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Range Location, Layout, and Description
The BTSA oversees use of range facilities at the APRA Homestead Shooting Facility in Sibbald Flats, Kananaskis.
Location:
Kananaskis, Alberta
Located approximately 60kms west of Calgary
GPS Coordinates to the BTSA Entrance/Gate:
N51o 00′ 14.8″
W114o 46′ 19.4″
Directions:
Homestead Shooting Facility
The following information applies to users of the BTSA ranges to ensure the facilities are used appropriately and safely.
Failure to adhere to the designated range configurations and associated range rules may result in temporary or permanent suspension from the Homestead range and/or the BTSA and APRA.
The designations established here apply for general members use of the facilities. Subject to approval of the BTSA Board of Directors the range designations may be modified for Board approved events, programs, and competitions. Be advised that the BTSA ranges and property may be subject to video surveillance.
ALL SHOTS MUST GO INTO THE BACKSTOP/BERM
The Action Ranges at the Homestead Shooting Facility are composed of the following components;
– Convertible 100/200 metre range (100/200)
– 50 M West
– 50 M East
– 50 M North
- 25 M East (25M)
The locations of each facility is marked on the map below, and configurations for each of these ranges is provided below on the diagram.
Note: Range rules and configurations are subject to revision and update. It is the range user’s responsibility to ensure you aware of the current information.
Click here to view Range Rules100/200-meter Rifle Range
- Default configuration: 200 meter rifle range – with 25, 100, and 200-meter berms.
- Primary usage: Rifle calibers up to the .338 Lapua template group.
- Secondary usage: All handgun calibers and horizontal shotgun (no aerial targets)
The firing line for this range is to be established at the bottom of the range, by the rows of benches in front of the clubhouse. There is to be NO shooting from any point along the range, but this firing line.
When using this range, you MUST fire from the designated firing line. You may NEVER move forward and shoot.
Benches are there for your use, you can move them, but never forward of the firing line. Shooters on the 100/200m range can shoot at any of the three bermed distances, but seat yourselves accordingly so that you line up with the appropriate target and berm. For example, do not shoot at a 200m target from the far-left hand side of the firing line, move to the right side. Shooters in the middle can shoot either distance.
- From firing line to first berm, approximately 25 yds.
- From firing line to second berm, approximately 105 yds.
- From firing line to third berm, approximately 225 yds.
The 100/200 meter range can be configured as either a 25 meter, 100-meter, OR a 200-meter rifle range.
There is to be no 100-meter shooting using the top 100-meters of the range, except as required during BTSA-sanctioned events. The Upper half of this range is convertible to a secondary “100m” range only during sanctioned events.
Targets must be placed immediately in front of either the 25 meter, 100 meter, or 200 meter berms. You may only place targets immediately in front of either the 25m, 100m, or 200m berm. Placing them at intermediate distances is not permitted. Targets must be set up so that bullets strike the berms.
ONLY during BTSA sanctioned competitions is this range to be configured as an action range.
All shooters must shoot from the same firing line.
This range is rated to a maximum of .338 Lapua template and range usage is primarily for center-fire rifle.
Note: There are gates on the north and south (left and right side) of the 200- meter range, beyond the 100-meter berm, which control use of the access road that crosses the range. These gates are closed and locked unless opened for official club, or event, use. DO NOT USE THIS ACCESS ROAD IF THE GATES ARE CLOSED.
If you see the "Range Closed" sign, find out why it’s there before using the range (there should be a match director around).
A doghouse with a steel gong will be left in place for members’ use. Do not use steel core rounds on this target. It is intended for hunting or precision rounds only.
Acceptable calibres:
* All rifle calibres up to and including the .338 Lapua template group
* All handgun calibres
* All black powder
* All shotguns, (horizontal only, no aerial targets)
Prohibited calibres:
* NO .50 BMG. No APRA ranges are templated for this round, meaning there is no Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) approval
50E/50W Range Complex
50-meter West Range
DO NOT SHOOT ACROSS THE ROAD BETWEEN THE TWO 50-METER RANGES.
Approximately 35 yds. long and 29 yds. wide
- Primary use: Handguns, all calibers
- Secondary use: Rifle up to .308 and horizontal shotgun only
The 50-meter west is primarily for handguns but may be used to fire center fire rifles, up to .308.
Targets must be set up so that bullets strike the berms and not the range floor or travel through the target and over the berm.
Firing points and firing lines should be paced back from the berms/targets, with all firing points in line with one another if there are multiple shooters on the same bay (i.e. – shooters should all be at the same distance as one another).
Acceptable calibres:
* All Rifle Calibres up to and including the .308 Template group.
* All Handgun Calibres
* All black powder
* All shotguns (horizontal only, no aerial targets)
Prohibited calibres:
* .338 Lapua template group
* .50 BMG
Note: There is a gate on the north side of the 50-meter East/West/North pistol ranges that controls use of the access road that crosses the 100/200m range. This gate is closed and locked unless opened for official club, or event, use.
DO NOT USE THE ACCESS ROAD IF THE GATES ARE CLOSED.
DO NOT SHOOT ACROSS THE ROAD WAY BETWEEN THE TWO 50-METRE RANGES.
Approximately 50 yds. long, and 27 yds. wide
- Primary use: Handguns, all calibres
- Secondary use: Rifle calibers up to and including the .308 Template group.
The 50-meter East is primarily for handguns, if you are shooting rifle you should use the 200 meter rifle range, or 50-meter west range.
Targets must be set up so that bullets strike the berms and not the range floor or travel through the target and over the berm.
Firing points and firing lines should be paced back from the berms/targets, with all firing points in line with one another if there are multiple shooters on the same bay (i.e. – shooters should all be at the same distance as one another).
Note: There is a gate on the north side of the 50-meter East/West/North pistol ranges that controls use of the access road that crosses the 100/200m range. This gate is closed and locked unless opened for official club, or event, use.
Acceptable calibres:
* All Rifle calibres up to and including the .308 Template group.
* All handgun calibres
* All black powder
* All shotguns (horizontal only, no aerial targets)
Prohibited calibres:
* .338 Lapua template group
* .50 BMG
DO NOT USE THE ACCESS ROAD IF THE GATES ARE CLOSED.
Approximately 55 yds. long, and 25 yds. wide
Targets must be set up so that bullets strike the berms and not the range floor or travel through the target and over the berm.
Firing points and firing lines should be paced back from the berms/targets, with all firing points in line with one another if there are multiple shooters on the same bay (i.e. – shooters should all be at the same distance as one another).
Note: There is a gate on the north side of the 50-meter East/West/North pistol ranges that controls use of the access road that crosses the 100/200m range. This gate is closed and locked unless opened for official club, or event, use.
Acceptable calibres:
- All Rifle calibres up to and including the .308 Template group.
- All handgun calibres
- All black powder
- All shotguns (horizontal only, no aerial targets)
Prohibited calibres:
- .338 Lapua template group
- .50 BMG
Approximately 25 yds. long and 20 yds. wide
- Primary use: Handguns, all calibers, rimfire pistols and rifles, pistol calibre carbines
The 25-meter East is for handguns, rimfire pistols and rifles, and pistol calibre carbines.
Targets must be set up so that bullets strike the berms and not the range floor or travel through the target and over the berm.
Firing points and firing lines should be paced back from the berms/targets, with all firing points in line with one another if there are multiple shooters on the same bay (i.e. – shooters should all be at the same distance as one another).
Acceptable calibres:
* All pistol calibres up to .357 Magnum, including .44 Magnum & .45 ACP
* All black powder
Prohibited calibres:
Return to Range Configuration* centrefire rifles and shotguns (except as authorized during club sanctioned events and competitions).
Approximately 28 yds. wide and 32 yds. long.
- Primary use: Handguns, all calibers
- Secondary use: Rifle up to .308 and horizontal shotgun only
Targets may be placed approximately 270 degrees around the perimeter of the bay. Targets must be set up so that bullets strike the berms and not the range floor or travel through the target and over the berm.
Firing points and firing lines should be paced back from the berms/targets, with all firing points in line with one another if there are multiple shooters on the same bay (i.e. – shooters should all be at the same distance as one another).
Acceptable calibres:
* All rifle calibres up to and including the .308 template group.
* Pistol calibers up to .357 Magnum template group including 9mm, .44 Magnum, .45 ACP
* All black powder
* All shotguns (horizontal only, no aerial targets)
Prohibited calibres:
* .338 Lapua template group
* .50 BMG
Buffalo Target Shooters Association
PO Box 394
300, 8120 Beddington Blvd NW
Calgary Alberta T3K 2A8
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