r/canadaguns • u/[deleted] • May 01 '26

Application / Regulation advice Pistol Exemption Process

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u/Busy_Meringue_9247 May 01 '26

anyone around Ottawa tried this?

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u/sho-nut May 25 '26 edited 3d ago

We at Cornwall Handgun Club have regular sanctioned matches that are open to non-members. Here's the next one - https://cornwallhandgunclub.ca/event-6706550  https://cornwallhandgunclub.ca/event-6749273 Thanks to the OP for the flowchart inspiration.

Now here's the important part - our members figured out that you don't need to compete in handgun matches to get enough bullseye experience to get a handgun exemption letter - competing/practicing rifle bullseye is fine and accepted by the SFC. So we are holding monthly rifle bullseye matches because they are more accessible (anyone with a PAL can buy a .22LR rifle if they don't already own one or have one in the family) and our members use these for the required experience to get a handgun exemption letter and purchase a .22LR handgun. [Edit: Sadly the SFC contacted us and said it must be pistol only. Stay tuned for more edits and the next CHC PISTOL event.]

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u/thecoolernameistaken 16d ago

Hey man I’m pretty close to Cornwall but I’m still confused by the process. I’m dedicated to getting a handgun 100% could I dm you for more details about the exemption?