r/canadaguns • u/YaHomie-JC • Jun 13 '26
Application / Regulation advice Long Range Shooting Options Ontario
I've been really wanting to get into long range precision shooting recently but have only been able to find a few ways to shoot over 600 meters. Either at CFB Borden up to 1k yards or MilCun up to 600m both through the Ontario Rifle Association.
I'm wondering if it might be possible to drive down to Michigan or New York or other nearby states and utilize their ranges, does anyone have experience doing this? I'm quite new to shooting and not sure what the laws are like in terms of taking firearms to and from the states.
Also, I've seen some people saying to use crown land but I don't think I'd feel comfortable shooting off range.
Would love to hear any ideas anyone has for long range shooting options in or near Ontario, I'm completely fine with driving 3+ hours.
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u/waitwhatnothing Jun 13 '26
I’m in Ontario and when I did a mapleseed one of the instructors talked about regularly shooting PRS matches in the US. There’s a form you need to fill out for the ATF and if everything is approved it’s good for like a year or something, no need to do it every time. I believe there’s also something you can do before you leave with the CBSA so that it’s easier coming back.
It’s difficult to find anywhere to shoot long range on crown land in Ontario. The places I’ve been while hunting and scouting, you’d be lucky to find a spot to target shoot at 200m never mind 400+