r/canadaguns • u/Hisoka365 • May 06 '26

Feets / Collection / My build Picked these up yesterday, can't wait to try them out today!

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I recently went through the exemption process and finally was able to pick up my handguns yesterday.

Brought them home and cleaned them up. I still need to break down the High Standard and do a deep clean, I lent my tools to my father and needed a rubber mallet.

I know it isn't much for us, but if a large number of new shooters get their exemptions and pistols I wonder if we can lobby for center fire to be used in more sports shooting events and get exempted that way... Instead of just being grandfathered in.

Smith & Wesson 617 - 6 inch barrel

High Standard Supermatic - Citation

Ruger MK II - Target

The first two pictures are the before and after it was cleaned.

I'm left handed so I'll be ordering a custom grip for the High Standard. Wondering if my aunt can just bring it over from the states since it's just all wood?

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u/Hisoka365 May 06 '26 edited May 07 '26

I was able to put up to three models for my letter. Used that for all three of my transactions. Bought two from a dealer and one privately.

That is the main hurdle, you basically need to borrow one to compete. Once you do that you can start your application. I know some people say you need three competitions but for me in Ontario I just needed one.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 May 06 '26

Thanks, I’m probably going to through the process soon once I can find time to joint the Olympic Bullseye league at my club - too many hurdles to jump through too little time (and money) 🤣

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u/Remarkable_Vanilla34 May 06 '26

So in theory if you already own a 22lr your one step closer or would it be harder?

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u/Hisoka365 May 06 '26

If you own a 22lr you just need to compete or train under a certified coach or be a certified coach to get an exemption letter to start the transfer for another restricted.

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u/External_Big_2982 May 22 '26

Will you be able get pistols in other calibres if you train under a certified coach or it still has to be .22lr ?

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u/Hisoka365 May 22 '26

It's only 22lr.