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/groggygirl May 29 '26
Do you live in a place where ranges or crown land are available for you to shoot (and do you have a car to get there)? Do you have enough money to spend on guns and ammo without it making you miserable?
There's no point getting emotionally invested in something and then realizing it's not going to be practical for you.