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/Think_Lengthiness686 6d ago edited 6d ago

I’m more than happy to see someone challenging me on this, but I think the only way is to go thru the SFC route.
People in BC can apply via BCTSA to bypass the chicken egg paradox, last time I checked we don’t have such provincial entity in AB.

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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/PhillipJK 6d ago

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) 6d ago

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 5d ago

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!