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/OttawaLad98 Feb 09 '23

Got my firearm license in the mail today… where can I go shoot without a gun/membership in Ottawa?

Hi everyone. Like the title says, I just got my license and I’d like to go to a range in Ottawa for some target practice. Are there any spots in or near Ottawa where I can drop in? I will eventually get a membership when I settle on a spot, but would just like to celebrate/have fun in the mean time.

If there’s a sub or thread about ranges, specifically for Ottawa please let me know.

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u/Scopequest Feb 09 '23

Stitsville used to offer a package where they provided gun (s) and ammo. They suspended it during COVID, you could check to see if it's back now. It's geared for people without PALs, having your PAL doesn't hurt of help that.

They also allow non-members on weekends (rifle and shotgun, don't allow non member handgun) if you have your own gun.

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u/zulu_tango73 Feb 09 '23

This is the way. Literally the only way, in Ottawa itself. Terrible here... To my knowledge, the city has never had a commercial indoor pistol range, even in the good ol' days.

@OP, when you're ready to get a membership somewhere, check out the RA Centre. It will be one of the only places around you'll ever be able to shoot handguns, at least until the club guns wear out and can't be replaced.