Update on Relocation of the Shooting Range

The old shooting range was in operation at the same location without any problems for over 40 years.  Unfortunately the old shooting range is no more and has been permanently closed.  The land that it was on is within the area Airdrie aims to annex into its city boundaries.

The Airdrie Revolver and Pistol Club has been invited to relocate the shooting range to a new location which is approximately 16 km. east and 5 km. north of Airdrie.  We propose to build a 50 meter pistol and 100 – 200 yard rifle range with 12 positions each at this location.  The RCMP Canadian Firearms Program Range Officer has viewed the proposed new shooting range site and advised that firearms can be safely discharged at this location if it is built to meet their Range Design and Construction Guidelines.  We are in the early stages of preparing the submission of the Rezoning Designation Application and Development Permit required by the Municipal District of Rocky View for the shooting range to be relocated and built on this site.  This is a six to eight month process.  If approval is given this will be a welcome major project for the club and its members.  At this early stage we do not have an estimate of costs but it is obvious the club will need all the help and financial support we can get.

We appreciate the support of members that have continued renewing their memberships and encourage other past members to do so.  When we know we have the needed approvals from the Municipal District of Rocky View we will start accepting applications from new members again.  Since we are planning a pistol and rifle range in the community in close proximity to Calgary there is the potential for membership to grow rapidly and there may be a need at some point to consider capping the membership.

Updates on our progress will be provided when there are changes and developments worth reporting.