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/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/PhillipJK Jul 19 '26

Fantastic! I'm a member of SPFGA and definitely have an interest. Never shot a match though so training for anything would be tricky.

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

It will be easy, don't worry.

Do you own a semi-auto 22? There's a Thursday night fun shoot every week from 6 to 8. We alternate between steel challenge and some sort of action shooting. It's free for members. This is a great way to get into shooting matches.

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u/PhillipJK Jul 19 '26

That’s very good to know. Out of all the guns I own, an SA .22 is not one of them. Will definitely have to pick one up then. Really appreciate it!