…where Cape Bretoners meet and welcome Shooters from all over the world
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Pictou County Military Association Rifle Range
40 Foster Avenue, Stellarton, NS.
Registration 9:30 AM
Match 10 AM
$20 per match, three classes one match per person only.
Classes
-Open F class
-Budget F class
-Sporting Rifle prone
Budget F Class Rules
-Rifle and scope: 8 1/2 pounds or less
-triggers 2 pounds or heavier
-Scopes 12 power maximum
For a full description of 22 rifles events go to www.sfns.info/disciplines.html
What a day!!!
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This year’s Hunter Challenge will be held at the MRPC range again.
Course of fire: will be announced soon
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Sunday, June 29th, 2025: What a day to remember—Metro’s inaugural practical .22 Shooting Match went off with more bangs, clangs, and yoga poses than a geriatric CrossFit class! Six stages of pure rimfire pleasure, and most of the competitors haven’t laughed this hard since someone tried to zero a scope with the lens caps on.
To everyone who said, “I’d love to shoot, but I’m scared I’ll embarrass myself”—trust me, you missed your chance to blend in. None of us had a clue what we were doing, and that was half the fun. Watching a bunch of us seasoned “vintage models” attempt to shoot from a tank trap was like witnessing a herd of turtles navigate a jungle gym. If you ever wondered whether the age group 50+ and tactical shooting mix, the answer is: not gracefully, but we nailed it!
Big thanks to Gary and Joe for the props, and Sheldon for RO’ing. We shot from ladders, tank traps, benches, and through ports—basically, if you could climb on it or crawl under it, we shot from it. We learned more about eye relief than we ever wanted to know, and a few guys discovered “stability techniques,” which I’m pretty sure was just code for “lean on the nearest sturdy object and pray.”
The best part? It was cheap, it was fun, and it was the perfect warm-up for the upcoming Hunters Cup and next PRS match. Plus, we refueled with BBQ that was almost as smokin’ as the barrels.
To quote Mike: “In summary: I left as a better shooter—mostly because I now know I can hit a target while contorted like a pretzel. That’s what matches are for!”
Bolt Action
Joe MacHoll: First Place (the legend grows)
Gary Latimer: Second (so close, he could smell victory’s aftershave)
Richard Young: Third (right on Gary’s heels and possibly his shoelaces)
Semi Auto
Mike Holland: First Place (dominated so thoroughly, we checked his rifle for rocket fuel)
Over All Winner
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McDonald Challenge Match
This is an ISSF .22 calibre 25m Standard Pistol Match. It is shot one handed and may be shot with either a pistol or revolver.
20 Precision shots – 4 relays of 5 shots. They are taken over 150 seconds for each relay.
20 Timed shots. 4 relays of 5 shots. They are taken over 20 seconds for each relay.
20 Rapid shots. 4 relays of 5 shots. They are taken over 10 seconds for each relay.
SELIG Free Pistol Match
This is a .22 calibre, one handed shoot. 60 shots in 2 hours. It is shot at a distance of 50m.
Bull Meadow Range Complex
East Hants, NS B0N 1P0
Canada
Details at: https://www.nsrifle.org/
April 27th, 2025-A Day for the Record Books (and Raincoats)
What do you get when you combine five determined Metro Rifle & Pistol Club members, a rain warning from Environment Canada, and a trunk full of rifles and .22LR ammo? An epic road trip to Stellarton for the PCMRA’s indoor shoot-plus a story worth telling.
The Journey: Like “The Fellowship of the Ring,” But Wetter
Our adventure began in North Sydney, where four of us – Loren, Garry, Joe, and “Big Mike” – piled into the truck (thanks Gary for taking us with you) and set out to pick up Olaf in Aulds Cove. The weather? Let’s just say Noah would’ve stayed home. But shooters are a stubborn breed, and not even a monsoon could keep us from our targets. Special thanks to John Campbell for letting us practice at the Bullet Box beforehand; his facility is so good, we almost forgot what daylight looked like.
A Warm Welcome (and Even Warmer Donuts)
Despite arriving a little later than the official 9:00 am start (thanks to hydroplaning and Cape Breton not being in the centre of Nova Scotia), Bob MacKay, the event organizer, greeted us with open arms. Hospitality was in full swing: coffee, donuts, and muffins flowed freely, fueling both our spirits and our sugar levels.
The Competition: Legends, Newcomers, and a Lot of Xs
The field was stacked with legends like Al Roland and Bill Giles, whose shooting skills and knowledge are only matched by their willingness to share tips with us mere mortals. Bill Giles, by the way, put on a clinic-60 shots, all 10x hits, except for one: “only” a ten. (We’re still not sure if he’s human.)
For MRPC, the internal rivalry was fierce but friendly. Garry Latimer clinched the gold with a stellar 593/600 and an impressive 49 Xs-congrats, Garry! Loren, who’s only been shooting for a year, took silver (watch out for this guy), while Joe nabbed bronze and Olaf, in his Stellarton debut, came a close fourth. “Big Mike” had a rough day, but made it through with his trademark grin and promises of revenge in the fall.
Supporting the Next Generation
A big shoutout to the Pictou County Military Rifle Club for their “budget class,” where rifles (including scope and accessories) can’t exceed $1,200. It’s a fantastic way to welcome new and younger shooters into the sport-because everyone deserves a shot at greatness, even if their gear doesn’t cost as much as a used car.
Behind the Scenes: The Real MVPs
Events like this don’t run themselves. Thank you to everyone who helped with scoring, range safety, and keeping things running smoothly-your work is the backbone of our sport.
Tradition, Steak, and Cape Breton Pride
After three rounds of 20 shots each, we wrapped up, swapped stories, and debated the next day’s election (because nothing says “Canadian shooting sport” like a side of politics these days). On the drive home, we honored tradition with a pit stop at Mother Webb’s in Antigonish – refreshments, steak, burger, fish and laughter all around.
Rolling back into Cape Breton that evening, we agreed: there’s (almost) nothing better than a day spent with friends, doing what we love – even if it means cleaning our rifles during the coming week 😁
Until next time: shoot straight, keep your powder dry, your spirits high, and your rain gear handy
August 15 to 21, 2025 (Air events 15 – 17)
REGISTRATION EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO SFC PISTOL MEMBERS WHEN IT OPENS
Shooting Facilities
The Pan American Range features 30 covered positions at 50 meters, equipped with Megalink Electronic target systems. Additionally, the Air Range offers 50 positions, also utilizing Megalink Electronic systems. The facility is designed to be wheelchair accessible, and parking is abundant. Major hotels and motels are conveniently located about a 20-minute drive from the range.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM will be posted on website when available – Subject to Change
Targets
50 Meter ISSF Events: Shot on Megalink Electronic targets.
25 Meter ISSF Events: Shot on Megalink Electronic targets.
10 Meter Air pistol Event: Shot on Megalink Electronic targets.
EVENT SUMMARIES
25 m Pistol Women: (60 competition shot. Each competitor will fire two complete matches over two days)
25 m Rapid Fire Men (two halves of 30 shots per half course. Two complete courses over two days)*
10 m Pistol (Air Pistol) (60 competition shot match for both men and women. Each competitor will fire two complete matches:)
50 m Pistol (Fired on the 50 m range. 60 shots in 1.5 hour time limit)
25 m Standard Pistol (60 competition shots)
25 m Centre Fire Pistol (60 competition shots divided into 30 precision and 30 rapid fire)
CISM Military Rapid Fire (CISM rules)
* Note: For 25 M Rapid: You must have documented prior experience in this discipline. You are not allowed to enter if you have not competed in this event before. Choose Military Rapid or Standard Pistol instead.
There will also be team events
Competitor Information
Participation in these Championships is open. However, only Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the process of obtaining Canadian citizenship are eligible to be named the “Canadian Champion” in any event. Proof of citizenship may be required for those registrants for the National Team. Non-Canadians will be eligible for “High Visitor” awards only. All competitors without an SFC verified classification, will shoot only for Match Winner or “High Visitor”, as the case may be.
Only Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the process of obtaining Canadian citizenship are eligible to shoot finals in the appropriate events.
Each competitor will be asked to sign a Freedom of Information release which will allow the competitor’s name to be published with the results sheets.
ALL competitors in the 25m Pistol, 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol and 10m pistol events will fire TWICE over the course, except for disabled or supported competitors.
There will be a turkey shoot on the skeet range, high noon on New Year’s Day. Kool prizes for several different categories! Even with a low score there’s a good chance you’re winning something!
See you there! Now that we have a heated clubhouse you won’t freeze either!
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