News & Updates
Pistol Skills clinic – no charge!
Free pistol skills clinic Have you completed the club level ATT course offered at Blue Ridge? Do you want to improve your skills to shoot competitively? A description of the clinic follows. ——————————————————— Pistol Clinic 1 Description AIM The Pistol Clinic 1 or...
July 21, 2020 update
CCFR Donation Thanks to all the members for encouraging a matching donation from both members and the club, and to those members that donated funds to the court challenge! With all funds received, we are able to forward a cheque to the CCFR today in the amount of...
CCFR Donation
CCFR Legal Challenge & Blue Ridge Sportmen’s Club We have decided to increase our potential contribution to $3,000. BRSC will match donations up to $3,000 donated through BRSC. Donations should be sent by eTransfer to fees@blueridgesc.ca with a note specifying CCFR...
TRAP IS BACK! EFFECTIVE SUNDAY JUNE 7th
Please carefully read how it is going to work ... THEN click the link below to register. ONE SLOT PER DAY ONLY PLEASE.... The following rules and regulations that have been set in place for your safety and ours. These will remain in place until further notice. If you...
Associate Membership and range three access
In 2019, we modified the membership process with the purpose of improving our interactions with new members and instilling the clubs safety rules. As part of that change, Associate members do not have access to the club including Range 3 (rifle/pistol range) without a...
BRSC Phased reopening
In response to the announcement by the Province of Ontario on May 14th, 2020, effective on May 19th, 2020, Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club is announcing that: All OUTDOOR areas of the club and RANGE 3 are accessible All training sessions, general meetings, and all...
Wheelchair accessible stall added to pistol range
A wheelchair accessible stall has been added to the pistol range to allow members full access to the pistol range. The stall table can be raised or lowered to suit the shooters needs. A ramp for access to Range three was also added last year. Thanks to all involved...
Declaration of Emergency Extended While Ontario Gradually Reopens the Economy
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/05/declaration-of-emergency-extended-while-ontario-gradually-reopens-the-economy.html TORONTO — The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This...
Update from the Ontario CFO’s office re:closures
TO ALL SHOOTING CLUBS AND RANGES - ONTARIO The Chief Firearms Office continues to receive numerous inquiries from Shooting Clubs and Ranges regarding the Provincial Order requiring all non-essential businesses and entities to close. It is a violation under the...
Government of Ontario extends emergency measures until May 19th
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/05/ontario-extends-electricity-rate-relief-during-covid-19.html On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is also extending all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date under s.7.0.2...
From a recent Bullseye London email
On May 1st, Justin Trudeau prohibited over 1,500 common rifle models that had previously been non-restricted and restricted firearms. Framed by the tragedy in Nova Scotia, committed by a known, violent offender with no PAL and using illegally obtained guns, Trudeau...
BRSC Spring Update
Good afternoon Members! A spring update from the board. UPDATE re COVID-19 The board had it’s first virtual meeting recently. It was great to be able to formally continue our conversations as they relate to our current closure and how we plan to move forward once we...
May Monthly Members meeting cancelled
Given the ongoing COVID situation, the board has agreed to cancel the May monthly meeting. We are closely monitoring the government announcements regarding reopening the province and what timelines, guidelines and restrictions are to be enforced. We all look forward...
OFAH Update regarding COVID-19 impact on fishing and hunting
With spring fishing and hunting seasons on the horizon, the questions around COVID-19 and its impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario have increased significantly. The uncertainty of whether seasons would go ahead as planned, or if so, what restrictions may be in...
Another extension of the emergency measures until May 12th
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/04/ontario-extends-declaration-of-emergency-to-continue-the-fight-against-covid-19.html TORONTO ― On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and with the approval of the Ontario legislature, the Ontario government is...
Ontario government extends the closures until April 23rd
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/04/ontario-takes-further-action-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19.html TORONTO — To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of people across the province, the Ontario government has extended all emergency...
Ontario Government extends closure 14 more days
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/04/ontario-extends-business-closures-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19.html TORONTO — Following the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is reducing the list of businesses classified as essential and...
RCMP Update regarding License Renewals during COVID19
Please have a read: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/impacts-services-due-the-coronavirus-disease-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR3rEwACyR73s9vvmu80MDjs2vk0Jz0ldpSujuVXf3z_73CNEo23NdsYL_E Impacts on services due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Due to measures taken to...
Range closure!!!! COVID19 UPDATE 3/24/20
In response to the order by the Province of Ontario to close all Non-Essential Businesses, effective from March 25th, 2020, Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club will: • CLOSE and restrict ALL non-essential access to all areas of the club • The gate code will be changed...
Memorandum from the CFO regarding COVID-19
See attached MEMORANDUM TO: ALL SHOOTING CLUBS AND RANGES Forwarding on behalf of A/Superintendent Andrew Ferguson. Take care and stay safe, Memorandum Although the CFO has no jurisdiction, the provincial order restricts large gatherings, and facilities...