r/canadaguns • u/mjskopun • May 20 '26

Buy recommendations New to gun ownership

I thought Canada was safe, then I got home invaded. Still dealing with the PTSD but in the meantime, looking at gun ownership. Want to do it correctly, any tips about how to get one?

Also, (this is for the experts) based on the legal list of guns (hand guns for now) what is the best quality gun that -

  • doesn't require tons of maintenance
  • is Quality (not cheap crap)
  • Doesn't lose it's aim after some use

Thanks for the feedback.

Noob

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u/gnu_gai May 20 '26

First worry about passing your C(R)FSC and successfully applying for your (R)PAL, then worry about which specific gun to buy. Just a heads up that possessing a firearm with the intent to use it in self defense is a crime, and that PTSD will make the RCMP less likely to grant your PAL

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u/givemehellll al May 20 '26

The PTSD part isn’t accurate… unless you bring up the whole need a gun for self defence because of PTSD.

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u/greekdude1821 on May 21 '26

CFO has to determine if your PTSD is well managed and doesn't cause a danger to society.

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u/mjskopun May 24 '26

That's good to know.