Going to Range without License

[Conservance]

Hi Guys,

I was wondering if it is possible to go to a Gun range with a group (5-10) people just to try it out. None of us have our license but we are just interested in shooting a few rounds just to get the "hype" out of our systems. We are all in Uni and we were thinking it would be a nice way to celebrate finishing Exams. From my knowledge you need someone that has a license being x amount of feet from you while shooting or even having the firearm in your possession.

Thanks for helping the noob

[shoot_to_kill]

I think the licensed person has to be within arms reach of the un-licensed person who is doing the shooting. I'm not sure about a group, but most ranges do allow guests.

[trebor2880]

Welcome to CGN

Unless you know someone belonging to the club you're planning to go to,
I wouldn't expect 5 or 10 Unis, wanting to blow off steam after finishing exams,
to be welcomed with open arms(no pun intended).

[nzfireguy]

Dont know were you are located but if in the GTA you could go to Target Sports for a "Range Orientation" as they call it.

[scott585]

someone with a licence must be within arms reach of you (one person at a time)
i dont know where you are but there are 2 pay to play style ranges in calgary, im sure most big cities would have one

[Conservance]

Thanks for all the fast and informative replies. FYI im in the GTA, dont mind driving up north up to waterloo/guelph area if the options are better there.

@Nzfireguy i saw the Target range sports http://www.targetsportscanada.com/ have any of you been there before? Reviews etc?

I have mostly heard positive things about them.

Thanks

[Pocisk]

Silverdale has a new shooter program:

htt://www.silverdalegunclub.com/Match_Results.html

[birtch3]

Thanks for all the fast and informative replies. FYI im in the GTA, dont mind driving up north up to waterloo/guelph area if the options are better there.

@Nzfireguy i saw the Target range sports http://www.targetsportscanada.com/ have any of you been there before? Reviews etc?

I have mostly heard positive things about them.

Thanks

Been to TSC with non-licensed shooters... you can do packages and use multiple types of pistols etc to shoot. Decent Option

Silverdale has a new shooter program:

htt://www.silverdalegunclub.com/Match_Results.html

I'm a member down at Silverdale, great club. Probably your best bet with a group that big to go have some fun... you'll really get a feel for the shooting atmosphere too

[Kayser Sose]

Be prepared to pay. Sounds like you guys don't have guns, gun licenses, or ammo (obviously)...

That is asking a lot. Not that there's anything wrong with that, just sayin'...

[Conservance]

Its seems costly but you never know if this could turn into a hobby.

If I was to bring a minor (16-18) would that be ok or its it an 18+ affair?

Thanks