Courses

To enroll in the KGAC Holster Course, follow the instructions below – do not deviate;

1. Follow this link to register on the website: TBA
   
2. Send an email to the Training Coordinator at the address: "trainingcoordinator @ kgac . ca" (remove spaces from the address). Information to include in email: full name, member number, intent to register;
3. Payment can be made through the registration link by credit card, or by sending an e-Transfer to the address: "payments @ kgac . ca" (remove spaces from the address). Note: your slot is not reserved until payment is received.
   
4. Participation does not equal certification - this is a pass/fail course with a written and practical test;
5. Download all the linked documents below, print out - study - bring to the course;
6. If you have questions = write them down and bring them to the course;
7. The course starts at 0830L - It is expected from the participants to be seated and ready-to-go in the Club House – Conduct a proper time appreciation (including traveling, and your personal prep time at the Lease);
8. Timings are not ….-ish! Timings are hard-timings – thank you!
   
   

You will bring the following to the course:

1. Home study package - print out - (Holster Commands) - plus: pen/pencil note pad;
2. Fill out Holster Course questionnaire at home and bring to the course;
3. 1x Hand Gun (centerfire only);
4. Caliber: greater than cal. 22 (NO cal. 22 handguns);
5. No semi-auto with a magazine safety - not allowed - gun will be tossed from course;
6. 1x Holster fitting HG (Hip or thigh holster only – no shoulder holsters allowed);
7. 3x Magazine for pistols; speed loaders for revolvers
8. 6x Snap Caps for the caliber of HG used (No “Dummy Ammunition” [de-activated munition] will be allowed);
9. (Google: Snap Caps if unsure - without Snap Caps = no participation in the holster crs!
10. AGAIN: “Dummy Ammo” is not permitted! Period.);
11. 300 rounds of ammunition;
12. 10x Paper/Cardboard target (home-made or bought - or attached correction targets);
13. Bring your own Range Box (Staple gun, targets, tape, cleaning rod, bore lite, Head-lite/flash-lite etc.);
14. 1x Camping Chair;
15. 2x Garbage bag (pack-out);
16. Lunch & Beverage (working lunch);
    
    

Come prepared - this is a hands-on-live-fire-outdoors’-course:

• Dress for the environment: outdoors for 6+ hours - cold feet/hands/head - rain/snow/sunshine/floods;
• Learn, know and memorize the Range Commands and actions required by the shooter upon receiving the (holster) commands;
• Practice draw in front of mirror (Flag T-Finger, Don’t break 90!, Engage safety, holster, draw - repeat);
• Practice load/ready/unload with snap caps;
• Conduct retention test – holster gun and jump from 0.5 meters onto floor - gun must stay in holster;
• There is absolutely no time for familiarization of your gun platform - you must be safe and familiar with your gun platform! Conduct live-fire drills PRIOR to the course
  
  

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2023 Aid-de-Memoir - Single vs Double Action
2023 Holster Quiz
2023 Holster Range Commands
RH Target 10 meter
LH Target 10 meter
2023 KGAC Consolidated Range Safety & Operations Rules

To enroll in the KGAC RSO Course, follow the instructions below – do not deviate;

1. Follow this link to register on the website: TBA
2. Payment can be made through the registration link by credit card, or by sending an e-Transfer to the address: "payments @ kgac . ca" (remove spaces from the address). Note: your slot is not reserved until payment is received.
3. You will not sign-in at the Sign-In Kiosk (traffic jam) - sign-in at the Club House (sheet will be there);
   
4. Participation does not equal certification - this is a pass/fail course with a written and practical test;
5. Download all the linked documents below, print out - study - bring to the course. Be organized – have your printouts in a binder;
6. Memorize the Range Commands = YOU will command relays;
   
7. If you have questions = write them down and bring them to the course;
8. The course starts at 0800L - It is expected from the participants to be seated and ready-to-go in the Club House - Conduct a proper time appreciation (including traveling, and your personal prep time at the Lease). The Lease opens at 0700L;
   
9. Timings are not ….-ish! Timings are hard-timings - thank you!

Equipment Requirements:

1. Your entire home study package - print out - (Range Commands)
2. Pen/pencil & note pad;
3. All Forms must be filled out at home – there will be no time for it on the course;
4. Lease Key Form (attached copy of your RPAL [both sides);
   
5. Must present RPAL to staff – If you do not possess an RPAL - present RPAL course report [copy]) from the CFRSC); *Not applicable for minors*
   
6. PPE (Personal Protective Eqpt) Eye-/Ear- protection;
   
7. 1 x Rifle, 1 x Shotgun, 1 x Handgun, and for each firearm 50 rds. of ammunition;
8. Semiautomatic handguns with a magazine disconnect safety will not be allowed;
9. Caliber doesn’t matter;
10. When borrowing a restricted gun, have the lender bring/pick-up gun to/from the Lease, that way you are in compliance with ATT requirements. When borrowing any gun - ensure that the gun is understood by the operator - there is no time for familiarization on the course! Operate the gun and conduct live fire prior to the course;
11. 10 x Paper/Cardboard target (purchased or home-made);
12. Have a toboggan/wheel car/garden trolley/stroller and folding chair to move all your equipment around the Lease;
13. Candidates will not be going back and forth from your vehicle - you will carry all of your equipment for the day - time is of the essence;
    
14. Bring your own Range Box (staple gun, targets, tape, cleaning rod, bore lite, etc.);
15. Headlamp/flashlight;
16. 2 x Garbage bags (pack out your own waste);
17. Lunch & Beverage (working lunch);
18. 1.5 L of water for your consumption;
    
    

Come prepared - this is a hands-on-live-fire-outdoors’-course:

• Dress for the environment: outdoors for 8+ hours - cold feet/hands/head - rain/snow/sunshine/floods;
• If gloves are worn – they must be shooter/operator gloves. No mitts/work-/garden-/ski-gloves;
  
• Memorize the Range Commands and Range Brief– familiarize yourself with all PDF attachments but in particular:
  SOR/98-212
  RSO Job Description
  Consolidated Range Rules
  Range Templates
  Range Commands
  Ethics Guide
• Each student will actively command (be in charge) Live-Fire-Relays & Each student will actively participate as a shooter in the relays;
• Sidearms are holstered;
• There is absolutely no time for familiarization of your firearm platforms - you must be safe and familiar with your firearms! Conduct live-fire drills PRIOR to the course.
  
  

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2023 RSO Course Loading Instructions
2023 Range Brief & Range Commands
SOR-98-212
2023 Job Description RSO KGAC
2023 KGAC Consolidated Range Safety & Operations Rules
2023 RSO Ethics Guide
2022 KGAC Code of Conduct Policy
Magazine Capacity Bulletin No 72
LAR Pistol Magazine 10-ruling
2023 KGAC Lease Templates
2023 RSO Incident Report
2023 RSO Lease Key Agreement Form
2023 RSO Contact Release Agreement
2023 RSO Questionaire Quiz

To register for the 22-23 APR course, use this link: https://kgac.ca/event-5136378
To register for the 29-30 APR course, use this link: https://kgac.ca/event-5116060

Successful completion of the IPSC “Black Badge” Course is a mandatory prerequisite for ALL new IPSC shooters. This course also automatically earns you a KGAC Holster qualification.

The IPSC Black Badge Course is a two day course combining written exams, classroom lectures followed by dry and live firing exercises. The course is designed to teach the new IPSC shooter how to SAFELY draw a loaded firearm from a holster, reload on the move, proper IPSC range commands and much, much more. Ostensively, the course is about SAFE gun handling in the dynamic, fast paced IPSC match environment.

This is NOT "just another holster course".

The new shooter will graduate from this course with a heightened sense of SAFE gun handling and a new respect for practical shooting skills. In addition, they will have a rudimentary understanding of how an IPSC match is run.

Once a new shooter has successfully completed the Black Badge Course they will be allowed to join IPSC Alberta and compete in sanctioned IPSC matches/qualifiers.

With Safety ALWAYS being the primary focus of the Black Badge course (and the sport of IPSC), you will learn how to safely:

• Grip your handgun properly;
• Draw from your holster;
• Reload;
• Move from various positions;
• Navigate (with your firearm) up, down and across the range;
• Start and shoot from various positions: kneeling, prone, turning, table starts and unloaded starts;
• Learn how to shoot one-handed: strong hand and support hand;
• Shoot leaning around barricades and through large and small ports;
  

To register for the 15 JUL course, use this link: Registration is closed.
To register for the 16 JUL course, use this link: Registration is closed.
To register for the 23 SEP course, use this link: Registration is closed.
To register for the 24 SEP course, use this link: Registration is closed.

Project Mapleseed is an apolitical rifle marksmanship training program that focuses on teaching traditional rifle marksmanship from standing, sitting/kneeling, and prone positions in a one day shooting clinic termed a "Mapleseed".  It is a non-profit, all volunteer run organization committed to helping Canadians develop fundamental marksmanship skills, and in the safe handling of firearms.

Project Mapleseed is open to shooters of all ages. The minimum you need is a rimfire rifle, 400 rounds of ammunition and a teachable attitude. Mapleseed is open to all sight types including scopes. The .22LR semi-automatic, magazine-fed rifles are the most commonly seen for their ease of use during the mandatory magazine changes and low ammo cost.  Bring what you have; the shooting fundamentals taught apply to the shooter, not their rifle. The goal is to learn and have fun.

A Mapleseed event is designed to provide structured and safe rifle fundamentals to hunters and shooters of all ages and provides a solid framework of basic rifleman skills that benefits new and experienced shooters alike. For the new shooter we can teach you to use your rifle safely and also be able to hit your target. For the seasoned shooter we can teach you to shoot more accurately - even out to 500 yards.

The ultimate goal of a "Mapleseed" is to teach students to maintain a 4 minutes of angle (MOA) precision and accuracy,  This translates into being able to put all shots into a 20 inch target at 500 yards. Qualification targets are shot to evaluate progress and for score. The goal is to score 210 points or better on a 40-shot course that has 250 possible points.  This earns the coveted Rifleman’s Patch and is roughly equivalent to scoring Marksman (85%) as member of the infantry in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Project Mapleseed website:

www.mapleseedrifleman.com

"What is Project Mapleseed" video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ZDUNeL1Jg

What to bring:

• Rimfire rifle (any action is permissible).
• 2 to 4 magazines to fit the caliber and model of rifle (magazine changes mandatory).
• Shooting pad or mat (yoga mat or sleeping mat is permissible). Padding is ideal; you will be on the ground, and changing positions frequently.
• Sling for the rifle; ideally two point (USGI sling recommended).
• 400 rounds ammunition.
• Eye and ear protection.
• Notebook/notepad.
• Pen, pencil, marker.
• Hat to keep off sun and block spent brass from hitting you in the eye.
• Water or other non-alcoholic beverages to last the day.
• Lunch (and snacks) as we take lunch at the range so we can continue with the course.
• Sunscreen, bug repellent, lip balm.
• Chair (for classroom instruction).
• Brass bag to pick up brass (optional, but picking brass is mandatory per KGAC rules).