What is National Range Day?
Nation Range Day is the brainchild of our affiliate the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights. It is a day where many shooting facilities across Canada open up their ranges to the public to promote shooting sports in Canada. It is a also a day of solidarity for those who participate in the shooting sports and an opportunity for many who are curious.
Why does our range participate in National Range Day?
The Canadian Government, the mass media, and anti-firearm groups rely on misinformation and propaganda to try to trick Canadians into being against firearms and all shooting sports in Canada. National Range Day is an opportunity for the Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association to open up our range to the public, local media, and locl politicians at all levels. Our goal on that day is to do our best to introduce as many potential new shooters to the sport and sway as many opinions to our cause as we can, we want to do it safely and for everyone to have fun.
What can you do for the cause?
We are always seeking volunteers and sponsors, but the most important thing you can do is invite and tell as many people as you can. Dont Just invite people who already shoot, try to invite that friend or co-worker who has never used a firearm or who maybe has a negative opinion about firearms or shooting. If you want to volunteer or be a sponsor please e-mail me at info@lonebuttefishandwildlife.com.
When and Where and What
June 1, 2024 between the hours of 10:00AM and 4:00PM
at 5513 Hwy 24 100 Mile House, BC
Come on down to our shooting Range, Try your hand with Cowboy Action, Rifle, Rimfire (22), Pistol, and Trap Shooting. Firearms and Ammunition provided by the Lone Butte Fish and Wildlife and our sponsors.
Have a hamburger or hotdog as well as a drink on us as you check out our facility and see what the sport is really about.
There will be a 50/50 draw, a chance to purchase a ticket for our big raffle, and door prizes too.
We can't wait to meet you!
Sponsored Once Again by Lone Butte Sporting Goods
and hosted by us at the Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association
What is Project Mapleseed?
Project Mapleseed is an apolitical rifle marksmanship training program that focuses on teaching traditional rifle marksmanship from standing, sitting/kneeling, and prone positions in a one-day shooting clinic termed a "Mapleseed". They are a non-profit, all volunteer run organization committed to helping Canadians develop fundamental marksmanship skills and the safe handling of firearms.
Why should you participate?
Project Mapleseed is challenging, educational, engaging and fun! We want to share our proud history and build a solid foundation for growth. Project Mapleseed’s goal is to introduce current and future firearm enthusiasts to essential safety and marksmanship skills along with sharing the important role of firearms in Canadian history. In sharing this history, they hope to encourage these individuals to help preserve our firearms heritage and freedoms in Canada.
What do you need?
The minimum you need is a .22LR rifle, 400 rounds of ammunition and a teachable attitude. Mapleseed is open to all sight types including scopes. The .22LR semi-automatic, magazine-fed rifles are the most commonly seen for their ease of use during the mandatory magazine changes and low ammo cost. Bring what you have, the shooting fundamentals taught apply to the shooter not their rifle. The goal is to learn and have fun.
Event dates are
April 28, 2024 (ages 14 and up) REGISTER HERE
May 26, 2024 (ages 14 and up) REGISTER HERE
September 22, 2024 (This will be the first WOMEN’s ONLY event in BC, Ages 14and up) REGISTER HERE
Winner is Paul Paoli who submitted some great Pics. Runner up was Holly Klassen and honorable mention to Dave and John.
Single--$115.00
Junior--$50.00
Couple--$125.00
Family--$135.00
Senior 65 & up--$80.00
Senior Couple--$100.00
THERE IS A DISCOUNT OF $25.00 AVAILABLE TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE FOUR(4) HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK AT THE RANGE EITHER IN A WORK PARTY OR AT A CLUB EVENT WHEN THE OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS ITSELF. THIS AMOUNT WILL BE CREDITED ON THE FOLLOWING YEARS MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Check the Calendar and our facebook page for upcoming volunteer opotunities.
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First it is important to understand that as an individual member you are welcome to bring your family to the range for shooting practice etc. You may also bring out of town guests to enjoy your range with you. If you and your spouse and family use the range on a regular basis and you wish to have guests shoot with you, it mandatory that your guest signs in and pays the $10.00 day user fee with a special discount for juniors(17 and under) at $2.00
The Board of Directors passed a motion in 2010 that requires both EYE and EAR PROTECTION for everyone on the firing line, shooters and spectators. Signs have been posted and executive and board members will be enforcing this policy. The range shooting sheds are equipped with Red safety flags. A RED flag means the range is active and firearms may be handled and discharged or someone is occupying that range for another reason so be aware at ALL TIMES what or who is downrange of the firing line. Please use the flags and be safe. The flags will not make up for a lack of awareness. If a flag is missing please notify the chair for that bay or the Board of Directors.
This is your club and your range. Non members may not use the range except as mentioned above. To help ensure that everyone who uses the range is eligible to do so the Board requires that you have your membership card available for presentation when requested. That is why it is important to keep the temporary ID provided by the top portion of the membership invoice.