r/canadaguns • u/PhillipJK • Jul 18 '26

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/Think_Lengthiness686 Jul 19 '26

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) Jul 19 '26

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/FTW-gf Jul 19 '26

Can you shoot airgun to show training and get exemption for .22lr pistol?

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) Jul 19 '26

That's what the Alberta Handgun Association told me. You'd need to attend some of their airgun events and then you can get a letter.