I'm looking for someone that owns at least a few acres of land somewhere north of Toronto. I'd like to do some target shooting without having to drive two hours north. Would anyone who owns a property in the area be alright if I used their land for target shooting? I'd give you a pack of beer or some other gift as a thank you or you could participate if you'd like. Let me know if you are interested.
An acre is not that much to shoot on.....and it might be more productive without the beer.....
Solid first post though
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That's pure gold right there.
If i had the requited 5 acres here... id let you...
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feel free to use the farm...just make sure to drop off beer at the neighbours house though ;)
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Look's like steel's post is a "one and done" sort of thing...but...a long time ago, I didn't know where to turn either, and didn't have the resources to join a club. A couple of tips steel...if you ever come back to this site. :)
1. Go knock on doors, but before you do..check the discharge laws in the area you plan on scouting. I mention that because "1 hour from Toronto" really leaves VERY few places you can shoot legally that I'm aware of.
2. Leave alcohol out of the equation altogether at the start. Showing up with it leaves the wrong impression, as does assuming a farmer might drink. Sounds like you're well-meaning and that's simply an example of what you're prepared to offer, but, figure-out how he/she ticks when you're chatting with them and then decide if a case of beer, bottle of wine, or even some goodies from a bakery would be appropriate. In my experience, it can matter more what the farmer's wife thinks of you!
I think the further you get from Toronto, the better-off you'll be too. By "better-off"...I mean the more success you'll have. Avoid farms that are very flat, have neighboring farms (and farm houses) nearby. It's one thing if a farmer is willing to say yes to using their property, but they won't say "yes" on their neighbor's behalf. (if the neighbor is close enough to be bothered by the sound, or idea of a shooter being there)
Lots of other stuff I've learned over the years, but do your homework, be respectful, leave things better than you find them, and don't assume that a farmer saying "yes" means you can bring an SKS and a pile of friends and blast all day, or, shoot clays and all the mess that brings. WAY easier to get access if it's a 22 you plan on using, can indicate what day you're likely to show up, how long you're likely to stay, etc.
LMFAO!!
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I like beer and guns!!
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Hell yeah aint nutting wrong with that!Quote:
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