North Peace Rod & Gun Club expands ladies’ programs

The North Peace Rod & Gun Club continues to grow its ladies’ programming in the North Peace, with the club adding four evenings of Ladies’ Intro to Trap last week at the range on Sunnyside Drive in Charlie Lake.

The Ladies’ Intro to Marksmanship program has been running at the range since last fall, with a strong interest from women looking to learn the fundamentals of safe firearm handling and shooting in a welcoming environment.

The rifle program focuses on the basics including range safety, shooting positions, sight picture, breathing, trigger control, and follow through according to officials. Participants work through prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing positions while being guided by club volunteers in small groups at their own pace.

The club supplies .22LR rifles and ammunition during the sessions, where volunteers from the club guide small groups as they hone their skills at their own pace. Interest in the program has continued to grow, with a waitlist now available through the club’s social media pages.

Last week’s Ladies’ Intro to Trap introduced participants to shotgun safety, proper positioning, trigger control, how trap shooting works, and the fundamentals of calling for and breaking clay targets.

“Over the past several evenings, we wrapped up all 4 groups of our Ladies’ Intro to Trap program at the North Peace Rod & Gun Club, and what a great experience it has been,” wrote the North Peace Rod & Gun Club on social media. “From the first shots to the final rounds, the improvement across every group was incredible to watch. Participants worked through safety, trap etiquette, techniques, target tracking, and range procedures while building confidence and having a great time on the trap line. A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers, instructors, and club members who helped make these evenings possible. Programs like this are extremely important to our club and to the continued growth of the shooting sports community in the North Peace.”

Our readers can find more information about upcoming programs by contacting the club at secretary@nprg.ca, calling 250-794-8532, or by visiting the club on social media.