event_title: BC BHA Region 2 Range Day Meetup

event_time_zone: America/Los_Angeles

event_start: April 03, 2022 10:00

event_duration: 240

event_end: April 03, 2022 14:00

event_address: 5000 Harper Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3H1, Canada

event_description: An opportunity to learn practical firearm safety and skills, practice target shooting and connect with outdoor enthusiasts/conservationistsRSVP HERE!Youre invited to a fun day on the range! The next region 2 meet-up is at The Port Coquitlam and District Hunting and Fishing Club.This event is your opportunity to learn practical firearm safety and skills, practice target shooting, and connect with other outdoor enthusiasts with a passion for wildlife conservation. For seasoned shooters, come share knowledge and hang out!Knowing that this day is geared specifically to you if youre curious about getting your PAL for target practice or hunting. Participants will learn safety, handling, and practical shooting skills. Get comfortable on the range while under instruction by experienced firearms training providers.This family-friendly event is open to all ages and skill levels. BHA Members and non-members. RSVP HERE!Rifles & Ammo: Bring your own rifle, or there will be a limited number of 22LR rifles available for use and complimentary 22lr ammunition donated by Reliable Gun. The range is open to 22LR, 9mm, and 410 shots.Safety & Instruction: No PAL required. Instruction time donated by PCDHFC staff and Silvercore Advanced Training Systems.Dress for the weather outdoors, and bring snacks and water for the dayTickets: $25 per adult and free for youth/kids under 16 years of age. Access includes all ammunition, firearms rental, and range insurance for the day.Volunteer or got questions for this event? Email Lee Miller at region2.bcbhagmail.comA huge thank you to our volunteers and event sponsors pcdhfc, reliablegun, silvercoreinc for making this day happen for this awesome community of folks!Funds raised will go towards local wildlife conservation projects such as BC BHA x Wildcam camera trapping study. Were working with an MSc Candidate for Ecological Restoration at Simon Fraser University to gather data that will focus on whether the abundance of two generalist species differs between several habitat types.British Columbia BHA has been working for years to gain non-profit status in Canada, and its a slow process. Without this status, its impossible to have the resources to take on large-scale wildlife conservation projects. Meanwhile, our focus is on building an inclusive community of hunters and gatherers advocating for wild places to stay wild.Learn more: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/british_columbiaMemberships: https://www.backcountryhuntersbc.com/svmDWU