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

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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.