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/No-Night-48 May 29 '26
Well, I'm in my mid 40's. Been around guns the majority of my life. You'll find few on the left, and lots on the right. Depends on what you're looking for. I stick to my friends and have taught countless people about the fun of shooting, and converted just as many that guns aren't the evil, it's what the person is. So, if you want to have a blast (pun intended) get into the expensive hobby of shooting. The more PALS (pun intended again) we have to represent, the stronger our case in defending our sport. Remember, never trust a government or the rich that disarms its people.