Ontario STATT question

koesdibyo

koesdibyo

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So I currently have my RPAL application in. Yes, I know... it should have been done sooner and I should have done it when I got my PAL in the first place. But whats done is done, and Im on the right track at least.

Getting the RPAL was prompted for several reasons. Mainly being that I want to join the strength in numbers against losing the licences (yes, slightly prompted by fear of "oh ####, if I dont get it now... I may never get it with JT stepping up to the plate soon").

Since the decision was made, a few doors have opened for me, and Im extremely happy I did get it - even though I honestly didn't think I would be making any restricted purchases anytime soon, or even at all.
But an old friend of mine recently mentioned he had a pistol for sale that I really wanted, but missed my chance when I had it. It is a pistol from our tour, and not something that can just be readily bought - so I obviously said ABSOLUTELY Ill take it.

Here is where my questions come in.
He is located in Alberta, and myself in Ontario. I do not belong to a range, as the ranges around me have all been filled up since I even got my PAL. I did recently get information on a range nearby that has openings, but it is at capacity until renewals come around; in which I will be applying to the range.
The range has a 1 year probation though, so this doesnt help me either in getting an ATT for a while. But that is not my concern... if I dont get out shooting with it for a year or 2, so be it; I'll just be glad I was able to find a pistol that holds some sentimental value from my time overseas.

Where I get worried, is some of the horror stories that the Ontario CFO denies people for not being a part of a range. While my friend has said he will hold onto it for me as long as necessary; I would prefer it to be in my safe, obviously.
What are my chances on running into problems in getting the firearm transferred to me, and sent to me without a range?

I am unsure if it will be sent via mail, or if I will be picking the pistol in person at this point in time... As I get out to Alberta for work, one thought was to meet up with him (as we havent seen each other since we both left the forces a few years ago) and catch up, then I would part ways and make my way back to Ontario.
 
Ontario = no problem. Just explain your waiting to join as soon as an opening happens.
Now if your on your 10th that would probably be different.
I bought a couple without being a member with no problems in Ontario.
 
Beautiful... sigh of relief! Definitely dont plan on 10; but we'll see. The firearm bug has got me bad since I first got my PAL, can only imagine now that a new world of firearms is open to me now.

I dont have have the RPAL yet, but Ive bought 2 haha. Gotta put a damper on that for a bit. I think I should remove myself from CGN; too many vendors with great deals and my impulse buying doesnt help at all.
 
You'll never belong to a range. You will be joining a club. Anyway, as mentioned, put the name of the club you've applied to join. They still won't transfer it until your appication process is complete though.
Suspect picking it up in AB will give you more grief than you think. More from the airline than CPFO's though. Not all of 'em like carrying firearms.
Orillia Rod and Gun, out by Epp's, filled up? Barrie too far? Just curious.
 
sunray said:
You'll never belong to a range. You will be joining a club. Anyway, as mentioned, put the name of the club you've applied to join. They still won't transfer it until your appication process is complete though.
Suspect picking it up in AB will give you more grief than you think. More from the airline than CPFO's though. Not all of 'em like carrying firearms.
Orillia Rod and Gun, out by Epp's, filled up? Barrie too far? Just curious.
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Orillia club is filled and only accepts members who can be sponsored in by current members.

Barrie gun club; to be honest, from when I looked into them, and was told the price of membership I nearly #### a brick. Plus the probation periods and all that turned me off of it.

I looked into the Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers club... Midland is a bit out of the way of where I'd ideally like to shoot, but it would have been a start. But a sponsor is also needed, to which I do not have or know anyone

Borden rod and gun club was/is also a possible contender. Further out... so that sucks, and the fact it only has limited times/days to shoot a month was really deterrent. But the price is right!

Finally I did find a club relatively good driving distance, nice facility, fairly priced with no overly special hoops/rules/probation periods to jump through. It does require a sponsor, who I was able to find (A fellow CGNer as a matter of fact, who kindly agreed to meet with me and get to know each other upon going so far as to become my sponsor).

There is a club meeting coming up shortly to which I hope to attend if my schedule allows. I have spoken with the membership chairmen and have been advised of the capacity until renewals roll around, to which I was told to put in an application around April.

I was thinking transporting on my own might be more grief than just having it mailed (and depending on what flight company I choose, possibly a more costly method as well :p).
 
Hi koesdibyo,
I don’t remember how close you are to Parry Sound, they have the Parry Sound Hunters and Anglers and the Parry Sound Pistol Club. $175 for the year, 3 supervised shoots, one in house safety course and your good to get your ATT. If you want to shot non-restricted you join and shoot right away. There is trap, a 100 rifle range, archery range, and of course the pistol club. The pistol club you shoot from inside a heated area outside so it isn’t too cold in the winter. Send me a text I will be going over this weekend if you want to come along and we can meet at the cottage.
 
Found said:
Hi koesdibyo,
I don’t remember how close you are to Parry Sound, they have the Parry Sound Hunters and Anglers and the Parry Sound Pistol Club. $175 for the year, 3 supervised shoots, one in house safety course and your good to get your ATT. If you want to shot non-restricted you join and shoot right away. There is trap, a 100 rifle range, archery range, and of course the pistol club. The pistol club you shoot from inside a heated area outside so it isn’t too cold in the winter. Send me a text I will be going over this weekend if you want to come along and we can meet at the cottage.
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Hey :)

Parry Sound would have been a bit out of the area I was looking(about an hour and 20 minutes), but definitely something to keep in the back of my mind. Appreciate the invite as well, but unfortunately this weekend I wont be around.
Lots of job postings for Paramedic are slowly popping up all over the province, so my location may be changing in the near future as well. Ideally staying put would be best, but have to go where the work is! But depending on where I may go, this could also be a blessing in disguise and open up an area of more ranges too!
 
sunray said:
You'll never belong to a range. You will be joining a club. Anyway, as mentioned, put the name of the club you've applied to join. They still won't transfer it until your appication process is complete though.
Suspect picking it up in AB will give you more grief than you think. More from the airline than CPFO's though. Not all of 'em like carrying firearms.
Orillia Rod and Gun, out by Epp's, filled up? Barrie too far? Just curious.
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ModerateSniper said:
"You'll never belong to a range. You will be joining a club." The semantics of this statement are mind boggling.
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I guess its koesdibyo military background causing the error in his terminology you guys picked up on :). Maybe we can let it go with the veterans who served our country when they are back in civilian life :).
 
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