Youth/Adult Trap Shooting Fun League Calgary

Warrior · #1 02-26-2016, 02:33 PM

I have had preliminary talks with Calgary Firearms Centre (AHEIA) about starting a "Youth/Adult" fun trap league. No experience required, come out have fun and learn how to shoot trap as well as meet other like minded people.

This is only in initial discussions and looking to see if there would be enough interest to further pursue developing this.

Looking at Wednesday evening from 1700-1900 for May & June.
There will be a "fee" for the League that will include the rental of shotguns if you do not have your own. The fee amount has not been confirmed yet. At this point it has not been confirmed if there will be a minimum age limit.

There will be coaches on site to assist and ensure that everyone has a safe and fun evening of shooting.

Let me know if you would be interested in something like this.

Okotokian · #2 02-26-2016, 03:37 PM

Absolutely interested. I would never be bold enough to join a league of "real" shooters with their spanish O/U's. I'd be totally embarrassed. But a fun league of hackers, sure.

elkhunter11 · #3 02-27-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Okotokian

Absolutely interested. I would never be bold enough to join a league of "real" shooters with their spanish O/U's. I'd be totally embarrassed. But a fun league of hackers, sure.

That that right there is funny. I don't think that I have ever seen a serious shooter with a Spanish O/U.

catnthehat · #4 02-27-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by elkhunter11

That that right there is funny. I don't think that I have ever seen a serious shooter with a Spanish O/U.

Seen more than a few hood shooters using Spanish live pigeon guns on the line over the years but they were all SxS guns .
Any O/U I have seen out of Spain ( owned 5 over the years ) has been s cheaper made field gun.
I'm sure they are made however .
Italians? THAT is a different story!!
Cat

big zeke · #5 02-27-2016, 08:00 AM

On a casual basis I'd be very interested. I live in SW Calgary and can make most evenings work.

Keep me posted.
Zeke

elkhunter11 · #6 02-27-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by catnthehat

Seen more than a few hood shooters using Spanish live pigeon guns on the line over the years but they were all SxS guns .
Any O/U I have seen out of Spain ( owned 5 over the years ) has been s cheaper made field gun.
I'm sure they are made however .
Italians? THAT is a different story!!
Cat

The serious shooters that I have met tend to shoot Italian ,German, Japanese, American and other shotguns , but as you say, the Spanish O/U shotguns tend to be lower level guns. On the other hand, the Spanish are well known for making quality SxS shotguns. I am expecting a 28 gauge Spanish SxS in a month or so.

beltburner · #7 02-27-2016, 07:02 PM

very interested

Okotokian · #8 02-29-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by elkhunter11

The serious shooters that I have met tend to shoot Italian ,German, Japanese, American and other shotguns , but as you say, the Spanish O/U shotguns tend to be lower level guns. On the other hand, the Spanish are well known for making quality SxS shotguns. I am expecting a 28 gauge Spanish SxS in a month or so.

OK OK guys. My statement clearly illustrates how little I know about high end trap guns! LOL B guns it is then. Still, intimidating for me with my little Weatherby 20ga and hitting 12 out of 20!

catnthehat · #9 02-27-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Okotokian

Absolutely interested. I would never be bold enough to join a league of "real" shooters with their spanish O/U's. I'd be totally embarrassed. But a fun league of hackers, sure.

Chances are you will run into a few "real " shooters at these things as

well, which could be a good thing if a person had questions- I know very few that are so high on themselves that they will not help out someone.
That type of person is out there however , no matter what sport!

Cat

johnnyringo · #10 02-26-2016, 11:43 PM

depending on age I would be interested...keep us posted

Scottmisfits · #11 02-27-2016, 07:39 AM

Again, depending on age limits, yes.

5-7pm might be a little early for quite a few people as well. Considering traffic in this city and how early that is and how late people work. If I'm working in Calgary, it's not a big deal for me personally. Right now I'm working in Medicine Hat and my wife doesn't have a valid PAL so getting my son there with his shotgun also poses a problem, but that's my issue to deal with.