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• NRL22 Canada Precision Rimfire Match

  • When
    February 01, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Range 8

  NRL22 - Canada is an affiliate of NRL22 USA.  NRL22 is a way for every participating club in the country to participate and compete with each other every single month. One week before the designated month, NRL22 will release a course of fire, which consists of 5 stages, to be used in that month. All of the stages will be with steel. 1 stage will be timed to help break ties. Target sizes range from 1/4" - 6" and are placed anywhere from 200 yds and closer. For more information go to: nrl22canada.ca 
  

  To register go to: https://practiscore.com/nrl22-canada-buffalo-target-shooters-association-in-ab-february-2025-cof-on-february-1-2025/register

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• Precision Rimfire Club P.R.O Series Match

  • When
    February 15, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Range 8

  Members & Non-members

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

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

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

  * Air rifle must operate with compressed air to fire a pellet or slug (mass produced) 85 grains or less and must be 35 cal. or lower. No tethered tanks are allowed.

  Absolutely no CCI Stinger, CCI Copper-22, Norma Eco-speed or Aguila Maximum ammunition allowed. i.e. no hyper-velocity (over 1470 fps) allowed.

  Registration through PractiScore https://practiscore.com/btsa-precision-rimfire-club-pro-series-match-feb-15th-2025/register

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

  Inquiries: rimfirerifle@btsa.club

  
  

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• NRL22 Canada Precision Rimfire Match

  • When
    March 01, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Range 8

  NRL22 - Canada is an affiliate of NRL22 USA.  NRL22 is a way for every participating club in the country to participate and compete with each other every single month. One week before the designated month, NRL22 will release a course of fire, which consists of 5 stages, to be used in that month. All of the stages will be with steel. 1 stage will be timed to help break ties. Target sizes range from 1/4" - 6" and are placed anywhere from 200 yds and closer. For more information go to: nrl22canada.ca 
  

  To register go to:
  

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• Precision Rimfire Club P.R.O Series Match

  • When
    March 22, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Range 8

  Members & Non-members

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

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

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

  * Air rifle must operate with compressed air to fire a pellet or slug (mass produced) 85 grains or less and must be 35 cal. or lower. No tethered tanks are allowed.

  Absolutely no CCI Stinger, CCI Copper-22, Norma Eco-speed or Aguila Maximum ammunition allowed. i.e. no hyper-velocity (over 1470 fps) allowed.

  Registration through PractiScore https://practiscore.com/btsa-precision-rimfire-club-pro-series-match-mar-22-2025/register

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

  Inquiries: rimfirerifle@btsa.club

  
  

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• Action Shooting League - 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Questions?   asl@btsa.club

  
  

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• Range Work Day - 2025

  • When
    April 06, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rotating through Ranges: All bays on rotation.

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

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

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

  Please watch for further information.

  
  

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• Range Work Day - 2025

  • When
    April 12, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rotating through Ranges: All bays on rotation.

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

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

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

  Please watch for further information.

  
  

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• BTSA Easter USPSA Match 2025

  • When
    April 19, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges - Bay 1,2,4,5,6

  
  

  2025 USPSA Match

  
  

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

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

  Registration must be completed online on Practiscore

  
  

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• Gord's Black Badge Course 2024

  • Start
    April 19, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    April 20, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

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

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

  Duration (must attend both days):

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

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

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

  For further details and information:

  Please contact. Gord: info@ontargetsecurity.ca

  Registration via Practiscore

  https://practiscore.com/clubs/on_target_black_badge_course

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

  Go to:

  https://ipscalberta.wildapricot.org/

  Click on the heading:

  BECOME A MEMBER

  A page opens that says:

  Membership Application

  There are various membership levels available. Select :

  Individual Associate / next

  Provide an email address:

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

   

   

  Gord Nolan

  Owner/Operator

  403-472-9904

  www.ontargetsecurity.ca

  
  

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• Apex Rocky Mountain Range Day

  • When
    April 26, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Bay 2 & 6. Bay 8 shared with members.

  Details to come.

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• Konstantin's Black Badge Course 2025

  • Start
    April 26, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    April 27, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  
  

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• IPSC Qualifier Match - 2025

  • Start
    May 02, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    May 04, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 1 - 6 (bays 7 & 8 will remain open for BTSA members)

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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• Konstantin's Black Badge Course 2025

  • Start
    May 31, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 01, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  
  

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• Gord's Black Badge Course 2024

  • Start
    May 31, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 01, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 6 and Clubhouse

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

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

  Duration (must attend both days):

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

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

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

  For further details and information:

  Please contact. Gord: info@ontargetsecurity.ca

  Registration via Practiscore

  https://practiscore.com/clubs/on_target_black_badge_course

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

  Go to:

  https://ipscalberta.wildapricot.org/

  Click on the heading:

  BECOME A MEMBER

  A page opens that says:

  Membership Application

  There are various membership levels available. Select :

  Individual Associate / next

  Provide an email address:

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

   

   

  Gord Nolan

  Owner/Operator

  403-472-9904

  www.ontargetsecurity.ca

  
  

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• Call for Volunteers - National Range Day & Open House

  • When
    June 07, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges

  Register

  National Range Day & Open House Event

  If you are available on June 7st 2025 and would be willing to assist with:

  • Guiding guests, setting up stages
  • Range Officer and demonstrations
  • Cooking and Hosting

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

  Why should I volunteer?

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

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

  
  

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• National Range Day & Open House 2025

  • When
    June 07, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    All BTSA Ranges 1,2,6,8 and Clubhouse

  
  

  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

  
  

  
  

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• Gord's Black Badge Course 2024

  • Start
    June 14, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 15, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

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

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

  Duration (must attend both days):

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

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

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

  For further details and information:

  Please contact. Gord: info@ontargetsecurity.ca

  Registration via Practiscore

  https://practiscore.com/clubs/on_target_black_badge_course

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

  Go to:

  https://ipscalberta.wildapricot.org/

  Click on the heading:

  BECOME A MEMBER

  A page opens that says:

  Membership Application

  There are various membership levels available. Select :

  Individual Associate / next

  Provide an email address:

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

   

   

  Gord Nolan

  Owner/Operator

  403-472-9904

  www.ontargetsecurity.ca

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

  • When
    June 21, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2,6

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

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

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

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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• Konstantin's Black Badge Course 2025

  • Start
    June 21, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 22, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

  • When
    July 12, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 2,6

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

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

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

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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• Call for Volunteers - Young Guns & Family Shoot Event

  • When
    July 19, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges

  Young Guns & Family Shoot Event

  If you are available on July19 2025, and would be willing to assist with:

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

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

  Why should I volunteer?

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

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

  
  

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• Young Guns Shoot! 2025

  • When
    July 19, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bays 1,2,6,8 (Clubhouse for lunch hour)
  • Spaces left
    30

  Register

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

  All gear and ammunition will be provided by the club.

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

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

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

  Registration has opened and a Waitlist has now been created.

  
  

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• Gord's Black Badge Course 2024

  • Start
    July 26, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    July 27, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges: Bay 3 and Clubhouse

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

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

  Duration (must attend both days):

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

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

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

  For further details and information:

  Please contact. Gord: info@ontargetsecurity.ca

  Registration via Practiscore

  https://practiscore.com/clubs/on_target_black_badge_course

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

  Go to:

  https://ipscalberta.wildapricot.org/

  Click on the heading:

  BECOME A MEMBER

  A page opens that says:

  Membership Application

  There are various membership levels available. Select :

  Individual Associate / next

  Provide an email address:

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

   

   

  Gord Nolan

  Owner/Operator

  403-472-9904

  www.ontargetsecurity.ca

  
  

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• Annie Oakley Day - Woman's Program 2025

  • When
    July 26, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    BTSA Ranges 1,2,6,8 & Clubhouse
  • Spaces left
    30

  
  

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• IPSC Qualifier Match - 2025

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

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

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

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

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

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

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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• Konstantin's Black Badge Course 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  
  

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• Call for Volunteers - Young Guns & Family Shoot Event

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

  Young Guns & Family Shoot Event

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

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

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

  Why should I volunteer?

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

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

  
  

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• Young Guns Shoot! 2025

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

  Register

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

  All gear and ammunition will be provided by the club.

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

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

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

  Registration has opened and a Waitlist has now been created.

  
  

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• Gord's Black Badge Course 2024

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

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

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

  Duration (must attend both days):

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

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

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

  For further details and information:

  Please contact. Gord: info@ontargetsecurity.ca

  Registration via Practiscore

  https://practiscore.com/clubs/on_target_black_badge_course

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

  Go to:

  https://ipscalberta.wildapricot.org/

  Click on the heading:

  BECOME A MEMBER

  A page opens that says:

  Membership Application

  There are various membership levels available. Select :

  Individual Associate / next

  Provide an email address:

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

   

   

  Gord Nolan

  Owner/Operator

  403-472-9904

  www.ontargetsecurity.ca

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

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

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

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

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

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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• IPSC Qualifier Match - 2025

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

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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• BTSA Spooky Blast USPSA Match 2025

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

  
  

  2025 USPSA Match

  
  

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

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

  Registration must be completed online on Practiscore

  
  

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• Range Work Day - 2025

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

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

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

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

  Please watch for further information.

  
  

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• IDPA Match 2025

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

  June 21 ATHL Match 175

  July 12 ATHL Match 176

  Aug 23 ATHL Match 178

  Sept 13 ATHL Match 179

  Oct 25 ATHL Match 180

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

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

  There will be NO WALK-ONS permitted 

  
  

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