r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Apr 02 '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.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Sunday @ about 0600 AST. Previous threads here. Take a look, your question may have been answered!

If you have any suggestions for this thread, please feel free to ask here, or send the Mods a message.

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u/LePapaPapSmear Apr 02 '23

No. Firearms can not be purchased and used for the sole purpose of defense of self or property.

Your friend would very likely go to prison for a non insignificant time if ever used and it was uncovered that it was purchased with the intent to use it defensively

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u/Machiavelliana Apr 02 '23

Thanks for the info, and insights. Appreciate it.