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/nortontwo Mar 12 '26

Pro that isn’t often talked about.

It’s a helpful 3rd piece of ID.

Lots of folks renew their Drivers License and Services card at, or around, the same time. Having a PAL saves you from that awkward inbetween period when you’re awaiting your new ID’s.

Especially since they updated the look of the PAL cards from the old ugly purple nonsense. They look legit af

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u/GeneralMastodon9994 Mar 12 '26

Bet bro thanks

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u/nortontwo Mar 12 '26

Oh and also, get the full shebang with the RPal. Don’t get lazy and just to NR. Even if you have no intention of acquiring a restricted.

Back in the day you could get prohib, converted automatic, and whatnot on your license as well. But they stopped issuing those. So the only people who have em are the fortunate old timers who already had em.

And I wager same thing will happen to restricteds.