r/canadaguns • u/OkDistrict6324 • 3d ago

Competitions/matches IPSC - Rifle Discipline

Hello everyone,

I am looking to get into practical/competitive shooting but as you know recent bans made it impossible to get a handgun. Is the rifle discipline of IPSC active in Ontario?

Can I join the black badge program with a semi-auto? If not, is it possible to rent a handgun solely for IPSC shooting? Are there ranges/clubs that allow practical shooting with a rifle?

I am located in GTA and unfortunately couldn’t find a lot of information online. I can travel so doesn’t have to be in the GTA.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2d ago edited 2d ago

Is the rifle discipline of IPSC active in Ontario?

You need to get a pistol Black Badge before you qualify for rifle in Ontario.

Ontario is running a shotgun Black Badge, but it only qualifies you for shotgun matches - which are rare - and not other disciplines.

I am not sure why IPSC Ontario is making the new shotgun black badge so limited.

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u/OkDistrict6324 2d ago

Would they let me rent a handgun to complete the black badge? Are there any clubs you would recommend? Still not quite sure where to start.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2d ago

Would they let me rent a handgun to complete the black badge? 

Yes, finding a club with rental handguns to complete a black badge is a bit of a challenge. You can try Aurora Gun Club, Target Sports, or Gangon. There maybe a few others in the GTA with loaners guns for members.

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u/edyuster 1d ago

The problem with rentals and BB course is that, the ranges that have rentals usually don't run any BB course and vice versa. Also, BB requires you to have experience in shooting (a bit hard if you're not using the same handgun you practiced on at the course)

I hate to say this every time I hear people complain about borrowing a gun, but if you don't have a handgun you really need to make friends and earn the trust of people in the community. This can be a gun range you go to, or courses you take. With the state of handguns right now, no one is willing to lend out a firearm they cannot replace easily, especially to people they barely know.