FAQS

A firearms license is called The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). It is renewable every five years. Generally, applicants must have passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.   Usually if you are in possession of a firearm, you need a licence even if you are not the owner and never handle the firearm. If a peace officer finds that you have a firearm without a valid licence, you risk penalties. To reduce that risk, you should apply for a licence as quickly as possible. You need a firearms licence to be able to register any restricted or prohibited firearms.   We DO NOT provide the course. You must search for a local course. More information can be found on the RCMP website.

We require a valid PAL for the purchase of ammunition and firearms. We CANNOT SELL those items to unlicensed individuals, or unlicensed individuals. As Canadian laws are changing, a PAL may be required for more purchases in the future, and we will continue to update our website should new laws come into effect. Purchases are recorded in compliance with Canadian law.

We do not offer any courses currently. If you are interested in competition sports, or a PAL please see the answers to our other FAQs for more information.

We are NOT a range; we only sell firearms and accessories.

No, we only sell real firearms, and accessories for licensed firearms owners.

We do provide gunsmithing services for handguns and pistols currently. The gunsmith rate is $100/hour Please use our contact us form to let us know what you are looking to have done, and we can provide you with information.

Practical shooting, also known as dynamic shooting or action shooting, is a set of shooting sports in which the competitors, using a firearm try to score as many points as possible during the shortest time (or sometimes within a set maximum time). While scoring systems vary between organizations, each measures the time in which the course is completed, with penalties for inaccurate shooting. The courses are called "stages” and are shot individually by the shooters.

IPSC is the acronym for the International Practical Shooting Confederation. IPSC is a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of Accuracy, Speed and Power are balanced in a unique scoring system. IPSC can be ran in Pistol, PCC (Pistol Calibre Carbine Rifle) or Shotgun.   Participating in IPSC matches requires a Black Badge training course, as well as active IPSC Membership.   IPSC Handgun/Pistol There are different division for handgun competition – although each division has different regulations that need to be explored in depth, here is a quick breakdown of the basics:


  Open Division

• Optic/electronic sights are permitted
• Ports/compensators permitted
• No minimum trigger pull
• No maximum size of firearm
• No restrictions on holster position

  Standard Division

• No optic/electronic sights are permitted
• No ports/compensators permitted
• Minimum calibre for major 10mm/.40
• No minimum trigger pull
• Restrictions on holster positions
• Must fit wholly within the confines of the IPSC box

  Classic Division

• No optic/electronic sights are permitted
• No ports/compensators permitted
• No minimum trigger pull
• Restrictions on holster positions
• Must fit wholly within the confines of the IPSC box
• Must be based on and visibly resemble the classic 1911-genre design

  Production Division

• No optic/electronic sights are permitted
• No ports/compensators permitted
• Minimum trigger pull 2.27 kg. (5 lbs.) for first shot or 1.36 kg. (3 lbs.) for every shot
• Restrictions on holster position
• Firearm must be approved by IPSC

  Production Optics Division

• Optic/electronic sights are mandatory
• No ports/compensators permitted
• Minimum trigger pull 2.27 kg. (5 lbs.) for first shot or 1.36 kg. (3 lbs.) for every shot
• Restrictions on holster position
• Firearm must be approved by IPSC

  Revolver Division

• No optic/electronic sights are permitted
• No ports/compensators permitted
• No maximum size of firearm

  For more information of the course requirements for IPSC – check out IPSC Canada, as well as your local provincial organization.

The Black Badge Certification Course contains both a Theoretical and Practical component. Students should expect to spend at least 16 hours in this course. Here, they will learn the safety procedures involved when moving with a firearm, reloading under time pressure and drawing from a holster. They will learn the rules of the game and practice all of these under cold conditions (unloaded firearms and magazines) before proceeding with the Practical part of the course.

Courses are held locally, and are co-ordinated by your local gun club, and in your provincial region.

Please contact your home club, or section co-ordinator for more information. IPSC Canada sections can be found HERE.

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is the national governing body of practical shooting in the United States under the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC). You can shoot matches in the US, if you have a current membership.

The International Defensive Pistol Association is based on the philosophy of using practical equipment to solve real world self-defence scenarios. It defers from other practical shooting leagues as it prioritizes the use of defensive tactics, in addition to speed and accuracy.