We have a busy schedule of events this summer, always check the calendar before going to the club. Note the following significant closures:
Range 1 – July 28 & 29
Western Canadian Benchrest Nationals
ALL RANGES – July 30 – August 13
IPSC Nationals
It is against club policy to burn garbage or start fires at the range. Furthermore there is a burning ban in effect for the municipality. NO FIRES may be set at the club. All garbage should be deposited in the dumpsters available at each range.
11.(8) The cost of fighting and extinguishing a fire that was set in contravention of this by-Law may be charged to the property owner at a rate of $1000.00per hour or part thereof.
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness month. The presence of Lyme disease is increasing in Manitoba and black legged ticks have been recorded in the area around the club.
Some simple precautions include wearing insect repellent with DEET, long pants and socks and staying out of tall grass. For more information about ticks & tick borne disease check out the following resources:
- Manitoba Health Tick Information
- etick.ca – Tick reporting and identification
- US CDC – Preventing Tick Bites
If you have sent an email or are awaiting online membership information we are answering emails generally in the order the were received. As of Jan 28, we are about 13 days behind. Thanks for your patience.
Hi members, thank you to everyone who has renewed for 2023! The response has been overwhelming and we are quite behind in answering emails. Please be patient, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you have mailed in your membership it will not be processed until January.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Current members will receive the gate codes for 2023 when they renew membership. New members will not be able to access the range until the gate codes change in January 2023.
All memberships expire December 31st of the membership year. For more details about membership levels please check the following links:
“Selkirk Junior Rifle is currently not operating due to the fact that we have no chair and only one coach. If interested in joining a Junior Shooting program please contact the Wpg Revolver and Pistol Club (204) 338-3310, info@wrparange.com they are researching offering shooting program through Shooting Federation of Canada.
Tx Liz”
Starting November 1 2022 memberships will no longer be available. All memberships will be for 2023. Online 2023 memberships will start renewal December 1.
The Executive has approved David Payne as a Volunteer Range Officer for the club. David will be checking in to the club regularly to assist members and enforce club rules.
The Volunteer Range Officer will:
- Function as a friendly, respectful and knowledgeable ambassador for the SGFA.
- Actively patrol SGFA ranges and grounds to provide information and assistance, prevent or correct rule violations, maintain a safe environment, determine range conditions, and ensure club buildings and assets are secure.
- Ensure only authorized persons are on SGFA grounds per the “SGFA Policy”
- Assist Members with information, safe shooting advice, clearing stoppages and malfunctions, first aid, and render other such assistance as necessary.
- Inspect ranges and provide condition reports and maintenance requests.
- Enforce club rules as required; document and investigate violations.
- Submit reports to the Executive and contact for advice as appropriate.
- Take charge in emergency incidents, manage response, document and report.
We are receiving a large number of new memberships. New members are always welcome, if you have questions about our club please check the FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the interest in our club it may take more than two weeks to return emails and process membership letters through email. Mail-in membership can still take more than four weeks.
Please be patient, we will answer everyone in turn.