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!

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u/SmoothMoose247 Apr 04 '23

Bit of an odd/newbie question:

My PAL is expiring in December. Recently completed the course for my RPAL. If I submit the application for the RPAL, will I still need to renew in December? My biggest concern is I don't want to submit the RPAL and have my PAL lapse while I'm waiting.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Apr 05 '23

Apply online. Eight months should be enough.