Henry Rifle Range

100 Yard Henry Rifle Range

Named for Henry Estlin and Henry Jackson, both longtime club members who could both still hit the ten-ring at a ripe old age, this is a federally certified and licenced 100-yard range. Surrounded by high earth berms, the range floor is protected by anti-ricochet berms. The range is located at the intersection of Highways 19 and 19A on Chattell Road in Parksville, B.C.

Range Access

Rifle range access is acquired by the purchasing of a membership. After that is obtained, you must purchase a key for $35 for the calendar year (Jan 1st-Dec 31st) that will give you access to all ranges.
New PQFG members requesting a key for the Henry Range gate access need to be sponsored by a Henry Range key holder or the Care Taker and produce a valid PAL.
New range users must receive a range orientation from the the Care Taker.
For those members that purchase a key, non-member guests may accompany them and are required to purchase a day range pass for $20.
A day range pass for members without the range access key is $10.00. Members can gain access to the range by seeing the caretaker or by a member on site allowing access. A member must have a membership card to produce.
Range passes with instructions should be on the range, if none are present, please attend the residence (mobile home) on site to purchase them.

Range schedule

Winter Hours

October 16th to March 31st
9:00am to 4:30pm

Summer Hours

April 1st to October 15th
9:00am to 8:00pm

Closures

Easter Sunday
Remembrance Day November 11
Christmas Day
2nd Saturday morning closed for Precision Rimfire matches
3rd Saturday morning closed for Military Shoot
When a month has 5 Saturdays, the last Saturday is closed for black powder shooters between 10 am and noon

Always check the calendar for sudden and unplanned closures before setting out. We aim to get this information posted as soon as possible.

Rifle range rules and etiquette - Revised 2025

All shooters must sign in the logbook - Non members sign in with Day Pass Number
The RED FLAG must be displayed when Range is ACTIVE
The RED LIGHT must be on when Range is ACTIVE
No alcohol or drugs or under the influence
Respect the range property and clean up after yourself, bring back targets & stands
No sustained rapid fire
Handguns not allowed
Shotguns not allowed
Steel targets must stay inside steel pit
Do not affix targets to the ground baffles or directly onto structural components of our target frames
Staple targets onto cardboard, then affix the cardboard between target frame uprights
No firearms ahead of firing line
All visitors/non members using restricted firearm(s) must be accompanied by a PQFG member with a range key
No exploding targets (Tannerite, etc.)
No steel-core ammunition (Typically found in military surplus ammunition)
Obey Range Officer. The first person on the range shall be the range officer. When they depart a new person shall be assigned
Eye & Ear protection is mandatory
Keep firearms pointed down range
Use approved targets only. Any targets other than paper must be placed in the steel pit. Use of glass, garbage or rocks for targets is not permitted
Check the line and ask for permission to go forward. Ensure the Red Light is off.
During a cease fire, all shooters must stay behind the YELLOW line, except for setting up or checking targets
No handling any firearm when anyone is forward of the firing line
All firearms when not in use or during ceasefire shall be unloaded - actions open, magazines out and breach flags inserted. (Breach flags are now MANDATORY)

ALL ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE CARETAKER

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CLUB RULES MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF PRIVILEGES
***PICK UP ALL UNWANTED BRASS AND PLACE IN BRASS BUCKETS ***

The PQFG Military Fun Shoot

This event is scheduled for every third Saturday morning from 10 to noon.

It is shot with military type centre fire rifles, old and new (but mostly older style), and with open sights (no scopes).

Twenty-five shots are fired at a military type target from various positions. Five extra points are awarded for wearing a helmet or a military headdress and another five for having an attached bayonet.

Dressing up in military-style clothing is encouraged.

A $3 fee is charged to cover the cost of targets, doughnuts, coffee, and the medals which are awarded at times for bravery in the line of fire.

Don't forget about the Early Bird Specialty Shoot and the separate Sniper Shoot.

All shooters are welcome.

The PQFG .22 Rimfire 50 yard Precision Bench Rest Match

This shooting event is scheduled for every second Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (check the website calendar for dates). All targets are provided, but a $3 fee is charged to cover costs.

100 rounds ammo needed
iron sights at 50 yards, prone or bench, OR
.22 scoped sporter rifles, bench OR
.22 target rifles, bench

There are eight targets set up with sighters. Each target is 10 shots.

Shoot co-ordinator Frank will demonstrate wind reading basics, and how to do a three-shot zero for scoped rifles.

This challenging shoot is about "when" to shoot.

Black Powder Fun Shoot

This shooting event is scheduled for the 5th Saturday morning (not every month) from 10 am to 12 pm at the Henry rifle range.

This shoot is shot with muzzleloading rifles only.
Twenty-five shots are fired at a set of targets.
The targets and the line of fire vary from shoot to shoot to add variety to the shoot.

Knife and axe throwing are also included.

If you are into black powder shooting come out and join us. Dressing up in period haute-couture is highly encouraged.

Parksville-Qualicum Fish & Game Association