r/canadaguns • u/OkEffect8435 • Mar 29 '26

Application / Regulation advice PAL Application Question

If you are a Canadian citizen no convictions here and have a criminal record in the USA is this something you need to disclose this information in the application, do they look at records in the USA or is it best to talk to CFO or a lawyer?

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) Mar 29 '26

Talk to a lawyer. Not the internet. Not the CFO.

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u/MBGLK Mar 29 '26

I don't think they ask that. Never give the police more than what they ask for.

If it is asked then obviously you need to answer.

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u/MapleBaconBeer Mar 29 '26

The PAL application form only asks about criminal code of Canada convictions. So in your case the answer would be "No".

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u/Natural_Comparison21 Mar 29 '26

This is actually a really interesting question. u/varsli

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u/julienjj Mar 29 '26

What happens in vegas stay in vegas ?

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u/Bright_Resist_5896 Apr 07 '26

I think it would be about the nature of your history in the US. If it's violence related history then they will probally turn you down, they will probally find out you have living in the United States especially if you have a U.S. Citizenship or change in addresses.