Introduction (Plus a Question)

[300RUMGUN]

Hey my names name's Mark. Thought I'd introduce myself and then ask my first question.

I'm 16 so I took my hunters safety course and firearms course a while back, then met with the CFO to get my minors posession. I aced the tests, 100% on everything. I was just wondering if I can do my own reloading, and posess the ammunition and powder. I already bought a Ruger 10/22, a Savage .17HMR, and a STAR Model B 9mm, (WIth my dad, and in his name of course.) and I've purchased ammunition from Canadian Tire before so I think I should be able to reload, I just want to make sure.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[maynard]

Mark,
First off, welcome to Gun Nutz.
There is not reason you can not have a reloading press or loaded ammo. You do not have to show a firearms permit to buy components (it might be a store policy to show a permit but I don't think it is law). You may have to show some kind of picture ID with your address on it and the information will be recorded, but it is no big deal.
It might be best to take dad along for back up your first time you never know what the people in the store are thinking when a young person whats to buy powder.

 

[300RUMGUN]

OK cool. Yea he usually is with me. We go to SIR and Wholesale Sports. The guys at SIR would probably recognize me anyways and know I bought 2 guns from them and craploads of ammunition. Canadian tire even gave me ammunition when I was alone. Even though the sign there says it's their policy to sell ammunition to 18+ only.

I plan on getting a Tikka T3 Lite and reloading some .270 WSM for deer. I'm screwed now lol, I'll never be getting a car at this rate!

 

[Rudy H]

I'm think you have to show a PAL to buy powder. I believe it is a requirement of the Explosives Act. Have you dad buy it.

Where are you shooting the handgun?

If you are a new shooter.
If you could you should start shooting a .22 handgun before you shoot much of the 9mm. First you can shoot a lot more for little money. The main reason is that you should first train your body to not react when the shot goes off. This is very important. It is hard not to develop a flinch with a higher power gun. Once you have it it is hard to get rid of it. When you learn to drive a car you don't start with a Semi.

If you don't learn on a .22 then reload your own amo and keep the loads as light as you can. Just powerful enough to reliably work the action.

 

[300RUMGUN]

I can't really have and shoot the handgun til I'm 18.

Thanks for the advice but the recoil and noise is no problem, I've been shooting 30-06, .270, 12gauge, 10mm, and .357 since I was very little, and I've taken 6 deer already.

I like shooting .22LR just for the cheapness.