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/groggygirl Aug 05 '26
  • 10 million people in a 1 hour radius.
  • Extremely high cost of land.
  • Not much gun culture locally (ie most people don't come from a farming and hunting background - "rural" here is closer to something like a acreage where rich people want a ton of land and huge house while being 30 minutes from the city) so the neighbors are unsupportive.
  • Asshat gangbangers aren't exactly doing wonders for promoting shooting as a safe family sport. Ranges are straight-up banned in several municipalities.

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u/TheBulletBuddy Aug 05 '26

Huh. Interesting, appreciate the info!