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/Ok-Bowler-203 Mar 11 '26

If that were true all the PAL holders in Surrey BC would be weekly suspects. And like others said the only real downside is (well not really a downside) is all the money you’ll pour into this hobby.