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/sour_individual May 04 '21

With COVID and measures in my province, the RPAL courses are delayed until further notice. So I was wondering if I could apply for PAL since I already passed that course and once the measures are eased up, follow the RPAL course and apply for that license then.

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u/KrinsicFluid May 05 '21

Yes you can get your PAL started now and upgrade to a RPAL later or you can just wait to do your RPAL course because the completion certificates do not expire. I would say to just get it started if you're doing the courses separately because the wait times are so long these days.

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u/sour_individual May 05 '21

Thanks for your answer! Also, on my PAL application papers I'm asked what kind of gun I want to own in the next 5 years. Since I'm only applying for a PAL but plan on upgrading to an RPAL in the next couple of years, should I say that I plan to own restricted guns or only non-restricted?

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u/KrinsicFluid May 05 '21

Go ahead an select both. It won't be a problem, I wouldn't want them to think you're lying by only selecting one. If they call in and ask that you only have the non restricted course report but selected both, you can just tell them you were going to upgrade later on when a RPAL course became available.