Hi! I'm new here and looking for some information!

Knife said:
Aside from the cost of a firearm, are there any additional registration fees that are required if/when I purchase one?
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No. But if you purchase a restricted firearm and want to shoot it, you'll most likely have to join a club that is approved for restricted guns. In Ontario, long term ATT's are requested and issued through the clubs.

This is not a registration fee per se, but it is an extra expense you'll need to budget for. If you're only planning to purchase non-restricteds, its not an issue.
 
I was very hesitant to get my PAL at first but haven't regretted it one bit since I did.

Sign up for the safety courses and go get your RPAL, trust me. I initially just got my PAL and realized 6 months later that I wanted my RPAL and had to go through the process of getting it upgraded; it's much easier to do it all at once. Even if you don't intend on owning any restricted firearms at least you'll have it for when you eventually change your mind.:D

Take the advice you've been given by the other members; get your RPAL and join a club. It will be so much easier to get accustomed to our fine sport/hobby if you are around others who have been doing it for years. Our firearms community is very friendly, eager to teach, share, and help. It's a resource you can't afford to avoid.


As for Black, Green and Red rifles.

Black & Green are modern military style rifles; AR15, XCR, SL8 etc. Called black or green because of their color.

Red Rifles are post WWII communist bloc rifles, SKS, CZ858. Called "Red" because that's the color of communism. ;)
 
skeetgunner said:
No. But if you purchase a restricted firearm and want to shoot it, you'll most likely have to join a club that is approved for restricted guns. In Ontario, long term ATT's are requested and issued through the clubs.

This is not a registration fee per se, but it is an extra expense you'll need to budget for. If you're only planning to purchase non-restricteds, its not an issue.
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I see. Thanks. Say... Can I discharge a restricted firearm on private property?


Keller said:
I was very hesitant to get my PAL at first but haven't regretted it one bit since I did.

Sign up for the safety courses and go get your RPAL, trust me. I initially just got my PAL and realized 6 months later that I wanted my RPAL and had to go through the process of getting it upgraded; it's much easier to do it all at once. Even if you don't intend on owning any restricted firearms at least you'll have it for when you eventually change your mind.:D

Take the advice you've been given by the other members; get your RPAL and join a club. It will be so much easier to get accustomed to our fine sport/hobby if you are around others who have been doing it for years. Our firearms community is very friendly, eager to teach, share, and help. It's a resource you can't afford to avoid.


As for Black, Green and Red rifles.

Black & Green are modern military style rifles; AR15, XCR, SL8 etc. Called black or green because of their color.

Red Rifles are post WWII communist bloc rifles, SKS, CZ858. Called "Red" because that's the color of communism. ;)
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Yes, I was considering getting the RPAL right away, too... Thanks for the anecdotal advice. :p

I guess the first thing I need to do is go to the range for a day and try out a few different rifles, and hopefully find one that I like.

I eventually figured the Black & Green, and Red rifles out, but thanks!
 
Knife,

Learning to shoot it is best to learn from those with experience. If you are nervous about meeting someone from the internet, I recommend finding a range in your area. Every range I have been a part of has programs / lessons for new shooters that are very reasonably priced..

As for the shooting regulations in the Toronto area, they are governed by municipal bylaw 1151-2008:

http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/bylaws/2008/law1151.pdf
 
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