• Registering a Restricted Firearm in Canada

    Registering a Restricted Firearm in Canada

    Not writing a full article, just outlining the steps I had to take to register a restricted firearm that did not have an FRT sub number. There’s an FRT for restricted-length Ravens, but not for a Raven with a 16″ barrel. Well, now there is.

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  • Straight Pull AR’s in Canada

    Straight Pull AR’s in Canada

    Technically, there are none. AR’s are prohib at the moment and were restricted before then, so there was no good reason to make one into a straight pull. BUT, there are some Canadian-made rifles that use AR parts that are straight pull that you can make some really interesting rifles from. The MRA Maverick (308…

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  • Best Edmonton Area Gun Ranges

    Best Edmonton Area Gun Ranges

    I see this question come up often enough that I thought I’d write a quick article with some pros/cons to each range. Edmonton has 2 indoor ranges inside the city and 2 large outdoor ranges outside of the city. I belong to both CHAS and SPFGA and generally prefer outdoor ranges for the long range,…

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  • Lockhart Raven Builder’s Kit Notes

    Lockhart Raven Builder’s Kit Notes

    If you want the full Raven review, see this link. If you got a builder’s kit and want to know how it differs and what you’ll need, continue. After reviewing a friend’s Raven 556 Platinum, I ordered a Gold Builders Kit. As others have noted, shipping times vary wildly: from 1 month to 5-6 depending…

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  • Shooting a Mapleseed

    I recently had the chance to attend 2 full Mapleseed events and wanted to write a bit about what I saw. Compared to some of the other shooting clinics or courses I’ve been to, Mapleseed was: Inexpensive. For a full day of training, it was a fraction of what I’ve paid for other shooting courses.…

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  • Importing a Toyota Vanguard

    Importing a Toyota Vanguard

    Time for another off-topic post! I’m writing this because there’s not a lot of good information on this vehicle. I needed a vehicle to replace my well loved but aging and rusting, 2003 Dodge Caravan. Why import a right hand drive JDM to Canada? Because the used car market is pants-on-head retarded right now and…

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  • Savage Model 99 Review

    Savage Model 99 Review

    The Savage Model 99 is a lever action rifle made in the US. As the name implies, the design originates from 1899 and from the serial number range, this particular rifle is in 303 Savage and was made in either 1900 or 1901, so pretty early into the rifle’s 98 years of production. Savage 99…

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  • How to Hunt at Long Range

    How to Hunt at Long Range

    Most hunters take big game at 25-125M. What do you need to do if you want to shoot further than that? Spitting distance: 0-125M For the typical distance that most hunters take big game, you don’t need much. Rifle: most any centerfire rifle will work. A scope is not required but will make shot placement…

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  • Lockhart Raven 556 Review

    Lockhart Raven 556 Review

    The Lockhart Tactical Raven is a rifle platform designed and made in Canada. It comes in 9mm, 5.56, and 308 sizes. Unlike 180’s like the WK180C or the WS-MCR, the Raven uses a gas tube instead of a piston. Whole rifles are around $2000, while builders kits can be had for $1300-1500. The rifle shown…

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