Shooting restricted guns on private land
- Thread starter hunterdad
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They are called restricted firearms because they are restricted to approved gun ranges only. Things may be different in other places but here in BC, that's just how it is. I wish it was legal to shoot handguns on private land but it just isn't so. Gun range is better than nothing I figure !
Back in the day it was legal. Now it isn't. Thank the Liberals and Liberal Lite crowd. The only exception is if you have a legal range on your property. Do a search, this has been kicked around here a lot. - dan
BrotherRockeye
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by "legal" range are we talking licensed?
I imagine this thread might have some good info on the topic.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=277353
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=277353
That thread has a lot of opinions.
If you want an opinion that matters, have your lawyer contact your local police service, and find out if charges will be laid if you are caught shooting a restricted firearm on your property, in the absence of an approved range.
If you want an opinion that matters, have your lawyer contact your local police service, and find out if charges will be laid if you are caught shooting a restricted firearm on your property, in the absence of an approved range.
It would help to know what province people are talking about. My earlier post is specific to Ontario and I HAVE spoken with the CFO about it a couple of times. I am in the process of planning out a private, licensed range (family use only, not a club). However the requirements might make it unfeasible in my case.
Also, before the Ontario CFO will license a private range you also need written permission from your municipality. The municipality will then often canvas the neighbours and put it on the council agenda for a vote.
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