First Time Card Holder

[u/ExtremeCommercial821]

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!

[u/Mahatma_Ghandicap]

If you're looking for semi-automatic rifles, then yeah all the stock will be the same because there are so few left for us to choose from. Almost everything has been banned.

But looking for literally any other action type (lever, bolt, even revolver, etc...) or for shotguns and you have options galore.