a bit challenging to coordinate schedules at times, but im a quick learner and passionate about gaining some of these skills.

Hope to hear from some of you! Send me a message, new to the board and still getting the feel for navigating it.
 
Hi all!

Just got my PAL. Living in Ottawa. Totally new to firearms.

I have no firearms right now, but planning to buy a 92FS. Maybe a rifle later (if wife approves the budget;-))

Anyone near Ottawa who wants to give some advices on the clubs or ranges near Ottawa?

Thanks

Wrong thread...... I’m new to the forum, how can I delete this post?
 
Also in Edmonton (basically). Looking for ranges to go to aside from Phoenix not that I have anything against Phoenix, I really like it but I know they don't allow steel case ammo which I may buy for my SKS. Undecided yet. If I can find good priced non corrosive brass for it then I can take it to Phoenix.
 
Australian (recent immigrant) looking for someone to shoot with / mentor in the Hamilton area.
Aiming to get into deer hunting up north but still want to learn everything I can before heading bush.

Also are there any shooting ranges even open at the moment due to all the virus stuff going on?
 
JayBlanco said:
Australian (recent immigrant) looking for someone to shoot with / mentor in the Hamilton area.
Aiming to get into deer hunting up north but still want to learn everything I can before heading bush.

Also are there any shooting ranges even open at the moment due to all the virus stuff going on?
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This thread is for Alberta bro.
 
Anyone in Calgary that does any plinking on crown land? I just ordered my first gun, GSG-16. would love to find a small group. Im thinking about joining Straight Shooters as well.
 
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