r/canadaguns • u/ExtremeCommercial821 • Apr 24 '26

Buy recommendations First Time Card Holder

I'm sure this is a tale as old as time, but I recently got my non-restricted and I've noticed 2 things;

1) Buying guns seem simple yet Googling local stores shows mostly the same stock and not a lot of "charm"

2) Prices are insane

I'm in Toronto; what are the best methods people use to buy from the community? Are there legendary go-to forums for private sales? Or are there hidden gem shops? Or gun shows where I can find cool stuff and meet enthusiastic people?

And, what are this groups opinions on the best first firearms for a newbie? I'm a big fan of brake-barrel shotguns, bolt-action, anything vintage and a good semi-auto.

Thanks everyone!

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u/WonkyTusky Apr 24 '26

You can certainly find good deals at smaller gun shops. Picked up a old smle for $100 a few months ago. Although, it was beaten up it still fires.

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u/BlandRusk06 Apr 24 '26

Wow, that is a good deal. May I ask where that gun shop is?

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u/WonkyTusky Apr 24 '26

You can certainly find good deals at smaller gun shops. Picked up a old smle for $100 a few months ago. Although, it was beaten up it still fires.

Not in toronto, but its a shop in surrey bc called international shooting supply

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u/BlandRusk06 Apr 26 '26

Dude, I live less than 10 minutes away from there! I need to check their second hand stock more often!

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u/WonkyTusky Apr 26 '26

Keep an eye out. They had a french tickler for $600 a few months ago but its definitely sold now