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

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u/nyg420 Feb 02 '23

I honestly only wanted a handgun, thanks to the year long process to get my license, that's now probably never going to happen.

I then shifted to wanting a Type 81 and PCC, both are on the proposed ban list.

My question is: Is it even worth it for me to waste 3k plus on guns that will most definitely be banned and possibly confiscated? I'm depressed AF and feel like I wasted all my money on the license and gun safe. I'm scared to pour any more money until something definitive comes out.

How likely do you guys think these psychopathic tyrants will outright dis-arm us fully?

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u/Scopequest Feb 02 '23

I'd say it really depends on how much the money means to you vs the enjoyment vs the fear/unhappiness of loss.

How unhappy will you be if you only get 6 months to a year out of it? With only the limited data of your one post: in assuming a fair bit (but you know yourself better).

a semi 22lr is a safer bet for quite a while (and also an excellent starter gun). Consider getting a 10/22 or A22 now and wait and see how the amendment ban list plays out. I use my A22 more than anything else.