This thread is a prime example of how law abiding folks are led astray and confused by the ridiculous state of Firearms Law in Canada. That said, some people just assume things are illegal because they think they are without reason (hence why some Canadians believe that it is illegal for a person who is appropriately licensed to hunt Canada Geese).
To the best of my knowledge there are currently no Laws on the books saying that a rural resident whom is in possession of sufficient licensure (PAL with Restricted endorsement) and registration can not legally discharge a Restricted firearm on their property.
Instances of police shooting in rural private locations backs this up, yet opens a can worms beyond the scope of this post. Of course, the discharge of any firearm must occur in a safe manner. That said, many Provinces do seem to have laws on the books that make it illegal to hunt with and use Restricted firearms on crown land.
Let us not forget the examples set for us by Canadian firearms owners in 1951. Remember when the government attempted to institute a firearms registry and gave up due to lack of compliance?
If people excercise their priviledges to discharge their legally owned firearms on their own property it will be known to be common place and such actions can dispell the myths that some people take as law.
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