Picked these up yesterday, can't wait to try them out today!

[u/Hisoka365]

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?

[u/Whispersfine]

Congratulations , how hard it was for you to obtain that exception?

[u/airchinapilot → u/Whispersfine]

There's a couple threads recently that discussed that

https://www.reddit.com/r/canadaguns/comments/1t168ta/pistol_exemption_process/

I pinned that post to highlights

[u/Hisoka365 → u/airchinapilot]

Thank you, I've also replied in there. But it pretty much outlines the process

The bar is pretty low. Basically compete once and submit your score. One of my friends did get denied an exemption letter though , but that's cause he's had his PAL since Jan, so when he applied he hasn't had it for more than 6 months.

[u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 → u/Hisoka365]

You need one letter per handgun right?
I think one of the challenges is getting the handgun for the initial shoot especially if one is new to Olympic shooting.

At my club, waiting for some people to get their new guns so that they can lend their older ones.

[u/Hisoka365 → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

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.

[u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 → u/Hisoka365]

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) 🤣

[u/Remarkable_Vanilla34 → u/Hisoka365]

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

[u/Hisoka365 → u/Remarkable_Vanilla34]

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.

[u/External_Big_2982 → u/Hisoka365]

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

[u/Hisoka365 → u/External_Big_2982]

It's only 22lr.