DISCLAIMER – The Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association does not provide training or courses in firearms. Nor do we advocate for any services listed here which is provided as information only.
The business presented here are independent from Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association and we do not assume any responsibility or liability for the services they provide.
Gunpowder Gals Outdoor Education is all about inclusivity and accessibilty.
Women and youth are the highest growing demographic for new hunters in British Columbia
and for firearm ownership in Canada and the goal of GGOE is to help this continue.
Williams Lake
Possession and Acquisition (PAL)
It is the mandatory legal permit issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that allows an individual to legally buy, possess, and transport firearms and ammunition.
Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE)
(Hunter Safety Course)
CORE offers expert instruction on safe and ethical hunting, your role in the protection and conservation of wildlife and natural habitat, bird and animal identification, first aid, and firearms safety.
Youth Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education
(Youth Hunter Safety Course)
(10 years – 18 years)
Youth CORE offers the same instruction as the full CORE program but presented in a format and environment friendly to youth.
You may not be aware that Caroline Chupa has moved to Alberta in late June 2026 and will continue in her teaching profession as well as being involved in the outdoor sporting community.
We wish her all the best and welcome her back any time.
Caroline was a high school teacher here in Williams Lake and was very involved in teaching CORE, PAL and PAL Restricted courses as well as the popular Junior CORE which is the full CORE but designed for the younger generation.
Caroline will finish this term as a member of the Board of Directors and her contributions to its management will be missed, Caroline held various position with the Board, including President, Recently, Caroline took on organizing and presenting the Annual Range Day in June, which were well received and continued to grow. She was enthusiastic in getting her school students involved in the Range Day activities as well as other tasks, infact, the rifle shelter was painted by Caroline and her students.
Water off as of 11:00 am 03 April until noon 04 April.
This includes les toilettes.
You may use the state of the art double hole’r toilette behind the trap shack;
if you are going by yourself, just tell someone, just in case.
