News & Updates
A memo from the CFO regarding firearms proficiency for wilderness profession/occupation and trapping
Please see the attached memo http://blueridgesc.ca/wp-content/uploads/Firearms-Proviciency-for-Wilderness-Profession-Occupation-Trapping-Dec-2022.pdf...
BRSC Safety update
Your Safety chairs are responsible for providing first aid kits and training, as well as other tasks to improve safety at the club. They have made big improvements this year by adding many new kits throughout the club. Previously Brock and Marianne have provided...
New laws regarding registering firearms coming into effect May 18, 2022
Criminal Lawyer (Runkle of the Bailey) discussing the most recent firearms law changes, and registering firearms as of May 18, 2022. https://youtu.be/ep3-V2ufx3k Private Sales, Trades, Gifts and Lending Both the seller and buyer of a Non-Restricted firearm (rifles...
4/24/22 – Range three is now open
I am pleased to announce that range three is now open! Jay reviewed the range this morning and with the warmer temperature it has dried up enough to be usable. There is rain forecast for Monday and Tuesday, so please use caution and common sense if there is water...
BRSC Guest fees – Effective April 15, 2022
Effective April 15th There is a new fee schedule for guests. They will be Posted at Range 3, Sporting Clays and Trap. Youth are classified age 16 & under. Cards for Trap and Sporting Clay will not be sold to Guests, members only. Range 3 Guest fee - $10 per visit...
Range Three update – 4/13/22 – Still Closed
With the recent rain there is still water pooling, so range is still closed. We are closely monitoring this and will keep updating.
Range three closed due to pooling water – 3/30/22
From Bill F our range operator; We need to close Range 3. There is 4-5 inches of wet snow on the floor, and with the rain continuing and the melting - there's certain to be pooling overnight. Jay agrees. We will re-assess once the rain clears....
Call for volunteers
It is spring, and we all are looking forward to getting out to Blue Ridge to shoot our disciplines. I am putting out my annual call for volunteers to help with safety courses. We have a need for people to come out and help train new members on the following course...
Range three will be open Saturday – 3/25/22
From our range operator: I just returned from Range 3. While the range floor is mucky, we didn't get the rain accumulation that was expected and the water on the range floor has dissipated to the point that we can reopen for tomorrow morning. Please let the members...
Range three closed due to pooling water – 3/24/22
Members have reported pooling water on range three due the amount of rain experienced lately. Bill F. has therefore closed range three until further notice. He will re-evaluate the range condition later this week. The springtime always brings these types of...
Ontario CFO update regarding an ammunition recall
Please see the attached notification...
Range three re-opened after inspection today, 12/13/21
We are good to use range three again, thanks Jay for checking on this and giving the go ahead.
Range three closed due to pooling water – 12/11/21
Saturday December 11th, pooling water on the range three surface therefore range three closed until further notice. Expect that these types of notices can come on short notice this time of year with heavy rains in the forecast. If any member sees pooling water on the...
Memo from the CFO regarding the latest changes to the ATT’s
Please read the attached regarding the latest Liberal ATT changes from the CFO's office. http://blueridgesc.ca/wp-content/uploads/12Jul2021_CFO-Memo-to-Clubs-Range_-Re-ATT-Conditions.pdf...
Moose Mgmt Update from Eldon Hawton
Attention: Mike Harris Jr. Parliamentary Assistant, Minister of MNRF Covid-19 has really screwed things up ; this new allotment system along with taking calves off our moose license should be put on hold due to Covid-19 implications and further study/consultation....
2021 Annual BRSC Dues Payment Options
2021 is fast approaching and as such, it is soon time for payment of your annual BRSC membership fees. Renewal fees remain the same for 2021 at $130 for a single membership and $160 for a family membership. A reminder that annual fees must be paid by Feb 11, 2021....
Acceptable Targets
It has recently been noticed that someone has been using humanoid targets on the 50 yard range. Please not that these are not acceptable targets and should NOT be used at Blue Ridge.
Update from the CFO’s office
Gun Club/Range Executives: On September 2, 2015, the government passed a new “Bill” called the “Common Sense Bill C-42”, which changed the way we look at Authorization to Transport Permits. As the Firearms Act changed in 2015, the old Authorization to Transport...
CFO’s Memorandum to All Shooting Clubs and Shooting Ranges – Ontario
For all you fuel filter silencer users http://blueridgesc.ca/wp-content/uploads/6767-55_Memo-Re-Fuel-Filter-Silencers_03Sept2020_2-1.pdf
CCFR Integrity March – September 12th in Ottawa
https://firearmrights.ca/en/were-marching-on-ottawa-join-us/ Canadian gun owners have been under attack by the Liberal government since the 2015 election. Bill Blair’s reaction to a horrific tragedy in Nova Scotia committed by a madman with a known criminal past and...