r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 12 '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

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u/imlikegeesybutimweez Feb 16 '23 edited Feb 16 '23

What are the rules surrounding target shooting on Crown Land in Ontario?

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u/HemiJay_Toronto Feb 16 '23

What you are looking for is “General Use” land with hunting permitted. That is the first step. Next you need to find out what municipality this land sits on. If it is “Unorganized” that means there is no municipality, and you’re good to go. It it does fall within a municipality, you need to check the bylaws there to see if they have anything governing the discharge of firearms. Some places ban it outside of hunting, some ban it within a certain area (usually near homes or infrastructure) some don’t allow it on Sundays. After all of that is done, make sure you do it safely. Have a backstop. Don’t shoot over a road or water. Know what is beyond your target and above all else, clean up after yourself.

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u/throwa37 Feb 16 '23

Depends on the specific piece of land. Generally, if you can hunt on it, you can target shoot on it. I only caution you because I live in Ottawa near Marlborough Forest , where hunting is allowed but target shooting has been banned thanks to Karens.

Basically, I'd look for a "general use" crown land area, then call the local authorities and ask if you can set up targets and plink.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Feb 16 '23

where hunting is allowed but target shooting has been banned thanks to Karens

Or hunting regs which specifically state no interference with hunters. Plus some provincial parks allow hunting but not target practice.