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Old 07-19-2014, 07:22 PM
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I am thinking of buying a pistol or 2 and part of that you need a yearly membership. I need this to be legal and want to be able to take my pistol on my trapline and get the proper paperwork done. From what I have been told the averrage price per year is about $300 for a range membership. Is there not a place I can get a cheaper one than that?
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Old 07-19-2014, 07:32 PM
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Kinuso range is about $40 per year. I believe they also have openings. I like the 200yard range too!
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Old 07-19-2014, 08:54 PM
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Look into joining the Whitecourt F&G....I think it is on the way to your trapline too....around $100 I think, includes range I am pretty sure. Contact them to find out details.

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Old 07-19-2014, 09:00 PM
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Evergreen is only $120/ year. They all renew on December 31 tho. May wanna wait or talk to amber at Dudley's and see if there's a six month deal.
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Old 07-19-2014, 09:14 PM
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Nose hill gun club is $50
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Old 07-19-2014, 11:23 PM
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Magrath Rod & Gun club has a registered range. Yearly membership with range pass is 35 dollars.
Send me a PM if you would like me to pick you up one and I'll mail it to you.

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Old 07-19-2014, 11:31 PM
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Whitecourt is under $70
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Old 07-19-2014, 11:32 PM
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Range pass included. You can get them at moose country petrocanada and stoney creek outfitters
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Old 07-19-2014, 11:46 PM
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Thanks a ton guys. it wouldn't be worth it to have a pistol and pay $100 + a year for a membership that I most likely would not use much. I just want to see if I can carry on the trapline and make things legal. I have to write my test and get my license to buy a pistol and get a range membership to go along with all that. Thanks for the help I will look into a few of the suggestions here a bit more when it comes time to need one. Thanks
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Old 07-20-2014, 09:02 AM
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$100 a year in Medicine Hat.
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Old 07-20-2014, 01:41 PM
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How in the world do you prepare a handgun with no range?
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Old 07-20-2014, 03:38 PM
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Does anybody have a carry permit for a trap line ?
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Old 07-20-2014, 04:52 PM
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Ponoka is $60. Athabasca is around $120. I think you can buy a membership at Phoenix for $35, then pay for usage of their facilities as you need.
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Old 07-20-2014, 06:28 PM
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Valleyview is $50
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Old 07-20-2014, 06:42 PM
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Athabasca is 100 a year or 500 for life. Purchased my life membership this winter. Shooting will be free in 4 more years
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Old 07-20-2014, 07:32 PM
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Does anybody have a carry permit for a trap line ?
I've heard of a few people getting carry permits but I think there is a little work involved.
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Old 07-20-2014, 08:30 PM
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Athabasca is 100 a year or 500 for life. Purchased my life membership this winter. Shooting will be free in 4 more years
Good deal!
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Old 07-21-2014, 12:13 AM
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I've heard of a few people getting carry permits but I think there is a little work involved.
You also need to do a proficiency test at accredited range.
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Old 07-21-2014, 12:33 AM
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Look into joining the Whitecourt F&G....I think it is on the way to your trapline too....around $100 I think, includes range I am pretty sure. Contact them to find out details.

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All memberships include range pass
All memberships are from date of purchase until Dec. 31st of membership year
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Youth membership - $15.00 (under 18 single person membership)
Regular Membership - $65.00 (over 18 single person membership)
Family Membership - $75.00 (spouses and dependents under 18 free)
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WFGA Range Pass for members of AFGA affiliated clubs - $30.00
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Old 07-21-2014, 12:55 AM
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All memberships include range pass
All memberships are from date of purchase until Dec. 31st of membership year
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Youth membership - $15.00 (under 18 single person membership)
Regular Membership - $65.00 (over 18 single person membership)
Family Membership - $75.00 (spouses and dependents under 18 free)
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WFGA Range Pass for members of AFGA affiliated clubs - $30.00
Thanks! Even a better deal than I thought. Great club up there too.

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Old 07-21-2014, 01:02 AM
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Thanks! Even a better deal than I thought. Great club up there too.

LC
I haven't used it in a couple years, but it looks like over the last year they have done some upgrades, plus it's never really busy there. When I had my pass I had it all to myself if I went during a week day. I should go renew my membership tomorrow. It also comes with insurance and a deal on your cell phone and a year subscribtikn to a magazine. Can't remember all the pluses
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Old 07-21-2014, 01:45 AM
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You can purchase a "gun club" membership at Phoenix Gun range in Edmonton, I can't recall the exact membership name but they are about $30 if I recall. That is sufficient for the CFO to approve your hand gun purchase.

That club member doesn't allow you to use the range, but you can always pay the single use range fee if you want to ever use it.
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Old 07-21-2014, 09:07 AM
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30 for Bashaw. 20 yard pistol and 100 yard rifle. Good for legal and load development.
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Old 07-21-2014, 10:19 AM
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Not trying to hijack the thread; but any suggestions around Calgary?
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Old 07-21-2014, 10:23 AM
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does Edson have a certified range?
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Old 07-21-2014, 12:02 PM
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AHEIA has a range out at Caroline, and their membership is reasonable and they do good work to boot.
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Old 07-21-2014, 12:50 PM
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Not trying to hijack the thread; but any suggestions around Calgary?
Shooting edge has memberships for 50$ but they don't give access to the range without paying daily rate.
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Old 07-21-2014, 03:56 PM
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Thanks a ton guys. it wouldn't be worth it to have a pistol and pay $100 + a year for a membership that I most likely would not use much. I just want to see if I can carry on the trapline and make things legal. I have to write my test and get my license to buy a pistol and get a range membership to go along with all that. Thanks for the help I will look into a few of the suggestions here a bit more when it comes time to need one. Thanks
The carry permit is a pain in the arse to get. I know a couple of guys that it was no issue, and a couple where they were refused flat out. Didn't seem the be a reason why either. Good luck Nube I hope you get it, the more guys that apply and get it makes it easier down the road for others, I would think anyway.
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Old 07-21-2014, 05:26 PM
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Shooting edge has memberships for 50$ but they don't give access to the range without paying daily rate.
I believe it might be a lot more than that. "associate membership".

For some reason 170$ rings a bell.
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Old 07-21-2014, 06:03 PM
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AHEIA has a range out at Caroline, and their membership is reasonable and they do good work to boot.
I was going to suggest the aheia membership also
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