r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 05 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

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u/theluckyllama Feb 05 '23

In celebration of the small C21 victory, I have bought a crate of 7.62x39 and an SKS. I'm new to having my PAL and was curious where it's legal & safe to go shooting around the Calgary area?
Cheers!

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u/MayorMcCheese92 Feb 05 '23

Try downloading the ihunter app and go anywhere thats green=crownland

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u/lethalautism Feb 05 '23

One of us!

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u/Flat-Dark-Earth Big Bore Specialist Feb 05 '23

Good choice on your first rifle.

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u/h3IIfir3pho3nix N E R F G U N S Feb 05 '23

You can shoot on most Crown land, so find an area close to the city and head out there.