r/canadaguns • u/Zealousideal-Hat5814 • May 16 '26

Application / Regulation advice Upgrading from PAL to RPAL

I got my PAL in November and just completed my Restricted safety course. Applying for the upgrade but it requires again the reference, though I have to do it by snail mail.

What I’m wondering is can I just put the email and phone of my reference like I did in the online application for the PAL or is the physical signature required here?

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u/epnk420 May 16 '26 edited May 16 '26

Pretty sure it’s physical and honestly what’s the point in rpal now? There’s nothing left, not trying to be an ass I upgraded to RPAL and didn’t get it till after the 2020 oic then bill c 21 happened and bought as many hand guns as possible but after that there’s nothing left to buy but maybe levers that aren’t over 26” oal

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u/julienjj May 17 '26

You can rent pistols.

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u/Zealousideal-Hat5814 May 17 '26

I can rent pistols, which would be great

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u/epnk420 May 17 '26

That’s fair I just haven’t seen that a thing anywhere lol but I also live in a tiny ass town we only have one range local and I think another like 30 min drive from me lol

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u/Technoaddict May 16 '26

Many ranges require RPAL for membership

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u/Unlikely_sniper May 17 '26

Bro, my range doesn't even ask for a pal unless you are using the pistol range 😂

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u/epnk420 May 16 '26

Not anywhere I go to in BC only for pistol use