COURSES & PROGRAMS
L1 Holster Certification
BBAR’s Holster Certification Program is a requirement for anyone who wishes to use a holster in our range. This program is also a prerequisite for any of the practical firearms training we offer.
All holsters must meet the following criteria:
- Constructed of a rigid material, and designed to accommodate the model of firearm being used
- Completely cover trigger guard
- Have one form of mechanical retention
- May not have finger activated releases (ie: SERPA or FOBUS)
- Shoulder, cross draw, and appendix holsters are NOT permitted.
*Holster certifications provided by other ranges/organizations are not recognized.
L2 Diagnostic Marksmanship
This program covers Marksmanship Fundamentals, teaching shooters how to recognize, diagnose, and correct their own techniques and habits. When complete, shooters will be able to make their shots, not just noise!
Requirements: L1 - Holster Certification - Completion
L3 Practical Pistol
This program teaches users safe, practical, and proficient methods of managing common firearm malfunctions. Among other topics, shooters will learn proper reloading techniques, how to clear common malfunctions, or when to identify when a firearm needs to be removed from service for corrective action.
Requirements: L2 - Diagnostic Pistol Marksmanship - Completion
Pistol Calibre Carbine 1
This 3-hour class provides instruction on how to safely operate semi-auto 22lr, 9mm, 40sw, 10mm, and 45ACP rifles. Sling use and setup, optics, marksmanship and efficient reloading techniques are some of the key topics covered.
Skills and DrillS Nights
Need to refine some of those shooting skills? Our amazing instructors will be hosting regular Skills and Drills Nights just for BBAR members. Members with full range access will be able to attend free of charge, but Club Members ($100 rate) will still be required to pay the discounted drop-in fee. No registration required!
Requirements: L1 - Holster Certification - Completion
PAL and RPAL Courses
First-Time licence applicants must pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course before applying for a Possession & Acquisition Licence. After the in-class instruction, you will do a written and practical test.
Non-Restriced Carbine 1
This program teaches users how to safely and efficiently set up and operate their non-restricted carbine rifle. Students will also gain a deep understanding of optics, reticles, and POA versus POI at various distances. Among many other proficiencies, this program will show how to set up and operate slings, keep your carbine topped up, and basic-to-intermediate movement when time matters.
This program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
Non-Restricted Carbine 2
This program continues with advanced techniques for non-restricted carbines, with a focus on movement, multiple target engagement, teamwork, barricades, and scenario-based learning.
This program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
Requirements: Non-Restricted Carbine 1 - Completion
Pump Shotgun 1
This one-day course will cover the fundamental skills required to be a bad-ass with your Grand-Daddies boom-stick. Topics covered include chokes and patterns, slug changeovers, stage loading, positional shooting and more.
This program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
Intro to Kestrel
This program offers a step by step, hands on tutorial on the basic functions of Kestrel wind meters with Applied Ballistics. Students will learn the fundamental theory of most functions, successfully set up complete gun profile, and confirm their profile data on random targetry to 500m.
Full program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB, but theory-only courses may be taught at Bartons Big Country.
PRECISION RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS
This one-day program teaches the shooter a foundational understanding of:
• Modern precision rifles
• Modern precision optics
• MILS versus MoA
• Proper setup of your rifle package
• Building your shooting position
• Shooter/spotter workflow
• Effective practical shooting techniques
• Proper zeroing standards
• Tall target testing
• Manually collecting D.O.P.E to 500 yards
This program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
Practical Bolt Action Rifle
This one-day course will assist in familiarizing the shooter with the operation and capabilities of their chosen bolt action rifle platform.
The course will consist of target engagement from 5m out to 300m, use of rifle slings (both for carry and for stability), optics selection, use of four general positions (standing, kneeling, sitting, prone), the employment of the snapshot and the use of improvised supports
This program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
PRACTICAL LEVER GUN
This one-day course we're running with Phase Line Green Tactical will cover the fundamental skills required to run your lever gun like a boss when you can't take your scary guns anywhere. Whether you're a John Wayne or a John Wick, lever guns still have a role to play, and we'll show you how!
* No horses or chaps required!
This program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
VEHICLE CQB
This program focuses on the unique environment presented by operating in and around vehicles in defensive situations. Topics covered include cover/concealment considerations, working angles, ballistic effects of materials, shooting from unconventional positions.
This program is taught at our ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
Requirements: Non-Restricted Carbine 1 - Completion
HOME TEAM TACTICS (TWO DAY)
This exciting two-day program is intended to train PAIRS of responders in practical teamwork in home defence scenarios. This course will teach the realities of what happens when something goes wrong in the middle of the night.
This program will be taught at the Valleyview & District Gun Club.
Low Light Pistol
This program introduces basic techniques for operating in low or no light conditions using handheld flashlights and weapon mounted lights.
Requirements: L1 Holster Certification Completion
COURSE DATES
MARCH
MAR 30th - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
APRIL
APR 11TH - L1 PISTOL - HOLSTER CERTIFICATION
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Bartons Back Alley Range
9916 - 115th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
APR 12TH - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
APR 13TH - Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
APR 26TH - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
MAY
MAY 3RD - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
MAY 24TH - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
MAY 31ST - PUMP SHOTGUN 1
9:00am - 5:00pm
ECHO Outdoor Range in Woking, AB.
JUNE
JUNE 7TH - PRECISION RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS
9:00am - 5:00pm
ECHO Outdoor Range near Woking, AB.
JUNE 7TH - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
JUNE 8TH - Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
JULY
JULY 5TH - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
JULY 6TH - Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
JULY 12TH - PRACTICAL BOLT ACTION
8:30am - 6:30pm
ECHO Outdoor Range near Woking, AB
JULY 19TH - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
JULY 20TH - Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
AUGUST
AUG 2ND - Non-Restricted PAL Course
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bartons Big Country
9927 - 116th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
AUG 15th & 16th - HOME TEAM TACTICS (TWO DAY)
with Phase Line Green Tactical
9:00am - 5:00pm
Valleyview & District Gun Club
AUG 17th - PRACTICAL LEVER GUN
with Phase Line Green Tactial
9:00am - 5:00pm
ECHO Outdoor Range near Woking, AB
SEPTEMBER
SEP 20TH - PRECISION RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS
9:00am - 5:00pm
ECHO Outdoor Range near Woking, AB.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
"I recently completed three levels of pistol training offered at Bartons Back Alley Range in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The experience was excellent… Sometimes indoor have facilities suffer from poor lighting and inadequate ventilation. In contrast, Bartons Back Alley Range is new, brightly lit and with aggressive ventilation. A training session at Bartons Back Alley Range is fun and offers a lot of value. I highly recommend enrolling for a session. The training sessions will benefit beginning to advanced shooters."
-Dave H.
"I went to Bartons Back Alley Range with no shooting experience, and expected to feel intimidated and out of my league, but my experience was far from it! The staff was welcoming and made me feel at ease, they answered all my questions, and helped me every step of the way. The staff is very safety oriented and gave great tips and technique to help me feel confident and comfortable and really enjoy the experience. I had a great time, and will definitely be back! This would make a great date night, or put a great spin on a girls night!"
-Kathleen G.
“I have attended the L1-L3 pistol series at Barton’s Back Alley Range and found it to be a great value for the cost. As a former law-enforcement officer and competitive shooter, I have attended multiple private and government training sessions over the past 25 years. They typically run long and involve multiple repetitions of drills... however these sessions struck a good balance of theory and “trigger time” application, distilling the best proven, factual information and skill-building exercises of marksmanship and firearms handing to allow you to increase your “round count” on your time and schedule with excellent take-away drills. The instructors provided concise, accurate individual feedback in a humble, learning-focused environment that allowed attendees to leverage learning from each other’s experiences. Everyone in my sessions learned something and improved regardless of their original skill level. The group sizes are small which increased individual attention/instruction, and the facilities are excellent both in function and appearance. I’m thrilled to have a training resource and facility like this here in Grande Prairie, and look forward to future courses!”
-Arlen H.
BBar
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Range H0urs
Open 7 DAYS A WEEK
Sunday-Saturday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION
9916-115th Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1X3