r/canadaguns • u/GuestMediocre3161 • 14d ago

Misc C21 exemption in Ontario?

I've seen tons of posts about BC and AB, but does anyone know how to go about getting one in ON?

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 13d ago

In Ontario, it's:

  1. Join SFC and ONTarget
  2. Borrow gun (ha! if possible ...)
  3. Shoot a sanctioned match or more
  4. Apply to SFC for an exemption

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u/itsmeAG32 13d ago

Is step 2 an actual step ? How do you borrow a gun

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u/Plasma_48 13d ago

I believe some ranges have pistols that they’ll either rent out or let you borrow. If you know someone with a pistol I think you can also borrow that. I believe there is a form that allows for long term loans (6 months iirc) but I think there are some conditions that apply.

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u/ChaseJulien 13d ago

I’m sure I’ll be corrected if I’m wrong, but I believe that as long as the “borrowed” pistol is delivered to a range by an appropriate method, you can use and possess it for the day while at the range. It would have to be repossessed and transported back to its owner’s storage location appropriately afterwards. Even if you didn’t have an RPAL, as long as there is appropriate supervision present and someone is willing to take responsibility for the pistol and you, like at a range event, this could also work. I believe the issue is mainly with transportation, not possession.

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u/edyuster 13d ago

The owner of the firearms needs to be there and is almost treated as if you’re supervising. If you’re transferring it to another person or club without your supervision then an ATT needs to be issued. They cannot legally transport the firearm back to the storage location without an ATT. The ATT is essentially saying the firearm that was issued to the original owner is now with this other person or entity.

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u/thxxx1337 13d ago

I wonder if I could make some decent change renting some out

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u/edyuster 13d ago

There’s quite a lot of people trying to go this route to “obtain” a handgun nowadays and citing they’re training for IPSC and their black badge course or something. People are paying the price of the handgun and also “application and inconvenience fees”.

I don’t know your risk tolerance but I don’t trust people to take care of my stuff the same way I do, not to mention it’s something you cannot replace easily.

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u/ChaseJulien 13d ago

I suggest some research on this. Many things become very different when they are done for “profit”. As an example, someone can compensate you for buying ammunition that they use to shoot your loaned pistol, charging to loan them the pistol is an entirely different matter. Someone can compensate you for gas used to drive them to the airport, charge them for the ride and now you need a different insurance policy.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 13d ago

That’s the difficult part: Friends, family, club members, or some clubs do have rental/loaner guns.

You can get a temporary transfer for up to 6 months.

But considering buying a new handgun is very difficult, borrowing a handgun can be tricky for new shooters since everyone wants to protect their “precious”.

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u/Bobba_cs 13d ago

If you are talking about a borrowers permit I don’t think it’s 6 months anymore. Just got approved until the expiry of the pistol holders PAL (in mid 2028). So what’s that, almost 2 full years permit?