r/canadaguns • u/Objective-Cod4160 • May 28 '26

Application / Regulation advice Worth it?

My question is about the purpose of getting a PAL. I have done quite a bit of research on how to get a PAL in Canada and I found a place near my house. I have shot many firearms in my life and I always have fun shooting. I grew up around firearms too so I am pretty comfortable around them (taught as a kid about muzzle sweeping and trigger discipline). That being said I’m still a total newb. I have also been warming up to the idea of possibly getting into hunting (although I’ve never hunted before). What is the culture and people like around gun ranges? Firearms seem so heavily regulated in Canada, I was wondering if people who have gotten their PALS find that it was worth all the effort?

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 May 28 '26

 What is the culture and people like around gun ranges?

It depends on your particular gun club, but at a Toronto club, 99% normal people, 1% weirdos just like in life?

 I was wondering if people who have gotten their PALS find that it was worth all the effort

From an ROI perspective, definitely not, your bank account will be drained by this hobby 😂

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u/Professional_Chef379 May 28 '26

Yeah, if we are just talking traditional ROI, the ROI is not good.

But, if you have an economist background and you convert your satisfaction level into dollars, the ROI is incredible. Lol

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u/Lumindan May 28 '26

My bank account cries when I shoot my 6.5cm. But my soul is incredibly happy.

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u/Memorywipe May 28 '26

Is it worth driving out to Silverdale from the GTA? What's the second-best option?

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u/Foreign_Active_7991 May 30 '26

Up to 200 yards with 2 pistol ranges and trap at only 500$ a year.

Only $500/year? The Fish and Game club an hour away from me has a pistol range, 2 rifle ranges (100 and 200 yards,) a cowboy shoot mock town, blacl powder range, both adult+youth and kid archery ranges, arguably the best trap/skeet range in the province, plus has camping sites and a fish hatchery with which they stock the lake, and a couples membership is only $250/year.

I think y'all are getting hosed in Ontario, just saying.

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u/Hopeful_Relation_441 May 29 '26

last comment is true... when you lock a gun in a safe.. they tend to multiply