r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Apr 02 '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/TheSmallSlice Apr 02 '23

Anyone know any decent ranges for both shotgun and rifles in the gta and or greater gta that allow walk ins or that have reserve services? All the places in the surrounding cities near me are private clubs that ether aren't taking new members or the wait list is stupid long.

I really wanna buy my first firearm but I don't have immediate/weekend access to a decent spot to practice or bring friends and family out to. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '23

As said above SGC allows walk ins but you need to make reservation in advance. I applied fir their membership in march and got approved. today was the orientation. They did mention that there are couple of spots available, so give them a call and find out

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u/TheSmallSlice Apr 02 '23

I looked up where they are, I'm about an hour and a half away, which is far but I mean There's really no other options lol. If they allow non members for reserved sessions I could book one and see how I like it. Me and my friend both are PAL holders so that shouldn't be an issue, its just if I want to bring non PAL friends or family is where it might get a bit dicey. It kinda sucks cause I live around lots of farm land but I only know a few people who live on a decent sized farm and even then even if they gave me permission there's like still roads all around so I don't even know if I could find a spot on those farms that I'd feel safe enough to do any sort of shotgun/rifle practice. My buddies parents have had issues with trespassers so that might not be the best spot ether again assuming they gave permission.