MARCH 2015 RNBRA UPDATE

Hi folks;
As I prepare this update we, in the tropical southern part of the province, are preparing for what is certain to be one of Old Man winters final gasps. I am currently looking forward to black fly season but before that, we will still have to suffer through maple sugar season and all the temptations that presents. Every Herring Choker that has yet to experience the pleasures of a working sugar camp is missing an important part of our heritage. 

DANIEL CHISHOLM IN NEW ZEALAND

From Don Coleman:
Found this on the New Zealand Facebook Site January 2014 is the date on the picture:

THE PASSING OF GEORGE HARPER

This comes from Des Vamplew at the DCRA through Mike Lutes

Hi Folks,
George Harper, one of our long standing members passed away in Ottawa peacefully last Thursday, in his 79th year. He is survived by his loving wife Azul, who accompanied George to Bisley in 2010 when he was Commandant of the Canadian Team. 
George was a proud serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 40 years and during that time enjoyed a very successful shooting career representing Canada on eight Bisley Teams throughout the 1960's and 70's. Besides his position as Commandant he also supported the Bisley team as Adjutant in 2005. Originally from Nova Scotia, George retired in the Ottawa area where he enjoyed dedicating much of his spare time to the day to day activities provided by the National Capital Region Rifle Association (NCRRA), which he especially enjoyed when encouraging new members.
Over the years George achieved many National and International shooting accomplishments that were acknowledged by his induction into the CF Military Hall of Fame and the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame. 
When I checked in with John Marshall this week, one of our senior respected members who grew up close to George to ask him for a comment he summed it up the best by saying George did very well throughout his shooting career, but other than that he got his ass whipped as often as the rest of us.........What more can be said from one Master about another. 
A celebration of George's life will be held on Friday, February 27, at Heritage Funeral Home, located at 2871 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans, Ontario, at 10am for a social gathering and a memorial service in the Chapel at 11:30 which will be followed by a reception.    

THE PASSING OF DR. C.D.A. DAHLSTROM

Clinton "Clint" Dahlstrom

The Passing of Dr. C.D.A. Dahlstrom

The DCRA regrets to have to inform you of the death, on Friday 16th January 2015, of Dr. C.D.A. (Clint) Dahlstrom. He was in his 90th year.

A fully obituary will appear in the next issue of the Canadian Marksman.

Jim Thompson
Deputy Chairman of Council, DCRA 

At the Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships, Clint Dahlstrom has made nineteen Bisley Teams to date. He has been second in the Grand Aggregate twice.

In addition to his performance with the fullbore rifle, he has won a Silver and Bronze Medal at the Pan American Games.

MARITIME GUN SHOW DATES

Thanks to John M. for sending these Gun Show dates:

April 11 weekend - Waverley , NS

May 2 weekend - Irishtown NB

May 23  - -  military show at Lions club in Moncton NB

May 30 weekend  New Glasgow NS [ the former Pictou show ]

Labor day weekend  - - Odell show in Fredericton NB

September 12 weekend  -  Digby NS [ moved from Yarmouth ]

September 26 weekend - Bible Hill NS

October 17 weekend - Waverley NS

NEWS FROM NOVA SCOTIA RE: OUR SHOOTING FRIEND JOHN MARSHALL

From Andrew Webber:

I want to thank, both personally and on behalf of the Association, Mr. John Marshall. 

John has advised the Board of Directors that he will be retiring from the position of Section Chairman for the Fullbore Target Rifle Section at the end of the 2014 shooting season. 

John has been a Member of the Nova Scotia Rifle Association since the mid 1950’s and has been a driving force in the sport for many, many years. John’s numerous successes in his shooting career began with qualifying for the Canadian Rifle Team to Bisley in 1956 and have continued as recently as his win of the Purdy Match in October 2014. During this career, John has won every NSRA Fullbore Target Rifle match on multiple occasions, including the individual Provincial Championship nine times. John has been a member of the Canadian Rifle Team to Bisley in each of the last seven decades and has served as both Adjutant and Commandant. 

John has also served terms as President and Vice President of the Nova Scotia Rifle Association and has been a member of Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Council for many years. Most recently, John has served the NSRA as a Board Member and has worked tirelessly for many years as a Section Chairman. 

John: thank you for your service to the Association and to the sport.

Andrew S Webber
President NSRA

FULLBORE SECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE

We have been informed  by Chuck Bachmanek, President of the PEIRA, that a scheduling conflict at the Alexandra Range will require a change in the date for the Inter-maritime Match and the British Team Match. These are presently scheduled on June 20 and June 21, 2015 respectively.

Please note:  the Inter-maritime Match will now be held on June 13, 2015 and the British Team Match will be shot on June 14, 2015. Both at the Alexandra Range in PEI.

Also Note: the RCR Match will now be shot on June 20, 2015 at the St. Antoine Range.

RNBRA JANUARY 2015 UPDATE

Hello Fellow Northerners; 
I hope you are enjoying time on the range with no flies. For those who are in more temperate areas you don't know what you’re missing.

One quick request before the update. It's the New Year and your membership is due. If you haven't yet had a chance, go to RNBRA.ca and print off the applicable membership form then fill it out and get it in the mail. You'll have it done, the people that process it will thank you and you will avoid the late charge on individual memberships. (New this year). I know everyone understands this is the time to get as much of the administration work done as possible. As you know the RNBRA buys insurance for all regular members and it runs from April 1st till March 31 which is our fiscal year. Renewing your membership now will cut down on the administration and cost associated with late renewal.

RAMBLINGS OF A SHOOTING BUM - PART V

RAMBLINGS OF A SHOOTING BUM - YEAR END 2014,
COMING CLEAN AND GROWING UP. . . OR . . . OWN YOUR DECISIONS

I just learned a valuable lesson about the Gem Pro 250 electronic scale I purchased a while back. After initial setup and calibration I found the scale to be very accurate and consistent and it sped up the process of loading good long range 308 ammo substantially. I spent a few hours at the loading bench in the first few weeks and I was very pleased with my new scale.

Fast forward to a week ago when I needed to decompress and retired to the loading/gun room to work on a fun project, (200 grain cast bullets going slower than the speed of sound in the little Lee Enfield my Grandfather carried for many years). In

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL OUR READERS

WE WISH A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON 

TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS IN CANADA, 

THE U.S.A. AND AROUND THE WORLD

MAY YOU HAVE A PEACEFUL AND RESTFUL

TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY