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....I see on the News that ownership of restricted weapons has increased over 10% in the last year....Now, would this mean over 10% new owners, or have sales just increased 10% to already current owners?......Seems the anti-gun advocates are a tad 'concerned' ..... I wonder how many are 500+ fps airpistols?

Interesting ... as a restricted gun owner and a participant in IPSC shooting here in Alberta, I've noticed quite a few new shooters to the sport so I would lean toward new owners vs current owners.
Absolutely no facts to support that, just my observation.

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Same here - handgun owners at our range by far and far outnumber the rifle or shotgun shooters.

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Daryl

Definitely, the stat as expressed mean 10% more restricted gun owners since the last tally. And I would say 0% to the number of restricted air pistol owners included in that number. Very simply stated, firearms sales, and handgun sales in particular, are booming throughout North America. And if you don't know why, let me introduce you to a concept called pop culture in its true sense... another time, perhaps.

Mean restricted firearms, not weapons? you make it sound criminal.

Well in NS, 2 indoor ranges popped up in the last couple years and a new one in Halifax is being built. I think its easier to build a indoor range than a outdoor. Laws, and cost. Esp if you live in a huge city like Toronto, or Montreal.

One year our outdoor range was closed due to snow, so more members moved over to using the indoor range at our club and pistols. The more the better.

Talks about another club in NS making a indoor range.

Careful - indoor ranges are susceptibility to extreme regulations as to lead containment - blowers, etc.

Outdoor ranges (edge of city like here) including covers, roofs, are much easier and cheap in comparison.

Inside high population cities - outdoor ranges do not work for obvious reasons - bullet containment & space.

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Daryl

Yeah but allows you to put them in inner cities. Where outdoor, your regulated by templates, noise etc.

Our club just spent a lot of money on in floor heating, and new ventilation and blowers. It didn't bother me like some other indoor ranges.

Actually there is a indoor range in Dartmouth. Its actually in a residential area and in between 2 duplex houses. I shot there for many years.

My apologies for using the term weapon.....I always refrain from using "gun" or "weapon", using "firearm" instead.....Don't know what happened there, maybe it was in the media report that way (probably) ..... Anyone aware of any 'underground' or 'semi-underground' ranges?

I think "underground" range is not a topic that would encourage much discussion. Canadian law dictates that a hand gun can only be discharged at a government approved range. On top of that, you must be a member of such a range before you can even buy that gun.
However, if I lived out in the boonies, (or knew someone that would allow me access), and their neighbours were far enough away, (could not hear the shot), then you could probably get away with it. Against the law, mind you! I would not shoot too fast and also have a rifle that sounded similar on the outside chance that someone heard me shooting and decided to investigate.
To me that would be a little too risky. I would not want to lose my guns and license, however the location would influence my decision on that.

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SR1911 .45ACP
Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm
Savage Mk II BTVS / Nikon 3-9x40 BDC150
Canuck 12 Ga O/U
Webley Alecto .22
Webley Tempest .22
Crosman 2240 .22
Crosman 1322 .22
Beretta PX4 .177
Member of NFA, CSSA & IPSC

...Ahh,....I think you misunderstood .....I meant actually "underground".....I think having a range "beneath the earth" would be a less expensive and safer option than "above ground".....Where could a bullet fly off to if you were underground (or the basement of a large building,perhaps ?)....I have a .44 Colt that used to get a lot of use, but the range closed down....And now it's a bit far and the 'new' range is far more regimented with fewer options for pistol shooting .... I certainly wouldn't risk any alternatives though , for sure ...... That's funny, I never considered "underground" as meaning "underground", LOL ... (but I know what you mean, Stihltech )

The more I think of this, the more I laugh. I never even considered a range like you intended.
I guess that shows where my thinking is, (get your mind out of the gutter, you're blocking my view!)

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SR1911 .45ACP
Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm
Savage Mk II BTVS / Nikon 3-9x40 BDC150
Canuck 12 Ga O/U
Webley Alecto .22
Webley Tempest .22
Crosman 2240 .22
Crosman 1322 .22
Beretta PX4 .177
Member of NFA, CSSA & IPSC

Funny thing is, every time the government talks of banning this or that gun... people are rushing to buy one while they can.

About an under ground range, the main thing would be sound level, even with ear protection, it would pouve to be a big concern. Unless using a supressor (illegal). It's a loose/loose situation.

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An underground range can't be any worse than any indoor range...

I thought about burying 2 x 53' sea cans end to end and making a indoor range from them.