Frequently Asked Questions
Range Hours of Operation
Monday and Wednesday – 9 AM to 9 PMTuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9 AM to 7 PM Saturday – 9 AM to 7 PM Sunday and all retail holidays – 11 AM to 7 PM
Please note that organized events preempt individual use of range.
Check the Upcoming Events for range and clubhouse availability.
Where is the Club Located
Located in an idyllic setting nestled on the waters edge, north of Collingwood at the end of Gun Club Road (off HWY 26)
The club is located at 12 Gun Club Road in Collingwood
(2 km N of the intersection of First St & Balsam St .)
How can I get Firearms Training
There are different aspects of firearms training:
(1) The training that you need to complete to obtain a firearms license
Firearms Safety (Non Restricted & Restricted, P.A.L.) and Hunter Education Courses.
The courses are conducted every month with a minimum of 10 candidates.
For more information or to sign-up for the next course E-Mail: training@collingwoodrodandgunclub.com
(2) The training that you need to access the range.
This is the Club level safety training specific to the Collingwood Rod and Gun Club. It is offered once each year usually in May or September when there are sufficient Members to fill the class.
(3) Marksmanship coaching
On alternate Monday evenings our Club offers the opportunity for Members to shoot under the supervision of our Range Officer. Shooting skills are developed through practice and our Range Officer and other Club Members can point out the common errors that negatively affect shooting ability.
How do I Join the Club
To join this Club you must complete the Membership Application form and send it and the appropriate Membership fees and initiation fees to:
Collingwood Rod and Gun Club, Box 396, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y3Z7.
After the application form has been received you will be contacted to set up a meeting so that we can meet you and tell you more about the Club and our expectations. In addition, your application to join the Club must be accepted by the members at one of our monthly meetings.
Click on this link for Membership Fees and Application form
If you need to talk to someone about the Club or Membership Application, please call us at 705-445-1976 or contact us using the form below.
What Firearms can I use at the Range
All handgun calibres up to 50 calibre, rim fire rifles, @30 yard range only, and rifles chambered in approved handgun calibres up to 45 calibre.
Approved calibres are 9mm Luger/NATO, 40 calibre Smith and Wesson/10mm Automatic, 38 Special/357Magnum, 44 Special, and 45 ACP.
Other calibre requests will be considered for approval by the executive. Handgun holsters are PROHIBITED.