An orientation and training sessions are required. Contact us for more info.
bpsportsmen@gmail.com
We no longer offer PAL or Hunter Education courses. For list of local instructors go to
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/find-an-instructor
Youth Firearms Safety Shooting Program starts in January
Ladies Firearms Safety Shooting Program starts in January
PAL CARDS
Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) cards now sport a new look with enhanced security features. The announcement from the RCMP. The Canadian Firearms Program transition to the new PAL sees these valid versions circulated over the next five years, including:
– standard cards issued from December 1998 to May 2022
– interim cards issued between May and December 2022 that do not contain a magnetic strip on the back.
Previously issued PAL cards will remain valid until they expire, with the final batch set to lapse in December 2027. New PALs will be issued on renewal Those with a valid PAL do not need to do anything.
Firearm Possession, Acquisition Licence (P.A.L.) Renewals
Many Members are aware there was a significant increase in the purchase of restricted, prohibited and non restricted firearms following the government announcement regarding the planned freeze on the sale, purchase and estate willing of certain firearms.
This action created a significant backlog on the transfer and registration of restricted and prohibited firearms. It was difficult or impossible to initiate the transfer by phone as the lines and staff simply could not accommodate the volume of calls. One of our Members waited over five (5) months to complete a simple transfer.
We strongly suggest Members that have a P.A.L. coming up for renewal submit the paperwork well in advance of the expiry date and keep dated copies of your submission. Many are suggesting at least 6 months before due date. PAL’s expire on your birthday so if you have one coming up, take a minute and check your PAL expiry date to ensure this is not the year it expires.
Our Handgun club is an active club with approx. 70 members. The .22 shooting is usually on Wed evenings, with big bore firearms on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. We trained several range officers to make sure our members shoot and handle firearms safely, and are available when needed. We have a strict set of rules and safety practices. Our members can shoot anytime, providing that a range officer is present. No full metal jacketed ammo allowed for center fire and would prefer wad cutters for big bore. Members can bring guests, but a safety officer must run them through a short course before they can shoot. We welcome everyone as long as the rules are followed.We love to share our sport with all people of all ages and walks of life.
We have a competition team that belong to the Western Ont Handgun league and we travel to shoot against other clubs near us. Our competition shooting starts in Oct runs to March. Our shooters have categories of AA,A,B,C,D,E, that they have to qualify for. Improvement sends that shooter to the next highest level for the following year. BPSA has won the league several times over the years.
Our members have the training of firearms safety events for Police Foundation students at Georgian College. We taught them safety and handling of firearms, then we let them shoot our firearms in the range. We teach youth the same thing and they shoot .22 rifles. They have a friendly competition at the end of each shoot for top shooters. Mom usually brings the kids to the range, so we put on a women’s shoot for the moms.
Come on out and learn the sport in a safe and controlled environment, it is a blast. Anyone interested contact president Al at akh@conestoga.net.
