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GUN SHOW DATES - 2020
https://www.gunshowscanada.ca/nova-scotia
https://www.gunshowscanada.ca/new-brunswick

O'Dell Gun Show: Fredericton/O'Dell Gun Show
The Irishtown gunshow will take place in Grande Digue on May 4/5th with setup on the 3rd. 
Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Its in the local community center. Tables can be booked by calling Earl at 383 9579 
Earl McGee, Grande-Digue Community Center, Route 468, Civic # 530

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2019 ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS and MINI-PALMA

The 2019 Atlantic Championships were held on August 31 and September 1 in New Brunswick on Batouche Range. On September 2 the Mini-Palma Canada vs. USA match was held.

These two matches had a record-breaking turnout of 33 competitors from NB, PEI, PQ, NS and the New England states. On Day 1 the competitors shot the Lady Slipper and the Bluenose matches (which represent PEI and NS, respectively) at 300m, 500m and 600m. With scattered clouds and low wind, shooters were able to get a good feel for the range conditions. Day 2 included the Herring Choker Match (representing NB) at 300m, 500m and 600m and the Down East which is two matches at 900m. Clear skies and a hot sun made the mirage the talk of the day, visible even with the naked eye. 

The Grand Aggregate winners were Ian Hogg (PE) in TR and Adam MacDonald (NB) in F/TR. In TR, Daniel Chisholm (NB) place second with 1V more than third place winner Braden Colman-Sadd (NS). In F/TR Gord Holloway (NB) placed second, two points ahead of Jian Wu (PE) who came third. Awards were presented at dinner in the evening held at RustiCo. in Fredericton.

Grand Agg 1st Place TR
Ian Hogg

Grand Agg 3rd Place TR
Brad Colman-Sadd

                               

                                   Grand Agg 2nd Place TR
                                  Daniel Chisholm

On Monday, competitors donned their rain gear and shot the Canada vs. New England USA Mini-Palma match at 900m. Pete De Santis captained the USA team and John Marshall of Nova Scotia captained the Canadian team. Three matches were shot with no breaks, as shooters tried to beat the rain (which they barely did). Team Canada made a strong showing and won overall by 111 points. Top individual shooters in the team matches were Stephen Landry (USA) in TR (3Vs ahead of Mark McMullin) and Stephen McCalmont (USA) in F/TR, two points ahead of Gord Holloway.

Held at the same time as the Mini-Palma team match was a special match for any individual that wanted to shoot. Kris Feng, Ken Geddes & Ken Kyle shot three relays at 900m. Kris Feng (PE) had the highest overall score and took home a unique vintage RNBRA medal.

Thank you to the Pete De Santis and the USA Team for traveling to NB for this special match. It was great fun to see old friends and new faces. There were several USA shooters who had never shot at 900m before this weekend and we enjoyed sharing that experience with them.

Thanks to Dollard for being RSO and to Mark McMullin for providing an excellent barbeque lunch all three days (in between shooting relays and winning the Down East match in TR). Also thanks to Conrad Leroux for arranging all the medals for this event.

AUGUST 14 - 16, 2019 - DCRA F-CLASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - RESULTS FOR NEW BRUNSWICK FTR SHOOTERS

Congratulations guys, this is very fine shooting indeed!! New Brunswick shooters are proud of you!!

August 14, 2019 - Sierra Long Range Aggregate 
(HPS = 225V45)   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   29 shooters
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2nd place         Tony Pham                     208V15
5th place          Gordon Holloway           206V13
6th place          Adam MacDonald          205V14
10th place        Ken Kyle                        203V15
20th place        Matt Wolf                       197V9
22nd place       Mark Cormier                196V7

August 15, 2019 - Grand Aggregate to Thursday Night
(HPS = 575V115)   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   29 shooters
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2nd place               Gordon Holloway                   543V39
3rd place                Adam MacDonald                  540V38
4th place                Tony Pham                             538V36
10th place               Ken Kyle                               524V36 
11th place               Matt Wolf                               522V25
21st place               Mark Cormier                        510V21

August 16, 2019 - Grand Aggregate to Friday Night
(HPS = 675V135)   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   29 shooters
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2nd place               Gordon Holloway               639V42
3rd place                Adam MacDonald              634V42
4th place                Tony Pham                         630V39
10th place               Ken Kyle                           619V42
11th place               Matt Wolf                           616V29
19th place               Mark Cormier                    601V25

August 16, 2019 - LUM Team Match .  Friday Night
Team New Brunswick   .   .   First Place  .    857V72
(HPS = 900V180)   .   .   .5 Teams competing in FTR
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KYLE,KEN,MONCTON                                         217v20
HOLLOWAY,GORDON,FREDERICTON                214v20
CORMIER,MARK,GRAND BARACHOIS                 213v14
PHAM,TONY,RIVERVIEW                                      213v18
MACDONALD,ADAM,HANWELL                            coach
                  

AUGUST 11, 2019 - SURETTE CHALLENGE - RESULTS

This match was originally scheduled for August 10 but was held the following day due to inclement weather including thunder storms.

Thanks to Michelle for sending the results and some pics of the match.

"I'm very glad we rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday, the weather yesterday was severe and quite a bit of hail as well.  This morning was a bit chilly, but quickly warmed up.  The cloud/sun mix made for some interesting conditions.
Both Ken Kyle and Kris Feng were in attendance today, and both are leaving tomorrow for Ottawa.  We wish them luck and safe travels!"

Ron Surette, with help from Michelle, organized the match and was the match director and Chief Range Officer. The match was shot at 300, 500 and 600 meters on the ranges in St. Antoine.

RESULTS - SURETTE CHALLENGE - TR:
Ron Surette - 49.6 + 49.6 + 48.3 = 146V15
Mark McMullen - 46.2 + 50.1 + 50.2 = 146V5
Ken Geddes - 47.4 + 49.2 + 47.3 = 143V9
Michelle Cormier - 47.4 + 49.4 + 45.1 = 141V9

RESULTS - SURETTE CHALLENGE - FO:
Perry Wright - 47.2 + 48.3 + 45.1 = 140V6

RESULTS - SURETTE CHALLENGE - FTR:
Ken Kyle - 49.7 + 50.6 + 49.5 = 148V18
Kris Feng - 50.5 + 48.4 + 49.2 = 147V11
Andrew Justason - 47.5 + 47.3 + 46.2 = 140V10

AUGUST 5, 2019 - NOTIFICATION OF ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS ON AUGUST 30/31

The RNBRA Fullbore Section invites you to the 2019 Atlantic Championship and Mini-Palma Match held on August 31 through September 2 at 5 CDSB Gagetown, Oromocto, New Brunswick. 

Course of Fire:

Saturday Aug. 31

8:30am - Registration

10am - Shooting starts

Lady Slipper 300m & Bluenose 300m

Lady Slipper 500m & Bluenose 500m

Lady Slipper 600m & Bluenose 600m

Sunday Sept. 1

8:45am - Welcome remarks/Safety briefing

9am - Shooting starts

Herring Choker 300m

Herring Choker 500m 

Herring Choker 600m 

Down East, 2 matches at 900m

Dinner in Fredericton

Monday Sept. 2

8am - Welcome remarks/Safety briefing

8:30am - Shooting starts

Match 1, 2 & 3 - 900m

Mini-Palma Awards Ceremony

On Saturday and Sunday we will be shooting The Atlantic Championship which includes four matches representing the Atlantic provinces. The match fee is $110, payable at registration. Round count will be 132 rounds including sighters (all matches will be 2+10). Awards will be held at dinner on Sunday evening in Fredericton (exact location TBD).

On Monday we will be shooting the Mini-Palma, is a traditional team match between Atlantic Canada and Eastern United States; it will be held on Monday, September 2. Each country will select one team to compete that includes 6 target rifle shooters and 4 F-class shooters. There will be three relays shot at 900m; round count will be 51 rounds per shooter (including sighters). The awards ceremony will be held Monday afternoon at the range. 

The Canadian Mini-Palma team will be selected on Sunday based on results from the Atlantic Championship. Held concurrently with the Mini-Palma will be a separate individual match which anyone not shooting the Mini-Palma is welcome to attend. There will be one medal for the highest score of all classes shooting this match. 

All matches will be held at Batouche Range on electronic targets. Shooters are required to bring a wifi-enabled device (tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc). 

A BBQ lunch will be provided on all three days. 

These matches were originally scheduled to be in PEI, but due to unforeseen circumstances with the DND Alexandra Range availability, they have been moved to New Brunswick. If you have already registered for PEI and can still attend, you will receive a refund for the reduced match fee.

Please extend this invitation on our behalf to your team members, coaches, assistants and guests. Pre-registration is required for both matches. RSVP to myself by responding to this email. Attached is an official invitation letter for those travelling across the border. Hope to see you all in NB,

Adam

RNBRA Fullbore Section Chairman

Match Director, Atlantic Championship

JULY 27 and JULY 28, 2019 - PEI APM - RESULTS

Saturday, July 27, 2019 & Sunday July 28, 2019

Prince Edward Island - Annual Prize Meet

ALEXANDRA RANGES, PEI
MD: Chuck Bachmanek

RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.

JULY 20, 2019 - THE GAUTREAU 600 - RESULTS

Thanks to JC Gautreau for sending these results and pics.

It was a hot day on Saturday in St. Gabriel for the Gautreau 600 with 14 shooters attending.

Debbie Gautreau made a wonderful Barbque and everyone had a wonderful time shooting, eating, rejuvenating friendships and making new shooting friends.

The mirage and heat were definitely difficult shooting conditions and the winds were not particularly helpful in peaking through the mirage - a few puffs here and there hardly cleared the mirage. 

Shooting took place over 600m with 3 relays of 15 (possible 225V45).

RESULTS - TR CLASS AT 600m:

Ron Surette - 220V21

Ken Geddes - 210V14

RESULTS - FTR CLASS AT 600m:

J P Canuel - 221V22

Tony Pham - 221V21

J C Gautreau - 218V13

Paul Bost - 216V19

Andrew Justason - 215V16

Nelson Lebrun - 212V19

Annie Pettersen - 212V16

Marc Langelier - 206V15

Perry Wright - 204V12

Todd Langil - 195V6

Harrison Brown - 146V16

JULY 6 and JULY 7, 2019 - RNBRA FULBORE ANNUAL PRIZE MEET - RESULTS

Saturday, July 6, 2019 & Sunday, July 7, 2019

RNBRA Fullbore Annual Prize Meet

BATOUCHE - Match Director: Mark McMullin

Thanks to Adam MacDonald for sending the results. The full results may be seen here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet of results 2019 APM RNBRA

Grand Aggregate  (all shots)
TR:                           Marcel Kolb	504.53
TR:                                 Ian Hogg	502.56
FTR:              Adam MacDonald	489.34
TR:           Braden Colman-Sadd	485.27
FTR:                               Kris Feng	477.27
FTR:                                Ken Kyle	473.37
FTR:                    Gord Holloway	473.34
TR:                            Ken Geddes	459.18
FTR:                     Conrad Leroux	401.12
FTR:  Evangeline Colman-Sadd	354.22
FTR:                    Steven Stewart	196.02
TR:                    Daniel Chisholm	135.10

JULY 3, 2019 - DCRA - EASTERN F-CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS - RESULTS

RESULTS WILL POSTED AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE

Saturday, June 29 - Monday July 1, 2019

DCRA Eastern Canada F-Class Championships

BATOCHE - MD: Gord Holloway

From Laura Kaderly:
"We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2019 Eastern Canada F-Class Championships! 
The event is being held on Base Gagetown in New Brunswick from Friday June 28 - Sunday June 30. 
Follow this link for registration: http://www.easternfclass.ca/registration.html
All the details are on the website. If you attended last year, the course of fire and schedule willbe the same as 2018. 
We will be shooting on the ShotMarker electronic target system. 
Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested. 
Questions? Send an email to the Match Director, Gordon Holloway, at president@rnbra.ca. 
Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates: www.facebook.com/easternfclass
Hope to see you in June!
This is a quick announcement that the Eastern Canada F-Class Championships have been changed to 
Saturday June 29, Sunday June 30 and Monday July 1. This change was necessary to accommodate 
military training events at CFB Gagetown.  
Eastern F-Class Committee"