Meeting place for Newbies and Mentors - Alberta

Calgary Hello

Noob here. My safety instructor told me this is a good place to find info and used guns. I must be blind cant fin any used gun listings. Maybe I heard him wrong. Anyway I am looking to purchase or even go hang out and shoot. I have access to 2 different farms one West of Airdrie and one west of Okotoks. Its gopher season..
 
DRoc said:
Noob here. My safety instructor told me this is a good place to find info and used guns. I must be blind cant fin any used gun listings. Maybe I heard him wrong. Anyway I am looking to purchase or even go hang out and shoot. I have access to 2 different farms one West of Airdrie and one west of Okotoks. Its gopher season..
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hi there. to see used gun listing, you have to apply for access to "Equipment Exchange", otherwise known thru-out the forum as EE.

the mods will decide whether to let you access it, i think.

it took me a day to get access, so it's fairly pain free.

good luck and have (safe) fun at the farms! i don't got any rifles so i can't tag along. wish i could though!:)
 
Nester said:
Red Deer :dancingbanana:

No fat chicks :D
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No fat chicks eh? :) I'll remember that.

Do you know of anyone closer to Cochrane who might be willing to help a clueless not fat chick with the basics? The boy who used to help me is off chasing fat chicks. I have a P22 Walther that needs cleaning and I have a .22 rifle somewhere with my name on it that I need to buy. I will know once I see it but I could use some advice on what the best choice might be. Also could use some suggestions on ranges that are taking members.
 
Hey all, I am new to Calgary area (Airdrie) and want to get out shooting but I am having a hard time finding anywhere to shoot. I am looking for someone that migh be able to take me out gopher hunting or atleast direct me to a range in the area to sight in a new rifle.

Thanks in advance

Mike
 
Hello,
I finally got my PAL now that the LGR is gone. I live in Southern Alberta and my family has a farm, and a ranch in the foothills. Plenty of gophers to shoot and the coyotes seem to be doing pretty well for themselves too. Learned to shoot when I was around 9 or 10? I can't remember, haven't done it for a while though. I don't really need somewhere to shoot or anybody to shoot with but if you're in the area and you're cool I'm open to it. Just thought I'd introduce myself to the community.
 
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Looking for someone to shoot with in the Edmonton Area. I am moving from BC to Stoney Plain untill we can find a house to buy in Leduc County. I currently shoot a 243 and 30-06. Wanting to move into a 338LM for long range shooting.


thanks can PM or email me, not sure if I will have internet at the farm were moving to.

sharvey84@ymail.com

thanks

Stu
 
Hey everyone new shooter in Lethbridge looking for sOme guidance and friendship in Lethbridge! I am most interested in handguns and am currently trying to figure out my own preferences and become as comfortable as possible with firearms... I have my pal/rpal training coming up in a mOnth but would love a chance to get more hands on experience...

If your oPen to helping and teaching a newbie please MSG me... Any help is appreciated
 
anyone with land near Leduc that is ok to shoot on please PM me, i have some firearms just need someone to help with a place to go since i am newish to the area
 
Looks like this thread has all but dried up.... but I will drop a post regardless. I am new to the forum, and fairly new to shooting (usual Alberta thing, shooting on the farm as a youth) and recently got my PAL and going for my RPAL shortly. I am looking to learn more about pistols and some good technique. I have some friends who have done the IPSC course and once I get my RPAL and spend some quality time with the pistol I am going to purchase and get comfortable with it, I will do the course as well, but I wanted to get a head start and spend some time perfecting some skills. I have done a couple range visits solo, but would like to start going more often.

Thanks everyone!
 
Hi everyone, my name is Andrew. Just wondering if anyone has a norinco cqb I could try and even better if anyone has a cmmg conversion/ dedicated upper I could also try? I'm really short and are abit worried about the recoil.I've tried a bushmaster and the recoil was more than my friends sub 2K.
I'm in the Calgary area and have land to shoot on and also have a range membership.
Thanks Andrew
 
Hi there looking for a gunsmith in Calgary area to take a look at bl .22 that doesn't wanna fire! Please make any suggestions or email me at username at gmail dot com.
 
Hi there. I'm in western Edmonton, and wouldn't mind having a mentor, or even just someone that would let me use their firearms until I get a taste for what I want to actually purchase. Shoot me an email at icestorm1994 at gmail dot com
 
Hey Everyone,

I am new to the shooting scene and am looking for someone to show me the ropes/give me some guidance. I have emailed a couple of clubs and have had very disheartening responses (either they are full/not accepting members, are not set up for helping newcomers, or no longer exist). I have a Remington 700 in .308 on the way (should be here and ready to go early 2013) and am interested in precision shooting. I am aware that the Sibbald range is free and I do plan on using that but seeing as it is only 100 yards (and apparently a disaster) I would prefer something else.

I would be willing to pay for gas/beers/lunch/rounds whatever it takes to get some help in this sport.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ryan
 
Hi all. My name is Simon, while I am patiently waiting for my PAL I thought I will start looking at which club/ range I should join in te Edmonton area. The one that really caught my attention was the CHAS which allows members to shoot at Phoenix and Genesee. However you need a member to sponsor and since I am totally new and not knowing anyone I couldn't consider this club for the time being. Next is the Sherwood Park Fish n Wildlife which I understand is very busy and may not even be accepting new members. I would love to join Phoenix but have difficulties coughing up the $400 plus. I am just looking into the drayton valley, Camrose and spruce grove but thought I will ask those who has gone thru same thing and see which way you decided to go. Tia. Simon
Someone mentioned in another thread about getting your ltatt with Edmonton shooting guild then just go to Zphoenix and pay as you go, is that an option? I would imagine at some point Phoenix will insist that you to become a member. Anyone got any insight advise?
 
I have a membership with SPFGA, but I go to Phoenix and just pay the drop in fee. It's a lot closer to home, and a comfortable temperature in the winter. From what I have experienced, they have no problem letting people do this and it would not surprise me if it accounts for a large percent of their income. If they started demanding that people buy memberships after X amounts of visits they would lose lots of money. Plenty of people can afford and justify 22 bucks, multiple times per year, less people can afford $475 or whatever it is nowadays. Even counting the cost of my SPFGA membership and my drop in fees, I've still saved almost $200 this year. Granted, I'm going to look into getting a Phoenix membership because I want to get competitive and start going at least once a week rather than once every few months.

I've met a few of the people from CHAS, they seem like good folks.

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Hi all. My name is Simon, while I am patiently waiting for my PAL I thought I will start looking at which club/ range I should join in te Edmonton area. The one that really caught my attention was the CHAS which allows members to shoot at Phoenix and Genesee. However you need a member to sponsor and since I am totally new and not knowing anyone I couldn't consider this club for the time being. Next is the Sherwood Park Fish n Wildlife which I understand is very busy and may not even be accepting new members. I would love to join Phoenix but have difficulties coughing up the $400 plus. I am just looking into the drayton valley, Camrose and spruce grove but thought I will ask those who has gone thru same thing and see which way you decided to go. Tia. Simon
Someone mentioned in another thread about getting your ltatt with Edmonton shooting guild then just go to Zphoenix and pay as you go, is that an option? I would imagine at some point Phoenix will insist that you to become a member. Anyone got any insight advise?
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