This is being posted on behalf of a member. It maybe of interest to others concerning a proposed long-term development and management plan for Batchawana Island which includes a Batchawana Island Sporting Club. Open House Notice
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WOW – Air Gun Silhouette Target...
The following information was provided by John Jones. Proponents of air rifle silhouette will tell you enthusiastically that air rifle silhouette is the most fun as you can have standing up. In involves shooting at four types of metallic animal shapes: chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams. The targets are the same size as the silhouettes […]
5-Stand Taking Shape
As many members know, plans were put forward this year for a 5-stand setup which is superimposed on the existing skeet field. This took a huge first step forward this week when the stands were built and put in place. 5-stand is similar to sporting clays but without having the stations distributed along a path. When completed, […]
CCFR “REPORT CARDS”, CPC LEADERSHIP E...
CCFR “REPORT CARDS”, CPC LEADERSHIP ELECTION Eric Sillanpaa received the following note from Maxime Bernier one of the candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. I have been asked to post this as it may be of interest to our members: Eric, the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights has graded the […]
ARGC Family Fun Day
The club held its first winter family fun fun day on Sunday, February 25th with a buddy trap shoot, snow machine rides, shooting experiences, archery and the unveiling of the club’s new “fire ring”. We had plenty of volunteers, good food, great winter weather and plenty of ammo available for those who attended. Unfortunately, attendance […]
ARGC Family Fun Day – Sun, Febr...
Plans for the ARGC Family Day Event are coming together and all members are encouraged to come out with their families to enjoy a day of fun events and fellowship with fellow members next Sunday afternoon. The event will start off with a Buddy Trap Shoot starting at 12:00 noon. In this game there are […]
ARGC Family Day and Fun Shoot. Celeb...
ARGC Family Day and Fun Shoot To celebrate the end of winter, a Family Fun Day and Shoot is being planned for Algoma Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, February 26th. (When is spring, anyway?) Events will get underway around noon. We are also looking for volunteers to help run events so see the bottom of the page […]
Skeet Lessons and Practice
Are you interested in learning to shoot skeet? Are you a wing-shooter who would like some extra practice? We have the answer for you! One-on-one lessons and/or practice to be held after the regular skeet league shoot on Sundays. It will get underway around 12:30 -1:00pm and there will be experienced shooters on-hand to […]
New Years 2017 Skeet Shoot
Once again the Skeet section of ARGC is holding their New Years Day Skeet Shoot. Sign up starts at 9:30 AM on New Year’s Day and the first line goes out at 10:00 AM. Registration is $10 which will include a meal and the rounds are $5.00 each and includes the range fee. For […]
Looking for a Winter Project?
Finding time on your hands this winter and looking for a project or two to keep you busy? John has found links to plans for shooting benches, A reloading bench a deer stand and more. Check out the video from youtube or the following links to get ideas for your winter project. Thanks John! […]
Trip to Emmet County Sportsmen’...
Barry Sparrow and I travelled this weekend to Emmet County Sportsmen’s Club near Harbor Springs, Michigan to try our hand at their sporting clays range. Even with a slight drizzle going on it was one of the most enjoyable days I have had shooting clay pigeons in my life. The club has a very well kept clubhouse […]
ARGC Airgun League 2016
John has announced that the ARGC airgun league is starting up on Monday nights once again this year. Shooting will start at 6:00 PM and continue until 8:00 PM starting October 17th. We have a number of benches available for those who shoot rifle. Air pistols are also permitted. Contact John Jones at jeja@sympatico.ca if interested. […]
IPSC Level II Event Being Held Saturd...
The Action Shooting Section of the ARGC is holding a Level 2 match this Saturday, August 20th in our pin pit, action range and the 50 metre portion of the rifle range. We have worked hard to design a course of fire that includes 8 stages and a minimum of 153 rounds. The courses are […]
One Day Membership Discount!!
At this year’s gun show, tomorrow on May 7th, we are offering a one day only membership discount for those who sign up for a new membership. Senior memberships (those 18 and over) normally $300 will be available for $250 and Family memberships, normally $350 will be $300. Those interested must sign up and pay […]
Look at Who is the Proud Owner of a N...
Thanks to the new gun store, NAS Guns and Ammo, for the wonderful prize and for all the fun events at their store, the Meet and Greet and the competitions at Practical Shooters of Algoma this past weekend. Best of Luck.
Youth Archery Fun Shoot
This past Sunday, April 24th, 15 young archers ranging in age from 7 through 15 competed in the Youth Archery Fun Shoot at our club. From all appearances the shooters had a great time and, for some, got their first taste of competition. Congratulations to all that attended and thanks to all the volunteers who […]
Wawa Blackfly Shoot, Sunday, May 29th
The Michipicoten Rod & Gun Club in Wawa is holding their 26th Annual Blackfly Shoot again this year and we are looking forward to having a solid representation from ARGC again this year. If you are interested in joining an existing team or want to form one of your own contact Mark Donner or […]
Downstairs Range Cleanup
A number of the bullseye shooters showed up this past Saturday to give our downstairs range a good clean up prior to the gun show on May 7th. The range floors were sprayed down, water, powder and lead squeegeed and vacuumed up. The lead was gathered from the backstop to be recycled back into bullets […]
Youth Archery Fun Shoot
Youth Archery Fun Shoot to be held at the Algoma Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, April 24th. Registration is at 11:00 AM with a practice at noon and scoring at 1:00 PM. Entrance fee is at $15 with a door prize for every shooter. Age Categories Junior 20 and under Cadet 17 and […]
