Q Can I join the Pacific Shooters Association (PSA)?
A Yes, pending a successful application process. We welcome applications to join and will issue new memberships to those applicants who have shown proficiency in firearm safety and promise to abide by the club's safety rules.

Q How do I join the PSA?
A You will require a valid PAL or POL prior to joining. The next step is to study PSA club safety rules (found here) and write our exam.  Upon passing, you are issued a probationary membership card valid for 5 subsequent and supervised visits. During each of these visits you must ask an attending director to observe you while using the range. Safe firearm handling and abiding by the range rules is what we look for. Upon successful completion of these 5 visits, a full-membership may be issued. At that time the member may request a range key for mid-week access ($50 deposit). Click here for further details on new membership applications.

Q Do I have to pass an exam to join PSA?
A Yes, this is part of the membership application process for all new members. Your knowledge of PSA safety rules (found here) will be tested by our exam (written, 30 questions, multiple choice), which you can take at our clubhouse on most Saturdays and Sundays. Passing grade is 80%.

Q How much does an annual PSA membership cost?
A New members are responsible for a one-time initial sign-up fee of $100 plus the regular annual membership fee of $100 (total $200 for new members). The PSA offers a reasonable family package for an additional $20 (total $220 for new members, or $120 for renewing members), which allows for range use of another adult family member and any under age children.

Q How long is a PSA membership valid?
A Memberships are issued annually and are valid for each calendar year (Jan-Dec). Renewals occur in spring of the following year. We do not 'prorate' memberships purchased in the year prior to the month of November. Any new memberships issued in November & December of any given year are valid also throughout the next year.

Q What are PSA's range hours?
A As a private club, PSA is not available to 'drop in' shooters. Persons inquiring about new memberships can do so on most Saturdays and Sundays, ca. 9am-3pm. Currently PSA is open for shooting on weekends only. Rim-fire shooting can start at 9am, centre-fire shooting only after 10am.

Q Are Shotguns allowed at PSA?
A No.

Q Are Rifles allowed at PSA?
A Only rimfire rifles can be shot at the PSA range. Centrefire rifles are not allowed to be discharged at the range, due to noise restrictions.

Q Are there caliber restrictions at PSA?
A Yes. No centrefire-rifle or shotgun ammunition can be discharged at PSA, again due to noise restrictions. This includes Thomsen Contender style handguns, which fire centrefire rifle ammunition. Any other handgun caliber, including rimfire and centrefire ammunition is allowed.

Q What is a 'PAL' or a 'POL'?
A In order to own a firearm in Canada, you must undergo a federal licensing process. After successful completion of the 'Canadian Firearms Course', you can be issued a 'Possession & Acquisition License' (PAL) or a 'Possession Only License' (POL). For further infos on how to obtain proper licensing, please refer to the CFC website.

Q What does ACTS stand for in 'Firearms Safety'?
A Assume every firearm is loaded. Control the muzzle direction at all times. Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard unless ready to fire. See that the firearm is unloaded - PROVE it safe.

Q What does PROVE stand for in 'Firearms Safety'?
A Point the firearm in the safest available direction. Remove all cartridges. Observe the chamber. Verify the feeding path. Examine the bore.