2022 Prince George Rifle Silhouette Invitational

2022 Prince George Rifle Silhouette Invitational Hosted by the Prince George

Rod and Gun Club Smallbore (3x40 shots / rifle): July 30,31; High Power (2x40 shots / rifle): Aug 1, 2

The 2022 PG Rifle Silhouette Invitational is a no-frills alternative to the BC Rifle Silhouette Provincials that were cancelled due to low registration numbers. The Invitational will have no banquet/meals, no trophies/medals and no target setters.

This is a sanctioned event and certificate awards will be awarded in place of trophies/medals. Cost will be $25 per rifle class (up to 4 rifle classes).

Course of Fire Smallbore competition will consist of three 40-shot matches for each Silhouette (Standard) and Hunter Rifle (120 shot aggregate). High Power will consist of two 40-shot matches for each Silhouette (Standard and Hunter Rifle (80 shot aggregate). Tournament Director: Mike Rutherford Stats Officer: TBA Range Officers: TBA Jury: will be chosen and posted prior to the start of the tournament.

Rules-Classification Current NRA Metallic Silhouette Rifle rules will apply (unless specified otherwise, below). Unclassified competitors will compete in the highest available class. Classification books must be presented when registering at the range. Special Squadding Requests Requests for special squadding of competitors sharing equipment or coaching will be accommodated where possible on a first come, first served basis provided such requests are made at the time of entry.

Certification of Firearms All rifles must be certified prior to their use in the tournament. Rifle certification begins July 29 (approximately 2 PM) at the Hartman Range. Smallbore Schedule July 29 Hartman Range open for smallbore practice starting at approximately 12 noon. Competitors will set their own targets and police the range.

2 July 30 Standard SB Match#1@ 9:00am;

Hunter SB Match#1 to follow.

Lunch break.

Standard SB Match #2.

Awards for days matches;

July 31 Hunter SB Match#2 @ 9:00am;

Standard SB match #3 

Lunch break.

Hunter SB Match#3.

Awards for smallbore.

High Power Schedule High power sight-in at Blackwater Range is available late afternoon-evening July 31 and prior to start of matches on Monday and Tuesday (August 1 and 2).

Competitors will set their own targets and police the range.

Aug 1 Standard HP Match #1 @ 9:00am

Lunch break

Hunter HP Match#1

Awards for days matches

Aug 2 Standard HP Match #2 @ 9:00am

Lunch break

 Hunter HP Match #2

Awards for High Power

Awards and Prizes Certificate awards will be as follows: 

40 Shot Matches – Match winner, first place for all classes

 Aggregate Awards – 120 shot smallbore – first place 

Aggregate Awards – 80 shot high power – first place

Pin awards Smallbore:

10 in a row pins will be awarded to all classes

5 in a row pins to "AA", "A" and "B" classes

High Power: 5 and 10 in a row pins will be awarded to all classes.

Safety All rules for safety will be strictly enforced. Failure to conform will be a basis for disqualification:

1. Rifle actions will be open at all times except on the firing line after the "ready" command is given. At the command "cease fire" all firearm actions will be opened IMMEDIATELY. Open chamber indicators that insert directly into the chamber are mandatory.

2. "Dry Firing" or aiming firearms behind the firing line is prohibited. Firing line commands must be observed by users of the designated dry firing area.

3. When not on the firing line firearms will be placed on racks, in cases or other safe places.

4. A shot fired before the "Ready" command will result in disqualification for the day's match.

5. The Match Director or Range Officer has the authority to ban any competitor, firearm or ammunition at any time for reasons of safety.

6. Consumption of any alcoholic beverage, narcotic or controlled substance which can impair the normal mental or physical functions of the body, on the range or in the spectator or public areas immediately adjacent to the range while the range is in use is prohibited.

Disorderly conduct or intoxication is not permitted on the range or any contiguous range property. Violators of this regulation will be subject to immediate disqualification from these Championships with no return of entry fees.

Entry Fees 3 All fees are in Canadian Dollars and include GST: Smallbore Silhouette Rifle: $25.00 Smallbore Hunting Rifle: $25.00 High Power Silhouette Rifle: $25.00 High Power Hunting Rifle: $25.00 Payment is available via online registration (preferred), or upon registering at the range via cheque (made out to Prince George Rod and Gun Club).

Accommodation Camping/RV Parking is possible at the Hartman Range (minimum services) and Blackwater Range (no services). Contact Merl Sinoski (250-640-6744) for further information.

The Bon Voyage Inn (4222 16 HWY West; 250-964-2333) is offering a special rate for “PG Rod and Gun Silhouette Championship Attendees”.

A new Best Western Plus (3387 16 HWY West; 250-964-8833) is offering a special rate for “BC Rifle Silhouette Championship Attendees”.

West Lake Campground(19649 Blackwater Road; 250-301-0313) is offering discounted full hook up rates for “PG Rod and Gun Club Championship Attendees”; first come first serve.

Other motels/hotels are indicated on the following website: http://www.tourismpg.com/accommodations/hotels-and-motels

Covid-19 This event will adhere to BC Health Orders applicable at the time of the event: https://bc.thrive.health/covid19app/resources/5f114aa2-3c23-47b5-beda-9f0684f929f5

Other Information

There will be no meals at this event. Participants will need to provide their own meals. A concession will not be provided.

More information about the PGRGC can be found at: http://www.pgrgclub.caQuestions? For further information, contact Merl Sinoski (250-640-6744; steyr3@shaw.ca), or Mike Rutherford (mike.rutherford@pgrgclub.ca ).

 Directions to Prince George Hartman Range (9444 Hartman Road, V2N 6L6) and Blackwater Range (26400 Blackwater Road, V2N 6S3) Hartman Range from Intersection of HWY 97 and HWY 16 Drive south 12.5 km on HWY 16 West. You will leave the western city limit of Prince George. Turn right onto Hartman Road; travel 2.2 km north until you see the Hartman Range on the right. https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/53.8969517,- 122.7681682/9444+Hartman+Rd,+Prince+George,+BC+V2N+6L6/@53.8588688,- 122.894554,12z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x53889c9f91260535:0x2a235d9c9f 824b9!2m2!1d-122.8808738!2d53.8404853!3e0?hl=en

Blackwater Range from Intersection of HWY 97 and HWY 16 Drive south 9.2 km on HWY 16 West. Turn left (east) onto Blackwater Road. Travel 25.1 km down the Blackwater Road. The gate will be on the right (west) side. https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/53.8969517,-122.7681682/53.6384676,-122.9418386/@53.7676004,- 122.9946349,11z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en

Blackwater Range from Hartman Range via Beaverley E Road Travel 2.2 km south on Hartman Road from the Hartman Range until you get to HWY 16. Cross the highway (you will now be on Beaverley E road). Follow this road for 3.5 km; it will round to the left (west) and intersect with the Blackwater Road. Turn right onto Blackwater Road. Follow the Blackwater Road for 19.5 km. The Blackwater Range will be on the right (west) side. https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/9444+Hartman+Road,+Prince+George,+BC/53.6384676,- 122.9418386/@53.7393672,- 123.0403635,11z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m10!1m1!1s0x53889c9f91260535:0x2a235d