Went to Target Sports Canada today on a date with my bf. Got to check shooting a gun off my bucket list✅
Adrian was our trainer, and assisted us with being comfortable and learning the proper ways to handle the guns. We chose 4 different guns - a 9mm beretta handgun, .38 S&W revolver, .223 rifle, and .308 rifle.
We first chose our guns, which Adrian had good recommendations which were easier for beginners. Then we went into a training room, where he showed us the guns one by one and instructed us how to hold it, and how to aim it. Afterwords, he prepped the necessary equipment and provided us with noise cancelling headphones and safety glasses. We went into the range, where he attached target posters onto the device on the ceiling, and positioned them accordingly (closer for handguns, farther for rifles)
The handguns had a lot of kickback and were surprisingly a little difficult to handle. The rifles were more precise, and due to you bracing it on your shoulder were easier to keep a straight aim.
My partner and I both thought it was a very good learning experience. Adrian was really supportive, and adjusted us as needed and stayed with us in the range at all times. Adrian let us keep some ammo shells as souvenirs. (This is legal to have, not actual ammunition without a gun licence - I asked)
The price was expensive but reasonable for what you get (in my opinion). You pay an entry fee, then when you're there you pay for the ammunition you use. You can choose to do more rounds with the 4 guns you selected. I chose to shoot a total of 6 times, as did my partner so collectively we did 12 times shooting at the targets. Our total spent was around $300.
Cons: limited parking, really really loud (we were flinching at first when people were shooting), the more you do it the more fatigued you are.
