About Us
About Silvercore Outdoors
Silvercore Outdoors is a firearms and outdoor training company based in Delta, BC. Founder Travis Bader has taught firearms safety since 1994, the year the Canadian Firearms Safety Course was introduced. He incorporated Silvercore in 2003. We teach the CFSC, CRFSC and CORE hunter education across Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, run the Silvercore Club for members across Canada and internationally, and produce the Silvercore Podcast.
Who teaches here
CFSC and CRFSC instructors are certified by the BC Chief Firearms Officer. CORE instructors are certified by the BC Wildlife Federation as instructors and examiners. Travis, an RCMP Master Instructor and CORE Hunter Education Facilitator, trains the instructors who teach at Silvercore. Tiffany Bader is Silvercore's Operations Manager.
Why we do this
Across the long span of history, humans have always sought to hone their skills in the wild. For some, it is about survival; for others, it is about personal fulfilment and the evolution of self. For all, it is a path toward greater connectedness to the natural world and a sense of true resourcefulness.
At Silvercore Outdoors, it is our mission to help you develop the skills necessary for outdoor proficiency. Not to be bigger, stronger, or faster, but rather to be more capable and confident.
Not just to know, but to grow. And not merely to survive, but to truly thrive.
Philosophy
It’s our philosophy that training should be conducted in an honest, measurable, adaptable, and non-intimidating fashion. Guided by the experience of our instructor cadre and office staff, all our courses and services are designed to help you meet your personal or organizational goals while upholding strict quality and performance standards.
Vision
Our vision is to make it easier for people to deepen their connection with the natural world. We are able to do this through our courses, the Silvercore Club, the Silvercore Podcast and associations with leading businesses, organizations, groups and individuals around the world.
About the Silvercore Club
The Silvercore Club was established in 2007 and has members across Canada and internationally.
Silvercore Club
The Silvercore Club is an RCMP-approved ATT club. Members get the club membership your Chief Firearms Officer looks for when issuing a long-term Authorization to Transport, $5 million in third-party liability coverage placed through HUB International and underwritten at Lloyd's, partner pricing on outdoor gear, and The Outpost, the members' private podcast. Our gun club is accepted in all provinces and territories across Canada and is therefore truly “Canada’s Gun Club” ©.
Attend a Course
View all CoursesFirearms safety is serious, but learning doesn’t need to be done in an intimidating environment. Let Silvercore show you how learning how to safely control and use a firearm can be enjoyable.
Chironomid Fishing with Brian Chan (Online)
Renowned biologist and angler Brian Chan teaches how to catch more fish by using chironomids. This class is ideal for anglers of all experience levels.
CORE Hunter Education Course (Online)
Designed by experienced CORE instructors, this online course covers the theoretical portion of the B.C. CORE hunter education program.