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  • DuhBoredShooter
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2018
    • 374

    #1

    Gun Stores and ranges in Peel Region

    I am still waiting on my PAL, and in order to contain the anxiety of waiting for my boom stick license; I've been trying with 0 success to find a gun store and range in my city or even my region. I would really appreciate any help (Sorry if there is already a thread on this)
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  • LB303
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2013
    • 8338

    #2
    Locate and compare Guns & Gunsmiths in Brampton ON, Yellow Pages Local Listings. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for.


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    • MetisWolf
      Member
      • Feb 2018
      • 54

      #3
      Urban Tactical in Brantford is where i got to shoot and buy and sell firearms.
      There is also Target Sports in Gorlmey.
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      • Justice
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2015
        • 2743

        #4
        Most gun shops in Ontario don't have an attached range. There are gun clubs in Peel Region(big place) though. Not all of 'em, most in fact, do not own the range where they shoot. Nor are they all taking new members. The waiting list, if they have one, can be long too.
        South Peel Rod & Gun Club
        3-1750 The Queensway, Suite 1341 (905) 274-0031 Dunno how accurate any of that is though.
        Burlington Rifle & Revolver Club. Indoor only. https://rangeburlington.ca/
        Galt Sportsmen's Assoc. in Cambridge. http://www.galtsportsmensclub.com/
        LAKEVIEW PISTOL CLUB Dixie and Lakeshore Rd. No web site. (905)274-0031
        PEEL COUNTY GAME AND FISH PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. No web site. May be closed. (905)846-2610

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        • blacksmithden
          The Gunsmithing *********
          • Apr 2012
          • 29596

          #5
          You need to understand something right off the bat. A lot of people hate us and our hobby due to irrational fears and media propaganda. Being in Peel (GTA) puts you right inside the hater's nest. Opening/owning/operating a gun store there is just about as easy as chopping down an oak with a feather. Most potential business owners take one look at the mountain in front of them and throw in the towel. There are easier ways to earn a living.

          All of that being said, finding a legal place to practice our hobby in your neck of the woods is going to take a lot of effort and time on your part. Ranges and memberships to said ranges aren't like buying a membership to a gym that is starving for clients. Do your homework, be ready to travel, and be patient, are the three best pieces of advice I can offer.
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          • DuhBoredShooter
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2018
            • 374

            #6
            Originally posted by blacksmithden View Post
            You need to understand something right off the bat. A lot of people hate us and our hobby due to irrational fears and media propaganda. Being in Peel (GTA) puts you right inside the hater's nest. Opening/owning/operating a gun store there is just about as easy as chopping down an oak with a feather. Most potential business owners take one look at the mountain in front of them and throw in the towel. There are easier ways to earn a living.

            All of that being said, finding a legal place to practice our hobby in your neck of the woods is going to take a lot of effort and time on your part. Ranges and memberships to said ranges aren't like buying a membership to a gym that is starving for clients. Do your homework, be ready to travel, and be patient, are the three best pieces of advice I can offer.
            Yeah I kinda figured that I am in "enemy territory". But thanks for the advice, really appreciate it.
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            • lone-wolf
              Go Canucks Go!
              • Apr 2012
              • 18039

              #7
              A little outside your area, but I always visit williams arms when I'm in port perry
              the wild still lingered in him and the wolf in him merely slept

              "It must be poor life that achieves freedom from fear" - Aldo Leopold

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              • IJ22
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2013
                • 2473

                #8
                I always like to support Al Flaherty's as much as possible, they're the last grandfathered holdout in Toronto, and they're a sponsor here. Ranges will be a challenge - are you more interested in handguns or rifles?

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                • DuhBoredShooter
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2018
                  • 374

                  #9
                  Originally posted by IJ22 View Post
                  I always like to support Al Flaherty's as much as possible, they're the last grandfathered holdout in Toronto, and they're a sponsor here. Ranges will be a challenge - are you more interested in handguns or rifles?
                  Rifles for now, but I do have some handguns in mind later on
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                  • joe6167
                    Senior Member
                    • Sep 2016
                    • 7772

                    #10
                    Just drive to Silverdale like everyone else! It really is a great place.

                    Al Flaherty's in Toronto and Lanz Shooting Supplies, which is at Silverdale, are all fine shoppes.
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                    • DuhBoredShooter
                      Senior Member
                      • Mar 2018
                      • 374

                      #11
                      Originally posted by joe6167 View Post
                      Just drive to Silverdale like everyone else! It really is a great place.

                      Al Flaherty's in Toronto and Lanz Shooting Supplies, which is at Silverdale, are all fine shoppes.
                      Silverdale is becoming more and more attractive to me, especially because I study at Mcmaster.
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                      • IJ22
                        Senior Member
                        • Apr 2013
                        • 2473

                        #12
                        Originally posted by DuhBoredShooter View Post
                        Silverdale is becoming more and more attractive to me, especially because I study at Mcmaster.
                        If you're out that way anyway Silverdale is probably a good choice, just don't let anyone at school see the rifles in your car lol you may be on the news.
                        I've heard that even Silverdale is getting hard to get into as a member, it's nuts out there. Twin City Rifle Club out by New Hamburg is a nice Rifle place also but I think you just missed the new member season there. They have a nice 300 yard range as well as nice trap skeet and sporting clays facilities. You might have a chance if you hurry, stop by there on a Wednesday evening and see if they like you.

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                        • Justice
                          Senior Member
                          • Sep 2015
                          • 2743

                          #13
                          It's actually easier to shoot handguns than it'll ever be rifles.
                          Another option for rifles is the DCRA/ORA. They shoot at Winona and other CF ranges. www.dcra.ca

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