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• Action Shooting League - 2025

  • Start
    April 03, 2025
  •  
  • End
    September 25, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: 2 & 6

  BTSA’s Action Shooting League (ASL)  gives shooters an opportunity to practice the fundamentals of competitive Action Shooting. (IPSC, USPSA, 3 GUN)

  On Thursday evenings and select weekends, participants practice shooting challenging and exciting courses of fire.

  Results are scored in PractiScore following rules and regulations based on our affiliate shooting disciplines.  This gives participants a taste of action shooting without the stress of an actual competition.

  The ASL is open to both BTSA members and the general public.

  Weather permitting, between early spring until late fall, we will shoot from 5:00pm until sunset using specialized action shooting props.

  For more information, join our Facebook group (BTSA Action Shooting League) or on PractiScore (Buffalo Target Shooters Association) 

  Please read the club rule book if attending a league shoot.

  Questions?   asl@btsa.club

  
  

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• Steel Challenge- Wednesday Evenings

  • Start
    April 16, 2025
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  • End
    September 17, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    23 sessions
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: 1,2,3 and either 4 or 5 (rotating, see schedule in description)

  Wednesday night steel

  
  

  What ?

  The Wednesday night steel program is an opportunity for BTSA club members and shooters from the broader community to experience the speed shooting sport of steel challenge. Steel challenge involves shooting 5 steel targets in 8 configurations several times each with the shooter’s cumulative time being their score. Time is added for misses and certain procedural infractions.

  Steel challenge may be shot with either centre fire handguns, .22 rimfire handguns, .22 rimfire rifles, or pistol caliber carbines. No magnum calibres, steel core/steel jacketed ammo, or hyper velocity .22 (stingers, velocitors, etc.) are permitted.

  Wednesday night steel is run as a 4-stage match. Shooters with current USPSA membership will be able to receive a classification, provided they complete all 4 stages, when the classification system updates the following Wednesday.

   

  Where ?

  BTSA Ranges: 1,2,3 and 4 or 5 (see schedule below). Shooters may drop their gear at the top but please park down the road or in the lot as parking at the top is needed for match staff. The main road gate and BTSA gates will be opened at about 4:30 each evening

  
  

   When ?

  Every Wednesday from April 16th - September 24th

  Setup/start times vary a little throughout the season but generally setup is either 5/5:30 and shooting starts 5:30/6. Please see schedule below for season plan.

  ***Please verify start times on Practiscore and the BTSA website each week!***

  We are typically done in about 2.5 hours a few competitors sometimes remain and practice afterwards. All competitors are expected to be present for setup and to remain for tear down. Requests for exceptions show be directed to steel@btsa.ca. You must be present for the beginning of the safety briefing. If you miss the safety briefing, you cannot shoot with us that evening.

   

  Cost ?

  BTSA members- $5. per gun. Max 2 guns

  Non-members- $15. per gun. Max 2 guns

  Juniors (under 18, member and non-member)- First gun free

   

  How to register?

  Registration is through Practiscore. Please search BTSA Wednesday night steel and look for the correct date. Weeknight shoots are typically posted to practiscore 2-3 weeks ahead of the match and open for registration the Monday the week before the match. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday immediately before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. 

  
  

  Who to contact with questions ?

  Please email steel@btsa.club

   

  What to bring to a match?

  • Water
  • Food
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Eye/ear protection (required to participate)
  • Timer if you have one
  • Gun
  • 5+ mags. Please pre-load your magazines at home when possible.
  • Ammo: 100 rounds minimum for 4 stages. Experienced shooters should bring 150-200. Novice shooters should bring 250.
  • Holster: belt holster for any Center fire handguns that fully covers the trigger. No thigh rigs are permitted. New shooters will start from low ready if they are not experienced in holster use. We can coach you in holster use once you have demonstrated basic gun handling competence. Rimfire guns are not drawn from the holster during a run but may be transported in one. A case is generally preferred for transporting rimfire pistols due to chamber flag requirements
  • Gun belt if drawing from a holster
  • Cash for match fee. Exact change only please.

   

  Match results ?

  Match results will be posted to PractiScore, usually the same night. If you need your results anonymized, please contact the match director well before the match.

  First time competitors/new to steel challenge:

  Please contact steel@btsa.club if you will be coming out for your first steel challenge. When you arrive, please leave all your gear in your vehicle and identify yourself to a match official/person in charge. We will place you on a squad with some experienced shooters to help get you started. We will likely need to split up groups of inexperienced shooters for both safety and efficiency but will try to keep families together where possible. Please note, when a family member is on the line, they are under the care of the range officer. Please do not distract them from following the RO’s instructions. If the RO is unfamiliar with your particular firearm, they will as for assistance as needed. If you would like coaching or advice while you are shooting, please let the RO know and they should be happy to oblige.

   

  A note regarding classifications

  Classifications are used to help competitors measure their success against shooter shooting with a similar ability and skill set. A D class production shooter and a Grand Master rimfire rifle open shooter can’t be equally compared. In order to earn a classification, you must be a current USPSA member and complete any 4 stages using one of the recognized equipment divisions. Most equipment will work with the exception of Center fire handguns from low ready.

   

  Rule book

  The official steel challenge rule book governs our Wednesday night matches please make sure to give it a read through so that you are familiar with the rules, commands, and equipment divisions.

  https://scsa.org/rules
  

   

  Safety

  While no one wants to disqualify (DQ) a shooter, safety is our top priority. If you commit a serious safety infraction, as noted in the rules, you will be done shooting for the day. Any scores completed to that point will stand but you will not be able to continue shooting the match. It will be up to the match director and range master’s discretion as to whether you may remain on the range. If you are permitted to remain to watch friends/family shoot, you may not handle any uncased firearms for the remainder of the day. Example of serious, DQ-able, violation include, but are not limited to, Ammo on the safe table, loaded firearms off the firing line, negligent discharge of a firearm, muzzle sweeping yourself or others, picking up a dropped gun, and dropping a loaded gun during a course of fire.

  
  

  Wednesday Dates	Stage 1 (Bay, Position)	Stage 2 (Bay, Position)	Stage 3 (Bay, Position)	Stage 4 (Bay, Position)	Setup Time	Start time	MD
  16-Apr	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5pm	5:30pm	TBD
  23-Apr	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5pm	5:30pm	TBD
  30-Apr	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  7-May	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  14-May	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  21-May	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  28-May	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  4-Jun	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  11-Jun	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  18-Jun	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  25-Jun	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	TBD
  2-Jul	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  9-Jul	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  16-Jul	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  23-Jul	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  30-Jul	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  6-Aug	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  13-Aug	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  20-Aug	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  27-Aug	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5:30pm	6pm	Dan
  3-Sep	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Showdown (1, left)	Outer Limits (5, left)	5pm	5:30pm	TBD
  10-Sep	5 to Go (3, left)	Roundabout (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5pm	5:30pm	TBD
  17-Sep	Smoke and Hope (3, right)	Pendulum (2, Right)	Speed Option (1, right)	Accelerator (4, left)	5pm	5:30pm	TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Precision Rimfire Club Tuesday Nights

  • Start
    May 13, 2025
  •  
  • End
    September 23, 2025
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    BTSA Bay 8 Rifle Range

  BTSA Precision Rimfire Club Tuesday nights are primarily tailored for the competitor or for those interested in learning the precision shooting discipline.

  Each Tuesday night will  have a particular theme/focus that will cover one or more of the fundamentals required to become efficient at the long range precision rimfire game.

  Restricted to 22lr. rifle, (bolt or semi-auto) and air rifles (with restrictions).

  Open to all members and the general public.

  Registration will be through PractiScore:  https://practiscore.com/btsa-precision-rimfire-club-tuesday-night-july-22-2025/register

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• IDPA League Night

  • When
    August 01, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2 & 6

  === IDPA League Night at BTSA ====

  We will be setting up 2-3 stages for IDPA practice in one bay, plus running drills, practice problems, and/or a 5x5 Classifier. So, round count may vary but plan to bring 150-200 rounds (more never hurts!) for the evening.
  
  This is intended for current IDPA competitors to have a space to hone their skills AND also for new shooters interested in the sport to try it out - be sure to read the IDPA Rule Book and Equipment Appendices available at https://www.idpa.com/idpa-match-rules/ prior to signing up!
  
  Please arrive at 5:30 to assist with set-up and sign-in. First rounds downrange are targeted for 6:00. All attendees are expected to help with set-up and for tear-down to the best of their ability.

  Registration Link:

  https://practiscore.com/btsa-idpa-league-night-august-1-2025/register
  

  $17 for non-members of BTSA
  $7 for members of BTSA
  Payment required online. No refunds.
  
  If you have questions please reach out to idpa@btsa.club
  
  **To sign up for a full-on IDPA match, check in with our local southern Alberta IDPA group, the Alberta Tactical Handgun League (ATHL). They put on one match a month and you can sign up via PractiScore (search: "ATHL" in Matches).**
  

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• Canadian National Steel Challenge Championships 2025

  • Start
    August 08, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 10, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges - 1,2,3,4,5,6, clubhouse

  National championship for steel challenge shooting. Uspsa/Scsa membership required. 
  

  Place holder calendar event. More details to follow or email steel@btsa.club with questions.

  https://steelchallenge.ca/
  

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• NRL22 Doubleheader July & August Matches

  • When
    August 09, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Range 8

  Members & Non-members

  NRL22 - Canada is an affiliate of NRL22 USA.  5 Stages with steel target sizes ranging from 1/4" - 6" and are placed randomly from 200 yds and closer. 22lr rifles chambered in 22 Long Rifle only and Air Rifle*

  For more information go to: nrl22canada.ca 
  

  Registration through PractiScore:NRL22 August Match August 9

  NRL22 July Match on August 9 NRL22 July Match

  
  

  Inquiries: rimfirerifle@btsa.club

  
  

  
  

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• IPSC Qualifier Match - 2025

  • Start
    August 15, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 17, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 1 - 6 (bays 7 & 8 will remain open for BTSA members)

  IPSC events are action shooting competitions where participants unite three principles of precision, power and speed, by using firearms (pistols) that have a certain minimum power factor to score as many points as possible during the shortest possible time.

  
  

  Matches are held Saturday and Sunday, with six or more stages. Set up on Friday.  Prerequisites include the completion of a Black Badge course.

  
  

  Registration must be completed online at PractiScore.com by the Thursday prior to the event. For more information please go to ipscalberta.com

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2,6

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

  ATHL IDPA match, please pre-register by signing up on Practiscore using the following link https://practiscore.com/clubs/alberta-tactical-handgun-league/matches?filter=upcoming

  Some matches have special requirements that will be detailed on the match sign up sheet.

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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• Konstantin's Black Badge Course 2025

  • Start
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 24, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

  The Black Badge is a two day in-depth training course in the safe competitive shooting techniques required not only to compete at IPSC events but to deliver the confidence and expertise to use handguns in the safest possible manner.

  It is a mandatory course required to shoot IPSC matches in Canada. IPSC is a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of Accuracy, Speed, and Power are balanced in a unique scoring system. It requires competitors to shoot fast and accurately, often shooting on the move and developing techniques and styles to shave off fractions of a second between shots, during reloads and drawing from the holster.

  Duration (must attend both days):
       Saturday: BTSA Range, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Open book exam. Meet at the Bay#3
       Sunday: BTSA Range, 8:00am  - 5:00pm. Meet at the Bay#3
  
  What to bring:
       Lunch, Snacks and Water on Saturday and Sunday.
       Equipment:
          - 9mm or larger caliber handgun (usually 9mm Para, .357 Sig, 38 Super, .40 S&W, 45 ACP, etcetera)
          - 4 to 6 magazines to fit the caliber and model of handgun
          - Belt to accommodate the holster and spare magazine pouches
          - Holster that is worn on the belt, no drop leg holsters allowed (Serpa style holsters are prohibited)
          - Spare magazine pouches, preferably open topped (no snaps) to carry the spare magazines
          - 600 rounds ammunition (minimum) to get through both days of shooting
          - Eye and ear protection
          - Good boots or track shoes for uneven terrain and/or wet conditions
          - Hat to keep off sun and block spent brass from hitting you in the eye
          - Water or other non-alcoholic beverages to last the day
          - Lunch as we take lunch at the range so we can continue with the course
          - Sun screen
          - Bug repellent
          - Chair (to sit down between exercises, optional)
          - Brass bag to pick up brass (optional, but picking brass is mandatory per range rules)
  
  Need at least 8 students to run the course.

  Fees for this course are collected by the instructor. Cost of the course is $385. Deposit of $100 is required to hold the spot. 

  Due to insurance & liability, IPSC Alberta/Canada now requires students to purchase your IPSC Alberta membership PRIOR to taking the Black Badge course.

  Students are required to purchase an Associate membership on their site before you are eligible to attend the course. Please go to https://ipscalberta.com/page-7743 and follow instructions.

  For further details and information, please contact Konstantin at ipscab765@gmail.com

  
  

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• IDPA League Night

  • When
    August 29, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2 & 6

  === IDPA League Night at BTSA ====

  We will be setting up 2-3 stages for IDPA practice in one bay, plus running drills, practice problems, and/or a 5x5 Classifier. So, round count may vary but plan to bring 150-200 rounds (more never hurts!) for the evening.
  
  This is intended for current IDPA competitors to have a space to hone their skills AND also for new shooters interested in the sport to try it out - be sure to read the IDPA Rule Book and Equipment Appendices available at https://www.idpa.com/idpa-match-rules/ prior to signing up!
  
  Please arrive at 5:30 to assist with set-up and sign-in. First rounds downrange are targeted for 6:00. All attendees are expected to help with set-up and for tear-down to the best of their ability.

  Registration Link:

  https://practiscore.com/btsa-idpa-league-night-august-29-2025-clone/register

  $17 for non-members of BTSA
  $7 for members of BTSA
  Payment required online. No refunds.
  
  If you have questions please reach out to idpa@btsa.club
  
  **To sign up for a full-on IDPA match, check in with our local southern Alberta IDPA group, the Alberta Tactical Handgun League (ATHL). They put on one match a month and you can sign up via PractiScore (search: "ATHL" in Matches).**
  

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• Call for Volunteers - Young Guns & Family Shoot Event

  • When
    September 06, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges

  Register

  Young Guns & Family Shoot Event

  If you are available on Sept 6 2025, and would be willing to assist with:

  • Registration, event operations, supervision (RO)
  • Teaching, training, mentoring
  • Food Services

  We are looking for both men and women to help make this day a success.

  Why should I volunteer?

  BTSA has always depended on its members to perform almost every task needed to make the club work. Historically that has included significant construction projects, every type of maintenance task, organization, and running of matches, courses, youth events, safety programs, not to mention every aspect of administrative work it takes to ensure our Club functions and thrives. Without our volunteers, range fees would be too costly for most people to afford. 

  There are many reasons why you should help out with this and other events that BTSA has to offer the community. BTSA has various activities throughout the spring, summer, and fall that involve inviting the community out to enjoy the shooting sports. BTSA also raises money through some of these events for various charities.  Without the help of volunteers, this can’t happen.

  
  

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• Young Guns Shoot! 2025

  • When
    September 06, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 1,2,6,8 (Clubhouse for lunch hour)
  • Spaces left
    30

  Young Guns Shoot!
  
  The Fall Young Guns event is open to members and the general public from the ages of 7-17 to enjoy a variety of shooting events. 

  All gear and ammunition will be provided by the club.

  Registration will start at 9:30 am, with activities at 10:00, running till 4pm.

  Participants must arrive on time in order to attend the safety briefing!

  It is $10 per participant, regardless of membership status, and we are also moving to a non-refundable upfront payment through our website, as we sell out each year but often have no-shows. All monies collected will be donated to the chosen charity at the end of the season.

  Registration has opened and a Waitlist has now been created.

  
  

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• Steel Challenge Match #2025-08

  • When
    September 07, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

  Weekend match description

  
  

  What?

  Our weekend 8-stage Steel challenge matches are an opportunity for BTSA club members and shooters from the broader community to compete use all 8 of the official stages. Novice and experience shooters are welcome provided you can safely handle your firearm. Brand new shooters may want to check out a Wednesday night steel event for a more relaxed introduction to the sport

  We shoot all of the standard divisions. All scores will be submitted to USPSA. Shooters with current USPSA membership will have all 8 stages count towards their classification.

   

  Where?

  BTSA range bays 1,2,3,4,5. Shooters may drop their gear at the top but please park down the road or in the lot as parking at the top is needed for match staff. The main road gate and BTSA gates will be opened at about 8:00 am

   

  When?

  Gates open 8am, setup 8:30, mandatory safety briefing 9, lunch break after 4 stages (~noon), tear down ~3:30pm  

  All shooters must be present for the safety briefing or they will not be allowed to shoot.

   

  Cost?

  BTSA members- $10 per gun. Max 2 guns per session

  Non-members- $20 per gun. Max 2 guns per session

  Juniors (under 18, member and non-member)- 1 gun free per match

   

  How to register?

  Registration is through Practiscore. Please search BTSA 8 stage steel and look for the correct date. Shooters need to be registered by 7pm on the Friday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. All participants will need to help score/paint/time.

  
  

  Who to contact with questions?

  Please email steel@btsa.club

   

  Items to bring to the match

  • Water
  • Food
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Eye/ear protection (required to participate)
  • Lunch
  • Timer if you have one
  • Gun
  • 5+ mags: Please pre-load your magazines at home when possible so that we can begin on time.
  • Ammo: 195 rounds minimum for 8 stages for each gun. Experienced shooters should bring ~300. Novice shooters should bring 500.
  • Holster: belt holster for any Center fire handguns that fully covers the trigger. No thigh rigs are permitted. New shooters will start from low ready if they are not experienced in holster use.
  • Gun belt if drawing from a holster

   

  Match results 

  Match results will be posted to PractiScore, usually the same night. If you need your results anonymized, please contact the match director well in advance of the match.

   

  First time competitors/new to steel challenge 

  Please contact steel@btsa.club if you will be coming out for your first steel challenge. When you arrive, please leave all your gear in your vehicle and identify yourself to a match official/person in charge. We will place you on a squad with some experienced competitors to help get you started. We will likely need to split up groups of inexperienced shooters/competitors for both safety and efficiency but will try to keep families together where possible. Please note, when a family member is on the line, they are under the care of the range officer. Please do not distract them from following the RO’s instructions. If the RO is unfamiliar with the operation of your particular firearm, they will ask for assistance as needed. If a shooter would like coaching or advice while you are shooting, please let the RO know and they should be happy to oblige.

   

   

  A note regarding classifications

  Classifications are used to help competitors measure their success against shooter shooting with a similar ability and skill set. A D class production shooter and a Grand Master rimfire rifle open shooter can’t be equally compared. In order to earn a classification, you must be a current USPSA member and complete any 4 stages using one of the recognized equipment divisions. Most equipment will work with the exception of Center fire handguns from low ready.

   

  Rule book

  The official steel challenge rule book governs all of our matches please make sure to give it a read through so that you are familiar with the rules, commands, and equipment divisions.

  https://scsa.org/rules 

   

  Safety

  While no one wants to disqualify (DQ) a shooter, safety is our top priority. If you commit a serious safety infraction, as noted in the rules, you will be done shooting for the day. Any scores completed to that point will stand but you will not be able to continue shooting the match. It will be up to the match director’s discretion as to whether you may remain on the range. If you are permitted to remain to watch friends/family shoot, you may not handle any uncased firearms for the remainder of the day. Example of serious, DQ-able, violation include, but are not limited to, Ammo on the safe table, loaded firearms off the firing line, negligent discharge of a firearm, muzzle sweeping yourself or others, picking up a dropped gun, and dropping a loaded gun during a course of fire.

   

  
  

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• IDPA League Night

  • When
    September 12, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2 & 6

  === IDPA League Night at BTSA ====

  We will be setting up 2-3 stages for IDPA practice in one bay, plus running drills, practice problems, and/or a 5x5 Classifier. So, round count may vary but plan to bring 150-200 rounds (more never hurts!) for the evening.
  
  This is intended for current IDPA competitors to have a space to hone their skills AND also for new shooters interested in the sport to try it out - be sure to read the IDPA Rule Book and Equipment Appendices available at https://www.idpa.com/idpa-match-rules/ prior to signing up!
  
  Please arrive at 5:30 to assist with set-up and sign-in. First rounds downrange are targeted for 6:00. All attendees are expected to help with set-up and for tear-down to the best of their ability.

  Registration Link:

  https://practiscore.com/btsa-idpa-league-night-september-12-2025/register

  $17 for non-members of BTSA
  $7 for members of BTSA
  Payment required online. No refunds.
  
  If you have questions please reach out to idpa@btsa.club
  
  **To sign up for a full-on IDPA match, check in with our local southern Alberta IDPA group, the Alberta Tactical Handgun League (ATHL). They put on one match a month and you can sign up via PractiScore (search: "ATHL" in Matches).**
  

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• Gord's Black Badge Course 2025

  • Start
    September 13, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 14, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

  The Black Badge is a two-day in-depth training course in the safe competitive shooting techniques required not only to compete at IPSC events but to deliver the confidence and expertise to use handguns in the safest possible manner.

  It is a mandatory course required to shoot IPSC matches in Canada. IPSC is a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of Accuracy, Speed, and Power are balanced in a unique scoring system. It requires competitors to shoot fast and accurately, often shooting on the move and developing techniques and styles to shave off fractions of a second between shots, during reloads and drawing from the holster.

  Duration (must attend both days):

  ·      Saturday: BTSA Range, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

  ·      Sunday: BTSA Range, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

  Fees for this course are collected by the instructor. Cost of the course is $350. IPSC AB Membership to be handled by the student.

  For further details and information:

  Please contact. Gord: info@ontargetsecurity.ca

  Registration via Practiscore

  https://practiscore.com/clubs/on_target_black_badge_course

  In Alberta, candidates cannot be a full IPSC member until they are Black Badge certified.  To comply with the NEC and IPSC AB policy, all candidates in Alberta will join IPSC Alberta as “Associate” members.  Their associate membership will be changed to full membership upon becoming Black Badge certified. 

  Go to:

  https://ipscalberta.wildapricot.org/

  Click on the heading:

  BECOME A MEMBER

  A page opens that says:

  Membership Application

  There are various membership levels available. Select :

  Individual Associate / next

  Provide an email address:

  Fill in the registration information and pay membership ($80) by credit card.

   

   

  Gord Nolan

  Owner/Operator

  403-472-9904

  www.ontargetsecurity.ca

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

  • When
    September 13, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2,6

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

  ATHL IDPA match, please pre-register by signing up on Practiscore using the following link https://practiscore.com/clubs/alberta-tactical-handgun-league/matches?filter=upcoming

  Some matches have special requirements that will be detailed on the match sign up sheet.

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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• IPSC Qualifier Match - 2025

  • Start
    September 19, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 21, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 1 - 6 (bays 7 & 8 will remain open for BTSA members)

  IPSC events are action shooting competitions where participants unite three principles of precision, power and speed, by using firearms (pistols) that have a certain minimum power factor to score as many points as possible during the shortest possible time.

  
  

  Matches are held Saturday and Sunday, with six or more stages. Set up on Friday.  Prerequisites include the completion of a Black Badge course.

  
  

  Registration must be completed online at PractiScore.com by the Thursday prior to the event. For more information please go to ipscalberta.com

  
  

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• IDPA League Night

  • When
    September 26, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2 & 6

  === IDPA League Night at BTSA ====

  We will be setting up 2-3 stages for IDPA practice in one bay, plus running drills, practice problems, and/or a 5x5 Classifier. So, round count may vary but plan to bring 150-200 rounds (more never hurts!) for the evening.
  
  This is intended for current IDPA competitors to have a space to hone their skills AND also for new shooters interested in the sport to try it out - be sure to read the IDPA Rule Book and Equipment Appendices available at https://www.idpa.com/idpa-match-rules/ prior to signing up!
  
  Please arrive at 5:30 to assist with set-up and sign-in. First rounds downrange are targeted for 6:00. All attendees are expected to help with set-up and for tear-down to the best of their ability.

  Registration Link:

  https://practiscore.com/btsa-idpa-league-night-september-26-2025/register
  

  $17 for non-members of BTSA
  $7 for members of BTSA
  Payment required online. No refunds.
  
  If you have questions please reach out to idpa@btsa.club
  
  **To sign up for a full-on IDPA match, check in with our local southern Alberta IDPA group, the Alberta Tactical Handgun League (ATHL). They put on one match a month and you can sign up via PractiScore (search: "ATHL" in Matches).**
  

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• Precision Rimfire Club P.R.O Series/NRL22 Doubleheader

  • When
    September 27, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Range 8

  Members & Non-members

  NRL22 - Canada is an affiliate of NRL22 USA.  5 Stages with steel target sizes ranging from 1/4" - 6" and are placed randomly from 200 yds and closer. 22lr rifles chambered in 22 Long Rifle only and Air Rifle*

  For more information go to: nrl22canada.ca 
  

  Registration through PractiScore:https://practiscore.com/nrl22-canada-buffalo-target-shooters-association-in-ab-september-cof-on-september-13-2025/register

  
  

  PRS style 5 stage Precision Rimfire Outlaws (P.R.O) Series
  

  Steel targets (1/4" to 8") randomly placed from 25-200 yds.

  22lr rifles chambered in 22 Long Rifle only and Air Rifle*

  Registration through PractiScore: https://practiscore.com/btsa-precision-rimfire-club-pro-series-match-sept-13-2025/register

  P.R.O Series info: https://precisionrimfireoutlaws.com/

  
  

  Inquiries: rimfirerifle@btsa.club

  
  

  
  

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• Precision Rimfire Club P.R.O Series/NRL22 Series Doubleheader

  • When
    October 04, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Range 8

  Members & Non-members

  NRL22 - Canada is an affiliate of NRL22 USA.  5 Stages with steel target sizes ranging from 1/4" - 6" and are placed randomly from 200 yds and closer. 22lr rifles chambered in 22 Long Rifle only and Air Rifle*

  For more information go to: nrl22canada.ca 
  

  Registration through PractiScore:NRL22 Oct 4

  
  

  PRS style 5 stage Precision Rimfire Outlaws (P.R.O) Series
  

  Steel targets (1/4" to 8") randomly placed from 25-200 yds.

  22lr rifles chambered in 22 Long Rifle only and Air Rifle*

  Registration through PractiScore: P.R.O Series Match Oct 4

  P.R.O Series info: https://precisionrimfireoutlaws.com/

  
  

  Inquiries: rimfirerifle@btsa.club

  
  

  
  

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• BTSA Spooky Blast USPSA Match 2025

  • When
    October 04, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges - Bay 1,2,4,5,6

  
  

  2025 USPSA Match

  
  

  Please review the BTSA Incident Action Plan and the current USPSA Rule Book.

  Contact:             Doug Bartlett  doug.bartlett@btsa.club for more information.

  Registration must be completed online on Practiscore

  
  

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• Range Work Day - 2025

  • When
    October 05, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rotating through Ranges: All bays on rotation.

  Ranges will be temporarily closed for maintenance. Please follow instructions of onsite workers and expect shooting delays.

  The dynamic shooting bays will be the most impacted by this activity as rocks will need to be moved and the sheds finished. Expect these closures to be rotated throughout the day.

  There will be a Call for Volunteers Event created closer to the actual day.

  Please watch for further information.

  
  

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• John Dzurka Performance Training - 2025

  • Start
    October 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    October 11, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 1

  PISTOL DEVELOPMENT 
  APRIL 26, 2025

  This course is designed to develop further and hone your shooting skills, laying a solid foundation practically and effectively. The session focuses on setting yourself up to quickly and accurately get shots on target, emphasizing precision and consistency.

  PISTOL DEVELOPMENT 2.0 
  JUNE 20, 2025 

  This Level 2 course enhances and sharpens existing skills, building on a practical foundation developed in Pistol Development. The session reinforces core techniques to achieve precise, targeted results while mastering the balance between speed and accuracy.

  
  

  PERFORMANCE PISTOL 2 DAY COURSE
  JULY 18-19, 2025

  This course is designed to elevate your pistol skills, building on foundational techniques to achieve advanced precision and control. Over two intensive days, you will refine your ability to balance speed and accuracy, focusing on consistency, target transitions, and situational adaptability. This course is ideal for those ready to take their performance to the next level.

  Defensive Shotgun
  April 27, 2025 & October 10, 2025

  This course is designed to introduce shooting enthusiasts to effectively deploying a shotgun for real-world applications—not IPSC or competition-focused. The training emphasizes proper manipulation, fundamentals, and advanced techniques to make you a more effective and confident operator. 

  Defensive Shotgun 2.0
  October 11, 2025

  Take your shotgun skills to the next level with Defensive Shotgun 2.0. This advanced course builds on foundational skills and introduces new techniques for mastering defensive shotgun use in dynamic scenarios. Focused on real-world applications, this training is designed to refine your abilities, enhance your efficiency, and improve your confidence under pressure.

  Reserve Your Spot Today! 

  For registration details and inquiries, www.johndzurka.ca
  
  

  Sincerely,

  John and Michelle     

  www.johndzurka.ca

  
  

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• Steel Challenge Match #2025-09

  • When
    October 18, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

  Weekend match description

  
  

  What?

  Our weekend 8-stage Steel challenge matches are an opportunity for BTSA club members and shooters from the broader community to compete use all 8 of the official stages. Novice and experience shooters are welcome provided you can safely handle your firearm. Brand new shooters may want to check out a Wednesday night steel event for a more relaxed introduction to the sport

  We shoot all of the standard divisions. All scores will be submitted to USPSA. Shooters with current USPSA membership will have all 8 stages count towards their classification.

   

  Where?

  BTSA range bays 1,2,3,4,5. Shooters may drop their gear at the top but please park down the road or in the lot as parking at the top is needed for match staff. The main road gate and BTSA gates will be opened at about 8:00 am

   

  When?

  Gates open 8am, setup 8:30, mandatory safety briefing 9, lunch break after 4 stages (~noon), tear down ~3:30pm  

  All shooters must be present for the safety briefing or they will not be allowed to shoot.

   

  Cost?

  BTSA members- $10 per gun. Max 2 guns per session

  Non-members- $20 per gun. Max 2 guns per session

  Juniors (under 18, member and non-member)- 1 gun free per match

   

  How to register?

  Registration is through Practiscore. Please search BTSA 8 stage steel and look for the correct date. Shooters need to be registered by 7pm on the Friday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. All participants will need to help score/paint/time.

  
  

  Who to contact with questions?

  Please email steel@btsa.club

   

  Items to bring to the match

  • Water
  • Food
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Eye/ear protection (required to participate)
  • Lunch
  • Timer if you have one
  • Gun
  • 5+ mags: Please pre-load your magazines at home when possible so that we can begin on time.
  • Ammo: 195 rounds minimum for 8 stages for each gun. Experienced shooters should bring ~300. Novice shooters should bring 500.
  • Holster: belt holster for any Center fire handguns that fully covers the trigger. No thigh rigs are permitted. New shooters will start from low ready if they are not experienced in holster use.
  • Gun belt if drawing from a holster

   

  Match results 

  Match results will be posted to PractiScore, usually the same night. If you need your results anonymized, please contact the match director well in advance of the match.

   

  First time competitors/new to steel challenge 

  Please contact steel@btsa.club if you will be coming out for your first steel challenge. When you arrive, please leave all your gear in your vehicle and identify yourself to a match official/person in charge. We will place you on a squad with some experienced competitors to help get you started. We will likely need to split up groups of inexperienced shooters/competitors for both safety and efficiency but will try to keep families together where possible. Please note, when a family member is on the line, they are under the care of the range officer. Please do not distract them from following the RO’s instructions. If the RO is unfamiliar with the operation of your particular firearm, they will ask for assistance as needed. If a shooter would like coaching or advice while you are shooting, please let the RO know and they should be happy to oblige.

   

   

  A note regarding classifications

  Classifications are used to help competitors measure their success against shooter shooting with a similar ability and skill set. A D class production shooter and a Grand Master rimfire rifle open shooter can’t be equally compared. In order to earn a classification, you must be a current USPSA member and complete any 4 stages using one of the recognized equipment divisions. Most equipment will work with the exception of Center fire handguns from low ready.

   

  Rule book

  The official steel challenge rule book governs all of our matches please make sure to give it a read through so that you are familiar with the rules, commands, and equipment divisions.

  https://scsa.org/rules 

   

  Safety

  While no one wants to disqualify (DQ) a shooter, safety is our top priority. If you commit a serious safety infraction, as noted in the rules, you will be done shooting for the day. Any scores completed to that point will stand but you will not be able to continue shooting the match. It will be up to the match director’s discretion as to whether you may remain on the range. If you are permitted to remain to watch friends/family shoot, you may not handle any uncased firearms for the remainder of the day. Example of serious, DQ-able, violation include, but are not limited to, Ammo on the safe table, loaded firearms off the firing line, negligent discharge of a firearm, muzzle sweeping yourself or others, picking up a dropped gun, and dropping a loaded gun during a course of fire.

   

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

  • When
    October 25, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2,6

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

  ATHL IDPA match, please pre-register by signing up on Practiscore using the following link https://practiscore.com/clubs/alberta-tactical-handgun-league/matches?filter=upcoming

  Some matches have special requirements that will be detailed on the match sign up sheet.

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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