On Sunday July 18th 2021, we will be hosting a covid-compliant outdoor gun show! It will take place on the shotgun range between 9:00am – 2:00pm. Tables are to be set up throughout the trap/skeet field, to ensure for proper distancing. If the hot weather persists, please do not bring any dogs (for their own […]
Our board has reached the difficult decision to cancel this year’s annual Outdoor Discovery Day/Father’s Day event. Although the province is beginning to open up once again, with the current gathering restrictions in place due to Covid-19, we cannot see a safe, effective, and reasonable way to accommodate our usual volume of guests that enjoy coming […]
VFGPA Members, We have several black bears on our property, i.e. one younger male, and one large female with 2 cubs. The larger female has become an increasing challenge. She is “habituated” to the sound of shooting, and has been getting closer to people. She blocked the MP road yesterday, and could only be “pushed […]
On May 30th 20201, the Parksville-Qualicum Fish and Game will be hosting a covid-compliant ourdoor gun show! It will take place at their Rifle and Pistol ranges on Chattel Rd, Parksville, BC. Gates will open to the public at 9am. Tables are to be set up throughout the property in 10′ x 10′ spaces, to […]
On April 6th, the South Vancouver Island Anglers Association wrote an open letter to Minister Jordan of the DFO, explaining the impact of the continued non-retention of Chinook, and implore him to approve the 2020 Sport Fishing Advisory Board’s Southern BC Chinook fishing proposal. You can read the letter below:
Written 14-Mar-2021 Originally distributed via email to our members. VFGPA members, On February 10, 2021, the B.C. Provincial Health Officer (PHO) published an Order restricting public gatherings and events. This Order applies to all individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. and significantly reduces our level of social interactions and travel. On March 11, […]
Written 20-Nov-2020 Originally distributed via email to our members. VFGPA members: On the afternoon of 19 November, the Government of BC released an order and direction by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), affecting all individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. to significantly reduce their level of social interactions and travel. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions These have […]
In Memory of Al Page To honour the memory of Al Page, the Victoria Women’s Shooters club has spearheaded the establishment of a memorial trust fund in Al’s name. With this fund, we hope to continue Al’s legacy by furthering firearms education, funding the ongoing support of new shooters, and possibly creating a perpetual bursary. […]
UPDATE On 8-May-2020 the RCMP has clarified their definition of a shotgun’s bore diameter as the “diameter of the barrel forward of the chamber but before the choke”. If your 10 or 12 gauge shotgun has a removable choke, you are able to use it at our facilities. To our knowledge, this update does not […]
