All about Pitt Meadows Gun Club

Facilities and Ranges:

The core of the Pitt Meadows Gun Club's facilities revolves around shotgun shooting. While exact numbers of specific fields might vary, the club is equipped to host various clay target disciplines. These include:

• Trap Shooting: This is a popular discipline where targets are thrown away from the shooter from a single "trap" machine. The club offers:
  • Singles Trap: Where a single target is thrown.
  • Handicap Trap: Shooters stand at varying distances from the trap house, with more experienced shooters further back.
  • Doubles Trap: Two targets are thrown simultaneously.
• The club also hosts prize shoots on specific evenings, indicating well-maintained and active trap fields.

It's important to note that the Pitt Meadows Gun Club is a shotgun-only club. This means that rifles and handguns are generally not permitted for discharge on the premises. Specific rules regarding shotguns include a minimum 21-inch barrel and the requirement for a shoulder stock. The largest shot size permitted is typically 7 ½ (0.094 inch | 2.4mm), with buckshot or slug rounds usually prohibited for general clay target shooting.

Services:

The Pitt Meadows Gun Club offers several services to support its members and introduce new individuals to the sport:

• Public Access: The club is open to the public on specific days, typically Wednesdays and Sundays, allowing non-members to experience clay target shooting.
• "First Time Shooter Course": This program is designed for beginners. While not explicitly detailed, such courses typically provide instruction on safe shotgun handling, basic shooting techniques, and range etiquette, often with coaching provided.
• Day Passes: Non-members can purchase day passes to shoot, allowing them to try the sport before committing to membership. There's also an incentive where the day pass fee can be discounted from a membership purchase on the same day.
• Membership: The club offers annual memberships, which typically run from January to December. New members often receive benefits such as complimentary shoot tickets.
• Supervision for Non-PAL Holders: Individuals who do not hold a Canadian Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) must be accompanied by an active PMGC member. Graduates of the "First Time Shooter Course" can be accompanied by any PAL holder.
• Ammunition and Supplies: The club aims to provide affordable amenities, which can include ammunition and other shooting-related supplies.
• Community Involvement and Environmental Stewardship: The Pitt Meadows Gun Club emphasizes its role in the community and its commitment to environmental management, including efforts towards wildlife habitat conservation. They have an environmental management plan in place to minimize potential impacts of their activities.

The Pitt Meadows Gun Club serves as a dedicated hub for shotgun sports, offering a structured and accessible environment for both casual and competitive shooters in the region.