Courses

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

1. Follow this link to register on the website:
   
   To register for the 11 APR course, use this link: not yet open
   To register for the TBD OCT course, use this link: not yet open
   
   
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. Participation does not equal certification - this is a pass/fail course with a written and practical test;
4. Course documents will be sent to participants by email prior to the course. Download all the documents, print them - study them - bring them to the course;
5. If you have questions = write them down and bring them to the course;
6. You will not sign-in at the Sign-In Kiosk (traffic jam) - sign-in at the Club House (sheet will be there);
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:

• Home study package - print out - (Holster Commands) - plus: pen/pencil note pad;
• Fill out Holster Course questionnaire at home and bring to the course;
• 1x Handgun (no rimfire);
• Semi automatic handguns with a magazine disconnect safety are not permitted (e.g. Browning Hi Power);
• 1x Hip holster or drop-leg holster designed for your handgun. Once received, READ the syllabus re: holster types and safety requirements (e.g. BLACKHAWK! Serpa holsters are not permitted);
• 2x Magazine pouches, 3 is better;
• A sturdy belt;
• Minimum 3x magazines for pistols, or speed loaders for revolvers;
• 10x Snap Caps for your handgun, no "Dummy Ammunition" (de-activated munitions will not be allowed);
• 300 rounds of ammunition;
• 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;
• 2x Garbage bag (pack-out);
• 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
  

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

1. Follow this link to register on the website:
   
   To register for the 12 APR course, use this link: not yet open
   To register for the TBD OCT course, use this link: not yet open
   
   
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. Participation does not equal certification - this is a pass/fail course with a written and practical test;
4. Course documents will be sent to participants by email prior to the course. Download all the documents, print them - study them - bring them to the course. Be organized – have your printouts in a binder;
5. Memorize the Range Commands = YOU will command relays;
   
6. If you have questions = write them down and bring them to the course;
7. You will not sign-in at the Sign-In Kiosk (traffic jam) - sign-in at the Club House (sheet will be there);
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!
   
   

Course Prerequisites:

• Holster qualification: To participate in the RSO course the registrant must possess, on the date of the RSO course, a valid KGAC Holster qualification. This is achievable by either: taking the KGAC Holster course, taking a Black Badge course, or is grandfathered for law enforcement and military combat arms trades.
  

Equipment Requirements:

• Your entire home study package - print out - (Range Commands)
• Pen/pencil & note pad;
• All Forms must be filled out at home – there will be no time for it on the course;
• Lease Key Form (attached copy of your RPAL [both sides);
• Must present RPAL to staff – If you do not possess an RPAL - present RPAL course report [copy]) from the CFRSC); *Not applicable for minors*
• PPE (Personal Protective Eqpt) Eye-/Ear- protection;
• 1x Rifle, 1x Shotgun, 1x Handgun, and for each firearm 50 rds. of ammunition;
• Semiautomatic handguns with a magazine disconnect safety will not be allowed;
• Caliber doesn’t matter;
• 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;
• 10 x Paper/Cardboard target (purchased or home-made);
• Have a toboggan/wheel car/garden trolley/stroller and folding chair to move all your equipment around the Lease;
• 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;
• Bring your own Range Box (staple gun, targets, tape, cleaning rod, bore lite, etc.);
• Headlamp/flashlight;
• 2 x Garbage bags (pack out your own waste);
• Lunch & Beverage (working lunch);
• 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:
  Range Brief & Commands
  Consolidated Range Rules
  Range Templates
  RSO Job Description
  SOR/98-212
  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.

What is an RSO Workshop?

The KGAC has built a reputation of safe shooting sports, due in large part to the training that our RSOs receive. This level of training has been recognized by various entities (including the Alberta CFO's Office) as above and beyond in terms of safe firearms handling and range operation.

In order to continue our culture of safety and maintain the highest possible standards for our RSOs, we require RSO recertification every five (5) years. This enables our RSOs to stay up-to-date with current legislation, municipal/provincial requirements, changes in disciplines, best practices, etc. We offer RSO Workshops every five (5) years to our qualified RSOs, free of charge, so they may recertify and continue to provide non-RSO members and Associates the ability to enjoy our Lease.

All RSOs must recertify by 31 DEC 2025. The only exemptions are for members that took an RSO course in 2024; you are valid until 2030. If you do not recertify, you will lose your RSO status upon renewal for 2026, as well as your Lease key. We urge all RSOs to attend a Workshop!

To enroll in the KGAC RSO Workshop, follow the instructions below;

1. Follow this link to register on the website:
   
   To register for the 21 MAR morning, use this link: not yet open
   To register for the 21 MAR afternoon, use this link: not yet open
   
   
2. Participation does not equal certification - this is a pass/fail course with a written test;
3. Course documents will be sent to participants by email prior to the course. Download all the documents, print them - study them - bring them to the course. Be organized – have your printouts in a binder;
4. If you have questions = write them down and bring them to the course;
5. You will not sign-in at the Sign-In Kiosk (traffic jam) - sign-in at the Club House (sheet will be there);
6. Timings are not ….-ish! Timings are hard-timings - thank you!
   
   

Equipment Requirements:

• A firearm (your choice). Handguns with a functional magazine disconnect safety are not permitted (e.g. Browning Hi Power)
  
• 50 rounds of ammunition for your firearm
  
• PPE (eye and ear protection)
• Clothing for the weather
  
  

Curriculum:

• A demo/practice of the range brief and live fire
• Review of the 911 Aide-memoire
• A walk through of the Lease
• There will be an online test of RSO knowledge that needs to be completed PRIOR to attending the workshop, with a minimum passing grade. This will count as your re-qualification and you will be renewed as an RSO until 31 DEC 2030.

To register for the 18-19 APR course, use this link: not yet open

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.

Please note (new this year): Due to insurance & liability, IPSC now requires you to purchase your IPSC Alberta membership PRIOR to registering for the Black Badge course, instead of afterwards. You are required to purchase an Associate membership on their site, or your registration for the course will be canceled. Instructions on how to do this are included on our registration page (follow the link above).

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 27 SEP course, use this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/project-mapleseed-kgac-kananaskis-ab-september-27-2025-rimfire-only-tickets-1636823235359
To register for the 28 SEP course, use this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/project-mapleseed-kgac-kananaskis-ab-september-28-2025-rimfire-only-tickets-1636837387689

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).