No more club sponsored LTATT's until Junior changes the law. Carry permit comes with the licence now. However, the part about being required to join a club just to own a restricted firearm is CPFO policy, not a law. May not apply in AB either, but it's required to shoot anyway.
Most clubs have a probationary period as well. Good time to try as many handguns on for size as you can before buying. Other club members will help you, including letting you try their stuff for the asking.
You should only be dealing with one salesman too.