Please scroll down for information on the Firearms License and Hunter Safety programs.

The Club is hosting their 2nd OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, JANUARY 25, 2009.
Handgun Section from 9 am to noon - Rifle Section from 1 pm to 4 pm
Visitors can take a short safety course and then test their aim with a few shots while being supervised by a Club Range Officer.

Gun Club
Welcome to the RA Gun Club (RAGC), the only indoor rifle and pistol range in Ottawa open to the public.  
The RAGC offers men and women a friendly, safe and professional venue for both recreational and competitive shooting. Both novice and long-time enthusiasts have the opportunity to improve their skills and to challenge themselves to learn a new sport.

Did you know that shooting is an Olympic sport? There are 17 Olympic shooting sport events which include ten for men and seven for women across a range of firearms. Olympic shooters compete in three different disciplines: five events with rifles, five events with pistols and six events with shotguns. A number of the more popular rifle and pistol Olympic shooting events are practiced at the RAGC.

The RAGC also provides rifle and pistol shooters the opportunity to practice a number of different disciplines. Our indoor target shooting club caters to several shooting disciplines including - I.S.S.F (International Shooting Sports Federation), the Canadian Sporting Rifle discipline, and the I.P.S.C. (International Practical Shooting Confederation) Black Badge Certification required and N.R.A. (National Rifle Association). As well, the Handgun Section offers “slow fire” periods, traditionally scheduled on Mondays at 7:00 pm and Saturdays at 10 a.m. which are ideal for beginners to practice safely with the club firearms (exceptions may occur for Club Matches).

You do not need to own a firearm to join the RA Gun Club.  The club owns a variety of firearms that are available for member use, under club supervision, at no extra charge. Our inventory includes a number of .22 LR calibre single shot target rifles, as well as air rifles, and a variety of .22 LR calibre pistols in both semi-automatic (self loading) or revolver styles. The club also owns pistols in .38 special, .357 magnum, .40 S&W, 9 mm, .45 ACP, as well as air pistols. Eye and ear protection is provided, so the only extra cost would be for targets and ammunition used (both are available in the range).

Handgun and rifle shooters must take an internal club safety course. The rifle safety course is available on Tuesday nights once a month at no charge, while the handgun safety course is taught about once a month and a fee of $50 applies. Once you have taken the required course(s) you need not take it again unless you violate a safety rule and you’re asked to repeat the course as a “refresher.”
The club works closely with the Chief Firearms Officer of Ontario to facilitate Authorizations to Transport for those members with their own restricted firearms. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (Rifles) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (Pistols) are offered at the RA once per month for those needing to obtain their Firearms License (Possession and Acquisition License - PAL).   See below for details.

The Club is hosting their 2nd OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, JANUARY 25, 2009.
Handgun Section from 9 am to noon - Rifle Section from 1 pm to 4 pm
Visitors can take a short safety course and then test their aim with a few shots while being supervised by a Club Range Officer.

The Club’s monthly activity calendar posted below provides details of club activities, times and special events.  Check for updates regularly.

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Junior Gun Club
The club welcomes both recreational and competitive juniors (13 to 17 years old) in its rifle section. Juniors must complete the internal club Rifle Safety course on a Tuesday night (offered twice a month) before their first Sunday visit. See calendar on website for course dates. In addition, the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and test for non-restricted firearms will be available to club juniors who wish to obtain a minors permit. Junior members can shoot .22 rifle, air rifle or air pistol and may try I.P.S.C. when shooting with a parent or guardian. Interested in joining? Visit the range during Junior Rifle hours, or during an Open House.

Firearms Licence (CFSC)
(Part I of the Hunters Education Program)
Anyone over 18 years of age who intends to obtain a Firearm Licence (PAL) must first pass the firearms test(s). As preparation for the legally required tests, the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) will cover the new laws concerning firearms ownership, storage, and transportation, as well as basic firearm operation and safe handling. Text books are available from the Instructor on the first day of the course. The course is also required for anyone between 12 and 18 years of age who wants to obtain their minors licence. The Non Restricted Firearms Licence course is also the mandatory Part I of the Hunters Education (H1) Program. Registration and payment for the non restricted course and test are required in advance at the RA’s East Desk.
Restricted firearms certification (CRFSC) - “course and test” are offered on Sundays at the completion of the non restricted course. Register early as these courses sell out in advance

Hunters Education Program
(Part II)
All students must complete both Part I (Firearms Licence Course - 10 hours) and Part II (Hunters Ed) and successfully complete the Hunter’s exam, to gain their H1 - Hunting certification (for firearm and bow hunting). These 2 courses can now be taken in any order, however students must show their Hunter’s Instructor a copy of their official CFSC report reflecting instructor’s name, # of hours completed and CFSC test results before they will receive the Instructors endorsement to complete their H1 Hunting certification.
The Hunters Education Program prepares students for the Hunter Exam and is offered under the direction of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to those at least 12 years of age. The Hunter’s Guide textbook is required and can be purchased from your instructor on the first day of the course. Testing will be completed on the second night after completion of required course hours. FULL ATTENDANCE/completion of required course hours is MANDATORY to be eligible for testing. Those who have previously taken PART I - must show proof of CFSC course hours completed, to be eligible to take just Part II for their Hunter’s Certification. The RA does not issue licences or maintain attendance records. Questions on the exam, hunting licences, or past certifications should be directed to the MNR at 613-258-8204.

Note: Firearms and Hunters Education schedules are subject to change pending demand. Early registration is recommended. Additional courses will be added if warranted or cancelled if there are insufficient registrations.

HOW TO REGISTER
Click here for registration information. For clarification on registration procedures, please contact Member & Guest Services Staff at 613.733.5100.

For further program information, contact Sharron Malott at 613.736.6208 or e-mail at smalott@racentre.com (please include you phone number with all e-mail enquiries).