CORE Hunter Education & Hunting License Course

CORE Hunter Education & Hunting License Course 

Silvercore has added several CORE hunter education courses to meet the increased demand this fall. 

Visit www.silvercore.ca for locations near you!

http://www.silvercore.ca/courses/core-hunter-education-1

Course Overview

The Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) Program is British Columbia's Hunter Education Program. It is also a great program for anyone interested in outdoor recreation.

The CORE Program consists of a practical firearms handling test, and a written examination on all of the following subjects:

Outdoor ethics and game care

Firearm handling and archery equipment

Hunting regulations

Animals of British Columbia

Birds of British Columbia

Outdoor survival, first aid & field craft

Hunter heritage, conservation and wildlife management

The CORE Manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulation Synopsis are the resource manuals used to learn these subjects.

The Examination Process

Prior to starting the examinations, the CORE Examiner will have you complete a registration form. Until both exams have been successfully completed, the registration form may be kept by the student to be shown to an examiner each time an examination is taken, otherwise the record of the successful completion of a test may be lost.

Two Tests Required

The written examination consists of 75 multiple-choice questions based on the CORE Manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis.

You must obtain at least 56 points overall (75%) in order to pass the written examination. Supplemental information from the CORE Manual is not tested.

The practical firearms handling examination requires the safe handling of two of the five types of firearm actions, including the identification and loading/unloading use of dummy ammunition. A minimum score of 21 out of 27 is required for a pass. The examiner will provide the firearms.

Individuals who have satisfactorily completed the Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC) need not complete the CORE practical firearm-handling examination.

If you are interested in taking the two courses to both own firearms and to get a BC resident hunter number, Silvercore recomends taking the firearms licensing course (CFSC/CRFSC) course first then the Core Hunter Education Course.

You must provide the CORE Examiner with either the completed CFSC report form showing successful test completion, or a Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC) issued after January 1, 1995 or a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) to be exempted the practical firearms handling examination.

A Possession Only Licence (POL) is NOT acceptable for the exemption to the CORE practical firearms handling exam.

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LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF HANDGUN MODIFICATIONS AND NON-FACTORY STANDARD REPLACEMENT PARTS - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF HANDGUN MODIFICATIONS AND NON-FACTORY STANDARD REPLACEMENT PARTS - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

BY STEVEN HARRIS   |   POSTED ON 05/05/2014  |   IN LEGAL MODERN SERVICE PISTOLS WEAPON MODIFICATIONS

Do an internet search of the first five words of this post’s title.  You will get enough distinct hits for days of reading, as a hundred or more (in the first thousand or so) appear to contain substantive material worthy of consideration.  In short, longstanding advice — from homicide investigators, prosecutors, defense lawyers, gun writers, bloggers, the self-defense firearms community, and those who actually consult and testify as experts in criminal and civil trials — urges (prudently) leaving a defensive handgun factory box stock, to avoid adverse consequences in a legal proceeding.  Critics of such advice note (correctly) a near dearth of anecdotal trial reports and published appellate decisions suggesting there are adverse legal ramifications on account of modification to or installation of a non-factory standard replacement part (NFSRP) into a defensive handgun.  So, are there legal ramifications or not?  Yes, there can be.  Are they adverse?  Perhaps.  Should one then automatically forgo a useful, desirable, and common handgun modification or NFSRP?  Probably not.

Some discussion parameters. Any modification or NFSRP which is colored/finished other than with justifiable utilitarian purpose, rightfully argued as making a handgun unsafe, sold as or carries a name, logo, or other identifier exploiting a perceived legal loophole, lack of political correctness, or touts sex, drugs, rock, or killing (e.g., Rambo, Grim Reaper, Zombies), whether ostensibly righteous or not, or urges vigilante-like (e.g., “Punisher”) behavior, should be dismissed as off limits for a defensive handgun.  Accordingly, they are excluded from the discussion here, as are modifications and NFSRPs installed by a manufacturer or agency armorer based on agency or department specifications.  Also excluded are aftermarket grip panels and sleeves, “iron” and “night” sights, white lights, and lasers, as I believe their use is so pervasive that their existence and purpose are nearly universally acknowledged and accepted.  I note some will disagree with my take on lasers, and others will have no issue whatsoever with fiber-optic sights, for which I harbor a small residual concern (which is rapidly disappearing as more defensive handguns come with those installed by a factory or custom shop).

What about a lightened or more crisp trigger pull, modifications which seem to generate the most debate?  Unless the shooting in question was or is alleged to be the result of an unintended discharge, trigger characteristics ought not to matter.  But I would nevertheless advise (absent a very good reason to do otherwise) against going any lighter than a bit just north of what expert gunsmiths and trainers familiar with the particular handgun platform believe is appropriate. That implicitly means going with parts which are sold for “defensive carry” or “duty,” and straying away from gunsmith modifications and trigger group parts identified as used for “competition.”

I acknowledge (and accept for myself) that a mild level of uncertainty will always persist as to whether a modification or installation of a NFSRP might (undeservedly) contribute to an adverse result in an otherwise “good” officer-involved or self defense shooting. Stated another way, is a prosecutor or civil plaintiff handed a “better” case, even when (as will almost always be the case) the modification/NFSRP is clearly irrelevant to what precipitated the shooting or its outcome, and therefore, its legality. The answer is they might, if the evidence gatekeeper, the judge, foolishly allows such into evidence and then compounds the error by allowing an erroneous, completely subjective opening statement or closing argument about it, which gunnies easily recognize as nonsense, but which a trial jury or an appellate court in review might not.

In the case of a criminal prosecution, the entire dynamic of a trial may be changed.  Here’s why.  LE shooting investigators, prosecutors, firearm examiners, judges, and juries are rarely gun modification or replacement part savvy.  They may, on a lawyer’s urgings, erroneously think a modification or NFSRP is relevant to a disputed fact. Or, they may feel such reflects an unseemly (i.e., guilty) mindset of the shooter/defendant.  In order to defend against such “evidence,” a countering explanation of the modification or NFSRP’s purpose/function must be tendered.  How is this done? Likely the first attempt will be before trial, by motion to exclude such evidence. What and who your lawyer offers to do that depends on why and how and by whom the modification was made or the NFSRP installed.  (It could matter whether the modification or installation of the NFSRP was made at the time of manufacture (e.g., at your request from a list of customer options), is part of a special edition model, or is something done after the purchase by someone other than the original manufacturer, including the gun’s owner).

If you gunsmithed the alteration or installed the NFSRP, you may need (as the best and/or only witness allowed) to testify and be the witness who introduces what material you relied on to choose the modification or NFSRP and why it was done.  That can compel a completely different strategy in a criminal case where you as defendant cannot be called as a witness by the prosecution.  In a criminal case, once you testify, you are fair game for just about any cross-examination.  A jury might be inclined to believe you acted lawfully, but if they disbelieve any portion of your testimony, even something which isn’t dispositive, you might suffer an adverse result.

If someone else did the gunsmithing, you need to ask will that gunsmith or the part’s promotional material (or its inventor) be available/admissible to explain and will it/they make a positive impression on a judge/jury?  Another point, maybe applicable in all cases — are there independent experts or a manufacturer’s engineer available and willing to testify as to the righteous utility and general acceptance of the modification or NFSRP?  (Note, your attorney may not be able to compel an unwilling witness’s attendance across state lines without special proceedings).

I believe there are many modifications and replacement parts which, if you are inclined to depart from factory stock, should give you little pause.  Examples include those which: Facilitate left-handed or ambidextrous use; are replacement parts very commonly installed on a given platform for operational ease or improved service life or reliability (e.g., Wilson Bullet Proof® or 10-8 Performance 1911 parts); address design issues (e.g., grip plugs for Glocks); modify trigger reach for small or large hands; improve magazine base pads (but do not add capacity); correct a documented factory function shortcoming (e.g., redesigned extractor, metal magazine release to replace factory polymer); customize grip and trigger guard for better fit/grip or recoil reduction (e.g., contours, texture, and reduction).  How about a modification or a NFSRP which is perceived to have the sole or dominant purpose to increase shooting or reloading speed (e.g., lightening slide cuts, magazine release buttons, magwells) or accuracy (e.g., match barrel/bushing)? A bit more pause for the former, none for the latter. For sure, my observations are personal and subjective, since I am a frequent user of those (except slide cuts).

Executive takeaway: Consider the possible arguments — pro and con. Proceed cautiously, but don’t feel pressured not to modify/install what has utilitarian purpose and will be meaningfully helpful to the success of your likely mission, that is, the feared events which compelled you to own/carry the handgun in the first place.  Never forget success in a gunfight is almost always more dependent on mind, mindset, and skill, than on equipment.  Pay particular attention to what an NFSRP is named/nicknamed, how it is advertised, the nature of its users (is it primarily LEOs, gamers, competitors, genuinely self-defense minded owners, respected trainers), the handgun manufacturer’s recommendations and expectations regarding modifications, and what gunny brethren say about it (both the true and the false) in internet forums.  Then decide whether you wish to engage the risk, however certain or debatable. Next, decide whether you or a professional should do the gunsmithing or part replacement.  But bear in mind regardless of who does the modification or installs an NFSRP, and whether or not the modification or part is truly sensible and defensible, there is nevertheless a chance someone (preferably one knowledgeable and presentable, but usually not you) will need to explain/justify the what, how, and why.

A final point. I have been asked from time to time about the LEO allowed to carry a personally owned “off-duty” handgun without restrictions, who carries the same make/model as his/her issued duty handgun, but makes modifications or installs an NFSRP not allowed by the agency for duty weapons.  I have quickly advised against that, because it might result in the agency determining the LEO should not be provided paid defense counsel, and of course, the deviation from agency policy could be seen as an invitation to civil suit by a lawyer who has unbilled time on his/her hands.  I would like to hear from MSW followers (who are LEOs) on this.

C.T. http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=6896#more-6896

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Silvercore Canadian Firearms Safety Course course at the JIBC.

Silvercore Canadian Firearms Safety Course course at the JIBC.

Remember Silvercore is at the JIBC evenings and weekends if you need your PAL, CORE, Handgun or Combatives Training.

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FORCE ON FORCE TRAINING - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

FORCE ON FORCE TRAINING - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

BY HILTON YAM   |   POSTED ON 04/28/2014 |   IN TRAINING

When examining individual core skill development or the construction of a department training program, it is extremely critical to ensure the inclusion of force on force training.  Success in the tactical realm depends on mindset, mechanical skills, and good tactics.  All three should be vetted out using force on force training.  Some new wazoo Youtube technique should never be assumed to be acceptable no matter how excellent the beard of the guy demonstrating it, and nothing is worth anything if it doesn’t hold up to the harsh light of force on force application.

Force on force training should be conducted using tightly scripted scenarios, and never allowed to degenerate into paintball wars.  To build the proper winning mindset for your students, they must always be able to be successful.  In other words, never script a no win scenario.  Further, do not allow them to just “die” if they get hit.  Build a fighting mindset by forcing them to work through the barrage of paint, and their “wounds” can be critiqued when the scenario is solved.

Mechanical skills should first be taught with dry practice, tested at the range, and then reinforced with additional dry practice.  Shooters and trainers often get caught up with results on the square range, mistaking either paper target scores or par times as the complete end result for success.  There is no arguing that measurable performance metrics are important for developing and gauging skill sets, but it is vital to know that the skill sets being trained are relevant to the real world.  Script scenarios to test your skill sets, observe the techniques in action, and be critical of their utility.  Is that great new reload technique holding up while those paint pellets are flying?  Does that draw stroke work while trying to fend off role players in close quarters?

Lastly, tactics absolutely need to get ironed out in force on force training.  If you can’t safely execute the tactic while at risk from an armed adversary, then maybe you need to reexamine it.  A lot of stuff briefs up really great, but it is just hot air until you gear up and try it out.

If your department cannot afford Simunition conversion kits or you are in the CCW market and can’t attend a training by an authorized Simunition instructor, then consider using airsoft weapons instead.  Many CCW oriented instructors offer airsoft courses.  The key to this training lies in its structure, and less so on the hardware.  If you are really strapped, you can even do scenarios with inert plastic guns (like Ring’s Blueguns, but NEVER with live weapons!)  I truly feel that you are not ready for the street if you have not spent some time in force on force training.

C.T. http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=7837

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EQUIPMENT VS. SKILLL - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

EQUIPMENT VS. SKILLL - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

BY JOE   |   POSTED ON 04/21/2014 BY JOE   |   Silvercore Firearms Training BC

The firearms industry is driven by the aftermarket, not necessarily the weapon manufacturers themselves. Through advertising, aftermarket manufacturers convince the average shooter that they “need” every trinket and gizmo to make themselves a better shooter. This seems to be a never ending battle I have with people, convincing them which is more important, the software or hardware.

A fast shooter is fast not because of his equipment which SO SO SO many people can’t grasp. A person isn’t a good shot because of the rifle he/she holds, the rifle is accurate because of the person holding it. I’ve used this analogy before, that you cannot purchase muscle memory and no matter how many things you bolt onto your gun the shot timer will not reflect large improvements without rounds sent down range. You can’t rent experience, or borrow the needed skill to make a difficult shot, make it through an actual gunfight or life threatening situation. Those reflexes and abilities are earned on the range, and too many people focus on the tool and not the skill to use it.

A mechanic isn’t the person with the shiniest Snap On tool box and fanciest tools, he has built up years of experience that helps him do his job efficiently and right the first time. I get asked a lot about what drills I would recommend to become a better shot with a precision rifle. I would venture to say, most good instructors can get new students the same or better results and smaller groups in an afternoon with a iron sighted 22lr or scoped 22lr at 50 yards than a .308, 6.5 Creedmor or equivalent. The same can be said of a carbine with iron sights or a standard Glock 9mm without all the work everyone thinks they absolutely need to put into it.

Now am I saying that these things, additions, technology doesn’t help in some aspect? No I am not. I would venture to ask, do most people even know the reason they put all the Pic rail attachment items, or modifications on their gun? Other than that they saw their favorite Youtube, high speed instructor using it that way? Each person brings different dimensions, hand sizes, eye dominance, previous injuries to the table that will lead to changes in body position, grip, what gun is comfortable, trigger finger placement, what sight someone prefers, shape of trigger, stock they put on a gun, or any million other modifications you can make to your personal firearm.

Have a good reason and know why each modification is for you and why, it will only help to make you a better shooter and have a much better understanding of your shooting style and skill level. I challenge anyone to start basic, shoot till your fingers bleed, and then shoot some more. Burn some barrels out, get your hands on as many different options as possible for everything before deciding that just because instructor X uses it that way it’s the way for you.

C.T. http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=7652#more-7652

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Silvercore Handgun Training at the Port Coquitlam & District Hunting & Fishing Club.  

Silvercore instructors spent the day training with a student for Handgun Level 3 at the Justice Institute of BC this coming weekend.  We hope everyone had the opportunity to get to the range over the long weekend!  

If you are itching to get out and train take a look at www.silvercore.ca  not just for courses but for our one day skill development days at the JIBC.

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2,500 Meter Rifle Shot - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

2,500 Meter Rifle Shot - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6n7ztRJfs

Hitting a target more than 2,500 meters away proved to be no sweat for this long-range shooter, even though the bullet had to travel for almost a full five seconds in the air.

LiveLeak user Grizzman uploaded a video showing viewers his set up and successful near-1.5 mile shot with a .338 Lapua Magnum rifle and a metal target.

“A few days ago I took out the 338 Lapua and attempted the 2,500-yard shot,” Grizzman said. “So I placed the target at 2,530 yards or 1.43 miles away, at that distance the bullet flight time is almost 4.5 seconds!”

“I went out early in the morning to beat the mirage, luckly [sic] there was very little wind around 3-4 mph coming from the left, I dialed 2.6 mils Left,” the shooter explained on LiveLeak. “I had to dialed the maximum elevation my scope (Nightforce NXS 5.5-22×56 MIL/MIL) had at 27.4 mils then held over 2.5 mils on the reticle to get me to 29.9 mils.”

C.T. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/04/21/watch-this-incredible-long-range-rifle-shot-from-nearly-1-5-miles-away/

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Silvercore would like to thank Arc'teryx LEAF for their support in outfitting our instructors with their amazing gear.

Silvercore would like to thank Arc'teryx LEAF for their support in outfitting our instructors with their amazing gear. 

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Silver mounted Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle decorated by Tiffany & Co. - Silvercore Firearms BC

Silver mounted Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle decorated by Tiffany & Co. - Silvercore Firearms BC

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FANCY PLASTIC GUNS. DO WE NEED ‘EM? - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

FANCY PLASTIC GUNS. DO WE NEED ‘EM? - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

BY TIM LAU   |   POSTED ON 12/19/2013   |   IN MODERN SERVICE PISTOLS WEAPON MODIFICATIONS

A quick look on popular social media sites such as Facebook or Instagram will yield plenty of photos of highly modified modern pistols worked over by shops such as Boresight Solutions, Salient Arms, ATEi, and others?

 I don’t think it is debatable that the guns look damn sexy, but do these guns really need all that fancy, and expensive, work to be truly serviceable?

Take a look at the pistol above. This pistol started out as a Glock 17 RTF2 that had nothing more than aftermarket sights (10-8 Performance brass bead front and .140″ notch rear), a factory minus connector, Apex extractor, TangoDown mag catch, and a metric sh!tload of trigger presses. It was one of my favorite pistols to shoot because it was pretty accurate and extremely reliable. But when the opportunity to get some fancy machining done to it by ATEi, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

So now the pistol’s been back a couple weeks and I’ve had the opportunity to shoot the heck out of it on the range. Honestly, all that fancy work does not really affect the shootability of this gun. It shoots no better or worse with all that fancy metalwork. Where the work comes into play is during manipulations. Loading, unloading, and chambered round verifications become easier thanks to the secure grip the vertical serrations offer (especially the front ones.) Yes, that finish on Glocks and M&Ps is slick. Anyway, through welding and fancy CNC machining, ATEi deleted the stupid fish scales on the rear and replaced them with aggressive vertical serrations. The top serrations are not much more than cosmetic, so while I like the look, that’s not a “must have”.

With the above in mind, 99% of the population would be best served by getting a good set of sights, shooting the heck out of their modern pistol, and spend the money on ammunition and a SIRT Pistol from Next Level Training. But if you have the resources to eek out that last 5% of performance and ease of handling out of your pistol, then look to do these types of mods.

C.T. http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=5451

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700 grain lead flat nose bullet for the 500 S&W Magnum - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

700 grain lead flat nose bullet for the 500 S&W Magnum - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

A 700 grain lead flat nose bullet for the 500 S&W Magnum. First photo shows just the bullet next to a .40 S&W. Second photo the complete round next to a .22 LR. Third photo with a 45-70 Govt and .40 S&W flanking it. (GRH)
C.T. http://forum.pafoa.org/ammunition-reloading-25/213890-700-grain-reloads-s-w-500-a.html

C.T. http://gunrunnerhell.tumblr.com/

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Accuracy International (AI) -Silvercore Firearms Training BC

Snipers aim to remain unseen but one made headlines last month when he killed six Taliban in Afghanistan with a single shot, by hitting the trigger of a suicide bomb.

The near 1,000-yard shot the British soldier took was made using an L115A3 rifle produced by Accuracy International (AI), a small company based on the outskirts of Portsmouth.

This feat is just one of many achieved by troops armed with AI products. The world record of 2,710 yards – more than a mile and a half – is held by Corporal of Horse Craig Harrison, of the Household Cavalry.
Shooting at a Taliban machine-gun position that was attacking an Afghan army patrol, it took Harrison’s bullet nearly three seconds to hit its target – a shot he then repeated twice more.
That AI can produce rifles capable of such precision is incredible in itself. That the company which makes the weapon of choice for Britain’s elite marksmen and special forces started out in the garage of one of its founders is perhaps even more remarkable.


C.T.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/defence/10762782/Accuracy-International-the-gun-maker-of-choice-for-Britains-elite-marksmen.html

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Silvercore Firearms Training Head Office April 2014

Silvercore Firearms Training Head Office April 2014

A nice sunny day hear at the Silvercore head office in Delta. A CORE hunter education course just warped-up in the upstairs classroom. We hope every one gets some trigger time this weekend.

Silvercore Firearms Training Head Office April 2014

Silvercore Firearms Training Head Office April 2014

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Legal Firearms Discharge Areas in Lower Mainland of BC - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

Legal Firearms Discharge Areas in Lower Mainland of BC - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

People also want to know where they can shoot their long guns in the bush and how far they need to drive until they can shoot non-restricted rifles and shotguns while camping.  This map is one resource that can help. 

 The full document can be found here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/docs/FVSAH2012.pdf

This is a map of the areas you can and can’t discharge firearms in the lower mainland. Always remember this is a guid only all discharging of firearms most be done safely and in full compliance with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws & bylaws.

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Where To Shoot In BC - Shooting Ranges in BC - Silvercore Firearms Training

Where To Shoot In BC - Shooting Ranges in BC - Silvercore Firearms Training

We are soften asked both by Silvercore Gun Club members and Students “Where are all the ranges? or “Where can I shoot my handgun?”  So here is a list of gun ranges in the province of British Columbia.  

If you have updated information on these or any other shooting facilities in BC please leave us a comment. 

Also remember if you are in need of a gun club membership to stay legal while renewing your Restricted Possession Acquisition Licence (RPAL), applying for an Authorization to Transport (ATT), or buying your first handgun the Silvercore gun club is available 24/7 and proof of membership is provided almost immediately .  You scan sign up on line any time at: http://www.silvercore.ca/memberships

British Columbia RIfle Association

Contact Name: P Dobell

Address: PO Box 2418 Sardis Stn. Main

City: Chilliwack, British Columbia

Postal Code: V2R 1A7

Phone: 604-858-3550

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BRITISH COLUMBIA TARGET SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Address: P.O Box 496

City: Kamloops, British Columbia

Postal Code: V2C 5L2

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BRITISH COLUMBIA TRAP ASSN

Club Number: 60000

Contact Name: Robert White

Address: 81 West 45th Ave

City: Vancouver, British Columbia

Postal Code: V5Y 2V8

BULKLEY VALLEY ROD & GUN CLUB

Contact Name: Peter Ziegler

Address: P.O. BOX 2976

City: Smithers, British Columbia

Postal Code: V0J 2N0

Phone: 250-847-5284

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CAMPBELL RIVER FISH & GAME CLUB

Contact Name: Joe Strachan

City: Campbell River, British Columbia

Phone: (250)923-7567

CAMPBELL RIVER GUN CLUB

Contact Name: Steve Payne

City: Campbell River, British Columbia

Phone: (250)923-2649

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CHERRYVILLE PRACTICAL SHOOTERS

Contact Name: Ray Flecher

Phone: (250)547-6378

COLWOOD PPC CLUB

Address: P.O Box 48021

City: Victoria, British Columbia

Postal Code: V8Z 7H5

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COURNTEY FISH & GAME

City: Comox Valley, British Columbia

COURTENAY FISH & GAME CLUB

City: Courtenay, British Columbia

COWICHAN FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION

Contact Name: Mike Blasko

City: Cowichan, British Columbia

Phone: (250)748-6136

COWICHAN FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

Contact Name: MIKE FLATT

Address: 4295 ROBERTSON ROAD

City: DUNCAN, British Columbia

Postal Code: V9L6S8

Phone: 250-748-0319

CRANBROOK DISTRICT ROD & GUN CLUB

Address: P.O Box 333

City: Cranbrook, British Columbia

Postal Code: V1C 3P8

Phone: (250)489-1350

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CUMBERLAND FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION

Contact Name: Greg Meynert

Phone: (250)338-5775

DAWSON CREEK SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

Contact Name: Peter Lavendier

City: Dawson Creek, British Columbia

DVC VEntures

Address: 201-1655 Broadway St

City: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Postal Code: V3C 2M7

Phone: 604-941-6933

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Fort Nelson Rod and Gun Club

Contact Name: Robert Paddon

Address: PO Box 390

City: Fort Nelson, British Columbia

Postal Code: V0C 1R0

Phone: 250-775-6024

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GOLD RIVER ROD AND GUN CLUB

City: Gold River, British Columbia

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KELOWNA AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME

Contact Name: Lyle Howlett

Address: 4041 Casorso Rd.

City: Kelowna, British Columbia

Postal Code: V1W 4N6

Phone: 250-764-7558

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KELOWNA PRACTICAL SHOOTERS

Contact Name: Nick King

City: Kelowna, British Columbia

Phone: (250)768-4092

Kimberley Trap & Skeet Club

Contact Name: Ron Kerr

Address: 712 – 301 Street

City: Kimberley, British Columbia

Postal Code: V1A 3K3

Phone: 250-432-0002

LAKE WINDERMERE DISTRICT ROD AND GUN CLUB

Address: P.O Box 242

City: Invermere, British Columbia

Postal Code: V0A 1K0

Phone: (250)342-3114

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LANGLEY ROD & GUN CLUB

Address: 3854-208th Street

City: Langley, British Columbia

Postal Code: V3A 4X7

Phone: (604)534-3525

LONE BUTTE PRACTICAL SHOOTERS

Contact Name: Brian Williams

City: 100 Mile House Area, British Columbia

Phone: (250)395-4674

MISSION & DISTRICT ROD & GUN CLUB

Address: 10969 Dewdney Trunk Rd

City: Mission, British Columbia

Postal Code: V2V 4J3

Phone: (604)826-6515

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MORICE MOUNTAIN MARKSMEN ASSOCIATION

Contact Name: TERRY CLOSE

Address: PO BOX 487

City: HOUSTON, British Columbia

Postal Code: V0J1Z0

Phone: 250-845-7984

NANAIMO FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION

City: Nanaimo, British Columbia

Phone: (250)754-2846

NICOLA VALLEY ROD & GUN CLUB

Contact Name: Brian Edginton

City: Merrit, British Columbia

Phone: (250)378-9140

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North Peace Rod and Gun

Contact Name: Jason Holland

Address: 13300 Sunnyside Drive / PO Box 6435

City: Fort St John, British Columbia

Postal Code: V1J 4H8

Phone: 250-785-9686

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North Saanich Rod and Gun Club

Contact Name: John Costin

Address: P.O.Box 2043

City: Sidney, British Columbia

Postal Code: V8L3S3

Phone: (250)655-4780

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Parksville Qualicum Fish and Game

City: Parksville, British Columbia

Phone: (250)-951-0717

PENTICTION SHOOTING SPORTS ASSN

Address: P.O Box 442

City: Penticton, British Columbia

Postal Code: V2A 6K6

Phone: (250)493-9282

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PITT MEADOWS GUN CLUB

Club Number: 60020

Contact Name: DON UYESUGI

Address: 17428 129TH Ave

City: Coquitlam, British Columbia

Postal Code: V3KY1Z1

Phone: (604)465-5611

PORT COQUITLAM & DISTRICT HUNTING & FISHING CLUB

Contact Name: Murray Gardner

Address: PO Box 78051

City: PORT COQUITLAM, British Columbia

Postal Code: V3B 7H5

Phone: (604)942-9736

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PRINCE GEORGE ROD & GUN CLUB

Contact Name: Sheldon Clare

Address: P.O Box 924

City: Prince George, British Columbia

Postal Code: V2L 4T7

Phone: 250-563-2804

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PRINCE RUPERT ROD & GUN CLUB

Contact Name: Wally Robinson

Phone: (250)628-3203

Princeton Fish and Game Ass’n

Contact Name: Fred Leard

Address: B0x 945

City: Princeton, British Columbia

Postal Code: V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-7272

QUESNEL ROD & GUN CLUB

Contact Name: Steve Paul

City: Quesnel, British Columbia

Phone: (250)992-9881

RICHMOND ROD AND GUN CLUB

Address: T.B.A.

City: Richmond, British Columbia

Phone: (604) 278-2142

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Ridgedale Rod and Gun Club

Contact Name: Ken

Address: 35606 Harris Road

City: Abbotsford, British Columbia

Phone: (604)826-0552

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ROD & GUN CLUB

City: Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Postal Code: V8J 1A2

Phone: (250)624-2777

Semiahmoo Fish and Game

Contact Name: Ron Slee

Address: 1284 184th St

City: Surrey, British Columbia

Postal Code: V3S 9R9

Phone: 604-535-8366

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Silvercore Shooting Club

City: Delta, British Columbia

Phone: 604-940-7785

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South Vancouver Island Rangers

Address: 3498 Luxton Rd.

City: Victoria, British Columbia

Postal Code: V9C 2Z5

Phone: (250) 642-3525

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SQUAMISH VALLEY ROD & GUN CLUB

City: Squamish, British Columbia

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TERRACE ROD AND GUN CLUB

Address: 3512 Rifle Range Road

City: Terrace, British Columbia

Postal Code: V8G 0A3

Phone: (250)635-7330

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VANCOUVER GUN CLUB

Contact Name: Bill Crosby

Address: 7340 Sidaway Road

City: Richmond, British Columbia

Postal Code: V6W 1B8

Phone: (604) 278-0832

VICTORIA FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION

Contact Name: Robbi Petrie

Address: 700 Holker Pl.

City: Malahat, British Columbia

Postal Code: V8W 2M1

Phone: (250) 858-8342

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Victoria Precision Shooting Association

Contact Name: David Brown

Address: 1199 Woodheath Lane

City: Victoria, British Columbia

Postal Code: V8Y2Y4

Phone: (250)658-6571

West Kootenay Marksmen

Contact Name: Colin Kenning

Address: P.O. Box 757

City: Rssland, British Columbia

Postal Code: V0G 1Y0

Phone: 250-362-5048

WILLIAMS LAKE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Contact Name: Wayne Biffert

Address: P.O Box 4097

City: Williams Lake, British Columbia

Postal Code: V2G 2V2

Phone: (250)392-2706

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External ballistics - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

In order for a projectile to impact any distant target, the barrel must be inclined to a positive elevation angle relative to the target. This is due to the fact that the projectile will begin to respond to the effects of gravity the instant it is free from the mechanical constraints of the bore. Thus, a bullet fired with a zero elevation angle can never impact a target higher than or at the same elevation as the center axis of the bore. The imaginary line down the center axis of the bore and out to infinity is called the line of departure and is the line on which the bullet leaves the barrel. As the bullet travels downrange, it arcs below the line of departure as it is being deflected off its initial path by gravity.

For hitting a distant target an appropriate positive elevation angle is required that is achieved by angling the line of sight from the shooter's eye through the centerline of the sighting system downward toward the line of departure. This can be accomplished by simply adjusting the sights down mechanically, or by securing the entire sighting system to a sloped mounting having a known downward slope, or by a combination of both. This procedure has the effect of elevating the muzzle when the barrel must be subsequently raised to align the sights with the target. A bullet leaving a muzzle at a given elevation angle follows a ballistic trajectory whose characteristics are dependent upon various factors such as muzzle velocity, gravity, and aerodynamic drag. This ballistic trajectory is referred to as the bullet path.

Bullet path is of great use to shooters because it allows them to establish ballistic tables that will predict how much elevation correction must be applied to the sight line for shots at various known distances.

C.T. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/External_ballistics

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Popular Body armour Levels Explained - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

Ammunition From The Chart:

1. .22 Magnum 40 gr. JHP (1209 FPS / 369 MPS)

2. .32 ACP 60 gr. Silvertip JHP (936 FPS / 285 MPS)

3. .380 ACP 95 gr. FMC (902 FPS / 275 MPS)

4. .38 Special 125 gr. Nyclad SWHP (1009 FPS / 308 MPS)

5. .38 Special +P 110 gr. JHP (1049 FPS / 320 MPS)

6. .38 Special +P 140 gr. JHP (869 FPS / 265 MPS)

7. 9mm 124 gr. FMC (1173 FPS / 358 MPS)*

8. 9mm 125 gr. JSP (1121 FPS / 342 MPS)

9. 9mm 147 gr. Black Talon (1010 FPS / 308 MPS)

10. 9mm 147 gr. Golden Saber (1083 FPS / 330 MPS)

11. 9mm 147 gr. Hydra Shok (1011 FPS / 308 MPS)

12. .357 Magnum 158 gr. JSP (1308 FPS / 399 MPS)

13. .357 Magnum 110 gr. JHP (1292 FPS / 394 MPS)

14. .357 Magnum 125 gr. JHP (1335 FPS / 407 MPS)

15. .40 Caliber 180 gr. FMJTC (992 FPS / 302 MPS)

16. .40 Caliber 170 gr. FMJTC (1095 FPS / 334 MPS)

17. 10mm 155 gr. FMJTC (1024 FPS / 312 MPS)

18. 10mm 170 gr. JHP (1137 FPS / 347 MPS)

19. .41 Magnum 210 gr. LSWC (1141 FPS / 348 MPS)

20. .44 Magnum 240 gr. LFP (1017 FPS / 310 MPS)

21. .45 Long Colt 250 gr. LRN (778 FPS / 237 MPS)

22. .45 ACP 230 gr. FMJ (826 FPS / 252 MPS)

23. 12 Ga. 00 Buck (9 pellet) (1063 FPS / 324 MPS)

24. 9mm 124 gr. FMJ (1215 FPS / 370 MPS)*

25. 9mm 115 gr. Silvertip JHP (1252 FPS / 382 MPS)

26. 9mm 124 gr. Starfire JHP (1174 FPS / 358 MPS)*

27. .357 Magnum 158 gr. JSP (1453 FPS / 443 MPS)*

28. .357 Magnum 145 gr. Silvertip JHP (1371 FPS / 418 MPS)

29. .357 Magnum 125 gr. JHP (1428 FPS / 435 MPS)

30. 10mm 175 gr. Silvertip JHP (1246 FPS / 380 MPS)

31. .41 Magnum 210 gr. JSP (1322 FPS / 403 MPS)

32. .44 Magnum 240 gr. SJHP (1270 FPS / 387 MPS)

33. 9mm 124 gr. FMJ (1440 FPS / 439 MPS)*

34. 9mm 115 gr. FMJ Israeli (1499 FPS / 457 MPS)

35. 9mm 123 gr. FMJ Geco (1372 FPS / 418 MPS)

36. 9mm 124 gr. FMJ Cavin (1259 FPS / 384 MPS)

37. .44 Magnum 240 gr. LSWC (1448 FPS / 441 MPS)*

38. .44 Magnum 240 gr. HSP (1320 FPS / 402 MPS)

39. 12 ga. 1 oz. Rifled Slug (1290 FPS / 393 MPS)

40. 12 ga. 1 oz. Rifled Slug (1254 FPS / 382 MPS)

Bullet Abbreviations

The following standard abbreviations are used to designate types of bullets or projectiles contained in the rounds tested.

FMC/J Full Metal Case/ Full metal Jacket

FMJTC Full Metal Jacket Truncated Cone

HSP Hollow Soft Point

LRB Lead Round Ball

LRN Lead Round Nose

LSWC Lead Semi-Wadcutter

JHP Jacketed Hollow Point

JSP Jacketed Soft Point

LFP Lead Flat Point

SJHP Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point

SWHP Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point

C.T. http://www.blackgate.net/blog/body-armor-and-ammunition/

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Frequently Ask Possession and Acquisition License ,Firearms Training, CFSC, & PAL Questions - Silvercore Firearms Training BC

Frequently Ask Possession and Acquisition License ,Firearms Training, CFSC, & PAL Questions  - Silvercore Firearms Training BC 

Q: I need to get a Firearms Licenses: 

Where can I take the CFSC Canadian Firearms Safety Course?

What do i need to do to get Possession and Acquisition License?

A:Individuals aged 18 years or older can make application for a Possession and Acquisition License.  In order to do so, they must first successfully complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course  and if wishing to possess restricted firearms they must also show successful completion of the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.   The issued PAL will indicate the classes of firearms the holder is able to possess and acquire in writing on the back.

In BC contact Silvercore Training they offer a complete syllabus of course that will taking you from the basics firearms licensing to the advanced tactics. Silvercore offers the Canadian Firearms Safety course or CFSC as well as advanced live fire training.  Give them a call at 604-940-7785 or visit www.silvercore.ca .

Q: I need to get a firearms licence or PAL so I can own firearms. Where can I take the PAL course?

A: In Canada Silvercore firearms training is the innovator in firearms training industry. Silvercore is unsurpassed in its quality, customer service and attention to detail. They offer firearms and PAL courses starting almost daily. The Silvercore CFSC course will get you the firearms education you need to legally and safely work with any firearm.  Give them a call at 604-940-7785 or visit www.silvercore.ca .

Q: I need a Possession and Acquisition License to apply for CBSA.

A:The Silvercore CFSC / CRFSC is the course you need for your application to Canada Border Services CBSA. Silvercore offers the gold standard in firearms training. 

Course Schedule: http://www.silvercore.ca/courses/canadian-firearms-safety-course-slash-canadian-restricted-firearms-safety-course

Q: Challenging the Canadian firearms Safety Course:

Q: I want to challenge the Canadian Firearms Safety Course?

Q: I want to challenge my Gun license exam?

Q: Do I have to take the whole firearms safety course or can I simply write the test?

Q: I have military experience can I simply bypass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and get my Possession Acquisition License another way?

Q: I have Police experience can I simply bypass the CFSC and get my PAL?

Q: I need to upgrade my POL to a PAL but I don’t want to take the course. How do I upgrade my gun licensed without taking the course?

A:People challenging the CFSC or CRFSC must be 18 years or older and have significant firearms experience. For details on challenging the CFSC contact Silvercore Firearms Training 604-940-7785 or visit www.silvercore.ca .

Book a Challenge Test: http://www.silvercore.ca/courses/course-challenge-only

Q: I want to get an Firearms Acquisition Certificates FAC or I want to take a test to get my FAC 

A: FAC or Firearms Acquisition Certificates are no longer issued in Canada. The firearms license is still available but is now known as a PAL or Possession Acquisition License. Give Silvecore a call for more details at 604-940-7785 or visit www.silvercore.ca .

C.T. http://www.firearms-safety-course.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=74

 

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