Range # 3 is for .22lr (long rifle) ammunition ONLY – NO other calibres or variants are allowed. Two members so far have had to retake their RO course for not following this rule. This range has always been .22lr only (unless a special booking and risk assessment has been completed and approved by the Range Operator.) This rule will strictly be enforced to protect the target assets and range infrastructure. It also provides a low-stress environment for those shooters/family…
As the LFGA has continued to grow the needs of our Shooting Sports Facility and Conservation projects for volunteers and also continued to grow. I felt that I could no longer provide the focus the volunteers deserved as they shared my time with Political Action and Communications (Amalgamated and renamed Community Relations Chair) We put out a limited call within our community for a very special person to take over the Volunteer Chair full- time and were very lucky that…
Hello Archers,Tom Hopkins our volunteer who looks after the archery range has sent the white archery targets that were on the north range away for repair. He expects them to be back on the week of the 25th of March. He advises that the 3D range is still operational but remember to use the correct lubricated arrows for these targets. Using anything but field points that have not been lubricated will damage the expensive 3D targets. The range allocates…
This Saturday, March 16, 2019’s Range Officer Certification Course* still has vacancies. So register at [email protected]. (*If you already have valid Range Officer status you do NOT need to take this course it is for those who want to become Range Officers) All participants should subscribe to our email list. This fulfils your responsibility to keep informed. Follow this link www.lfga.club Please remember to bring these four things; your 2019 LFGA membership card, photo identification, a pen and $25.00 cash….
A new course by longtime hunter, educator and mentor Tedd Walcott – Hunting Draw System and Strategies for New Hunters New hunters often express confusion about the draw system. This short 2-hour course is to give new hunters the basics they need to manage their draws over the short and long term. Topics covered will include: How and why draws? What’s second and third choice do? Can I predict my draw success?How do I know how many points I need? What about harvest…
95 Year Spirit is strong in these lads!! Dress warm and head on down to the LFGA Shooting Sports Centre for some great .22lr fun!! Yes that’s right, today’s open 22lr Precision Shoot is still on!! Range #3 until 4:00 today. PLEASE, dress WARM as we are out of the wind but it’s still an Alberta winter day out there! Thanks to David and all the volunteers bracing the weather to bring a great event to our facility today! –…
Reminder- Tomorrow March 2nd, LFGA 95th Year Event – First time at the LFGA – Outlaw 22. lr Precision Series 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Shooting Sports Facility on Range #3. This event is a preview of the ORPS series which is just around the corner!!! Bring your 22LR or use one of ours. All ages welcome. These are a family fun and friendly 22lr match with targets from 25-100 meters. So bring the…
By all standards, the 95th Year of LFGA Community Service saw the best Awards & Wild Game Dinner in years (maybe ever) and that is saying a lot because this event is always a highlight for our years’ activities and as such an exceptional event for our community, family and friends. This event is made possible every year by two important groups – the Volunteer Event Co-ordinators and the truly amazing support from the wider community through the donations of…
Amazing gourmet food – prizes – warm friendly company – support your community = the perfect cure to a cold grey winter day! There are a few tickets left for tonights annual LFGA Awards & Wild Game event. L.A. Chefs create AMAZING gourmet dishes from ethically harvested, member donated, wild game. Donors and Community Partners have provided FANTASTIC prizes that could be yours including an African Safari!!, Woman or Man Cave packages, tools, gear, gift certificates, unique and one of…
The next course that will be on Wednesday, February 13th. Requirement:You must be subscribed to our email list. This fulfills your really sponsibility to keep informed. Follow this link www.lfga.clubBring: 2019 LFGA membership card, photo identiification, a pen and paper $25.00 cash. Time:6:00 PM. It is usually finished in three hours.Location:LFGA Hut https://lfga.club/lfga-hut-meetiYou can purchase memberships online by following the membership link on our website. Please let me know if you have any further questions. www.lfga.club Rick Blakeley, Vice President & Volunteer Range Operator LFGA Shooting Sports Facility