ORA Winter Program

[maynard]

This may be of interest to those in Ontario that are thinking about getting into long range shooting. If you have any questions please email
promotions@OntarioRifleAssociation.org




The Ontario Rifle Association in conjunction with the BBRC will be
holding their Winter training days starting in January 2010.

Parts 1, 2 and 3 will be held at the BBRC while parts 4 and 5 will be
held at Base Borden when the dates have been confirmed. Dates for the
Borden portion will be posted on the ORA calendar when known.
Classes are open to BBRC and ORA members alike.

Part 1 January 16/2010 will detail equipment needed for the popular
different shooting disciplines in the ORA and feature an in depth look
at scopes. The day will include a practical exercise on scope
adjustments and tracking. Rifle and equipment required as listed below.

Part 2 February 20/2010 will feature a mental preparedness lecture.
Also included will be a wind reading and plotting class followed by a
practical exercise on the range putting.Rifle and equipment required as
listed below.

Part 3 March 21/2010 will be a precision reloading clinic. Tips and
tricks. No equipment is required for this class.

What to bring.
- Rifle and 50 rounds of ammo plus bipods or front rest.
- Ear and eye protection is required.
- Even though the range is indoors it will be cold so dress warmly. A
heavy jacket for the practical exercises might be a good idea.

Please note the following in particular that PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
to book a spot via e-mail prior to showing up as class size is limited
to the first 20 participants.
Registration starts at 0900 sharp and the day will end at 1600.
Class limit is 20. Registration via e-mail to
promotions@OntarioRifleAssociation.org is required. A confirmation
e-mail that a spot has been reserved will be sent to the participant.
Cost is $ 40.00 per person per class.
Lunch will be provided in the form of pizza. If this is not suitable it
is suggested that a lunch be brought as there are no fast food joints
nearby.

Location- 1540 King Rd, Burlington, which is between Brant and
Waterdown on the north side of the 403

 

[ton45-II]

Any programs happening at Connaught?

 

[maynard]

Any programs happening at Connaught?

Not too sure about a winter program at Connaught but I think they might run something in the spring. Contact Manitou210

 

[maynard]

As of today (Dec 31), 15 people have signed up for the first class of the Winter Program. Of those 15 people 8 have committed to the full 5 classes. Our Promotions guy has informed me that if you sign up for all 5 classes the cost is only $160 instead of $200 that you would pay if you paid for each class. Class size is limited to 20 people so if your sitting on the fence, it is time to decide. Classes start Jan 16, 2010.

 

[mt84]

Any programs happening at Connaught?

Ton I'll keep you inform, the NCRRA usually hold F Class / TR class, just like the ORA....Dates are in Feb I think.

 

[Bob Raymond]

2 spots left for the first session, 6 left for the second session.



There will not be another class in 2010 due to Intro day requirements.

 

[Tactician]

Looking forward to a good day at the range!!

 

[Trevor60]

HI Bob I emailed the address listed and haven't received a response back. This was on Monday. I am not interested in the shooting portion on the in class instruction, thi sshouild free up range space. I have participated in Ric classes before and would like to see the different approach with the new instructor.

Trevor

 

[Bob Raymond]

HI Bob I emailed the address listed and haven't received a response back. This was on Monday. I am not interested in the shooting portion on the in class instruction, thi sshouild free up range space. I have participated in Ric classes before and would like to see the different approach with the new instructor.

Trevor

Thanks Trevor, you have a reply back for the class.

 

[maynard]

2 spots left for the first session, 6 left for the second session.



There will not be another class in 2010 due to Intro day requirements.

Just wondering Bob, how many that have signed up are from Gun Nutz? You might have to get name tags with everyone's CGN handle on it so everyone know each other

 

[Bob Raymond]

First class is full.

A few spots remaining for the other 2 classes in February and March.

 

[AbbeyHill]

First class is full.

Excellent! Hope you guys have a great time.

 

[maynard]

So.......What did everyone learn today on the first day of the ORA Winter Program? Let's have it, the good, the bad and the ugly (no ugly comments directed at the instructors, they were born that way)

Your feedback will only help to improve the program.

 

[Snapshot]

It was a full house and a great job by Bob, Kam, Terry and Tomaz, thanks very much.

Thanks to Mike for his hospitality and for running the line, and to Steve for helping with administration.

What I learned:

• it is harder than it looks
• it is expensive (makes IPSC look like a cheap thrill)
• do not bring a floppy bipod
• it is important to identify which target you are aiming at

Snapshot

 

[Bob Raymond]

So.......Let's have it, the good, the bad and the ugly (no ugly comments directed at the instructors, they were born that way)

You will pay for that comment many times over pal.

 

[Tactician]

It was a fantastic day! The insight the instructors gave into long range shooting was second to none! I am looking forward to the next course!

 

[maynard]

You will pay for that comment many times over pal.

That wasn't directed at you Bob, however I do know the company you keep

 

[Workingspy]

Thanks allot to the instructors and organizer for a great day and a very insightful course, there was a great ability to take what we learned in the class and with the help of the instructors apply it in the range.

Where I think it really helped for me was firstly dealing with zeroing your scope and touching up on MOA and scope adjustments, that's one area where I think I have always been wasting lots of time and ammo in the past. I was having some troubles again yesterday and the instructors gave me allot of there attention, after two full range sessions we finally got the thing zeroed and shoot threw the drills properly and fairly accurately.

The second thing that I found really insightful was learning how to shoot in the laying down position, this is something that was a first for me. The worst part for me is that I have very bad arthritis and it was obvious early that this was going to be much more difficult then I thought, but with learning proper shooting positions in the class and spending time working on my actual position in the range I was able to shoot rather comfortably for the whole range session.

The third thing that I found very insightful was the attention to the proper equipment you will need to be able to enjoy this form of shooting, in class they went over allot of stuff and again mixed with the range time and the instructors information it really allowed me to pin point stuff I am obviously needing. For me the one thing that I must get before I try this kind of shooting again is a rear shooting bag or rest, when laying down with my arthritis and my bigger form I wasn't able to get as low as when shooting off a bench. So in this situation need to have my gun up much higher then usual, I had the bipod extended all the way and used a rear rest with an ammo box under it to hold the gun up and in place and that allowed me to not tense up on my shooting arm. Once all this came togeather I was able to move around with my gun in place, this allowed me to relax allot between shoots and my shooting got much much better because of this.

All in all I am very happy when I left the course yesterday, I am now more prepared so I can only see myself having a even better time in the next class. Thanks again to all the people involved and I will see you in a month.

Cheers,
Evan

 

[skeetgunner]

(no ugly comments directed at the instructors, they were born that way)

Hey!

Your feedback will only help to improve the program.

The move to power point slides was a big improvement, well done Bob! Maybe we could get some actual video of F-class matches this summer and work that into the presentation? In addition to seeing all of the kit required, it would give new shooters a sense of the organized chaos that a large outdoor match can be. Video of moving wind flags and mirage will help with the next session on plotting and wind too.

The presentation and video's need to go up on a "members only" section of the ORA site, so that new and past students can leverage it as reference material.

And logistically, we need some loaner-guns/optics so that everyone taking the class has a rifle. Sharing works, but the more hands on, the better.

I always have a blast hosting/helping with the course and yesterdays session was no exception. I think the new shooters had a great day, there were plenty of big grins all around.

Can't wait until February!

 

[maynard]

And logistically, we need some loaner-guns/optics so that everyone taking the class has a rifle. Sharing works, but the more hands on, the better.

Sorry I can't help you out with a loner rifle/optics. The rifle wouldn't be a problem, but the iron sights might have a few people scratching their heads. F class is the fastest growing target shooting discipline we have within the ORA and DCRA. However you have to remember there are still guys and girls out there shooting Iron sights with slings, unsupported all the way back to 1000 yards.