The Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club will invite the public to learn about hunting, competition and sport shooting.
The Club will host its free family-friendly National Range Day event on June 7.
“National Range Day is an opportunity for kids and adults to come in and learn about Canadian hunting heritage, get some expert instruction on safe firearm handling and even try their hand at marksmanship,” said Randy Shore, BC Wildlife Federation Communications Specialist.
National Range Day is typically on or around the first Saturday in June.
Shore says the event is a great opportunity for the public to get hands-on experience.
“I think it just demystifies the whole conversation. Discussions around firearms can be divisive, but it doesn’t have to be. These are traditions we’ve been carrying on for a long time, family activities and skills that have been passed down for generations,” said Shore.
“Hunting is not only a great sport – one in which Canada excels in the Olympics – it’s also something people use to feed their families.”
Shore says firearm safety is a top priority when experts are teaching people at the range.
“The safety record of registered Canadian firearm owners is among the best in the world. 2.3 million Canadians are licensed to own firearms, and it’s a sport that is open to people of all ability levels,” said Shore.
“You can shoot from a wheelchair if you want to, and kids love doing archery. A lot of these events give kids their first experience to handle a bow and maybe even a firearm, all under safe, expert guidance.”
Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club will host its event on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at 4121 Horsethief Creek Rd.
Other events will take place around the Kootenays, including Creston, Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks, and you can find details here.
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