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Published Date: 2024-11-06 14:31:00

Please contact the Club using the General Enquiries email if you intend to attend the orientation scheduled for this Sunday. 

SJRGC2024@gmail.com

Thank you. 

Board, SJRGC

 

Published Date: 2024-10-29 10:57:00
Celebrating all things Milsurp. Match is open to any pistol/rifle combo with emphasis on getting the old warhorses out of the safe! The match consists of a mix of marksmanship and dynamic skills!
There are also a pile of rifles/pistols available to borrow, just reach out to me at evan.kearley@gmail.com and we can figure something out!
 
Match description and courses can be found on Practiscore. Accounts are free. Please register using the match link given below:

https://practiscore.com/2024-armistice-match/register

Published Date: 2024-10-11 22:09:00
Hi folks, if you are interested in the Turkey Shoot and turkey supper then please register.
 
Turkey Dinner: $15. Please RSVP to reddindg@hotmail.com by October 27th. Limited seating of 50.
 
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The St. John's Rod and Gun Club will be hosting a combined Memorial Shoot / Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 2. All friends, shooters (all skill levels) and guests are welcome.
 
Join us as we get together to remember those that were once a part of our club, but are no longer with us, and to enjoy a delicious turkey meal. 
 
We’ll have the usual events plus a mini sporting clays and mini trap event for those new to the sport(s) to try.
 
There will be a pistol/PCC steel shoot on Range C. Combination of a normal steel challenge course with addition of some more poppers, the duelling tree and Texas star.  
 
The Club will also be having a fundraiser for the Community Food Sharing Association. Cash donations will be accepted.
 
In case of a poor weather forecast for Saturday, November 2th, the shoot will be moved to Sunday November 3. Stay tuned to the club's website (www.sjrgc.com) for updates. A shoot go ahead / weather announcement / postponement will be posted on Friday, November 1.
 
Registration for Sporting Clays and Trap
 
Registration. 9 AM. Sporting Clays shooting starts at 10 AM sharp. Trap to follow immediately after.
 
Sporting Clays
 
75 Sporting Clay Targets.
Cost: $25
Juniors 1/2 price.
 
Trap Information
 
Event 1: John Molloy Singles
50 Trap Singles. Cost $12.50 or 2 trap card punches.
Juniors: 1/2 price.
 
Event 2: Memorial Doubles
25 pair of Doubles (50 targets). Cost: $12.50  or 2 trap card punches.
Juniors 1/2 price.
 
Event 3: Dave Anstey High Overall
Top Score of Events 1 and 2

Event 4: Roger Bidgood Team Shoot
Award to Team with highest score.
Teams picked at random
 
General Trap and Sporting Clays Info
 
Registration. 9 AM. Shooting starts at 10 AM sharp.
 
Shooters must provide their own ammunition. Target loads are most suitable. Shot size is limited to 7.5 and smaller.
 
Eye and hearing protection is required.
 
Please have exact change for payment.
 
Trap Cards will be available for purchase. $75 for 12 rounds.
 
Sporting Clay Cards will be available. $90 for 12 rounds.
 
Steel Shoot Challenge

As part of the Turkey Shoot events the Steel Challenge will be offering a 80 round pistol/PCC course.
Combination of a normal steel challenge course with addition of some more poppers, the duelling tree and Texas star.  
Participants are to provide ammo and firearm. Also eye and ear protection are mandatory.
Newcomers to pistol shooting are invited to try out a 9 mm pistol under direct supervision. Participants must provide ammo.

Location: Range C (Pistol Range)
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Contact: Monty at  mwpetipas@hotmail.com
 
General Information
 
Lunch: $5.
 
Turkey Dinner: $15. Please RSVP to reddindg@hotmail.com by October 27th. Limited seating of 50.
 

Published Date: 2024-10-06 10:11:00

Sporting Clays had a great shoot yesterday on Saturday, October 5, 2024 celebrating Thanksgiving. It was a beautiful fall day with light winds and moderate fall temperatures.

Leo and Carston were tied for 1st place with scores of 72(out of 100). Scott was in second place with 65 and Dave 3rd with 64.

 

Sporting Clays Comm.

 

 

 

Published Date: 2024-07-26 13:58:00

On Saturday July 20, Rick Igercich, President and Firearms Education and Training Chairman of the National Firearms Association, gave a Range Safety Course at the club. Rick was joined by Donald Feltham, a club member, who is Secretary of the NFA and Regional Director of Atlantic provinces for the NFA.  

Twelve members of the Club participated in the course and qualified as RSOs. This is a nationally certified course with no expiry date.  Those who participated were: Andrea Bassan, Troy Coldwell, Dave Reddin, Samantha McMullin, Dan Donnelly, Evan Kearley, Christopher Tucker, Christian Winter, Brad Ryan, Doug Bursey, Gerry Carr and Herb Butt.  This group of members includes representatives all of the shooting sport groups at the club. 

 

Published Date: 2024-07-26 13:54:00
Ever wonder what your shotgun pattern actually looks like when you're breaking clays or swinging on a passing duck? Patterning your shotgun is a great way to determine how it is actually patterning at various ranges with the loads and chokes that you use. 
 
So how do you do that? You put shot to paper!
 
Here is a great link that provides step-by-step instructions on patterning shotguns and checking point of impact: https://www.browning.com/support/faq/shotgun-poi.html
 
Target loads up to size #7.5 (i.e. #7.5, 8 & 9) can be used on the trap and sporting clays ranges; however, the most convenient location to pattern your shotgun at the club is Range C, which is approved for shotgun use using larger shot sizes typically used in hunting scenarios. Please check the club calendar before heading out to use Range C.

 

Published Date: 2024-06-18 07:31:00
 

1) The new Board has been meeting monthly in person and has had one on-line meeting to address an urgent matter. The operations of the Board have changed somewhat as we have adopted a more formal structure for full meetings, based on Robert's Rules. The most significant change is the monthly Treasurer's update. Heads of Committees also report monthly, wherein those who are on the Board report directly, while those not on the Board report via an appointed Board member. These measures were taken to keep all of the Board fully informed and educated in the way all aspects of the Club function.

 

2) Another change in the management of the club is that all fees collected by the various groups (Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery, Rifle/Pistol) be paid to the Treasurer at the end of each month. These monies must also include documentation of the number and names of the participants, and if they are club members or guests. For Trap and Sporting Clays there is a significant amount of Club money that must be recovered for clay targets: this year with the Atlantic Trap Championships being held here ~ $45K.

 

3) The Club website has undergone some changes in structure that are meant to provide information to the user in an easier fashion. We are also going through the existing content and updating or removing material.

 

4) Orientations continue to be held on the first Sunday of each month. We are trying to ensure that Members of the Board, representing the various groups in the Club, are present. This way our incoming member's get to meet a few of the Board, and the Board members can better explain the intricacies of their own groups.

 

5) Safety is a of prime importance to us all, so we are updating information and signage in areas where we felt there was a need. We are also updating our first aid kits and AED machines.

 

6) Based on the Chief Firearms Office inspection of the range last year, we are beginning to start repairs. These repairs impact primarily on Range B, Range C and Range A.  Work on Range B down to 50m will start on June 24th. This involves relocating the backstop at "50" yards, and installation of a new target stand at 50m. Upgrades to drainage and the range floor will be made at the same time. Additional maintenance will also be taking place on the Long Branch and main Clubhouse.

 

7) We have changed the way we rent the range facilities to outside organizations. These fall into 2 categories: law enforcement groups; and security companies. We are charging on a daily basis now, with the anticipation that the extra income will help us maintain the ranges and keep our membership fees low.

 

8) The Club continues to co-operate with the Provincial Wildlife division in supporting the BOW and Youth programs. A successful BOW event was held in May, and the Youth event will take place in late August.

 

9) We have been in contact with our insurer, National Firearms Association, and they will be running an RSO course for us in late July. This has restricted numbers, but we should be able to have some participants in that qualify to offer the course in-house.

 

10) We are in communication with the NFA about the details of our coverage. This has lead us to hire a legal consultant to rewrite our contracts with external bodies and also advise us on waivers for external users of the range. 

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Archery

Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.

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Rifle/Pistol

A 15 stall outdoor rifle range that provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 yards. The outdoor pistol range features 12 shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m.

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Trap Shooting

Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.

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Sporting Clays

Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers


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IDPA

Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.

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IPSC

Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.

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Youth Program

Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.

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Conservation

Our Club's Conservation Mandate


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Archery

Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.


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Rifle/Pistol

A 15 stall outdoor rifle range that provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 yards. The outdoor pistol range features 12 shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m.


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Trap Shooting

Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.


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Sporting Clays

Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers


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IDPA

Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.


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IPSC

Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.


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Youth Program

Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.


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Conservation

Our Club's Conservation Mandate




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