r/canadaguns • u/LukeWarmAmalade • May 01 '26

Feets / Collection / My build First (and hopefully not last) Pistol

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Got my 22 exemption recently and had the joy of picking up this puppy in the mail. Any pointers for someone new to pistol shooting?

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u/holdencaulfield1983 May 01 '26

Do share your exemption story.

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u/LukeWarmAmalade May 01 '26

No story, just joined the bctsa and they issued me a letter for it, can give more in depth description if you’re also from bc

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u/NobleAcorn May 01 '26

I’m from BC….. would love guidance how to get an exemption for .22 (I have a couple 9mms and shoot IPSC) if you have an exemption I’d 100% recommend getting into IPSC, it’s so great and we need anyone and everyone that has the handguns otherwise it’s gonna be a dead sport in our nation over time

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u/LukeWarmAmalade May 01 '26

I’ve always wanted to but live in the middle of nowhere, the nearest range that does ispc is probably a few hours away into Alberta lol. Can pm you later for instructions when I’m free if you remind me tonight

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u/NobleAcorn May 01 '26

I’m still only 40min from my range…. But after being 10min away I definitely don’t go to the range as much anymore….. I honestly mostly run dry fire drills in my basement and have targets pasted on my walls

A couple guys I usually try to squad with (due to being GMs in my class and being super helpful) drive to the lower mainland from the interior in their rvs for all the matches

Super expensive but soooo fun.

Yes please, I’ll remind you for the instructions.

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u/LukeWarmAmalade May 02 '26

This is The procedure I followed, 1.) Join the Bctsa 2.)fill out the exemption letter request form detailing your circumstances and which handgun you want and the calibre ( a coach needs to sign for non 22s) 3.)Wait for them to email you the exemption letter. 4.) find a gun to buy and email the exemption letter to the cfo prior to initiating the transfer 5.) wait for a bit and boom. Wasn’t a crazy complex process but I guess it hasn’t really been outlined much here before. If you have any other questions just ask

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u/newagedefiance May 02 '26

Is the hardest part finding one to buy? Are there still stores that have supply on hand?

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u/LukeWarmAmalade May 02 '26

Yeah finding one to buy is a pain, looking on gunpost you can post a classified looking for it and get bombarded by scammers and the odd person who actually wants to sell. I got mine from crafm but I think it was the last one and they only have browning buckmarks now. Can always import from irunguns too

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u/[deleted] May 02 '26

Import from the USA IRunGuns. There are many available. Don't buy used Canadian junk. Glock, FN whatever you desire. Endless Ruger varieties.

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u/newagedefiance May 04 '26

I'd love to get a ruger for a 22 and a glock in 9mm