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/lock11111 Apr 24 '26

Gunpost in person only for low risk bullseyenorth.com. sfrc .Dantes. tactical imports. Wolverine supplies. And rangeviewsports.ca those are the ones I used and had good results I live in the rez and order the cool stuff actually won a sticker draw at sfrc got a ksg always thought I was just donating.

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u/Dependent_Account603 Apr 25 '26

Gun post is actually quite safe if a single precaution is taken- make sure they verify your PAL before you send them money, that way the RCMP has a direct link to them.

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u/lock11111 Apr 25 '26

Yeah I said for low risk. He is new so it all seems risky I remember ordering my first rifle from Dantes 1600 still felt like a risk.