We welcome new members from the Kelowna area who would like to learn to shoot. Our current shooters have many years of experience and awards and will gladly introduce you to Skeet and Trap shooting.

If you would like to participate in more advance instruction we can help you there as well.

Club Chair, Bob LaRue is a NSSA Certified Level III Skeet Instructor, the only NSSA Level III instructor in the world outside of the United States. This qualifies Bob to teach all skeet skill levels including advanced shooters. For more information on Bob’s achievements click here: https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/kelowna-skeet-shooter-wins-two-world-titles/

Bob can be contacted at bob-larue@shaw.ca or phone 250-861-4044.

Greg Burgess, our COSSC vice-chair is a top Western Canadian skeet shooter with doubles and class championships. Greg is a NSSA Certified Instructor as well at Level II Skeet, only one of three Level II Instructors in Canada. For skeet instruction for beginners, novice and intermediate shooters, Greg can be contacted at gburgess9@hotmail.com or phone 250-765-2656.

Bryan Stapleton is a COSSC member and our newest instructor, NSSA certified Level 1 in 2022. He has years of shooting experience spring & summer in the Okanagan and winters at Yuma Trap and Skeet Club in Arizona. Bryan enjoys teaching beginner and novice students. For further info or a lesson contact at stapleton2010@live.ca or 250 826-6708.

Pat Bare, our Secretary/Treasurer is dedicated to responsible safety training, and specializes in all aspects of firearms for beginner to advanced students. Pat offers personal one on one instructions, classroom instruction such as the CORE program and Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) which prepares people for getting their Possession and Acquisition Licenses (PAL) for Non-Restricted and Restricted Firearms. Class size is limited to eight students to ensure that you get the attention and hands on practice you need to pass the tests. Pat can be contacted at pat.bare@yahoo.com or phone 250-768-3301 or you can go to his website www.kelownafirearmstraining.ca

Pat’s Qualifications: 

• Department of Justice – Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC/CRFSC) Instructor/Examiner (39+ years)
• British Columbia, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Instructor / Examiner (44+ years)

Duncan Kowk is a director of Central Okanagan Shotgun Sporting Club and has been involved in shooting , hunting and outdoor activities most of his life. Like many of our COSSC members, Duncan is actively involved with the construction of the new trap and skeet range. With Pat Bare’s mentorship, Duncan became a CORE instructor/examiner in 2017 and teaches classes throughout the year. If you are interested in registering in the CORE Program you can reach Duncan at duncancorebc@gmail.com or phone him at 250-212-2526.