Meeting place for Newbies and Mentors - Alberta

Hi,

I will be working around Medicine Hat for a couple of years and will be looking to import my guns.

9mm Sigg 226.
10 mm Javalina.
.45 Hardballer.
.357 586.
.357 Model 66.
M3 super 90
And 7.62 AWP.

I think that the M3 Super 90 and the Model 66 (snubbed nose) are illegal so will have to stay out of the country.

Does anybody have any advice and also local details of shops, ranges in the area?

Yes, another F****ing Brit.

Thanks.
 
Hi again,

I would also appreciate it if someone could give me a quick and dirty rundown on Canada’s gun laws, e.g. what’s legal what’s illegal.

Thanks.
 
Gun Range near Fort Saskatchewan?

I was wondering what the closest ranges were to Fort Saskatchewan. I am interested in outdoor rifle ranges not the indoor handgun ranges (I already know about Phoenix as I took my PAL there and might take the Black Badge as well)

thanks for any help
 
lakewalker said:
I was wondering what the closest ranges were to Fort Saskatchewan. I am interested in outdoor rifle ranges not the indoor handgun ranges (I already know about Phoenix as I took my PAL there and might take the Black Badge as well)

thanks for any help
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Sherwood Park F&G club..
 
Well that sucks...it's not even close to sherwood park...30 minutes more and I can meet my friend at Genesee.

I was hoping for someplace close to plink away and learn to shoot

hmmm I'll have to do some thinking

Thanks for the help
 
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Flying Felix, welcome to Medicine Hat, even with your speech impediment!! In the Hat you have lots of Cowboy Action and Action Pistol as well as a 3 gun and a 2 gun match.
 
lakewalker said:
Well that sucks...it's not even close to sherwood park...30 minutes more and I can meet my friend at Genesee.

I was hoping for someplace close to plink away and learn to shoot

hmmm I'll have to do some thinking

Thanks for the help
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There's also one at Tofield, might be a little closer to you, depending on where you are exactly. - dan
 
smak_daddy said:
Attention to anybody in Calgary who would like to try shooting. :)


If you would like to try an AR-15 I'd be happy to let you try my Stag 1R.

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I also have a Colt .45 you could shoot.

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Please feel free to PM me. I'd be happy to introduce you to this very fun sport. :dancingbanana:
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I've been trying to buy a Gold Cup Trophy in SS myself. When and where did you get yours?
 
I'm in Airdrie, AB (15 mins north of Calgary) and am into milsurp rifles from WW1 and 2. I currently own a No.4 Mk.1 Lee Enfield 303 and a M1 Garand in 30-06. I have a Tikka T3 Varmint in .223 for my gopher/coyote/target shooting, and am going to be getting into pistols now as well. I just joined the Airdrie revolver and pistol club, so that will be where I'll be shooting.
I reload ammo for all three calibers I shoot and can help out with that as well.
On top of all that, I am in the process right now of getting my AHEIA firearms safety instructor's license as well, so I'm very open to the idea of helping people get into shooting.
 
I have just moved to Edmonton and wandered into the wild west shooting centre and I think I have found my new sport. I can't skydive since I broke my back. I like the old cowboy guns and have read a bit about cowboy action shooting but I would like to know about other competitive styles and how to what clubs are close to edmonton.
Thank you for the info on this
 
mentoring

live north of Edomonton 45 min have acces to 1000 private range
percision long range shooting reloading drop charts 22cal up to 338 lapua
most every thing interisting in between . glad to help you start a very addictive hobby :dancingbanana::D:welcome:
 
Hookturn said:
What are some good ranges around?
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Phoenix if you want indoor (Just off Sherwood Park Freeway & 50th St)
Genessee is one of the better ones around for outdoor http://www.chas.ab.ca/
Also Sherwood Park Fish & Game if you prefer East of town. There are a few others around as well, I'm just not sure what they're called.
 
newbie alerta

hi,
so new, i just finished my pal course today.
researching which gun to buy for target practice.
my goals are to get skilled enough to pass black badge course, and hopefully get into some combat shooting courses.
trained with philippine military and police commando units on my vacation this january. that's why i got this gun bug now. cant do judo chop kung fu stuff when the guy is spraying you from 20-30 yards!!:eek::runaway:
hopefully don't come across as a psycho with that last line. just a joke:D
anyhow, looking for information on gun clubs to practice at in calgary, and information on buying a quality 22 that i can easily upgrade my skills on to shoot larger calibre semi auto handguns.
best regards,
gord
 
Looking to eventually get into long range, Have written to ATR and ohters, where can a guy shoot long range, meaning 250-350yrd plus and on around central Alberta????
 
Currently awaiting my RPAL License
Living in Calgary and currently a Member at The Shooting Edge
What are other good options for Ranges in Calgary and area?
I am also looking at a SIG 226 for my first pistol, welcome any comments.
I would also be interested if anyone had the time to do some training on shooting.

Jesse
 
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