r/canadaguns • u/Extension_Might941 • Mar 26 '26

Application / Regulation advice Borrowing a handgun (Canada)

Hello firearm owners.

My name is Sean and I’m looking to borrow a handgun from anyone that is in the GTA area (greater Toronto area). I have started going to IDPA competitions and would like to participate in them, which requires a handgun. Unfortunately, due to our current standing law, I am no able to buy a handgun myself. If anyone is willing to lend me a firearm, if you could shoot me a Dm, I am willing to pay to borrow it.

I will also be able to verify my current RPAL status to any lender.

Thanks!

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u/Acceptable-Two-3563 Mar 26 '26

Lol bro, cmon

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 Mar 26 '26

What other options do new shooters have?

Gun clubs should find a way to facilitate new IPSC shooters.

One club recently put out a notice for a "New Shooter" introduction course, but it requires a pistol; it's literally a chicken and egg situation.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) Mar 26 '26

1) Take up ISSF and get an exception letter.

2) Buy a handgun in 22LR that can be converted to 9mm.

3) Use the handgun to shoot ISSF / IDPA / IPSC

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u/CupcakeAway1318 Mar 26 '26

This doesn’t seem to be an option in Nova Scotia, at least not if you don’t have someone to borrow from.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) Mar 26 '26

Contact the shooting federation of Canada and ask who runs it in NS. From there ask them. You can start with an airgun.

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u/Teckiiiz Mar 27 '26

Any proof this is a valid way to get an exception? My CFO told me to pound sand when inquiring about an exemption

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u/_Pray_To_RNGesus_ Mar 26 '26

Do antiques count? That's the only option i can think of other than borrowing/renting.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 Mar 26 '26

Do antiques count? 

Yeah, that is pretty much the only "retail" solution, but buying an antique in Canada is very expensive, although I did get some advice that importing an antique from the US might not be that difficult. Also, I am not sure how competitive one would be with an antique revolver versus a modern handgun.

Personally, I think IPSC and gun clubs need to realize the reality of the handgun situation. It has already been four to five years, which is half a generation of new shooters; there needs to be a way to accommodate dynamic shooting for those without a pistol (i.e. mini-rifle or shotgun).

Some clubs do have handgun rentals, but too many still do not due to liability or other reasons.

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u/_Pray_To_RNGesus_ Mar 26 '26

Yeah, I know. I was looking to get a webley right before the freeze.

I wouldn't really call it "retail". Unless you spring like 20k for a c96 in 9mm, you'll also need a reloading setup and knowledge as well, which ballons the entry price even more.

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u/Late_Winner6859 Mar 26 '26

Clubs do realize it pretty well, but there are no easy solutions. It’s hard to justify investing (e.g. in providing rentals) when that can also be outlawed the next day, as PCCs were. I don’t think we’ll see any improvements while we have a hostile government intentionally trying to kill off the whole sport