But all the RCMP requires for nonrestricted guns is that you verify the seller or family member has a pal. In your case the pal expired recently, thats fine.
Just take the guns. They are non restricted so the RCMP has no idea who has them.
No, you do not have to tell the RCMP the specific make, model, or serial number of a non-restricted firearm when you buy it. However, the seller or store must verify that your Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is valid through the RCMP Individual Web Services portal to get a transfer reference number before completing the sale. (This makes no sense in my opinion)
Buying from a Business PAL Verification: The store checks your licence online to ensure it is valid.
No Specific Gun Data Sent: The store receives a reference number; they do not report the specific firearm details to the RCMP during this check.
Business Records: Licensed retailers are required to keep their own internal sales records—including the make, model, serial number, and your PAL details—for 20 years, which the government can access under specific legal conditions.
Buying in a Private Sale PAL Verification: The seller must contact the RCMP's Canadian Firearms Program or use the online portal to verify that your PAL is valid and get a reference number before handing over the gun.
No Registration: The specific details of the non-restricted long gun or shotgun are not registered with the federal government.
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u/NorthernArbiter Jul 27 '26
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice…
But all the RCMP requires for nonrestricted guns is that you verify the seller or family member has a pal. In your case the pal expired recently, thats fine.
Just take the guns. They are non restricted so the RCMP has no idea who has them.
No, you do not have to tell the RCMP the specific make, model, or serial number of a non-restricted firearm when you buy it. However, the seller or store must verify that your Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is valid through the RCMP Individual Web Services portal to get a transfer reference number before completing the sale. (This makes no sense in my opinion)
Buying from a Business
PAL Verification: The store checks your licence online to ensure it is valid.
No Specific Gun Data Sent: The store receives a reference number; they do not report the specific firearm details to the RCMP during this check.
Business Records: Licensed retailers are required to keep their own internal sales records—including the make, model, serial number, and your PAL details—for 20 years, which the government can access under specific legal conditions.
Buying in a Private Sale
PAL Verification: The seller must contact the RCMP's Canadian Firearms Program or use the online portal to verify that your PAL is valid and get a reference number before handing over the gun.
No Registration: The specific details of the non-restricted long gun or shotgun are not registered with the federal government.