r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • May 02 '21

Weekly Newbies Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/TechnologyReady Radical Centrist May 03 '21

Definitely.

Big-name retailers wouldn't do something illegal (Home Depot selling switchblades notwithstanding) so if they don't ask for your PAL, you're good to go.

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u/canucktobian19 trading feet pics for ammo May 03 '21

Good to hear my friend, any experience with FirearmsOutletCanada?

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u/TechnologyReady Radical Centrist May 03 '21

If you're asking if they'll ask for a PAL for accessories? They shouldn't.

I bought scopes, mags, slings, foregrips, even a complete MDT chassis while I was waiting.

There's only a few things you cannot buy. Actual firearms. Ammunition. And some firearms parts like receivers, and maybe actions? (and I'm not even sure about actions). You can probably even buy barrels, though at some point a shop might decide not to take any chances.

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u/pissing_noises May 04 '21

If the action isn't legally considered the firearm you're good. Not always clear what is or isn't the firearm, see the Sig Sauers that have the FCG as the firearm.

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u/TechnologyReady Radical Centrist May 04 '21

Yes, legally speaking the only actual controlled firearm part is the part with the registration number on it.

However, I tend to make decisions based on whether or not I'd need to hire a lawyer to argue the case. The cost/benefit analysis on buying firearms components (ie: barrel, action, etc), everything but the serialized component... like what really is the point? You'll pay WAY more buying guns in pieces. Like, I would never buy the lower receiver of an RDB given it's the upper that is serialized. Seriously, it only risks legal problems, and what would I do with the lower of an RDB?

I bought an MDT chassis on Black Friday, because it was 40% off. I did not buy any Tikka parts to put in that chassis until I got my license.

Similarly, I bought some Magpul parts because they are getting hard to find as customs is holding up some "AR15 parts" like stocks. And the market for AR15 parts in Canada is drying up. However, do to their ubiquity, AR15 stocks of often used in builds of other firearms chassis.

I guess if you are really into this stuff, and see a screaming deal on a nice barrel or something, sure. Otherwise, just wait. It's not worth it.