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[u/ftr098123]

Hey guys. I’ve owned firearms for several years now. But this is the first time I’m looking to buy a handgun without and range membership. What’s the deal with it? Will the RCMP give me a hard time or do I just say I’m buying it for collection purposes. And will I need to get an ATT to take it from the store to my house or is that still on my license ?

So many changes in the last year

[u/[deleted] → u/ftr098123]

Are you in Ontario?

[u/ftr098123 → u/[deleted]]

Yup

[u/[deleted] → u/ftr098123]

I may be wrong, because the regulations regarding that are not exactly that simple. Here’s what I know:

You don’t need a range membership to purchase a handgun, but you won’t be able to take it anywhere, as your ATT will not be issued unless you have a range membership.

You’ll still be able to bring it home on your permanent ATT attached to your card, but that’s about it.

Again, I’m a newbie and you’re more experienced than I am, I may be wrong, but that’s what I heard.

[u/Kanobii → u/[deleted]]

My friend bought a P320 in ONT and he does not have a range membership.

[u/[deleted] → u/Kanobii]

Yeah, you can still buy one and bring it home, but that’s about it.