r/canadaguns • u/GeneralMastodon9994 • Mar 11 '26

Application / Regulation advice Cons to having a PAL in Canada?

Hey everyone, I am considering getting the PAL license (restricted and non-restricted), and I wanted to ask if there are any cons to being a PAL holder in Canada?

Is it true that the government can pose you as a suspect if anything happens in the area where you live (firearm related) or just in general is it true that the government keeps an eye on you as a PAL holder?

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 Mar 11 '26

You'll be spending a lot more money on your new hobby.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '26

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u/428522 Mar 11 '26

Wives hate this one simple trick...

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u/Plasma_48 Mar 11 '26

Did you know that firearms and firearm accessories or appreciating assets? I didn’t either, but my buddy told me they were. Anyway, I do a lot of investing now.

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u/1882greg Mar 11 '26

This is just enlightened self interest on your part 😉

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u/TheRip91 Mar 11 '26

I had my PAL for a few years, just used my grandpa's old shotgun and Marlin 22..

Then last Feb I started buying guns, I think 10 or 12 guns, then scopes, and ammo... probably over 12k idk. It's technically not lying if you also dont know.

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u/Goldyflix Mar 11 '26

Damnn broo i hid my last purchase from my gf…. Lol she told me to stop spending and i just couldnt resist the temptation.. lol now i will find a way to tell her but with a discounted price so she doesnt freak out that much lol since i told her no more purchases this year… lol what a fail lol and iam trying to sell 1 to up another one… and shes like you should keep your first purchase… and iam like (in my head) i know you really aint gona take it well if i add another one lol) so its like a trade lol so shouldnt freak out lol

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u/MourningWood1942 Mar 11 '26

No sell, only buy

Even if it means you need to get a BF instead, hell I’d turn gay with ya so we can both have cool guns. Only requirements are nice feet.

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u/Goldyflix Mar 11 '26

I do have nice feet dohhh lol she does my pedicure

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u/Goldyflix Mar 11 '26

Lol i rather just wait 9 months and get more. then to get a bf lol if she dont see it she dont know and i dont lie lol

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u/EnoughTrack96 Mar 11 '26

Username checks out

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u/kylethesnail Mar 11 '26

A LOT more money in a lot worse products with more and more limited options we have which could be rendered worthless at any moment per gov order.

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u/SceneAccomplished549 Mar 11 '26

If you don't look, its not very expensive