During this one hour introductory class, we will cover:

• The four Universal Firearms Safety Rules
• Basic handgun nomenclature
• Basics of safe gun handling and storage of firearms/ammunition in the home.

12 Days of Snappy’s Christmas is just around the corner. Take advantage of great deals, on top of deals, on top of more deals. Shop where locals shop in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere where coffee and smiles are free and parking is abundant!

Come hear some of the Best in the West local speakers all day! At the end of each seminar will be giving away some awesome swag to a lucky attendee. Check out the new 2019 ice fishing products! Snappy's pro staff will be here through out the day to answer any questions. Come chat with Peter Jellar from Pete's Tackle and other local tackle company's. Also our Eskimo rep Peter Longobardi will be here all day to chat about their awesome ice gear!

Continuing our 35+ year tradition, Santa has agreed to come visit Snappy's again this year. We can't wait!

​What: FREE Map and Compass Skills Class.

When: Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 9 am to 3:30 pm.

Time: We will meet at 9 am at Snappy Sport Senter for approximately 2.5 hrs. to cover basics and head to field.

Where: Snappy's, 1400 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, Montana. Website: www.snappysportsenter.com  phone: 406-257-7525.

Who: Mr. Baxter is a forester, wildlife researcher, and land survey technician, with several decades experience getting in and out of the woods safely! Brian has been teaching outdoor education programs for over 16 years.

Description: Be totally prepared for this hiking season by sharpening your mind and brushing up on your navigational skills with an experienced woods professional! We'll spend about 2.5 hours in the classroom setting learning how to properly read topographical maps, determining accurate distances, reading map scales, and setting precise magnetic declination. The second phase will be a field exercise, where we will apply the skills absorbed in the skull session! Please come prepared with proper boots for weather conditions, water, and lunch.

Recommended Materials: Please bring pencils, 360 degree protractor, calculator, ruler (10ths of inch), topographical maps at a 1:24,000 scale, and an orienteering compass with adjustable declination! Snappy's will have the professionals recommended adjustable declination Silva Ranger Compass on sale, and topographical maps as well. Note: Most students who learn the methods taught in this class, will be able to perform the basic navigation skills necessary for an average hike.

Go Fish Open House sponsored by Flathead Wildlife, Inc. and Snappy's.

Saturday, April 14 from 1-4 PM in Snappy's Courtyard.

Go Fish Open House aimed at providing basic fishing information to beginning anglers, single parents and newcomers to the Flathead. The Open House will feature anglers from the Western Montana and Echo Lake Bassmasters, Flathead Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited, Flathead Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Flathead Wildlife, Inc to answer basic questions on tackle, techniques and locations to fish for bass, pike, perch, kokanee and trout in streams and lakes in the Flathead and best places to take kids fishing.

There will be casting instruction for spinning, bait-casting and fly fishing. Meet informally one-on-one with local experts to pick up information to make you more successful fishing and to learn about fishing clubs in the area. The public is invited and welcome. More information? Call Jim Vashro at (406)270-9914.

Edit: Below is the recorded Seminar w/ Eric Arnold.

Come join Eric, a Washington State Tournament Angler, this Saturday at 10AM. Eric has fished tournaments for 15 years with server First Place wins.

Eric will be covering topics for Small-mouth and Large-mouth Bass including:

• Early Spring Fishing Transitions
• Cold / Muddy Techniques 

Eric specializes in big Small-mouth so you don't want to miss out on this one! Also Greg McCowen from Strike King will be on hand talking about all the new Strike King Products.