r/canadaguns • u/Nascar_chayse • Aug 05 '26

Shooting Gun clubs east of GTA

Hey guys, had my pal for about a year now, really want to get more into shooting
I live in uxbridge, I see there’s uxbridge clays, but it seems pricey (if there is value there I’m open to it)
Would love to join a club that allows rifles but I’d be okay with shotgun only. Anyone recommend any clubs that will take new members without a sponsor?

Also any clubs that will allow you to show up as a visitor and shoot?

Thanks

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u/groggygirl Aug 05 '26

Orono has a waiting list but they have accepted some new people this year.

Oshawa Clay and Target requires you to know someone there as a reference. I've been told you can befriend people at shotgun comps and get in that way...but I'm not a shotgun person so I can't vouch for it.

There's Port Perry Rod and Gun but they have almost no web presence and I don't know any members.

You're pretty close to Sharon Gun Club - getting your hands on a share is a unique experience and it's the most expensive range around, but lots of rifle bays.

Only solo drop in place I know is Silverdale which isn't near you.

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u/TheBulletBuddy Aug 05 '26

Forgive my ignorance, but whats the deal with all the conditions/waiting lists to join ranges on that side of the country? In my province, it was a $75 fee online, and 10 minuets later ive got the range gate code. No applications, references, or credit checks /s.

Are you guys just over loaded with shooters on that side? Too few ranges and not enough crown land (this has been my assumption)? Or am i just a member of a "sketchy" range haha

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u/1882greg Aug 05 '26

Land is expensive and in short supply in the GTA. And as it gets built up the NIMBYs are constraining us.

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u/TheBulletBuddy Aug 05 '26

Moves out of the city and doesn't like out of city stuff. Sure makes sense (/s). That's a huge bummer