Author: GTA Auctioneer

How & Where to Apply for Gun Licensing in Ontario

Are you looking to buy firearms in Ontario? Firearms in Canada can be categorized in one of three ways: Non-restricted (e.g.: most modern hunting firearms including rifles and shotguns) Restricted (e.g.: primarily handguns) Prohibited   In order to acquire non-restricted firearms and ammunition in Ontario, you must be the holder of a valid firearms possession […]



The Most Popular Guns Used in Westerns

Who doesn’t love a Western? One of the most iconic genre of movies ever, much of the golden age of cinema was built on the popularity of Westerns. Throughout the first-half of the 20th century, Westerns were by far audience’s movie genre of choice. Western movies inspired everything from hit television shows, like Gunsmoke, to […]



At-Home Gun Maintenance and Storage Tips

Storing your guns is serious business. Trust us, we know! If you are storing firearms in your home, there are a lot of important things that you need to think about. Not just basic gun safety, but also things like maintaining an optimal environment for your guns. There may be a variety of security concerns, […]



Your Best Options to Sell Your Guns

Let’s be clear about one thing: selling your guns privately is a gamble and can be a very frightening and risky experience. As with everything else, the internet has massively disrupted the gun industry, leading to new opportunities but also major pitfalls for gun enthusiasts looking to purchase new or previously owned firearms. Buying a […]



Some of the Security Measures We Offer with Safe Storage

Are you satisfied with the level of security protecting your firearm collection? Serious firearm collectors often take extreme measures to keep their collections safe in their homes. They buy large gun safes to protect against theft. These safes need to be fireproof to protect the guns in the event of an accident or emergency. Oh, […]



Nothing pulls a family together like the death of a loved one. Old grudges are forgotten and fights are put aside as folks gather to say goodbye for the last time. But after the mourning is over, the family issues that were once often ignored can reappear with a vengeance. That’s why it’s so important […]



As a firearms collector, getting rid of your guns can be tough. You’ve spent years building your collection, making a huge investment of both time and money. If you’re considering downsizing or moving into a retirement living home, you probably won’t have the space to properly store your entire collection. But boy, picking the guns […]



There are two words that put dread into the hearts of collectors all over Canada: Spring Cleaning. Spring cleaning is more than just tidying up. It’s the time to go through your life and figure out what you need and what you don’t. For firearms collectors, could there be anything worse than going through their […]



One of the best parts about living in Ontario is our incredible natural resources. We are blessed with some of the most beautiful and expansive wilderness in North America. With the variety of animals, from white-tailed deer, to moose, to black bears, Ontario is a hunter’s dream! And with the spring hunting season on the […]



It’s time for a change! With every single gun auction we hold at GTA Guns, we aim to improve our services. Over the last few years, we’ve worked to refine our auctions and make them as user-friendly as possible for both sellers and buyers. At our auctions, we take care of all the details, like […]