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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
You must pre-register for this course by contacting Margie in the PCDHFC office (604.942.9772) Thurs-Mon 10am-4pm.

Registration can not be taken by the Instructors or the Range Officers.

CANCELLATION REQUIREMENT
PLEASE CALL MARGIE
604-942-9772 WITH A MINIMUM CANCELLATION NOTICE OF 2 HOURS. FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION MAY RESULT IN RECHARGING THE COURSE FEE OF $10.00 WHEN RESCHEDULING.
Mandatory New Members Course
PCDHFC wants all members to have a great time shooting safely. If you are a new member, you must take the New Member Course.
2010 New Member Course Schedule Click Here

Important Note: We keep these courses within reasonable time limits, so it's vital that you attend PROMPTLY at the start of the session. Latecomers will be accommodated at the next course.


icon New Member Course (NMC)

The New Member Course is required for all PCDHFC new members,
as well as renewing members who have NOT YET COMPLETED the NMC Course. Any member of the club who is renewing membership after an absence of 3 years or more also MUST take the NMC.

Remember - it's YOUR responsibility to register and attend a New Members Course.

The New Member Course covers many topics, including:
  • basic range safety
  • documentation required to bring firearms to the club
  • a practical demonstration of the cease fire and firing line set up processes
  • range etiquette
  • PCDHFC history
  • PCDHFC Committees and activities
  • operating structure of the club
  • development plans for our facilities
  • our status in the community
  • our plans for long-term tenure on Burke Mtn
  • signs of "encroaching civilization" on Burke Mtn
  • an approximate 15 minute range tour to orient everyone with the club site
  • ... and much more
  • At the end of the course there is a 40 question True/False examination. You need to achieve 36/40, 90%, to be successful. REMEMBER, bring your Interim Membership Card and a pen to complete the paperwork. You will also want to bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather the day of your class.


    icon Registration & Costs

    New Member Courses are generally held Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings for approximately 2.5 hours.

    Cost for the New Member Course is $10 per person, payable with your 2010 membership application. To register for any weekday or weekend course, please contact the Range Office at 604.942.9772. You must get the New Member Course material from Margie at the Range Office on Thursday to Monday, from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

    Before you attend an NMC course, you MUST pick up your course material in advance and bring either your Interim Membership card or plastic membership card to the class. ALL NMC applicants will register by phoning Margie at 604.942.9772.


    icon NMC Schedule

    The instructors have scheduled these dates, but courses will only be held if a minimum of five students pre-register. Courses are confirmed two days prior to the course taking place.

    IMPORTANT: REQUIRED ATTENDANCE NOTICE
    PLEASE CALL MARGIE 604-942-9772 WITH A MINIMUM CANCELLATION NOTICE OF 2 HOURS. FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION MAY RESULT IN RECHARGING THE COURSE FEE OF $10.00 WHEN RESCHEDULING.

    Walk-in registrations are NOT accepted, as you must have a paid up membership before the course can be scheduled.
    2010 New Member Course Schedule

    2010: New Member Course Schedule  
    Date and Time Instructor
    Saturday morning March 13 - 9:00am Murray Gardner
    Tuesday evening, March 16 - 6:30pm Murray Gardner
    Tuesday evening, March 23 - 6:30pm Murray Gardner
    Tuesday evening, March 30 - 6:30pm Murray Gardner

    PRE-REGISTRATION is required - You must pre-register for this course by contacting Margie in the PCDHFC office (604.942.9772) Thurs-Mon 10am-4pm. Registration can not be taken by the Instructors or the Range Officers.

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