Author Archives: tbader
February 11, 2021
What to look for in a firearms instructor
Silvercore creates custom training programs for government agencies and public as well as private corporations. Recently, we were approached to create a defensible train the trainer firearms program for an organization that had learned about …
February 2, 2021
Planning your Fishing Calendar for Year Round Adventure
Several years ago, Catherine Laflamme of Michael and Young Fly Shop and Gillian Steele of Highwater Tackle set out to lower the barriers to new anglers getting into the sport of fishing. The two recount …
Information & Education | Regulations
January 14, 2021
Court Expert’s Affidavit on the OIC Firearms Prohibition challenges the RCMP “prohibition planner”
Silvercore’s Travis Bader’s expert report and affidavit are being discussed in a recent iPolitics article. The contents of that article have been copied below and the original article can be found here.
For those who …
June 19, 2020
Challenge the CORE Hunter Course for only $10
Silvercore is dedicated to hunter education and helping new hunters get started on a lifelong journey.
If you have proof of successfully completing your Canadian Firearms Safety Course, as well as proof of completing the …
June 4, 2020
The best shotgun light accessory rail
A defence shotgun without a light is like a car without windshield wipers. Both will work fine in optimal conditions, but I would much prefer to have my kit work in any given situation. …
February 26, 2020
The Silvercore Podcast Ep. 13: If you aren’t happy with how you performed yesterday, do better!
In this episode, Staff Sgt. Mark Horsley talks about world class coaching technique, reaction time and mental strength. Learn special coaching techniques that successful police departments use to get their officers hitting the their mark, …
February 12, 2020
The Silvercore Podcast Ep. 12: Intro to 3 gun and How to be a Sponsored Shooter
In this episode, sponsored 3 gun shooter Taka Kuwata takes you through the sport of 3 gun competitions as well as how to become a sponsored shooter and the duties and responsibilities surrounding sponsorship. Taka …
January 30, 2020
The Silvercore Podcast Ep. 11: Ethics and Insider Tips on How to be a Hunter in Todays Urban Society
In days of old, if you wanted to learn to hunt you would ask a friend or relative to show you. In todays society not everyone has the opportunity and learning to hunt can be …