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Buffalo Target Shooters Association

       Calgary, AB

Buffalo Target Shooters Association
PO Box 394
300, 8120 Beddington Blvd NW
Calgary Alberta T3K 2A8

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Upcoming events

    • April 06, 2023
    • September 28, 2023
    • 25 sessions
    • BTSA Ranges: 50E, 50W

    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.



    • April 12, 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


    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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

    Setup time: Early season- 5:00pm

    Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 5:30 pm

    ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

     

    Who to contact with questions ?

    Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

     

    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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

     

    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.






    • April 16, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • BTSA Ranges - 50E, 50W, 50N, 270
    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. 50-meter East/west, 25 meter, and 270 bays. 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 midnight on the Friday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are too many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening. All participants will need to help score/paint/time.


    Who to contact with questions?

    Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

     

    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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

     

    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.

     


    • April 19, 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


    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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

    Setup time: Early season- 5:00pm

    Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 5:30 pm

    ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

     

    Who to contact with questions ?

    Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

     

    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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

     

    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.






    • April 22, 2023
    • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • BTSA Ranges: 100/200

    The Outlaw Rimfire Precision Series (ORPS) is a national precision rimfire competition series that clubs and ranges participate in on a monthly basis. A new 5-stage course of fire is published each month and results are tabulated at the end of the month with national and provincial standings published. Series points will be awarded to each shooter that will count to the overall, annual leaderboard standings. 
    The series is limited to .22lr rimfire rifles and uses a standard target set and commonly available set of shooting positions and positional barricades. The matches are 5-stages in length with each stage having a maximum time limit of 120 seconds. Match round counts are 50-75 rounds per match or 10 rounds per stage. Distances are set distances of 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards with target sizes varying from ¼” to 6”.  A great way to hone some or learn some new rifle skills and have fun with fellow shooters while doing it. No experience required. 

    Register @ https://practiscore.com/orps-by-tesro-buffalo-target-shooters-association-april-2023-cof/register

    • April 26, 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


    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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

    Setup time: Early season- 5:00pm

    Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 5:30 pm

    ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

     

    Who to contact with questions ?

    Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

     

    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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

     

    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.






    • April 29, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • April 30, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • BTSA Ranges: 270

    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. Meet at the 270 Bay

    ·      Sunday: BTSA Range, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Meet at 270 Bay

    Fees for this course are collected by the instructor. Cost of the course is $350. Deposit of $100 is required to hold the spot. 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


    • April 29, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • April 30, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • BTSA Ranges - 50E, 50N, and 50W,


    Matches are held Saturday and/or Sunday, with six or more stages.   Set up/first shots/competition depends on the time of year and will be communicated in the match sign-up form. Prerequisites include the completion of a Black Badge course. 


    Registration must be completed online at 

    https://practiscore.com/clubs/buffalo-target-shooters-association




      • May 03, 2023
      • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


      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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

      Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

      Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

      ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

       

      Who to contact with questions ?

      Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

       

      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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

       

      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.






      • May 08, 2023
      • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      • BTSA Ranges: 270

      Dzurka Tactical Performance

      John is coming to BTSA to offer his knowledge of having reached the Grand Master level in IPSC over a very short period while remaining at that level over the past 13 years. In 2022  John obtained the title of Canadian IPSC National Champion in the Standard Division.

      John’s take is to keep things simple, by being Consistent and Efficient, as Efficiency leads to Better Performance. He blends Competitive and Tactical shooting in one, therefore, using aspects of both approaches to increase personal performance. No matter what level you are at in your skills you will not be disappointed.

      John will be teaching the following courses:

      Pistol Development: May 8th,2023

      Performance Pistol: June 4th-5th, 2023

      Defensive Shotgun: July 17th,2023

      Tactical Pistol: August 26th -27th, 2023

      For more detailed  information and registration please go to www.johndzurka.ca or e-mail us at performance@johndzurka.ca


      • May 10, 2023
      • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


      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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

      Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

      Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

      ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

       

      Who to contact with questions ?

      Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

       

      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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

       

      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.






      • May 13, 2023
      • 8:00 AM
      • May 14, 2023
      • 5:00 PM
      • BTSA Ranges: 270, 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 270 Bay
           Sunday: BTSA Range, 8:00am  - 5:00pm. Meet at 270 Bay

      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 $350. Deposit of $100 is required to hold the spot. IPSC AB Membership to be handled by the student.

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


      • May 17, 2023
      • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


      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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

      Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

      Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

      ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

       

      Who to contact with questions ?

      Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

       

      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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

       

      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.






      • May 20, 2023
      • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      • BTSA Ranges 100/200

      The Outlaw Rimfire Precision Series (ORPS) is a national precision rimfire competition series that clubs and ranges can participate in on a monthly basis. A new 5-stage course of fire published each month and results are tabulated at the end of the month with national and provincial standings published. Series points will be awarded to each shooter that will count to the overall, annual leaderboard standings. 
      The series is limited to .22lr rimfire rifles and uses a standard target set and commonly available set of shooting positions and positional barricades. The series is designed to be shot on ranges with a 100yd distance. The matches are 5-stages in length with each stage having a maximum time limit of 120 seconds. Match round counts are 50-rounds per match or 10 rounds per stage. Distances are set distances of 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards with target sizes varying from ¼” to 6”.  A great way to hone some or learn some new rifle skills and have fun with fellow shooters while doing it. No experience required. 

      • May 20, 2023
      • 8:00 AM
      • May 21, 2023
      • 5:00 PM
      • BTSA Ranges - 270, 50E, 50N, and 50W,


      Matches are held Saturday and/or Sunday, with six or more stages.   Set up/first shots/competition depends on the time of year and will be communicated in the match sign-up form. Prerequisites include the completion of a Black Badge course. 


      Registration must be completed online at 

      https://practiscore.com/clubs/buffalo-target-shooters-association




        • May 24, 2023
        • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


        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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

        Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

        Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

        ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

         

        Who to contact with questions ?

        Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

         

        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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

         

        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.






        • May 27, 2023
        • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
        • Rotating through Ranges: 50E, 50W, 50N (No Shooting)

        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.


        • May 27, 2023
        • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
        • Rifle bay 100/200

        Sarcee Fish And Game Association Rifle Day.

        Taking up all but 2 benches at the rifle bay.

        Rifle bay will still be open to members.

        • May 28, 2023
        • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
        • BTSA Ranges - 50E, 50W, 50N, 270
        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. 50-meter East/west, 25 meter, and 270 bays. 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 midnight on the Friday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are too many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening. All participants will need to help score/paint/time.


        Who to contact with questions?

        Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

         

        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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

         

        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.

         


        • May 31, 2023
        • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


        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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

        Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

        Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

        ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

         

        Who to contact with questions ?

        Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

         

        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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

         

        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.






        • June 03, 2023
        • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
        • All BTSA Ranges

        BUFFALO TARGET SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION

         

        Open House

         

        We invite you to celebrate National Range day by bringing your family and friends to enjoy a day at our Homestead Range in lovely Kananaskis.

        We have planned a day full of demos with a chance to fire various types of firearms and after the fun on the range we will have our volunteers cook you up some delicious BBQ hot dogs - all for FREE!


        No experience required 

        All guns and ammo supplied 

        Lunch Provided 



        • June 04, 2023
        • 8:00 AM
        • June 05, 2023
        • 5:00 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 270

        Dzurka Tactical Performance

        John is coming to BTSA to offer his knowledge of having reached the Grand Master level in IPSC over a very short period while remaining at that level over the past 13 years. In 2022  John obtained the title of Canadian IPSC National Champion in the Standard Division.

        John’s take is to keep things simple, by being Consistent and Efficient, as Efficiency leads to Better Performance. He blends Competitive and Tactical shooting in one, therefore, using aspects of both approaches to increase personal performance. No matter what level you are at in your skills you will not be disappointed.

        John will be teaching the following courses:

        Pistol Development: May 8th,2023

        Performance Pistol: June 4th-5th, 2023

        Defensive Shotgun: July 17th,2023

        Tactical Pistol: August 26th -27th, 2023

        For more detailed  information and registration please go to www.johndzurka.ca or e-mail us at performance@johndzurka.ca


        • June 04, 2023
        • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 50W

        TBD

        • June 07, 2023
        • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


        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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

        Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

        Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

        ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

         

        Who to contact with questions ?

        Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

         

        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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

         

        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.






        • June 10, 2023
        • 8:00 AM
        • June 11, 2023
        • 5:00 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 270

        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.

        Basic equipment requirements: Pistol (minimum 9mm caliber), 3 magazines (preferably 4), 3 magazine pouches(preferably 4),  and a holster which must cover the trigger when the gun is holstered, a belt to mount the equipment on and 500 rounds of ammunition

        For further details and information, please contact Nick at nadraz@nucleus.com.

        Fees for this course are collected by the instructor. Cost of the course is $300.


        • June 14, 2023
        • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


        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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

        Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

        Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

        ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

         

        Who to contact with questions ?

        Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

         

        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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

         

        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.






        • June 16, 2023
        • 8:00 AM
        • June 18, 2023
        • 6:00 PM
        • BTSA Ranges: 50E, 50W, 270, 50N, 100m & 200m

        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


          • June 21, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • June 24, 2023
          • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges 100/200

          The Outlaw Rimfire Precision Series (ORPS) is a national precision rimfire competition series that clubs and ranges can participate in on a monthly basis. A new 5-stage course of fire published each month and results are tabulated at the end of the month with national and provincial standings published. Series points will be awarded to each shooter that will count to the overall, annual leaderboard standings. 
          The series is limited to .22lr rimfire rifles and uses a standard target set and commonly available set of shooting positions and positional barricades. The series is designed to be shot on ranges with a 100yd distance. The matches are 5-stages in length with each stage having a maximum time limit of 120 seconds. Match round counts are 50-rounds per match or 10 rounds per stage. Distances are set distances of 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards with target sizes varying from ¼” to 6”.  A great way to hone some or learn some new rifle skills and have fun with fellow shooters while doing it. No experience required. 

          • June 24, 2023
          • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E, 50W


          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 


          • June 25, 2023
          • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges - 50E, 50W, 50N, 270
          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. 50-meter East/west, 25 meter, and 270 bays. 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 midnight on the Friday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are too many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening. All participants will need to help score/paint/time.


          Who to contact with questions?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.

           


          • June 28, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • July 04, 2023
          • August 22, 2023
          • 8 sessions
          • BTSA Ranges 100, 200

          These evening events will  focus on the skills that are required to become more proficient in the sport of precision rimfire shooting. For the experienced, it is a great opportunity to get some live fire practice and for the novice and up a chance to learn all the aspects that are required for the sport with the guidance of our experienced shooters.

          • July 05, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • July 08, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • July 09, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 270, 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 270 Bay
               Sunday: BTSA Range, 8:00am  - 5:00pm. Meet at 270 Bay

          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 $350. Deposit of $100 is required to hold the spot. IPSC AB Membership to be handled by the student.

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


          • July 12, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • July 15, 2023
          • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges 100/200

          The Outlaw Rimfire Precision Series (ORPS) is a national precision rimfire competition series that clubs and ranges can participate in on a monthly basis. A new 5-stage course of fire published each month and results are tabulated at the end of the month with national and provincial standings published. Series points will be awarded to each shooter that will count to the overall, annual leaderboard standings. 
          The series is limited to .22lr rimfire rifles and uses a standard target set and commonly available set of shooting positions and positional barricades. The series is designed to be shot on ranges with a 100yd distance. The matches are 5-stages in length with each stage having a maximum time limit of 120 seconds. Match round counts are 50-rounds per match or 10 rounds per stage. Distances are set distances of 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards with target sizes varying from ¼” to 6”.  A great way to hone some or learn some new rifle skills and have fun with fellow shooters while doing it. No experience required. 

          • July 15, 2023
          • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E, 50W


          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 


          • July 15, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • July 16, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 270

          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.

          Basic equipment requirements: Pistol (minimum 9mm caliber), 3 magazines (preferably 4), 3 magazine pouches(preferably 4),  and a holster which must cover the trigger when the gun is holstered, a belt to mount the equipment on and 500 rounds of ammunition

          For further details and information, please contact Nick at nadraz@nucleus.com.

          Fees for this course are collected by the instructor. Cost of the course is $300.


          • July 17, 2023
          • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 270


          Dzurka Tactical Performance

          John is coming to BTSA to offer his knowledge of having reached the Grand Master level in IPSC over a very short period while remaining at that level over the past 13 years. In 2022  John obtained the title of Canadian IPSC National Champion in the Standard Division.

          John’s take is to keep things simple, by being Consistent and Efficient, as Efficiency leads to Better Performance. He blends Competitive and Tactical shooting in one, therefore, using aspects of both approaches to increase personal performance. No matter what level you are at in your skills you will not be disappointed.

          John will be teaching the following courses:

          Pistol Development: May 8th,2023

          Performance Pistol: June 4th-5th, 2023

          Defensive Shotgun: July 17th,2023

          Tactical Pistol: August 26th -27th, 2023

          For more detailed  information and registration please go to www.johndzurka.ca or e-mail us at performance@johndzurka.ca


          • July 19, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • July 21, 2023
          • 7:00 AM
          • July 23, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges - 50E, 50W, 50N, 270, 25m, Clubhouse

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

          Please see steelchallenge.ca or Search the match on PractiScore.com ( https://practiscore.com/canadian-national-steel-challenge-championship-2023/register) for further information. 

          • July 21, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • July 23, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges
          Register

          Canadian National Steel Challenge Championships

          If you are available on July 22, 23, and/or 24 and would be willing to assist with:

          Jobs

          The Steel Challenge program is looking for volunteers to fill the positions noted below:

          Setup Crew - Placing targets, laser measuring stages, cutting lumber to correct sizes, staking target bases and shooting boxes, mounting signage/banners.

          Registration - Checking in shooters for each session, reminding shooters of squad assignments and starting stages, confirming registered division, facilitating prize draws/documenting prizes won.

          Schedule

          Friday Setup Crew 8am-noon: 10 people

          Saturday AM Registration 7-7:30am: 2 people

          Saturday PM Registration 12:45-1:15 pm: 2 people

          Sunday AM Registration 7-7:30am: 2 people

          Sunday PM Registration12:45-1:15 pm: 2 people

          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.


          • July 26, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • July 29, 2023
          • 6:00 AM
          • July 30, 2023
          • 7:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 100/200

          A 2-Day, 20 Stage event open to the general public 14 years of age and older.

          • July 29, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • July 30, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 270

          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. Meet at the 270 Bay

          ·      Sunday: BTSA Range, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Meet at 270 Bay

          Fees for this course are collected by the instructor. Cost of the course is $350. Deposit of $100 is required to hold the spot. 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


          • August 02, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • August 09, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • August 13, 2023
          • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges - 50E, 50W, 50N, 270
          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. 50-meter East/west, 25 meter, and 270 bays. 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 midnight on the Friday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are too many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening. All participants will need to help score/paint/time.


          Who to contact with questions?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.

           


          • August 16, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • August 19, 2023
          • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges 100/200

          The Outlaw Rimfire Precision Series (ORPS) is a national precision rimfire competition series that clubs and ranges can participate in on a monthly basis. A new 5-stage course of fire published each month and results are tabulated at the end of the month with national and provincial standings published. Series points will be awarded to each shooter that will count to the overall, annual leaderboard standings. 
          The series is limited to .22lr rimfire rifles and uses a standard target set and commonly available set of shooting positions and positional barricades. The series is designed to be shot on ranges with a 100yd distance. The matches are 5-stages in length with each stage having a maximum time limit of 120 seconds. Match round counts are 50-rounds per match or 10 rounds per stage. Distances are set distances of 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards with target sizes varying from ¼” to 6”.  A great way to hone some or learn some new rifle skills and have fun with fellow shooters while doing it. No experience required. 

          • August 19, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • August 20, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 270, 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 270 Bay
               Sunday: BTSA Range, 8:00am  - 5:00pm. Meet at 270 Bay

          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 $350. Deposit of $100 is required to hold the spot. IPSC AB Membership to be handled by the student.

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


          • August 20, 2023
          • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E, 50W


          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 


          • August 23, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • August 26, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • August 27, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50W


          Dzurka Tactical Performance

          John is coming to BTSA to offer his knowledge of having reached the Grand Master level in IPSC over a very short period while remaining at that level over the past 13 years. In 2022  John obtained the title of Canadian IPSC National Champion in the Standard Division.

          John’s take is to keep things simple, by being Consistent and Efficient, as Efficiency leads to Better Performance. He blends Competitive and Tactical shooting in one, therefore, using aspects of both approaches to increase personal performance. No matter what level you are at in your skills you will not be disappointed.

          John will be teaching the following courses:

          Pistol Development: May 8th,2023

          Performance Pistol: June 4th-5th, 2023

          Defensive Shotgun: July 17th,2023

          Tactical Pistol: August 26th -27th, 2023

          For more detailed  information and registration please go to www.johndzurka.ca or e-mail us at performance@johndzurka.ca


          • August 26, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • August 27, 2023
          • 5:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 270

          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.

          Basic equipment requirements: Pistol (minimum 9mm caliber), 3 magazines (preferably 4), 3 magazine pouches(preferably 4),  and a holster which must cover the trigger when the gun is holstered, a belt to mount the equipment on and 500 rounds of ammunition

          For further details and information, please contact Nick at nadraz@nucleus.com.

          Fees for this course are collected by the instructor. Cost of the course is $300.


          • August 30, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Mid season- 5:30pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 6:00 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • September 06, 2023
          • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


          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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

          Setup time: Late season- 5:00pm

          Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 5:300 pm

          ***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. Shooters need to be registered by midnight on the Tuesday before the match so that we can confirm squadding and load the scoring tablets. Please ensure to place yourself in a squad before this time if you have a preference, otherwise you will be assigned to a squad. We may need to move squadding around if there are to many shooters, or too many new shooters on a squad, to ensure the proper flow of the evening.

           

          Who to contact with questions ?

          Please email Dan B. at steel@btsa.ca

           

          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 Dan B 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://uspsa.org/viewer/2020-SCSA-Rulebook.pdf

           

          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.






          • September 08, 2023
          • 8:00 AM
          • September 10, 2023
          • 6:00 PM
          • BTSA Ranges: 50E, 50W, 270, 50N, 100m & 200m

          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


            • September 13, 2023
            • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
            • BTSA Ranges: 50E/W/N 270


            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: 50E/W/N 270 bays. 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 12th - September 13th

            Setup time: Late season- 5:00pm

            Safety Briefing, start to follow: Early season- 5:300 pm

            ***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