Looking to get into competitive shooting - advice needed

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Hi everyone, I'm based in Toronto and am interested in getting into competitive shooting but not sure where to begin. My experience is just casual visits to the range back in BC. If you are in Ontario, how did you get started? Thanks
 
tiriaq said:
Which discipline?
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I mostly shot rifles so I'm thinking of starting with that, but I do want to try pistol or trap/skeet as well. Do you recommend just sticking with rifle to start, or is another discipline more popular/accessible here? Thanks
 
jwl01 said:
I mostly shot rifles so I'm thinking of starting with that, but I do want to try pistol or trap/skeet as well. Do you recommend just sticking with rifle to start, or is another discipline more popular/accessible here? Thanks
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Do you already have a pistol or access to one?

And are you thinking of action type shooting or long range with a rifle?

Action shooting with a rifle has been hit hard with basically all the semi autos being banned but there are pumps which could be used. I personally think that there will be better rifles brought to market in time.

If it is more long range then look at F Class or PRS.

For pistol look at IPSC. Around where I am IPSC are actually starting to get more into shotgun matches since all the Liberal banning tomfoolery and IMO this would be the fastest / easiest way for most to get into action shooting now.
 
Don't have a pistol since I only got into shooting right when the ban came in. I hoped that the conservatives would have won and repealed it in time but looks like that won't be happening any time soon. I was under the impression though that if you are competing you can purchase specialized pistols, but I'm probably mistaken.

Based on your advice I think I'll look into longe range to start and explore IPSC and shotgun matches later on.

Thanks a lot
 
jwl01 said:
Don't have a pistol since I only got into shooting right when the ban came in. I hoped that the conservatives would have won and repealed it in time but looks like that won't be happening any time soon. I was under the impression though that if you are competing you can purchase specialized pistols, but I'm probably mistaken.

Based on your advice I think I'll look into longe range to start and explore IPSC and shotgun matches later on.

Thanks a lot
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Yep, I think we all hoped the Conservatives would prevail but alas no, Canadians chose "Elbows Up" despite having a train wreck record for the last 10 years.

Hard no on purchasing pistols (even for competition) with the possible exception of Olympics. The question is though how do you become good enough to qualify as an Olympian if you cannot procure a pistol to practice with in the first place? That is a rhetorical question as I think we all already know the answer (clue - you won't - and that is by design).

Long range is different, even PRS. It is more controlled / less of a frenzy than the IPSC type gun sports. Shotgun is probably the most high speed of what is left.

The last decade of being lead by a gaggle of empty headed ideologues have really taken their toll.
 
Sniffer said:
Yep, I think we all hoped the Conservatives would prevail but alas no, Canadians chose "Elbows Up" despite having a train wreck record for the last 10 years.

Hard no on purchasing pistols (even for competition) with the possible exception of Olympics. The question is though how do you become good enough to qualify as an Olympian if you cannot procure a pistol to practice with in the first place? That is a rhetorical question as I think we all already know the answer (clue - you won't - and that is by design).

Long range is different, even PRS. It is more controlled / less of a frenzy than the IPSC type gun sports. Shotgun is probably the most high speed of what is left.

The last decade of being lead by a gaggle of empty headed ideologues have really taken their toll.
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For clarification, you do not need to be an Olympic level shooter or on the Olympic Team, you just need to participate in a recognized discipline. AT this point I believe that these shooters can only purchase 22lr pistols but I did hear that it may open up to other calibers. You also must have participated for a year before they will even consider allowing you to purchase a pistol. There are competitors buying guns right now.
 
SVISTI1911 said:
For clarification, you do not need to be an Olympic level shooter or on the Olympic Team, you just need to participate in a recognized discipline. AT this point I believe that these shooters can only purchase 22lr pistols but I did hear that it may open up to other calibers. You also must have participated for a year before they will even consider allowing you to purchase a pistol. There are competitors buying guns right now.
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Recognized discipline? So which are recognized and by who?

Participating for a year is also tough unless you know someone who is willing to lend you a gun use for the first year? Kind of a catch 22. Maybe the groups in question have made a solid plan around this to get new shooters into the sport?

While this may be a glimmer of light in an otherwise dark environment it is minimal at best. Liberals have been terrible for all shooting sports in Canada and have pretty much pushed some to the brink of extinction (ie 3 Gun).
 
SVISTI1911 said:
For clarification, you do not need to be an Olympic level shooter or on the Olympic Team, you just need to participate in a recognized discipline. AT this point I believe that these shooters can only purchase 22lr pistols but I did hear that it may open up to other calibers. You also must have participated for a year before they will even consider allowing you to purchase a pistol. There are competitors buying guns right now.
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Do you know of any Olympic class shooters, with firearms they are willing to allow newcomers to use for the duration of their trial period?
 
Sniffer said:
Recognized discipline? So which are recognized and by who?

Participating for a year is also tough unless you know someone who is willing to lend you a gun use for the first year? Kind of a catch 22. Maybe the groups in question have made a solid plan around this to get new shooters into the sport?

While this may be a glimmer of light in an otherwise dark environment it is minimal at best. Liberals have been terrible for all shooting sports in Canada and have pretty much pushed some to the brink of extinction (ie 3 Gun).
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Recognized by our overlords that make all the decisions.
 
Im also interested in getting into action shooting/ militry style drills competitions im in victoria BC if anyone knows if there is anything likr that on the island
 
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