Jan 27, 2010 - Major Web Page Changes!

As part of the web site migration from bdfgc.com to bdfgc.ca some major changes have been made.

In general, all private (member only) data has moved to the more secure "members" page and most of the frequently updated public data has been moved to allow for ease of editting.

Feel free to play with the new features and send the administrator a message if you have any problems.

Specifically, the following content has moved to the members.bdfgc.ca page:
- Meeting Minutes, Treasurers Reports and Procedural Forms
- Club personal email addresses
- Photographs
- Contact Us form, Application Form, etc

Jan 9, 2010 - New Club Domain BDFGC.CA!

Please note the web page change from the old http://bdfgc.com/ to the new http://bdfgc.ca/.
This was due to several reasons but the main being economic, the secondary being a more secure environment to expand into.
Please send an email to the address on the main page if you find any problems with the new site.

Apr 21, 2009 - June 14, 2009 Summer Pistol Shoot!

1) For the summer handgun shoot the course of fire will be:

20 yard, rimfire and centerfire,
- 10 rounds slow fire,
- 10 rounds timed ( 5 rds, 20 sec, reload 5 rds 20 sec)
10 yard, rim OR center fire, 5 rounds, slow fire, one hand.
Total shots 45

Prizes 1st grand aggregate 45 rounds
1st and 2nd rimfire 20 rounds
1st and 2nd centerfire 20 rounds
Tightest group for 10 yard

2) Fun shoot late morning or afternoon
20 and 50 yard rimfire rifle
separate targets for iron and optical/electrical sights

3) Other Events if time permits (ie. skeet)

(Added 090421)

Jan 8, 2009

In the December 2008 "Gord Brown Communicator" there is a notice concerning an extension of the waiver(s) for shooter and firearms registration. The specific areas are:
- fee waiver until May 16, 2009
- amnesty until May 16, 2009
- POL renewal until May 16, 2009.
If you have lapsed or missed the previous deadlines this opportunity is for you.

Dec 30, 2008 / Jan 1, 2009

The web page has been updated for the new year. It reflects the new event calendar, current executive and directors, updated email addresses and some notices about fee changes for 2010. If you have any updates, comments, suggestions or content (ie. photos) please pass them along.

Also, please note that 2008 membership expires on Dec 31, 2008. Please ensure that you have renewed. Failure to renew will impact your liability insurance and ATT (for handgun members). This is also a good time to ensure that your firearms and hunting licences are current.

Dec 9, 2008

The HISTORY link has been updated to provide some OLD club information that I've been able to find.
You can also get a preview of the 2009 Executive there.

Also, the minutes of the Dec 3, 2008 Executive and AGM have been posted to the MINUTES link.

Oct 1, 2008 - Archery Chair Needed

James Plumley has confirmed his intention to retire as the Archery Chair at the end of 2008.

James has been successfully running the Archery competitions for many years and feels it is time to step down. Many thanks to James for his commitment to BDFGC!

If anyone is interested in continuing with Archery at the BDFGC please make your intentions known and James is willing to help.

Again, many thanks James!

Sep 17, 2008 - Range Lease Notice

ATTENTION MEMBERS

BE ADVISED THAT THE BROCKVILLE POLICE SERVICE HAS LEASED THE CLUB FROM OCT. 27th to 31st /08 FROM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

DURING THE ABOVE MENTIONED DAYS AND TIMES, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT CLUB MEMBERS DO NOT VISIT THE CLUB.

THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

Aug 16, 2008 - Capt. Harry McBratney Biathlon

Thanks to all the organizers, volunteers, participants and spectators!
Click here for the Official Results!
2008 Captain McBratney Biathlon (Aug 16)
And mini Candid photos!

If any one wants high(er) resolution copies of the candids just let me know via email and I will forward them.

Jul 02, 2008 - Membership Status!

As of June 30, 2008 Club membership stands at:
125 members (mailing list)
25 family members
80 ATT's are issued

Jun 22, 2008 - Chairmans Report on the Jun 14/15 Black Powder Shoot.

Oronhyatekha Challenge
There were 4 competitors, the winner was Ivan Zeran.
Scores
Ivan Zeran 259-2X
Bob Miller 244
John Dewager 234-3X
Mike Procter 227

On a sad note, I was informed by John Dewager that long time black powder shooter, gun builder and many-time winner of the Oronhyatekha Challenge, Jack Welsman, passed away in late May. Jack started this shoot 20 years ago.

Our condolences from the Brockville District Fish and Game Club go out to the Welsman family. He sure will be missed by all the shooters here and in the US.

Reg Read Memorial Muzzle Loading Shoot
There were 3 competitors, the winner was Bob Miller.
Scores:
Bob Miller 134-1X
John Dewager 112-2X
Nick Gruich (Shot minie ball; score not counted)

Note that 27 notices were sent out well in advance, this is the result!

Profit for the Sat shoot was $6 and Sun $10, I still have postage and misc charges to be paid back. If no more than this shows up it is difficult to justify having the shoot, and 3 days were spent there. Thank you to all the members that helped.

James Dobson
Black Powder - Chairman

Apr 15, 2008 - Problems Seeing Web Page Updates!

The "Edited" date in the left-hand column shows the last time the web page was updated. If you do not see changes that you were expecting press the "Refresh" button on your browser to get the new page. Some browsers tend to "cache" old web pages for a few days before updating, depending on your own computers configuration. The "Refresh" button will override this internal setting. In particular, new photos were added on Sun Apr 13, 2008. Note that the "Refresh" button typically ony effects the page you are looking at.

Feb 6, 2008 - Collecting Range Useage Fees and NFA Insurance For Visitors!

Larry Foss has implemented a system to aid in collecting Useage ($5/day) and Insurance ($3/day) fees paid by visitors to the range.

The new system involves 2 blank (business card sized) cards to be filled in with date, names, addresses and amount paid. The member collecting the fees fills in their member number. The cards are left at the range (in the provided container) and the member keeps the money. The member is then "billed" for the collected fees at a later date. This system is simply to protect the club and visitor in the event of any injury while on the property. The cards must be completed in order to know who is at the range and has (paid) for liability insurance in the event of any future claims.

The fees are only to be collected for visitors who are actually shooting, they are charged on a per shooter basis and cover one full day of activities.

Contact the Club secretary or any executive member if you have questions.
(Edited 080208)(Edited 080508)

Feb 6, 2008 - CFO Scrutinizing ATT Applications!

The Range Officer (Bev P.) has received correspondence from the CFO (Chris Wyatt) that range operations and ATT applications are being reviewed across Ontario. Please remember to observe the range rules, maintain your membership "in good standing" and remember to sign in at the club-house or pistol house when participating in handgun events or whenever you come out to shoot. This is very important.

The club has been requested to attend a "Range Operators Seminar" on Apr 26 to discuss the current situation.
(Edited 080331)

Jun 8, 2007 - Bow Hunting Certification Training!

Larry Foss and James Dobson are now Bow Hunting Certification Instructors. This certification is required to bow hunt in other provinces and states. It is not currently required in Ontario but there is activity to this end. Some example URLs are:
Nova Scotia
Borden Local Requirement
One American Example

Contact Larry or James for more local and timely information.

May 27, 2007 - NEW "Personal Injury" Reporting Requirements from the CFO of Ontario!

NEW Regulations and Forms Page!

Apr 15, 2007 - Club Approved Targets!

Please note that only Club Approved targets are allowed on the range. This means no cans, bottles, etc should be used. Novelty type targets are allowed on the range (ie. balloons) but must be approved in advance.

Mar 7, 2007 - Pistol Shooters ATT Changes!

The club has been notified of changes to regulations concerning the issuance of ATT's.

Along with the requirement of being a "member in good standing", you must now also shoot in club sponsored activities at least once every 6 months.
When you visit the club, be sure to fill out the log sheets located in the clubhouse and/or pistol house.

There will be additional details in the next Newsletter.

Mar 7, 2007 - Club Membership Status and ATT's!!

Due to the change in ATT regulations the Executive will now review all unpaid memberships at the first meeting of the new year. At that time, all members who have been mailed and called about their renewal, and have not complied, will have their ATT cancelled.

There will be additional details in the next Newsletter.

Mar 7, 2007 - Mailed News Letters Will Now Become Electronic Only!

It has been proposed that the next mailed Newsletter will be the last. From now on it is planned to have the Newsletter available electronically on the web page only. This is mainly due to the administrative time involved and the cost. If you have opinions on this decision please make them known.

There will be additional details in the next Newsletter.

Jan 1, 2007 - Photo Page Now Available!

I have added some photographs to the "Club Photos" link. If you have pictures you would like to have added just forward them to me along with an appropriate caption. Also, if anyone knows the dates of the current pictures just let me know and I'll update them.