Fundy Shooting Sports Inc.

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January

News For 2024

December

  • PROHIBITED - BANNED FIREARMS SEARCHABLE INDEX
       Click here to search classifications for almost any firearm in Canada.
  • EXTRA CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DAYS
       With the large number of members we now have (560), we are offering some extra options to do your membership renewals. The early renewal fee is currently $90 per year until March 31st, after that it will be $100 and you can renew for up to 3 years. Your options are: (1) You can email your completed renewal form to Tye Barter (Tyebarter@gmail.com) and your payment to Dave Greene via electronic transfer (EFT) to dhgreene@nbnet.nb.ca . This will change effective Jan. 1st when our new Treasurer (Ian Ross) takes over. We will mail out (if the strike is over) your new membership card and you can drop in to exchange your range key, on January 1st at the KBM from 10:00AM to 1:00PM, after the locks are changed. (2) We will be available for renewals at the KBM on Monday December 30th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Please bring your completed application form, your payment and your old "C" key if you don't plan on going to the range before January 1st. (3) We will also be available for renewals on Saturday January 4th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Please bring your completed application form, your payment and your old "C" key. (4) If your membership for 2025 is already paid you can exchange your range key on January 1st from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the KBM 2452 Westfield Road in West Saint John. Bring your old range key "C" and your current membership card. You may also renew at this time if you want to. (5) Come to our meeting on January 14th at the KBM - expect a crowd and slow moving line.
  • NON RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY COURSES
       Click here to see available courses coming up for the Welsford area.

November

  • RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE INTRUCTORS NEEDED
       From the office of the provincial CFO: "As part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality training, we are currently seeking new instructors to join our team of Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course (CRFSC) instructors. If you know any qualified individuals who may be interested in this opportunity, we would appreciate your recommendations. Please forward the names and resumes of any potential candidates to us at nbcfopnb@cfp-pcaf.ca. Additionally, if you or anyone you recommend would like to apply directly, applications can be submitted online through Home · Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Thank you for your dedication and support in helping us maintain the highest standards of firearm safety education in New Brunswick."

October

  • DANA RUSSELL MEMORIAL SHOTGUN SHOOT RESULTS AND PICTURES
       The Dana Russell Memorial Shoot was held on Sept 14th with 23 shooters in attendance. Stan McGrattan came 1st with a score of 85/100, second place was John Leonard with an 81/100 and Jim Harper came in third with a score of 79/100. David Goodfellow was the winner of the Stevens 555 O/U shotgun as well as the winner of the case of shotgun shells by raffle. PICTURES ARE HERE!
  • PRACTICAL SHOTGUN SHOOT OCTOBER 26 - POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9
       Please be advised that the Practical Shotgun match scheduled for Saturday October 26 has been rescheduled to SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9. I apologize for any inconvenience. I ask that everyone re-register for that date to avoid any confusion. Kind regards, Jody. There will be a Practical Shotgun Match held at the club on Saturday October 26. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, briefing at 9:30 AM with first shots shortly thereafter. Competitors will fire 100+ rounds of birdshot, 10-15 buckshot, and 10-15 slugs. Match fee is $20 to be paid at Registration. Any 20 or 12 gauge shotgun will suffice, but a pump or semi would be optimal. The Competitors will need a means of carrying extra ammunition as some courses will require reloading the gun on the clock and on the run. This is not an aerial target match, the courses of fire will consist of static steel plates and clays. Competitors will be required to reload the gun safely to complete some of the courses. We need Range Officers and helpers for this match. The Competitors are expected to help reset targets etc. after the Range Officer clears the range. Registration is by email, please make the subject line "Shotgun" and include details of the shotgun you are using so you can be placed in the right division. There are 24 slots available on a first come, first serve basis. Rules and requirements will be sent to you after you register. Forward any questions you have to Jody. We will be giving away a Charles Daly 12 gauge shotgun, Semi-Automatic, 3" Chamber, 28" Barrel, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Black Syn. Stock. All registered shooters will receive a ticket on the gun and you may purchase up to two (2) extra tickets for $10 each. There will also be a prize table so that all shooters will receive something. Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director (ipscjody@yahoo.com)
  • HOW TO USE THE 200 YARD RANGE GATE - CLOSE & LOCK ONLY WHEN SHOOTING FROM 200 YARD FIRING LINE
       Member Greg Matthews mentioned before the October meeting that he has found the inside 200 yard range gate closed & locked with no members present & the green flag raised. It appears some members do not understand the procedure to use this gate; it is to be closed and locked ONLY when shooting is taking place from the 200 yard firing line. If you are unsure of the procedure review the range safety orientation. Thanks to Greg for mentioning this matter.

September

  • RANGE CLOSED FOR MOOSE HUNTING SEASON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23 TO SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29
       This is a reminder that the range is closed for all shooting the entire week of Moose Season from Monday morning Sept 23th until Sunday morning September 29th. Thanks for your cooperation in being a good neighbour.
  • RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8
       Fundy Shooting Sports will be hosting an RNBRA Range Safety Officer Course on September 8th at 10 AM. The cost is $50 and includes a Royal New Brunswick Rife Association membership that expires at the end of the calendar year. Having a healthy number of certified RSO's is crucial for our club, especially for the steel and action shooting events that are occurring more and more often. Any member who completes this course and acts as an RSO at 3 matches will be reimbursed by the club. Please contact Jody Waring (ipscjody@yahoo.com) to register.
  • DANA RUSSEL MEMORIAL SHOTGUN SHOOT - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7 UPDATE: POSTPONED - WATCH EMAIL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
       We will be having our 19th annual Dana Russell Memorial Shotgun Shoot on Saturday September 7, 2024. We are asking members to pre-register for this event (dhgreene@nbnet.nb.ca) and send in a $20 registration fee. You can send your registration fee by EFT to Dave Greene's email address (dhgreene@nbnet.nb.ca) no password is required, or in person at any Wednesday night shotgun shoot. The total cost of the shoot will be $60.00 for 100 clays. We will be accepting a maximum of 30 shooters so we are asking that anyone from the club that will be attending to send in your registration and fee to Dave by Sept 1st. After September 1st, if we do not have 30 shooters from our club registered we will be extending the invitation to other clubs so please let us know before then. A BBQ lunch will be included and there will be a draw for a Stevens 555 over/under 12Ga shotgun. Everyone who is registered will get a ticket on the shotgun plus you may purchase up to two extra tickets on the gun for $10 each. There will be additional prizes as well, including; Cabela's Kikai Range bag, Cabela's Multi tools, 1 case of Federal 12GA Shotgun shells #71/2 250 rounds, Challenger 12GA 11/8 #7.5 100 pack, Life Straw Water Filter, Redhead Camo Backpack, Tink's Scent Bomb Kits, Allen .22LR bore snakes, Benelli Gun Sock, Thermal Seat Cushion, Cabela's Mini Flashlights, Camo Braided Rope 1/4"x50', Tasco 10x25 Binoculars, Rio 12GA Buckshot 5 rounds, Rio 12GA Slugs 5 rounds, Beretta Barrel Shoe Rests, Primos Deer Call, Red Head Orange Vest, Hunter Specialties Hen Box Call, Hunter Specialties Turkey Reed Call, Cabela's Gun Sock, Herter's Camo Field Bag, Federal .22LR 40GR RN 1,200 FPS 325 rounds, Ruger BX-1 Magazine 10 round, Avid Bore Boss 20GA Snake, Real Avid Bench Block, Pursuit 10" Steel Gong Target, FSSI club hats, T-Shirts and FSSI license plates. There will also be a raffle for a case of Federal 12GA #71/2 250 rounds, tickets will be $5 each, three for $10 or eight for $20 so bring lots of extra cash. We also need volunteers to help out with registration the day of the shoot, scoring, filling the throwers with clays at the shoot. So let us know what you can do to pitch in. If you have any questions please contact Dave Greene at 674-1345 or 650-5563 C.

August

  • JIM MCGEE MEMORIAL MATCH - SATURDAY AUGUST 17
       Hey everyone, just a reminder of the Jim McGee Memorial match coming up soon on Saturday August 17, match fee is $20, round count will be 250+. The match is not sanctioned but will he a hybrid of IPSC and USPSA competition. The match is open to all normal pistol divisions as well as PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbines) but the intent is for those with 1911 single stack pistols to wipe the dust off of them and come have a great time. Awards pending participation levels in the different divisions. Stages will be challenging and fun, I don't think you will be disappointed! For single stack competitors major power factor limited to 8 rounds in the magazine, 10 for minor. There is no restrictions on magazine length. Come out and enjoy a great day of shooting and join us to pay tribute to a great friend who was very passionate about shooting! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. I look forward to seeing you! Kind Regards, Jody Waring, Match Director. ipscjody@yahoo.com
  • YOUTH SHOOT EVENT - SATURDAY AUGUST 10
       Our Annual Youth Shoot will be held on Saturday August 10th at 10:00 AM. It is open to the children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews of our members who are between the ages of 10 and 17. Members are to provide their own .22LR rifles and ammunition. If you would like to participate and do not have a .22 rifle the club has a Marlin 795 semi-auto rifle with 5 magazines for any member to use (contact Dave Greene). Please ensure that your rifle is sighted in prior to the shoot as there will be no time to do so before the shoot. We will be giving away, on a draw basis, a Ruger 10/22 Semi-automatic .22LR black synthetic stock rifle complete with 4 spare magazines, Truglo 1x20 Red Dot Sight and a Ruger 10/22 soft case. We have a good selection of additional prizes: 3 Cabela's Range Bags, 6 Cabela's Multi Tools, 3 Allen .22LR Bore Snakes, Life Straw Water Filter, 2 FSSI T-Shirts, Hunter Orange Safety Vest, Camo Therm-A-Seat, 2 Bass Pro Mini Flashlights 6 packs, Simmons 10x25 Compact Binoculars, Coleman Sleeping Bag 33"x77", Primos Doe Call, Tinks Trophy Buck Scent Bomb, Cabela's Gun Sock, Remington Gun Sock, Rio 12 gauge Slugs 5's, Rio 12 gauge Buckshot 5's, box of Federal .22LR 40 grain 1200 FPS (325 rounds), CCI .22LR 40 grain RN Clean (200 rounds), CCI .22LR Plinkster 32 grain plated HP (100 rounds) and an assortment of hats, frisbees, and participant medals as well. All prizes will be awarded on a draw basis and every Youth will receive a prize. If any member wishes to donate any additional prizes please let Dave Greene know. If you are planning on attending please register with Dave - dhgreene@nbnet.nb.ca - with the child's name, age and your phone number, to ensure we have enough prizes and food for everyone. This is a great opportunity to win a new rifle and some ammo. All other ranges will be closed during this event. UPDATE: Another successful event - thanks to those members who helped make this event possible. Winner of the rifle was Madison Richardson - Congratulations!

July

  • JOSHUA GROUP STEEL CHALLENGE - SATURDAY JULY 20
       On Saturday July 20th Fundy Shooting Sports will be hosting the Joshua Group Steel Challenge Shoot. Registration at 9:30 AM first shots at 10:00, $25 match fee. This is a Steel Challenge type event open to rimfire pistol, rifle, centerfire pistol and pistol caliber carbines. Round count for the event will not exceed 200 rounds. There will be a BBQ lunch where donations will be accepted, there will also be also several raffles and some draw prizes for the competitors. We welcome any potential sponsors and if you are aware of anyone wanting to participate at that level please contact Jody Waring - ipscjody@yahoo.com . 100% of the proceeds will be going to the Joshua Group, a local non-profit that does great work helping children in need in the Saint John and surrounding area. Registration is up on Practiscore: https://practiscore.com/fundy-shooting-sports-charity-steel-match/register .....or you can register via email but remember this match is first come first serve and will fill quickly. In your email please include details of the firearm you will be using. A match rulebook will be forwarded to you for review. I will have openings for Friday evening as well starting at 6:00 PM for anyone interested and I will be looking for people to help out on Saturday to act as Range Officers and maintenance to fix any targets etc. that may need repair during the day. I look forward to seeing you and thank you for supporting this great local organization. Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director UPDATE: After a successful event Match Director Jody Waring presented the Joshua Group a cheque for $2500 to support the great work done by this organization assisting underprivileged youth in our community. Many thanks to those who contributed!

June

  • IPSC LEVEL 2 MATCH - SATURDAY JUNE 29
       IPSC Pistol and PCC Level 2 shoot on Saturday June 29th. Registration at 9:00 AM first shots at 10:00, $20 match fee. Must be a current member of IPSC NB. Registration via Practiscore. Please be advised that the IPSC Level 2 Shoot on Saturday June 29th will be utilizing the 25/50 Yard Range. They should be completed by 2:00 PM to 3:00 for the membership to use. The 100 Yard Range will also be available to use. questions email - ipscjody@yahoo.com . - Jody Waring, Match Director.
  • TWO GUN MATCH - SATURDAY JUNE 8
       There will be a 2 Gun Match on Saturday June 8th. Competitors will be required to complete courses of fire with both centerfire pistol and pistol caliber carbines (PCC) in fun, challenging competition. Details of the event are on Practiscore. Round count for the match with be 250 +/- rounds. Practical 2 Gun Competition Pistol & PCC. There will be two divisions for this match - 1. Practical. 9mm minimum. Pistol must not have compensators or barrel ports. Iron or red dot sights permitted. Belt mounted holster and magazine holders. Minor power factor scoring only. PCC no magnification on optics, no bipod. - 2. Competition. Pistol 9mm minimum. Must use belt mounted holster and magazine holders. Ports, brakes etc. permitted aka open division style pistol. PCC may use magnification and bipod. Minor power factor scoring only. Hit Factor match, Price: $25.00, registration via practiscore; questions email - ipscjody@yahoo.com . - Jody Waring, Match Director.
  • NATIONAL RANGE DAY IN SUPPORT OF CCFR - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED JUNE 1 - PLEASE HELP
       Fundy Shooting Sports will be hosting a National Range Day on June 1st from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. We will be opening up the range to the general public to come in and try out various firearms (pistols, rifles & shotguns). We are looking for members to step up and volunteer to assist in the various tasks including: setup & take down, parking, registration & ticket sales, security, safety officers, cooks, flyer distribution to name a few. We will need approximately 36 people to run this event properly; Please review the task list. All proceeds for this event will go to the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights. Contact John Kelly - johndkelly43@hotmail.ca - or Bill Nason - delta10mm@hotmail.com - so you can contribute your time to this project which will help keep private firearms ownership alive in Canada. Thank you. UPDATE: An enormous "THANK YOU" to members who made this possible! We had a successful event with good turn-out from those who had registered. More than once we heard "I'm getting my license now!", which is exactly why we put on these events - make no mistake, this was a lot of work and we deeply appreciate the efforts of the committee and all who volunteered. More news will follow once we have a full accounting of the days results. Well done!

     

May

  • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SCOUT APPRECIATION DAY MAY 25 - PLEASE HELP
       Our annual Scout Appreciation Day is on May 25th and we need 4 volunteers with bolt action .22LR rifles with scopes. Please ensure that the rifles are sighted in prior to the event as there will be no time to do so on Saturday. In order to put on this shoot there is a lot of work that has to be done. If enough members commit to doing the various jobs then no one person has to do a lot. In addition to the rifles required we will also need: someone to pick up the treats and fill the treat bags, someone to blow up 200 balloons, drill holes in BBQ briquettes, Range Safety Officer to control the firing line, several Crowd Control people to set up barrier fencing and man the fence during the day for security & we need an official photographer to get shots of all the Scouts. Just send event organizer Tim Nicol an email - Timothy.Nichol@nbed.nb.ca - thanks to those who step-up! UPDATE: Many thanks to the club members who gave their time to this event. It was an enjoyable day for the scouts, many of whom had never used a firearm. Introducing upcoming generations is essential to keeping our sport viable and is one of the founding principles of our club. PICTURES ARE HERE!
  • GEORGE MCGILLIVARY 3 GUN CHAMPIONSHIP MAY 18
       Hi everyone just a friendly reminder of the upcoming George McGillivary 3-Gun on May 18th. Please expect to shoot 75-100 rounds of pistol, 50-75 rounds of birdshot, 5 slugs and 50 rounds of rifle. Drawing from a holster is only permitted if you have IPSC Black Badge Training or other training in the use of holster carry. Match fee is $20, registration via practiscore or you can register via email - ipscjody@yahoo.com . Registration is mandatory with no walk ins. Details for the event are in the registration link. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Please share with anyone you may know who may be interested it's going to be a fun day! All ranges will be used for this event and it should be done by 2:00PM, opening up the range for the membership to use - Jody Waring, Match Director.
  • RANGE CLEAN UP DAY - SATURDAY MAY 4
       We ask that all members who are able to please attend a range clean up work detail Saturday, May 4th, at the Mispec range. While there are many tasks they are not particularly difficult but do require more than a handful of members to complete. Even if you can only spare an hour or two please do your part to keep our range safe and open for use. Hand tools, shovels, rakes, etc. would be useful to bring along for general clean up tasks. Please review the list of jobs and contact John Kelly - johndkelly43@hotmail.ca - if you wish to have your name assigned to a task so we can organize the list and ensure we have enough food on hand. Thank you. UPDATE: A big "THANK YOU" to those members who came out & helped make our clean-up a success! Many tasks were completed with one of the largest and most difficult - replacement of the uprights on the 100/200 yard line. Our club could not function and stay open without the generosity of members who give up the most valuable thing available today - their time. Again, many thanks!

     

April

  • TRIBUTE TO JIM MCGEE
      

  • NATIONAL RANGE DAY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
       If you are interested in helping on the National Range Day committee or helping at the range on the day of the event (June 1st) we are holding a meeting on April 23rd at Lawton's (West) in their Community Room on the second floor at 7:00PM. Contact John Kelly if you have any questions - johndkelly43@hotmail.com - Thanks.
  • IPSC BLACK BADGE PISTOL COURSE APRIL 11 - 14
       Jody Waring will be teaching an IPSC Pistol Black Badge Course at Fundy Shooting Sports with classroom training on Thursday April 11th (location TBD), range live fire training Saturday April 13, and a qualifying match on Sunday April 14. You will need a serviceable handgun in 9mm or larger, a belt mounted holster that covers the trigger guard, 4-5 magazines, and belt mounted magazine holders along with 500 rounds of ammunition to get you through the course and the qualifying match. The cost of the course is $150. Jody can answer questions but you MUST REGISTER with IPSC New Brunswick - ipscnewbrunswick@gmail.com - as instructors do not handle registration. Once registered you will receive all of the necessary information from the IPSC NB Training Coordinator. Please do not delay as it is only weeks away and it's first come, first serve. Just an FYI, there will be a Pistol Caliber Carbine Black Badge Course held in the month of May, date and location yet to be determined. If you are interested in that, please send an email to IPSC. Questions for Jody? Email: ipscjody@yahoo.com . Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director.

March

  • IPSC LEVEL 2 MATCH MARCH 23rd
       IPSC Level 2 Saturday March 23. Weather dependent. Registration at 9 AM. 150+ rounds, $25 match fee. Must be a current member of IPSC NB. Registration via Practiscore. The 25/50 yard ranges and 100 yard range will be open for all members to use. If you have any questions please contact Jody - Email: ipscjody@yahoo.com . Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director.
  • IPSC SHOTGUN CLINIC MARCH 16th
       If you are an IPSC shooter or plan to become one, there will be a shotgun clinic on Saturday March 16 starting at 10:00 AM. You will be required to have a serviceable shotgun in 20 or 12 gauge, 100 rounds of bird shot, 5 rounds each of slug and buckshot. You will also need a pouch or holder to carry spare ammunition. Registration is mandatory via email and a link will also be up on Practiscore periodically. We will familiarize ourselves with the rules along with safe gun handling practices. If you have any questions please contact Jody - Email: ipscjody@yahoo.com . Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director.
  • SHOTGUN SHELL ORDER - RESPOND BEFORE MARCH 8!
       Shotgun Shells are in High Demand - If enough members are interested we will place an order for Shotgun Shells. They will be Challenger Target Loads of 12 gauge 2 ¾”, #8, 1 1/8oz, 1200 FPS, 3 Dram, shells are subject to prior sale. We are offering to the members for $120 (taxes included) per case of 250 rounds. Yes, 20 gauge are also available at the same price. Our order has to be placed by Friday March 8th. Please let Dave know as soon as possible how many cases you want via email - dhgreene@nbnet.nb.ca . We will need a $20 per case deposit when you place your order. You can send Dave an email with the amount of cases you want and then send him an EFT with the deposit amount. Remember, we are only ordering what we have firm commitments for, so get your order in. We may not be able to order any later. The club will not be stocking any shells. When the shells have been delivered we will let you know where and when to come to pick them up.
  • IPSC PISTOL & PISTOL CALIBER CARBINE SHOOT MARCH 2nd - POSTPONED TO MARCH 9th
       On Saturday March 2nd March 9th Fundy Shooting Sports will be hosting an IPSC Pistol and PCC Shoot. First shots at 10:00AM with 7-8 stages and 125-150 rounds. Match fee is $10.00. Registration is through Practiscore. If you have any questions please contact Jody - Email: ipscjody@yahoo.com . Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director.

February

  • IPSC PISTOL & PISTOL CALIBER CARBINE SHOOT FEBRUARY 17
       On Saturday February 17th Fundy Shooting Sports will be hosting an IPSC Pistol and PCC Shoot. First shots at 10:00AM with 7-8 stages and 125+ rounds. Match fee is $10.00. Registration is through Practiscore Login. If you have any questions please contact me - Email: ipscjody@yahoo.com . Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director.
  • RANGE OFFICERS NEEDED FOR IPSC EVENTS - INTERESTED?
       Hey everyone I am just pooling members that are IPSC Shooters that would potentially qualify to become an NROI Range Officer. If all of the below points are applicable to you and you would like to be an RO please email ipscnewbrunswick@gmail.com and let them know you are interested. There has been mention of a class near the end of March. - Must be a current member of IPSC Canada - You must be a member for at least one year - You must compete in at least three L2 matches - You must successfully complete a L1 NROI Range Officer seminar - You must earn three supervised match points (work under the direction of a certified IPSC Range Officer). Thanks, Jody Waring, Match Director.

January

  • PLEASE USE CARE WHEN TRAVELLING IN TO THE RANGE, ROAD MAY BE ICY IN SPOTS
       ***UPDATE: The road into the range was sanded/salted yesterday (January 25th) and is now in good shape.*** Please be aware that the road into the range is extremely icy. The area between the main seacan and the 25/50 yard firing line is as well. We are attempting to arrange for a sand truck to come in. Use extreme caution walking around.

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