CANUCKS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN: Axe-throwing league aims for liquor license.

The Backyard Axe-Throwing League — which has been catering to Canadian axe-chucking aficionados since 2006 — is aiming for a liquor licence.

CEO Matt Wilson brushes off safety concerns, saying staff at all six BATL locations in Ontario are well trained.

In recent months, a safety specialist was brought in to inspect BATL locations as part of the application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

“We received glowing reviews on the safety to go ahead with the application for the liquor license,” Wilson said. “They were very impressed with the safety of the facility, as well as the training of our staff.”

I tried my hand at axe throwing at last year’s Bullets and Bourbon, and even sober it’s harder than it looks.