Vice-President:

The club is seeking a Vice-President, who will also be a member of the KDFGC Executive. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of leadership, negotiation and team building, and will be expected to function in the role of President during any absence.

Treasurer:

The club is seeking a Treasurer, who will also be a member of the KDFGC Executive. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting or financial management background, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage our bookkeeping staff.

Director, Firearms Advocacy:

The club is seeking a Director to lead KDFGC Firearms Advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have a background in communications or media, a professional demeanor, and superior written and verbal communication skills.

To receive a full role description for the above volunteer director positions, please contact the Range Operations Manager at rangeops@kdfgc.org. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

New Member Orientations have resumed Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30 with a maximum of 3 participants, per Provincial Health orders. Please register online. For those unable to attend on Saturdays, please contact the office for an alternate method. This training is a legal requirement for new members prior to shooting unsupervised at the range.

Pistol Safety Qualifications have resumed with a maximum of 1 participant, per Provincial Health orders. Please contact the office by email at info@kdfgc.org to express interest. Please indicate a date and time for availability and we will do our best to facilitate. This training is a requirement for new members prior to handgun shooting unsupervised at the range.

The Office will close at noon 24 December 20 and reopen 05 January 21 for normal business.  Membership renewal and initiation is still available online but processing will delayed until the new year

INDOOR AND SHOTGUN SPORTS TEMPORARY SUSPENSION:

In compliance with the most recent order of the Provincial Health Officer, all indoor training and scheduled Shotgun Sports is temporarily suspended, effective immediately.

Suspended activities include:

1. Indoor range Precision Pistol
2. Indoor range Archery
3. Indoor range IPSC
4. Indoor range Recreational (Open) Pistol
5. Shotgun Sports scheduled shooting session.

Outdoor training as an individual is not affected by this order. Spectators / observers are no longer permitted.

Please avoid gathering as a group before, during or after your range visit.

Do NOT attend the range if you:

1. Have travelled outside Canada within the last 14 days
2. Have been identified by Public Health as a close contact of someone with COVID-19
3. Have been told to isolate by Public Health
4. Are displaying any of symptoms associated with COVID-19.

Please sanitize your hands before and after your range visit. Please maintain physical distancing of 2 meters.

Thank you for helping keep our membership safe.

INDOOR RANGE HANDGUN SCHEDULE

The Kelowna and District Fish and Game Club is pleased to announce we are offering indoor handgun training four sessions per week throughout the winter months:

Monday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM:            Precision Pistol

Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM:            Precision Pistol II (Competitive Sport-Specific Training)

Thursday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM:           IPSC

Friday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:                Recreational (Open) Pistol

DETAILS:

• 1.      All training is reserved for adult (18+) members only, no guests are permitted to attend.
• 2.      Drop-in fee of $7 or reduced-cost punch card available.
• 3.      Please read descriptions of each training session to see which applies to your style of shooting and equipment.
• 4.      Please contact the appropriate coordinator prior to attending for the first time.
• 5.      COVID-19 safety protocols in compliance with the BC Target Sports Association “Return to Sport Guidelines” are in effect.
• 6.      Check the calendar regularly for any time changes or updates.

DESCRIPTIONS:

PRECISION PISTOL is Olympic, International, ISSF and NRA precision pistol target shooting.

We shoot .177 air pistol, .22 caliber pistols, some calibers of centerfire and all with target loads. You must own a .22 caliber pistol to join us, as we start with this caliber and shoot it the most. We start with air pistol/.22 caliber and at the end we shoot some centerfire.

We accept both competitive and recreational shooters with relaxed rules that shoot our style of precision pistol shooting.   The make and model of pistol is not important but the caliber, loads and style of shooting is important.

Monday evenings is for competitive or recreational target practice, for Competitive and Recreational members that qualify.                                                              

Sunday is for Competitive Sport Specific Training & Match Day, for Competitive and Recreational members that qualify.                 

PLEASE CONTACT the coordinator prior to attending your first session. You can inquire about precision pistol shooting by contacting Claudio at precision-pistol@kdfgc.org

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IPSC is the acronym for the International Practical Shooting Confederation. IPSC is a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of Accuracy, Speed and Power are balanced in a unique scoring system. IPSC has defined Action Shooting. It requires competitors to shoot fast and accurately, often shooting on the move and developing techniques and styles to shave off fractions of a second between shots, during reloads and drawing from the holster.

PLEASE CONTACT the coordinator prior to attending your first session. Prior training (Black Badge) is required to participate in IPSC. You can inquire regarding IPSC indoor training by contacting Marcy at ipsc@kdfgc.org

RECREATIONAL (OPEN) PISTOL is handgun target practice supervised by a Range Safety Officer with an emphasis on safety, accuracy and principles of marksmanship.

Recreational (Open) Pistol will be open to most calibers and loads for target practice with some exceptions:  No pistols chambered for Rifle calibers.  No large calibers with magnum loads.  No holsters, only shooting from bench, all shots must be aimed and accurate fire. 

Please remember all calibers and loads are amplified indoors. Only tolerable calibers and loads, shooting at a reasonable speed for the safety and comfort of all participants will be permitted.

Quality Eye and Ear protection is mandatory. 

Indoor range per use fee is $7.00 or a 10-slot punch card for $60.00.

Please email us if you intend to join us; we have Health Rules, Indoor Range Rules and Commands to send you, so you are more prepared.

PLEASE CONTACT the coordinator prior to attending your first session. If you have any inquiries about Recreational (Open) Pistol please contact Claudio at precision-pistol@kdfgc.org  (Claudio is coordinating BOTH Precision and Recreational).

Indoor Adult Programs Schedule:

 

Indoor adult programs for Precision Pistol, Recreational Pistol, Archery, and IPSC are currently scheduled for opening in mid-October. Discipline Directors are developing training plans in compliance with the BC Target Sports Association and BC Archery Association “Return to Sport” workbook.  These detailed plans are designed to protect participants, coaches and volunteers when training in a COVID-19 environment, and will be available for the review of all participants prior to opening.  Special thanks is due to the Discipline Directors for putting in a significant amount of volunteer time in order to safely offer these programs.

 

Please continue to check the “News” and "Calendar" section of the KDFGC website for updated schedules and information.

 

Indoor Junior Program Cancellation:

 

After careful consideration of the risks posed by potential transmission of the COVID-19 virus, the KDFGC Board of Directors has made the difficult choice to suspend delivery of our popular Tuesday evening Junior Rifle and Archery program.  Of particular concern is the Junior’s use of shared equipment, distributed ammunition, and physical distancing required for effective individual coaching. We will continue to evaluate the risks and available controls, and reintroduce the Junior Program when safe to do so.

 

The KDFGC Board of Directors would like to express their concern and best wishes for members and their families to stay healthy during this challenging time. We look forward to returning to regular operations and social activities as soon as appropriate.

 

Thank you for your understanding in the interim.

 

Sincerely,

 

KDFGC Board of Directors

100 -200 Yd Range Usage

Hunters and bench rest shooters: The rifle ranges are quite busy from mid-August up to the opening of rifle hunting season. Please come early to practice and sight in your rifles. If the range has shooters waiting, you are asked to limit your shooting time to 30 minutes. Chronograph use is NOT allowed if shooters are waiting for range.

Due to the current concerns regarding the Covid-19 Virus, and following the advice of Provincial Health Officers, the Kelowna and District Fish and Game Club is taking the following actions to protect the Health and Safety of our Members and Staff: GROUP EVENTS: All group-based events are postponed until further notice. This will affect all Club Dinners / Ceremonies, Club AGM, Black Badge and Recreational Pistol Training, Jr. Shooters and Archery, and all other indoor discipline shooting nights. New Member Orientations are suspended. OFFICE ACCESS: The Club office is closed to member access. Renewals, New Memberships and Inquiries will be processed by phone and email. Virtual Office hours and contact information: ·         Tuesday               11:00 to 4:00 ·         Thursday              11:00 to 4:00 ·         Saturday              9:00 to 3:00 ·         Email:                    info@kdfgc.org ·         Phone:                  250-764-7558 INDOOR RANGE: Closed until further notice. TRAP RANGE: Closed until further notice. OUTDOOR RANGES: Open to member access, subject to daily assessment. Conditions: Social Distancing MUST be maintained (6 feet between shooters). Members displaying any cold / flu or illness symptoms are not permitted to attend the range. Members who are returning from outside Canada or whom are subject to any form of self-isolation are not permitted to attend the range until 14 days of isolation have been completed. All members attending the range must exercise full cough and sneeze etiquette as well as diligent hand hygiene. Please – if you feel unwell, do not attend the range. The KDFGC Board of Directors would like to express their concern and best wishes for members and their families to stay healthy during this challenging time. We look forward to returning to regular operations and social activities as soon as appropriate. Thank you for your cooperation in the interim. KDFGC BOARD AND MANAGEMENT