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Offline morerpmfred

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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2011, 11:10:00 AM »
I did all the firearm courses and hunter safty through alberta hunter ed. Everything is on donatition so if you are on a budgit then just donate.

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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #16 on: January 01, 2012, 10:23:37 AM »
Yep, the paperwork isn't all that hard.
And once the in's n out's of the system are learned, the rest of it is easy, just a PITA.

Carry the license, it has the conditions, PAL, RPAL, PPAL (if you have such a thing, lucky!)

I carry photocopies of each reg, in each case. That way opening one case has all the paperwork for the rest of the cases. Same with the ATT.

Plus a copy of each goes into the glove box. That way my transport also has a copy, so I don't need to dive into a case, should I be asked.

Of course, copies of each are in the safe at home. Plus in the safety deposit box at the bank with all my other valuable paperwork.

I second doing the course at Proline in Inglewood. The instructors are usually from Edmonton. They are awesome. The course used to be run once/twice a month. PAL on Saturday, RPAL on Sunday. A decent way to spend a weekend. Cover thy butt, get both. Makes it easier should you want to use the other half of your license.
When I did mine, the PAL was in the morning, and the RPAL was in the afternoon. They run a short challenge-based course as well.


Though, I'm looking at getting a membership down at the new range, www.theshootingcentre.com . Their video range looks pretty darn cool. Plus, satisfies the other half of the RPAL condition of "recreational target shooting".
I don't mind the restricted portion on handguns, it makes sense, they've been heavily documented for a long time. The part I disagree with is the emotional, non-scientific basis for long guns to be restricted. That part angers me. Plus, civilians, in this country, do not need full rock and roll. Though fun, completely non-practicle.
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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #17 on: January 01, 2012, 12:18:54 PM »
I'm taking my PAL next weekend with 4PLAYZJ (Will) at the Firearm Center in the NE... http://www.firearmcentre.ca/

IT's a full day course.

I'm reading the book now.

I will not have any needs for RPAL... I'll do it later if I do.

Does anyone have taken thier course there or have heard of any bad ref. about them?
« Last Edit: January 01, 2012, 12:23:23 PM by SwampSinger »

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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #18 on: January 01, 2012, 06:20:44 PM »
The Shooting Centre is a great range.  That is where I have my membership.  The cinema range is a blast... literally.  Video games with live ammo!
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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2012, 10:50:44 AM »
The Shooting Centre is a great range.  That is where I have my membership.  The cinema range is a blast... literally.  Video games with live ammo!

Agreed, the entry price seems a bit high but once you r in there you will want to stay the day.
Moving targets, way quieter than the range (bigger room) and way fun. Loved it!
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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2012, 10:18:15 AM »
Perhaps we should take some photo's of some of our memberships "Jeeps of Shame", replace the boar or deer on the video screen with the "Jeeps of Shame" ???  ;D ;D ;D

Though, since I live up in the north side of town, I'm thinking of the BTSA. Their range is right near Deerfoot mall for pistols and rimfires, and I'm willing to go out to their big range at Sibbald.

Something about sighting in at 100 or 200 yds, inside, doesn't appeal to me.
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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2012, 05:25:11 PM »
FYI...Firearm Center were great bunch of folks.


It was supposed to take all day but by 13:oo I was out of there.

I would recommend them for sure!!

now it's the waiting game....  :(



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Re: Firearms license
« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2012, 06:05:46 PM »
Gun show saterday at the thorncliffe commumity centre. Doors open 9.30 am till about 4 pm. And on easter long weekend at the roundup centre on friday and saterday the biggest gun show in Canada.