
Prophet River Firearms started in 1994 as Prophet River Holdings, a web services company for hunting and fishing outfitters. In 2002, founder Clayton Smiley decided to import a Cooper Model 57 .22 rifle for himself from the US—and discovered there was almost no one in Canada offering this service. W...
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Prophet River Firearms started in 1994 as Prophet River Holdings, a web services company for hunting and fishing outfitters. In 2002, founder Clayton Smiley decided to import a Cooper Model 57 .22 rifle for himself from the US—and discovered there was almost no one in Canada offering this service. What began as importing for friends became a full business in January 2008.
By July 2008, Clay expanded into retail inventory. Two years later, Prophet River opened a storefront in downtown Lloydminster, Alberta. They've since moved to a larger location on the west side near the Yellowhead Highway, now serving all of Canada as a major firearms, optics, and accessories retailer.
The Import Specialization
Prophet River's core service is importing firearms from the US into Canada legally. This means handling all paperwork on both sides of the border, registering firearms, and transferring them to your PAL/FAC before shipping by mail, courier, or bus. This removes the headache that stops most Canadian shooters from accessing US inventory.
"There are very few companies in the Canadian firearms industry that offer the line of products and services that Prophet River is proud to provide. We offer distinctive and quality products with competitive pricing."
Inventory & Brands
Their consignment and retail stock includes:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Game Rifles | Merkel, Butch Searcy & Co., CZ Safari |
| Precision Rifles | Cooper M52, M54, M56, M57 models |
| Shotguns | Huglu semi-auto, Boito O/U, doubles |
| Optics | Hawke Vantage, high-end scopes & rangefinders |
Prophet River maintains an active "Our Customers" gallery showcasing real hunts: grizzly bears taken in the Yukon with custom 358s, moose from BC, whitetail across the Prairies, African safaris with dangerous game rifles, and countless first hunts with Crickett .22s. This isn't marketing fluff—these are actual Prophet River customers sharing real harvests.
They also actively hire and are connected to the local Lloydminster outdoor community.
Key Differentiator: Most Canadian gun shops can sell you what's in-stock or place an order. Prophet River actually imports from the US, handles all legal complexity, and brings inventory that would otherwise be inaccessible. This is especially valuable for caliber-specific builds and hard-to-find models.
Prophet River Firearms 4206 – 66 Ave Lloydminster, AB, T9V 3S9, Canada Phone: 780-875-0575 Email: [email protected]
They maintain an active website at store.prophetriver.com with new product listings, price drops, consignment inventory, and a newsletter for updates and contests.
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