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/ovjho May 28 '26

Are you asking the gun subreddit if it’s worth getting a gun?

There’s a lot of doom and gloom, rightly so, with how the government is eroding this sport. However, there’s still plenty of awesome options on the market that are more than worth it.

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u/Lumindan May 28 '26

I want to say / hope op will hopefully see the opposite.

The more people who hold a PAL, the more representation the community gets and that's a net positive imo.

I say this as one of the most cynical people on this sub.