r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 14 '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/giovannigionta Aug 19 '22

Not sure how other provinces work, in Quebec you need to be accompanied by a member or be a member to use a restricted firearm at a range. Therefore you either have to have a good friend that will let you tag along or pay for a range employee (package). If you get your RPAL you can become a member of a range and go shoot alone. At the range I go to, they rent firearms to members for a small fee of 10$ but you need to buy your ammo from them (at fair market value). I understand you will probably not be able to own your own in the foreseeable future, however you can still practice the sport if you wanted to.

If I had to take a guess, I am sure many ranges will start offering a larger handgun rental selection, this will allow existing and new enthusiasts to continue practicing the sport. If not, the sport will simply die of attrition.