r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 25 '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

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/papaknowsit Sep 26 '22

I am new to this hobby. I (finally) received my RPAL about 6 weeks ago and since then, I have purchased a few pistols. Waiting for adoption papers to bring my babies home. I will join a club when they are with me. My question is this, do gun club members typically trade their firearms, at the range, for a few rounds to check them out? There are some firearms out there that I am interested in but not sure if I would like them once I have tried them. Process of buying and selling is too much of a hassle to buy something I don't like.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '22

Some people are happy to let you try out one of their firearms, some are not. I would never ask to try someone's firearm, most agreeable people will offer if you get this chatting.

What Province are you in? Some provinces you need a range membership before they will approve a transfer.

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u/papaknowsit Sep 26 '22

I am in Ontario. I believe I dont need a membership. I asked at the shop and they said no.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '22

Correct. Ontario does not need a range membership.

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u/iloveneuro Sep 27 '22

I recommend starting the process of getting your range membership ASAP. Lots of places are full and have waitlists.

Also I would say chat up some people but if they seem disinterested, back off. Some people just want to go out and do their thing. I would personally find it super sketchy if someone walked up and asked to shoot my gun.

Some people go out to the range to talk to other people about guns so don’t be afraid to say hi.