In this episode, we sit down with Murray ‘DOC’ Gardner. Gardner has 40 years of experience in competitive pistol shooting and is also one of the co-founders of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) in Canada.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Steacy, the Technical Director of International Barrels, a high-end precision barrel manufacturer based out of British Columbia Canada. Ryan is no stranger to competitive rifle shooting and speaks with great authority on what it takes to create precision barrels and what it takes to win. We talk about how he got into precision marksmanship, how IBI sets itself apart from competitors and we touch on strategies he uses, at the time of recording, to win 5 consecutive national service rifle competitions.
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Expanding The Conversation | Changing The Narrative
The day is here! We’re so excited to announce the launch of our latest endeavour, the Silvercore Podcast. To get you up to speed, here is a brief snapshot of where we have come and where we are going….
Silvercore started as a sole proprietorship over 20 years ago and fully incorporated in 2003.
Silvercore derived its name from two of our founder’s grandparents, “Silver” Armeneau, and “Core” Cornelius Bader. Silver ran away from home at 12 years old and earned his living as a travelling motorcycle daredevil before going on to be a decorated WWII veteran and finally a Vancouver Police Detective. “Core”, Cornelius Bader, immigrated from the Netherlands and became a successful entrepreneur, running Bader’s Dutch Cookies, employing a large workforce which kept his product on store shelves on both sides of the border.
Silvercore holds on to and maintains the core values of our namesakes, and attracts co-workers who share in these values of hard work and pragmatism combined with daring and innovation to push, ourselves, our partners and the industry as a whole further. Silvercore was the first company of it’s kind in Canada, delivering high-quality instruction to the general public as well as maintaining contracts with government and private industries in the fields of firearms training, consulting and defendable program creation and countrywide gunsmithing. Silvercore has trained the majority of active CFSC/CRFSC instructors in the lower mainland, created Canada’s first, and best, federal gun club, and as the leader in firearms training, has pushed the industry to new heights all well-supporting others across Canada to similarly achieve more.
Now, we are proud to announce the brand new Silvercore Podcast! This is our chance to share, not only our knowledge with you but also to bring other industry leaders to the table so that they may share in their experiences, successes and failures so that others can build upon the groundwork that has already been laid.
As any entrepreneur will tell you, the path to success is rarely easy.In fact, nothing truly worthwhile ever comes easy. So this is your chance to tune in and listen as we discuss hunting, fishing, firearms, the great outdoors, the industry in general as well as operating a business in an admittedly adverse environment all while focusing on positive, proactive measures that we curate to be of the highest value to you.
No Whining. No Politics. No B.S. We enjoy what we do, and we are going to share that enjoyment with you. We are Silvercore, and this is the Silvercore Podcast.
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So without further adieu, here is our first podcast! In this episode we sit down with Nicholas Bolton and Paul Ballard, two retired police firearms instructors and we talk about:
– Becoming a firearms instructor
– Tips on reducing stress when shooting
– The difference between police and civilian firearms training
– How men and woman differ when learning to shoot
– U.S. vs Canadian firearms training
– The doctrine of recency and the doctrine of distance
– The greats such as Jeff Cooper, Jelly Bryce, Marty Hayes and others!
Take a listen, enjoy, and comment below with topics or speakers you want to hear on our podcast!
A Canada Wide Shooting Competition Bringing Together Canadian Silvercore Gun Club Members
The purpose of this pistol shoot is to offer all Silvercore Gun Club members who are competitors, both new and experienced, an opportunity to participate in a nationwide postal pistol shoot competition. The Silvercore National Pistol Shoot aims to bring together our Canadian community members in a fun and inclusive competition.
The only requirement associated with participating in the Silvercore National Pistol Shoot is that all participants must be a valid member of the Silvercore Gun Club. Not a member? Register here!
The competition will begin on October 29, 2019, and run until March 31, 2020. Submissions must be sent via snail mail, and to be eligible to win Silvercore must receive your submission by the deadline of April 13, 2020, our winners will then be announced on April 17, 2020.
Thank you to Drummond Shooting, Poco Military & Kent Outdoors,Dlask Arms, Reliable Gun, and of course Silvercore for donating a variety of fantastic prizes, including Post Topper Target Hangers, a 6” AR500 Round Target, a Glock G19 Gen 4 9MM, a Carbon Fibre 10-22 Barrel, a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 9MM, and much more! These companies are local to British Columbia, but don’t worry, all of these stores have online shops, so they are accessible to all Silvercore Gun Club members nationwide!
Shoot Conditions
In the Silvercore National Pistol Shoot, there will be four categories available for competitors to participate in. However, a competitor may only submit one category for the purpose of this match. The categories consist of the following:
Revolver.
Semi-Automatic Pistol.
.22.
Under 20 years old.
Authorized firearms for use in this competition include Revolvers and Semi-Automatic Pistols. Participants may only use one firearm to compete in the Silvercore National Pistol Shoot.
For all match conditions, including a list of available prizes, requirements, and targets required, please review the entire Entry & Rule Book and Entry Form.
We are proud to be a part of the Canadian firearms community, and that is why we created an event that celebrates and brings together all Silvercore Gun Club members, no matter your location! So, participate, share with your friends and submit your targets! We look forward to marking your submissions and announcing our winners.
We’re ready for you to participate, are you? Remember to read the Entry & Rule Book and Entry Form. These two documents provide you with everything you’ll need to participate according to the outlined Silvercore National Pistol Shoot rules.
1911 Para-Ordanance Field Strip & Reassembly by Silvercore
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How to field strip and reassemble a 1911 Para-Ordnance by Silvercore Training. Official owners manual for this firearm can be found here: www.para-usa.com
Silvercore Firearms Training
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Brand new for 2017 is the IDPA Familiarization Course! This one day range training program covers the basics of International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) competition. The course is directed at intermediate shooters who have graduated from Handgun Level I or experienced shooters who have recognized certification of prior formal handgun training.
Prerequisites:
• PAL
• Successful completion of HG1, or
• Proof of previous formal handgun training
• Equipment requirements can be found on our website
The course includes:
• IDPA rules, equipment and mindset
• Techniques to improve your speed and accuracy
• How to shoot the Classifier and get your IDPA Classification
• Drawing from concealment for IDPA
• Shooting on the move and reloads
• Use of cover in IDPA, Fun competitions
• …and much more!!
About IDPA
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be competitive. The main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship (from IDPA.com) .
