r/canadaguns Jun 30 '26

Competitions/matches Recently started my journey on becoming an "Olympic" sports shooter.

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284 Upvotes

Recently started attending bullseye/sport pistol practices at the gun club. I also plan to compete in sanctioned SFC matches as well. This is the gun that I've chosen to borrow from the club in the meantime. It's a Ruger Mark II Target. The gun belongs to the club but I will stick to using this exact model every time so I can build familiarity with it.

Hopefully by the end of the year I will have accumulated enough practice sessions and matches to get an exemption letter so I can buy my own "Olympic" style handgun.

I know the state of firearm laws in Canada are trash at the moment but I will continue to enjoy the sport/hobby any way I can.

r/canadaguns 29d ago

Competitions/matches Are you in the Lower Mainland? Do you want to shoot Multigun?

64 Upvotes

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls. Do you have a PAL? Do you have guns? Do you have legs? Do you want to shoot those guns while also moving your legs? Yes I said guns, as in plural. Have you heard of Dynamic Sport Shooting (DSS)? If you have, and don't come to matches, that's lame. For the rest of you, I'd love to see more people come and be not lame. Many people think multigun requires a handgun, or an AR, and while those things make it better, it's not required.

Rifle is all you require for many matches, some require a shotgun. Rimfire is highly recommended for new shooters (get a TM-22 or 10/22, and 4 or 5 mags). It's cheap, it's semi, what more do you want? (besides the rest of your fucking guns back). If you dont have a shotgun, and you are nice, most people in your squad will happily let you use their shotgun so you can find a new way to spend your money.

Similar to IPSC, DSS requires a 1-day match training/qualifier for newcomers to teach you the fundamentals of safety on a dynamic range, which can be much different than what you may be used to with static shooting. All experience levels are welcome. The next qualifier is this weekend. Be there, or be... well, maybe at the next one, which usually happens every couple months.

If you are an experienced dynamic shooter, let them know ahead of time and they can get you in and out faster. If you've already done their qualifier, well, what are you waiting for? Sign up for the match at the end of the month!

Sincerely,

Someone who just wants to see more people come to matches. This is not a paid advertisement. DSS is a non-profit run by some cool volunteers. I am not a part of DSS.

r/canadaguns Apr 21 '26

Competitions/matches (Non Handgun owner) First outdoor match of 2026! Gotta shake the rust off!

109 Upvotes

r/canadaguns Jul 21 '26

Competitions/matches IPSC - Rifle Discipline

7 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I am looking to get into practical/competitive shooting but as you know recent bans made it impossible to get a handgun. Is the rifle discipline of IPSC active in Ontario?

Can I join the black badge program with a semi-auto? If not, is it possible to rent a handgun solely for IPSC shooting? Are there ranges/clubs that allow practical shooting with a rifle?

I am located in GTA and unfortunately couldn’t find a lot of information online. I can travel so doesn’t have to be in the GTA.

r/canadaguns May 04 '26

Competitions/matches Had the chance to shoot a match suppressed down in Texas recently.

128 Upvotes

Went to Texas for the Leupold Best in Texas PRS match last weekend. The match director asked if I wanted to shoot the match suppressed and I just couldn't say no. So he loaned me his SilencerCo and off I went.

Its ridiculous that we can't have these here. Its straight up PPE. High volume shooting usually leaves me with a headache after a few hundred rounds but this left me feeling normal

r/canadaguns Aug 19 '26

Competitions/matches IPSC - Getting Started

8 Upvotes

Hey guys!

I have been looking to get started in IPSC. I contacted an instructor at my club, however I am unsure what the next steps are to get my Black Badge, or if the instructors at my range even offer the ability to conduct that course.

I plan on borrowing a friend’s Glock 44, however I am aware I need a range belt, magazine pouches, and a holster. On the candidate page it mentions the holster cannot have a index finger release, does this mean retention holsters are not allowed? Even if they utilize a thumb flip system instead of an index finger button?

What other equipment is required besides the basic range garb (ear defenders, eye protection, etc).

Also, if you have any recommendations on what equipment to buy i’d greatly appreciate it! I am trying to do this on a budget as a university student, so I don’t wanna break the bank, some OWN holsters i’ve seen from big names like Safariland are upwards of $190…

Cheers (:

r/canadaguns 23d ago

Competitions/matches Charity match for a good cause.

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9 Upvotes

Some friends and myself have been working hard to get this match organized. All proceeds to a good cause, split between the fallen officers families and the wounded warriors of Canada. If you are IPSC/ IDPA holster certified or are certified to carry every day for your job, please sign up and show your love and support to the first responders who put their lives on the line on the daily.

This will be the first time we've run this match but if things go well we will be making it a yearly event. Any questions please ask.

Sign ups are currently open for MIL/LEO but civilian sign ups open up soon. We can be found on practicescore under the same title. Hope to see many of you out there.

r/canadaguns May 11 '26

Competitions/matches You said "get out and shoot", right?

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120 Upvotes

Does a weekend at a match with athletes from across Canada and several other countries count? A significant portion of Team Canada was in attendance.

r/canadaguns Jul 30 '26

Competitions/matches How to get started in ISSF shooting and find a coach in Saskatchewan

5 Upvotes

Just got my RPAL and I am trying to start ISSF shooting in Saskatoon but I am stuck finding a coach. The SWF told me to contact the STSA, yet they have no phone number and my emails are not replied, so I wonder if I can just show up at their address. I also checked Prince Albert clubs with no luck on coaching. Who can I actually contact in SK to get started in this sport?

r/canadaguns Jul 07 '26

Competitions/matches ISPC - Beginner

15 Upvotes

Good afternoon,

I am interested in getting my black badge and becoming an ISPC member. However, with the current handgun bans im unsure of the organization has been affected due to the freeze on handguns. I can’t find any info about using shotguns in the organization within Ontario.

Is it still possible to become a member? I have my PAL and RPAL, but I don’t own a handgun. I do own a shotgun.

r/canadaguns Apr 27 '26

Competitions/matches Couple medals from the weekend

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106 Upvotes

Shot in a big annual sporting clays even my club hosts, Friday Saturday and Sunday. I competed in a higher class this time than I did last year, and managed a bronze in the preliminary and another in the main event. I also shot in the sub-gauge event on Friday and scored high over-all for 20 gauge (which was also high over all for all sub-gauges)

20 gauge understandably doesn't get the same clout as 28 and .410, but to my credit I used a 91 year old gun with a fixed full choke. Over all just a damn good weekend!

r/canadaguns Jun 05 '26

Competitions/matches Issf Montreal

7 Upvotes

Are there any places in Montreal area where you can do ISSF-recognized (not ipsc) shooting competitions in order to get the Ac

r/canadaguns 22d ago

Competitions/matches Rimfire postal match on CGN Aug 27-Sept 7 2026 Rimfire

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Saw on CGN
anyone interested in this? Thought id share it on here

r/canadaguns Aug 14 '26

Competitions/matches IPSC - Young Adults Program?

7 Upvotes

Good evening,

I was on the IPSC website and noticed a “future” program. I sent an email to the coordinator as mentioned on the website, but I am just curious as to what it might entail?

Im a relatively low-income college student and i’ve wanted to get involved with IPSC for sometime, but I can’t afford a $300/month membership nor travel as frequently.

Cheers!

r/canadaguns Jun 15 '26

Competitions/matches Looking for a couple of people to provide feedback on a firearm website.

2 Upvotes

I've made an app that I wanted to make for a while. It's really just a website and not installable yet, but it runs fine on a phone.
The main purpose of the site is to upload a photo of your target, describe the firearm / ammo used and then get your shot data from the photo. You can make friends and compete in a match with them too.
I'm privacy focused and you don't need to put in a name, and you can control your own data.
If anyone is interested, please PM me and I'll send you the URL.
PS. Not a Fed :)
PPS. I had to tag this post and didn't see one that I liked so I just put "Cometitions/matches" because this can possibly fit there.

r/canadaguns 25d ago

Competitions/matches 2026 Apex Optics Canadian National Steel Challenge RFPO and RFRI

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r/canadaguns May 21 '26

Competitions/matches Finals for International Competitors @ US Nationals I-Skeet

58 Upvotes

Made it to the finals for International Competitors at the US Nationals in Hillsdale, MI. 7 Canadians and 1 Icelander were in the finals!

r/canadaguns May 27 '26

Competitions/matches LADIES! Leggings with beltloops for belt and holster???

7 Upvotes

I am having a hell of a time finding leggings with belt loops in Canada for my IPSC belt...

I have only found sites that are from the US, so I am looking for any recommendations for sites or stores in Canada that sell legging/yoga pant style pants with belt loops in them!

Thank you in advance!

r/canadaguns Mar 22 '26

Competitions/matches [BC] IPSC and IDPA style shotgun shooting on Vancouver Island or the mainland?

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone:

I'm in Victoria and looking to get into IDPA/ISPC style shotgun competitions.

  1. Is there anyone that runs informal/formal shotgun competitions like this?
  2. Is there anyone who offers training courses for doing the above?

I know the Victoria Fish & Game Protective Association has a multi-purpose range that comes close to this. However, I'm pretty sure that is 3-gun and/or pistol-only which I can't do because I missed the boat on buying handguns. Please correct me if I'm wrong about this.

I'm open to travelling to the mainland on occasion too, but would prefer to stay on the island if I can help it.

Thanks!

r/canadaguns May 06 '26

Competitions/matches Major 3 gun matches open in AB

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There are a couple major 3 gun matches now open for registration in the Edmonton area. These are both big yearly events.

CHAS 3 Gun Battle of Alberta June 6/7 https://practiscore.com/chas-3-gun-2026-battle-of-alberta-3-gun-championship/register

SPFGA Multigun Team Match Aug 8/9 https://practiscore.com/spfga-multigun-team-match-7-9-aug-2026/register

r/canadaguns Mar 05 '26

Competitions/matches 2 gun/3 gun?

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Hey folks, I'm curious what the status of 2/3 gun events in Canada and BC in particular.

Always wanted to try it, but with the bans what is there to use with a semi? homesteader, sks or a .22?

r/canadaguns Apr 21 '26

Competitions/matches Steel Challenge at BTSA 2026

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The snow is thawing and the season is back up and running! Weekly Wednesday 4 stage matches, monthly 8 stage weekend matches, and Canadian Nationals August 15/16 (Steelchallenge.ca).

You can see all the matches for the season at BTSA.club/events. Great for beginners both young and old, those without pistols (rimfire rifle is the most popular division), and those that like to shoot fast. No cardboard to patch. No black badge needed, though we will want to see safe draw mechanics at the safe table before the match if you are new to competition. We’re happy to coach as needed.

Any questions, feel free to ask here or reach out to steel@btsa.club