The Shooting Edge Inc

03/07/2025

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At a news conference in Ottawa, Rachel Bendayan, the minister of official languages and associate minister of public safety, announces new measures to addres...

02/14/2025

Do you know what we love this Valentine's Day?? The new Sterling Arms YouTube Channel!! Subscribe and give Steve and Travis some well-deserved love! https://www.youtube.com/

12/19/2024

Did you know...although The Shooting Edge isn't around in it's old form, we are still working to build Canada's Gun Culture?? We have a brand new education facility solely focusing on teaching the Canadian Firearm's Courses? Check out our bright, modern classroom at www.CalgaryPALCourses.com ! It's a great LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEA and gift certificates are available!! Non-Restricted and Restricted courses are available in the New Year. Call (587) 997-6244 to book or buy a gift certificate!

Unlock your full potential with expert instruction in our bright modern, classroom!

11/11/2024

Today we remember. And in particular, today we want to thank our head cook and chief bottle washer, JR Cox. Thank you for your service.

10/17/2024

Hey guys! Our amazing team of instructors are still teaching PAL COURSES out of a smaller location a few minutes away from our original location. We have published a quick little website with more details, but your best bet is to call (587) 997-6244 and book your class. We have openings in December. ONWARD!

https://calgarypalcourses.com/

10/17/2024

Straight talk with a straight shooter: JR Cox on Liberal lies, legislation, landlords, lessons, and the loss of Calgary's beloved The Shooting Edge.

10/17/2024

Hi friends - here is the link to JR and the indomitable Stephanie Kusie MP Calgary - Midnapore talking about our closure and why we could no longer exist the way we had. We are so proud to have Stephanie as our MP and we will continue to support her -now and into the future. Please take the time to watch and follow her page! The Shooting Edge Inc

10/16/2024

JR had the privilege to sit with our trusted and hardworking MP, Stephanie Kusie (Calgary-Midnapore) to talk about permanently closing our doors. Visit her page tomorrow (October 17) to check it out . The Shooting Edge Inc

What happened to Calgary's The Shooting Edge Inc? I talk Liberal lies, lessons, and losses with JR Cox. Tune in tomorrow!

10/07/2024

Important Update on Member’s Firearm and Locker Content Retrieval

I hope this message finds you well. As you can imagine, the past week has been quite challenging for everyone impacted by our insolvency and closure. I have been flooded with phone messages and emails and sincerely apologize for my delayed response if you have reached out. All questions and concerns regarding your personal property are important to me. I want to ensure you have all the information you need for retrieving your fi****ms and locker contents in a timely manner.

Collection Details

Starting Tuesday, October 8th, you can pick up your items at our temporary location:

Address:
Bay A, 4301 9th St SE
(2 blocks East of Stage West, with parking available in front)
Hours of Operation for the remainder of October:

Tuesday to Friday: 11 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
CLOSED Sundays and Mondays

We will post November hours when we assess demand.

Important Notes

Temporary Authorization to Transport (ATT): You must contact the CFO’s office to arrange a temporary ATT to transport your fi****ms home or to another location.

Phone: 1-800-731-4000 ext. 9026
Online: Use your secure account on the RCMP Individual Web Services page.

We will only release items to the individual listed in our files, and we will be verifying PALs. We cannot release items to third parties.

Bring Your Locks: If your fi****ms are restricted or prohibited, please bring your locks if they aren’t already on your fi****ms. We will not have any locks for sale.

Membership Information:
As mentioned in our previous message, all members still hold a valid membership at a gun club. Your membership is with the Calibre Shooting Association (CSA), which is still operational despite not having a physical facility. Please note that the CSA cannot issue refunds.

A Request for Respect
In closing, I understand that emotions may run high during this time. I kindly ask for your respect toward our team members who are here to assist with the return of your property. No one is more saddened by the closure of TSE than they are.

I will do my best to be onsite as much as possible so that you can ask questions to me directly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

With Regards,
JR
[email protected]

10/03/2024

Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,

Dear Friends,

It is with a heavy heart that I must share the news that, after almost exactly 25 years in business, The Shooting Edge must cease all operations effective immediately.

This result comes after relentless efforts to navigate seemingly unending roadblocks that have left us financially drained and simply unable to continue. We fought through every challenge forced upon us and tried to pivot where we could, but the impact of COVID-19 hit us hard. Overwhelming regulatory changes, including the rifle ban through OIC in 2020 and the handgun ban under Bill C-21 in 2022, have resulted in a staggering loss of over $3 million annually in sales.

As we watched our sales and membership numbers dwindle, it became increasingly clear that there is little need for a shooting club when purchasing handguns is no longer an option for our customers. Compounding our struggles, our infrastructure costs have surged. Our rent has soared from about $61,000 per month to a staggering $95,000 per month over the last three years, and despite our best efforts to re-negotiate, we have been advised by our landlord that this will escalate to more than $100,000 per month in 2025, with continued increases and special assessments on the horizon. This amounts to over $1.2 million annually in rent alone.

When we consider the cumulative effect of lost retail revenue, declining memberships, and skyrocketing overhead on a dilapidated building, it's remarkable that we’ve managed to stay afloat this long.

As we close our doors, I want to express my deep gratitude for the incredible memories and connections we’ve built over the years. The experiences and opportunities provided by The Shooting Edge have enriched my life and the lives of many in this community. I will always cherish the moments we shared and the support you’ve shown us throughout this journey.

Thank you for being a part of this chapter in our story. Though this is a painful farewell, I will hold onto the memories we've created together.

With heartfelt appreciation,
JR Cox
The Shooting Edge

09/29/2024

09/17/2024

We are 💯 behind this. Come on out this weekend. Walk for the veterans. It’s the least you can do.

09/17/2024

A great cause to support! We’ll be there… hopefully we’ll see you as well.

09/13/2024

We're having a massive store wide and online sale!!! 🤩 Check us out this weekend (September 13-16) to spend your Friday pay cheque on more things you don't need! 🔫

08/01/2024

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We’ll post more when we know more!!!!

Coming soon! The R18MK3

While we have had great success in Canada with the MK2, we made careful notes and are just about ready to launch our newest rifle with these improvements.

When you hold this rifle, you will feel the comfort of the original, but we have gone to great lengths to refine and improve on an already proven platform.

Key improvement highlights: This 5.56mm rifle has an improved gas system, pinned gas block and a redesigned bolt/carrier. The forearm is anchored in steel and the receiver set is now made in 7075-T6

Watch here for more details in the next few weeks!

We will also be attending TacCom on Sept 7-9 with rifles in hand.

Because it was designed prior to Dec 15, 2023: We can maintain the use of stanag magazines.

07/15/2024

Every damn day is a battle for the fi****ms industry. It can be brutal but these guys show up EVERY. DAMN. DAY. We are so proud to support the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights and are humbled to get a letter from the fiercest lady in the land. Thanks for all you do, Tracey Wilson Rod Giltaca, Scott Carpenter and team!

06/28/2024

Full lineup of Savior cases and backpacks BACK-IN-STOCK!!!!
Also available: locks, shooting mats, and more