r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 31 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/andyshoota3 Aug 03 '22

Do I need to be a member of a gun club to purchase restricted firearms? (Or does it at least help) even if its just silvercore why do some places require this?

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u/throwa37 Aug 03 '22

In every province except Ontario, yes, you need to be a member of a club. It's a requirement that the CFOs impose to "make sure" that you're using your Restricteds for sport shooting.

Somebody in Ontario took the CFO to court over that and won, hence the situation here where you don't need a membership.