The Thompson Wildlife Association provides support to the local clubs affiliated with them such as the archery club, junior rifle club and handgun club.

They also look after the indoor range facility, the outdoor firearms range south of Thompson and an archery range north of the city.

Local Association member and firearm safety instructor Shaun Harman, talks here about an upcoming event being hosted for group members.

“This will be the third year of offering what I like to call the Room Fire Challange. It’s an opportunity for people to come out. We’ll shoot our .22 Rifles, room fire rifles, in five stages; each stage will have targets at various distances and we’ll also shoot from various positions.”

The event starts at 10 am this Saturday at the outdoor range and is open to all association members. Ages 12 to 16 are welcome but require a parent or guardian.

Such events typically take place monthly.

For more on the Thompson Wildlife Association catch Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10 pm.