THE HENRY RANGE

Named for Henry Estlin and Henry Jackson, both long time club members, who could both still hit the ten ring at a ripe old age, this is a federally certified and licenced 100 yard range. Surrounded by high earth berms, the range floor is protected by anti-ricochet berms.

The range is located at the intersection of Highways 19 and 19A on Chattell Road in Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C.

The pictures show two past presidents, Larry Blair and Len Fong dressed in their No.1 uniforms for a military shoot. They are better equipped than our armed forces.

• The range offers a shooting environment made as safe as possible.
• The completely covered shooting area makes this an all weather range.
• Up to 18 shooters can be accomodated at one time.
• Safety regulations are rigidly enforced, with a range officer appointed any time there is more than one shooter.
• Paper targets only may be used.
• No handguns.
• The club is licensed to store firearms and ammunition.
• The range is regularly used by local detachments of the RCMP.
• Range fees for club members are $20.00 annually for regulars or $2.00 daily for casual shooters.
• Range fees for non members are $5.00 per day.

Range schedule.

The range is open from 9.00am until dusk daily, with the following exceptions:-

• 2nd and 4th Sundays closed all day for Cadets (am) and Youthshooters (pm).
• 2nd Saturday morning closed for Precision Rimfire shooters.
• 3rd Saturday morning closed for Military Shoot.
• VISL Mar 16th, Apr 20th, June 15th, Sept 21, Nov 16th.
• Fun rifle shoot every Wednesday morning.

.22 cal Fun Shoot (metal silhouettes).

Scheduled for the first Saturday of every month at the hand gun range starting at 10.00am. Come out and show us what you can do. All shooting is done standing off-hand, at metal targets at 30m. Cost is $2.00, Juniors are free. This shoot is family oriented.Come on all you Annie Oakleys and show the guys what you can do.

The PQFG.22LR 100-yard precision bench rest match.

This shoot is scheduled for every second Saturday morning of the month from 9 to 12. All targets are provided, but a $2 fee is charged to cover the cost of the targets, staples, coffee, cookies, prizes and the occasional lunch or BBQ.This event is shot mainly with scoped .22LR target rifles, 50 shots are fired on a set of 5 small targets (ten shots at each target) for a total obtainable score of 500. In conjunction to the scoring target, a sight-in target is provided which includes 5-circled fly targets. One shot is fired at each fly with a total obtainable score of 50 points. Target # 3 is a bingo target and mainly used to warm up the barrel. Five shots are fired at a set of random numbers on this target with a total obtainable score of 90. We have a good mix of shooters from beginners to experts, male and female. Everyone is welcome.

Club sharpshooters pictured above after a morning of precision!!!! shooting. Probably more precision in the bullshooting after it's all over.

Note All range bookings must be made through the range chairman or alternate.

More information, and updates regarding scheduled shoots can be had from Range Committee chairman Larry Blair below.