The RCMP have updated their policy page to outline measures
to deal with delays in license renewals -
please read these measures at the following link:
RCMP POLICY CHANGES
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Welcome to the LRGC Website!
This home page will have the most current notices and information
for new and existing members! New members welcome!
(Click on Membership Tab above to sign-up online!)
If you are looking for our current range schedule and shoot fees,
go to near the bottom of this homepage!
LRGC Website Calendar is ACTIVE!
Click on the "Calendar" tab above to view.
Please check the calendar and the notices below before you come
to be aware of recent schedule changes or closures.
We are trying hard to keep you informed - please do your part!
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NEW!! LRGC REVISED New Rules for Outdoor Ranges
Revised on Tuesday, May 19 2020
(Note: Indoor range remains closed)
Download LRGC REVISED New Range Rules here: LRGC New Range Rules - Revised May 19 2020
Dear club members,
Well, we have opened the outdoor ranges for a week with good success and without an over-whelming turnout - so that is good. As such, the Board has reassessed the situation as of today - Tuesday May 19. As a result, certain changes are being made to the range schedule and rules - some loosening while some more restrictive. These changes are highlighted in the downloadable file above - and include primarily the following:
1) Permitting reciprocal club members to attend starting May 20 2020.
2) Allowing cash payment (credit/debit). (TAP with credit/debit still preferred method!)
3) Reducing Skeet squads from 5 to 4 shooters to make social distancing easier.
4) Permitting 2 archers per 2 hour session (previously only 1 allowed)
Also - the club is now on a FULL SUMMER Schedule - which includes outdoor shotgun shooting on Wednesday evenings until 7:30 pm starting May 20 2020.
The Board will continue to reassess the situation as things change, we learn more and are allowed to loosen restrictions.
Hope you will enjoy getting back to the outdoor ranges!
Your LRGC Board
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LRGC Reopened Outdoor Ranges
on Wednesday May 13, 2020
Phased Reopening Plan and New Rules
(Note: Indoor range to remain closed at this time)
Dear club members,
First, thank you for your continuing support, suggestions and patience in this COVID-19 situation. It has been too many weeks since we have been able to enjoy our shooting sports and we are all looking forward to the club opening. Now that Dr. Bonnie Henry and BC Health are showing us more healthy signs of the risk of infection curve flattening, your LRGC Board feels it is an appropriate time to move forward with a phased reopening plan that we believe will work to get our members back shooting and protect our staff and membership. However it must be recognized that this is a new challenge and we are working to meet constantly changing BC Health guidelines and thus this plan will be continuously reviewed, released in phases when ready, and executed until hopefully we all get back to full operations - or as normal as reality allows.
The plan involves several phases which will be appropriately and individually developed/modified and then revealed as we adapt to this new situation going forward. This plan was sent to you by email on May 11, 2020 - however note that the New Range Rules will be constantly updated going forward as described in the section above. Please be sure you are using the most recent rules to avoid potential confusion.
Your LRGC Board
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New!! Firearm News: May 9 2020
Here is the update from the RCMP just posted today on their website regarding the new Canadian firearms BANS and regulations and more specifically shotguns!
It appears that the Liberals in concert with the RCMP have found a way to try to save Bill Blair and somewhat hide their incompetence by suddenly finding a "different definition for bore diameter" in their own files (not that they are not already well known for making up their own measuring/classification rules).
See link to CFC/RCMP website: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/need-know-the-government-canadas-new-prohibition-certain-firearms-and-devices://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/need-know-the-government-canadas-new-prohibition-certain-firearms-and-devices
While good news for shotgun owners - this is confusing seeing that the RCMP has already added one shotgun to their FRT prohibited list as they admitted in the last published CSSA bulletin (see Bulletin: CSSA Bulletin). It also helps the Liberal plan - i.e. to divide and conquer - when it comes to attacking all firearm owners - i.e. hunters and sport shooters.
Remember: All it takes for bad people to prevail is for good people to do nothing!
(BTW: Still waiting to here how the Liberals justify exempting aboriginals from hunting with prohibited rifles that Trudeau says publicly are not suitable, and how the AR-15 is now a public safety threat while it was publicly stated by the Solicitor General of Canada in 1979 that it was specifically NOT a public safety threat in Canada due to the intensive licensing system for firearms owners - which has only become more intense since then?!
See link: AR-15 Removed from List
Firearm News: May 5 2020
Trudeau and Blair BAN 12 Gauge and 10 Gauge SHOTGUNS
+ some High Power Hunting Rifles!
Due to the current legal wording of the recent Order in Council banning firearms - shotguns and rifles with a bore diameter of 20 mm or greater, and some high-power hunting rifles exceeding 10,000 joules, are now PROHIBITED firearms. This includes most 12 gauge shotguns with removable chokes. Prohibited firearms must be stored properly and cannot be transported for any reason and thus cannot be brought to a range. It is now a criminal offense to do so!
Read the legal opinion here: SOR2020-96-CSSA-Legal-Opinion-re-12-gauge-shotguns.pdf
Firearm News: May 2 2020
CFC/RCMP - What you need to know about the Government of Canada’s new prohibition on certain firearms and devices
See link to CFC/RCMP website: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/need-know-the-government-canadas-new-prohibition-certain-firearms-and-devices?mc_cid=f011727eaf&mc_eid=185e94cf11
Firearm News: May 1 2020
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Trudeau Reclassifies Banned Firearms to "Prohibited" Affecting over 105,000 Registered firearms plus many more non-registered firearm types on the list of over 1500 types and variants! Excerpt from the GUN BLOG: |
Trudeau Cancels Quick Gun Confiscations After Massive Resistance
Liberals plan new prohibitions, will delay confiscation via “grandfathering.”
1 May 2020 2 min read
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Newest update: 14:40 Toronto time.
TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today cancelled his plans to confiscate 250,000 rifles from federally licensed firearm owners within two years, as massive resistance and complexity suggested he would fail.
He instead ordered instant prohibitions and is promising a “grandfathering regime” to seize the gear after owners die.
New Gun Ban Plan
Cancel quick confiscation of 250,000 rifles
Allow ownership until death via “grandfathering”
Ban owners from using, buying, selling, importing, transporting
Confiscate guns after owners die
‘Safe Queens’ or Surrender
The new bans threaten owners with jail unless they keep their firearms locked in gun safes at home as “safe queens.”
Owners will also have the option of surrendering their firearms to the police in exchange for payment within two years, what the Liberals refer to as a “buyback.”
Reprinted from the CCFR website:
1500 GUNS BANNED FROM LAW-ABIDING CANADIANS - TRACEY WILSON
~Ottawa, May 01, 2020
In a historic, sweeping ban, Justin Trudeau and Bill Blair have decimated the firearms industry in Canada. A segment that contributed over $8B to the GDP, employs over 40,000 Canadians in 4500 small businesses across the country.
A staggering 1500 models and variants of rifles were wiped off the market today, with plans to confiscate them from legal owners who have done nothing to warrant such a far-reaching attack. This will impact hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have followed every rule and regulation asked of them, and committed no crime. Legal owners have a two year amnesty to decide if they will forfeit their property for compensation or deactivate them in order to keep them.
The list can be found on the government of Canada’s site: Canada Gazette
Trudeau and Blair used the horrific tragedy in Nova Scotia, a crime committed by an unlicensed criminal with illicit firearms, to prop up his failed policy.
They also circumvented democracy by using an OIC rather than legislation that would have required a debate, study of the issue and votes by parliamentarians.
The CCFR’s Rod Giltaca & Tracey Wilson will be attending a technical briefing today on request by the Minister of Public Safety. Stay tuned for our course of action in the coming days.
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Info on Firearm License expiry and renewals
The COVID-19 crisis has created concerns among the many
PAL and RPAL holders.
The RCMP/CFC stated on March 30, 2020 that the production of firearms license cards is on hold until further notice - here is
what you need to know about this process.
https://cssa-cila.org/firearms-license-expiry-and-license-renewals/
Older news: RCMP to use C-42 to “extend” licenses
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Sad News - Kavinder Puri
It is with sadness that I am writing to advise the membership that
Kavinder PURI passed away Monday morning Feb 10 at 7 am.
Kavinder was a club life member, and an extremely dedicated range officer, Board director and club volunteer, being best known for his involvement with the juniors, i.e. training them to shoot
22 cal rifle and air rifle/pistol.
He will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Event Postponed (due to COVID-19 Risk)!!
A Celebration of Life event will NOT be held at the LRGC Hall
on Saturday March 14 but will be rescheduled for a future date.
Celebration of Life Invitation.pdf
Please see invitation for information wrt to donations.
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Attention Members -
Do you have a target 22 cal rifle suitable for use in our Junior Rifle Program that you would be willing to donate or sell at a significant discount to the LRGC?
We are looking for a few good quality, single-shot, bolt-action 22 cal target rifles with peep sights to replace some of the worn-out/less reliable rifles we currently use, and to add several to our inventory so that we can run a full shooting line. If you have one you can part with that you think is suitable - please contact planning@lrgc.com - and provide a photo/description of the rifle.
Our juniors will thank you!
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Thanks to all those members that came out to participate
in all the Club Trophy Matches!
Congratulations to our award winners!
The winners can be found by clicking: 2019 Awards Registry
This updated file includes all the awards
available as of Feb 5, 2020.
If you did not receive your award and/or certificate at the banquet then contact planning@lrgc.com.
Thanks again to our prize donors for the pistol match! i.e.
POCO Military, International Shooting Supplies and Cabelas
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2020 LRGC Upcoming Special Events
(see calendar at tab above)
Below: Activities Listed are now CANCELLED or POSTPONED!
Sat. May 30 BCWF Fishing Forever Charity Shoot CANCELLED!
Below: Activities Still Scheduled but Pending Decision on Cancellation -
PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE ATTENDING!
Download LRGC REVISED New Range Rules here: LRGC New Range Rules - Revised May 19 2020
Wed., May 27 Board Meeting 7:30 pm start (Will be held - in Main Hall)
Trap Events Back on the Calendar! (Note that shooter numbers may be limited)
Wed., June 10 PITA Multiplex Trap Shoot 3:30 pm start
Wed., July 8 PITA Multiplex Trap Shoot 3:30 pm start
Wed., August 5 PITA Multiplex Trap Shoot 3:30 pm start
Sun., July 26 Club Trophy Trap Shoot 11 am start
LRGC Golden Harvest Shoot (PITA event)
Fri., August 7 Marathon 500 Doubles 1 pm start
Sat.+Sun., August 8+9 Singles, Handicap, Doubles 9 am start (Pending Decision)
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LRGC Range Notices! Indoor range closed!
Outdoor Range Schedule Changes:
We are now on Full Summer hours through Sept 30, 2020.
The outdoor ranges will be closing at 4:30 pm on all open days,
except Wednesday when they will close at 7:30 pm.
(Last squad out 15 minutes prior to closing)
Outdoor Range Closures:
1) Skeet Range #1 will be closed to skeet shooting on selected
Sundays whenever 5-Stand Sporting Clays is running.
Skeet Range #2 will remain open.
2) Skeet Range #1 will be closed to skeet shooting on
both ITSL Shoot days and on PITA Multiplex days
while Trap Doubles is running on Trap #4.
This skeet range closure will typically
start about 1 hour or so after the PITA Multiplex start time.
Skeet Range #2 will remain open.
(Note: A practice trap range will be available for trap shooters
not participating in the ITSL shoot or PITA Multiplex).
all NSSA events. All trap ranges to remain open.
Indoor Range Closures:
Attention all indoor shooters:
NEW!! The indoor range will be closed to all normally scheduled sessions
starting Saturday March 14. A weekly assessment will be made to
determine when it will be appropriate to open the range again.
(this includes Fast Draw and Archery sessions)
Due to current lack of armour steel availability in Canada - current plans to remove and replace the indoor range backstop in April have been postponed to a later date. New closure dates will be announced once the required steel has been received by the contractor.
(FYI - There is a min. 30 day prep time for the steel before installation can proceed.)
General notice: Due to kitchen and hall use -
the indoor range will be closed on the Saturday whenever:
1) The ITSL is shooting at the LRGC (Jan)
2) For the 3-day PITA events in May and Aug. (Aug 8)
(Note: Indoor Archery will also be cancelled on May 3 and Aug 9)
Indoor Range Schedule Changes:
NEW!! Once reopened - the Wednesday indoor shooting session period will be reduced
to 10:00 am - 12:00 noon due to a lack of shooter attendance after 12 noon.
If shooter demand returns, then reinstatement of the previous three hour session will be considered. Please advise the session RO of your interest or email planning@lrgc.com.
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"Junior Sign-Up" Promotion!
Started March 1, 2017
If you are under 18, the normal membership fee
of $62.50+GST is now being waived!
Pay only the required insurance fee and become a Junior LRGC Member!
If you are under 18, the normal membership fee
of $62.50+GST is now being waived!
Pay only the required insurance fee and become a Junior LRGC Member!
(Note: This promotion does not apply to Family memberships as
juniors in bundles are already free!)
juniors in bundles are already free!)
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Reminders:
1) Keep your PAL up-to-date!
(renewals can take up to 3-4 months!)
(renewals can take up to 3-4 months!)
2) Keep your LRGC membership current!
Membership Renewal
Please note that your membership renewal payment is due by your individual renewal date -
which is the anniversary date of your membership.
This date can be found on the front of your membership card under the bar code
- or in your member file.
Note: The club has REOPENED for outdoor activities.
See top of this page for details.
The indoor range remains closed to member shooting
due to risk of Covid-19 transmission!
SUMMER HOURS of OPERATION:
(Note: We will go back to Winter hours on Oct 1)
OFFICE HOURS: (Phone: 604 534 3525)
Closed: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Open: Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
OUTDOOR RANGES: Summer Hours as of April 1
Trap & Skeet
Closed: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Open: Wednesday: 11:00 am – 7:30 pm,
Friday: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Note: Last squad out 20 minutes prior to finish time.
Drop-in skeet Wed and Fri. 12:00 – 2:00 pm
5-Stand on selected Sundays - see calendar!
Open: Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
OUTDOOR RANGES: Summer Hours as of April 1
Trap & Skeet
Closed: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Open: Wednesday: 11:00 am – 7:30 pm,
Friday: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Note: Last squad out 20 minutes prior to finish time.
Drop-in skeet Wed and Fri. 12:00 – 2:00 pm
5-Stand on selected Sundays - see calendar!
FEES (Starting May 1, 2019): (see also attached file: LRGC Range fees.pdf)
Session fees (for Adult Members - for Juniors see attached file):
Session fees (for Adult Members - for Juniors see attached file):
Indoor (pistol/rifle) and Archery Ranges: $7.00 per session (tax incl.)
Outdoor Range shoot fee (skeet/trap/5-Stand): $7.00 per round of 25 targets (tax incl.)
Fees for Non-Members:
Fees for Non-Members:
Drop-in charge of $15/day (insurance/day pass) + shoot fees as listed above
(Note that the drop-in charge is waived for outdoor shotgun only and for members of clubs with a reciprocal agreement with the LRGC, which includes: Mission, Abbotsford, Ridgedale, and Pitt Meadows clubs only. Proof of current membership in the reciprocal club is required to waive this fee.)
(Note that the drop-in charge is waived for outdoor shotgun only and for members of clubs with a reciprocal agreement with the LRGC, which includes: Mission, Abbotsford, Ridgedale, and Pitt Meadows clubs only. Proof of current membership in the reciprocal club is required to waive this fee.)
Typical Indoor Range Schedule (see closures - if any - above!)
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Monday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am |
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Adult .22 Rifle & .22 Handgun only |
Adult .22 cal rifle (from the bench) and 22 cal pistol shooting is allowed at all above Centrefire Handgun sessions in addition to the following .22 cal rifle and .22 cal handgun only sessions listed below: Saturday: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon |
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Junior Air Rifle |
Thursday: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (air) |
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Air Pistol |
Monday: 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm |
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Fast Draw |
Friday: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
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Indoor Archery Outdoor Archery Range |
Sunday: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Outdoor Range: New! Annual $25 Range pass allows members access 7 days/9 am- dusk to outdoor archery range. Contact Ken Lewis regarding outdoor range pass at: kr_lewis@telus.net |
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Special Notes |
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1) Due to the limitation of our backstop only .22 cal non-magnum rifles are allowed. 2) Centrefire handguns are allowed but magnum and other high energy loads are prohibited. 3) The club reserves the right to change any of the above without notice. If you have any questions please check with the office at 604-534-3525 or our website at www.lrgc.com 4) The ranges can be closed periodically due to special events or maintenance. Please check with the office or the website home page and/or calendar at www.lrgc.com for the latest information. 5) All persons entering any active range must wear ear and eye protection. All shooters must complete a range orientation and sign the "Shooters Agreement" (Indoor and/or Outdoor) on their first visit. |
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General Meetings |
2nd Wednesday of February - Annual General Meeting |
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Board Meetings |
4th Wednesday of each month excluding December |
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