r/canadaguns • u/PhillipJK • 6d ago

Application / Regulation advice Alberta Handguns Exemption?

Hey all,

I see all the posts about the exempted handguns and was wondering if anyone knew about the process specific to Alberta? I know BC is easy to do but how does one go about east of the Rockies?

Thanks :)

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) 6d ago

The Alberta Handgun Association can grant letters, but they don't seem to be overly inclined to do so yet.

They want to see you competing at their matches to grant a letter, but they hold so few per year that's it's difficult especially if you live outside of the Calgary area.

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u/Think_Lengthiness686 6d ago

Thx for letting me know, I didn’t know about them. But yeah it’s still gonna be a bit awkward for me to find a handgun to compete.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) 6d ago

10m airgun doesn't require a pal.

At SPFGA there should be some 25m ISSF matches later this summer (working on the logistics now). For those there would be some loaner guns available.

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u/Content_Sky_2676 6d ago

Would be cool if they did a mail-in shoot for people who live too far to compete in person. Could do airgun or handgun at their local ranges.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) 6d ago

Yeah, that would be nice.

Personally I'd just issue a letter to anyone who has a rpal and asks.