r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jan 29 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/theluckyllama Feb 02 '23

Hi CanadaGuns

So I am fortunate in that I was able to secure the transfer of a S&W 586 6' .357 before the closure of transfers. I want to take it to the range so could I please get some clarification on procedure. I want to be as responsible a gun owner as possible and make sure I am following the law to the letter. So I have some questions.

  1. Do I need to apply for a ATT from my provincial firearms officer or does the registration of my handgun & RPAL cover transport as long as it's from my home to the range & back?
  2. For transport I have a pelican case, and I know the firearm must be action/trigger locked, as well as the case locked, am I missing anything else here? I assume also store the ammo separately outside of the case?
  3. The firearm certificate must be with the firearm at all times yes? As well as having my RPAL on me while transporting/shooting.
  4. Am I missing anything else to legally take my new handgun to the range?

Thank you, I know these are noob questions but I don't want to give the government a sniff of being illegal.

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u/RydNightwish Feb 02 '23 edited Feb 02 '23
  1. Your RPAL should have come with a letter stating conditions and some other things. You need to keep this letter with your license as they act as your range only ATT.
  2. Yes trigger locked inside of a locked case. Its always best practice to have your ammo in a seperate container while gping to the range.
  3. Yes. Yes.
  4. If your new to handguns you might find the .357 round to be a bit much at first. If so, you can use .38 special instead while learning the basics.

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u/theluckyllama Feb 02 '23

Thank you!

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u/RydNightwish Feb 02 '23

Your welcome.