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 02 '21

What's the standard for the photo for PAL application? As in, what kind of paper should it be printed on? Also, should I wait and follow the Restricted course and then ask for PAL/RPAL or can I apply for a PAL right now and later on apply for RPAL once my course is done?

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u/KrinsicFluid May 04 '21

You apply for both at the same time to save time and money. As for photo they will give you a small paper at your PAL/RPAL course with the dimensions they want and you can have it taken at any place that does passport photos. You can use regular printer paper and a at home printer but it usually does not come out clear. You can try at home with a printer, if it doesn't print clearly the cost for a passport photo is at most a few dollars.

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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/19ajm85 May 05 '21

The wording is awful on the application, it’s says in the next 5 years but really they want to know what you are applying for now. I got a call to confirm my requested acquisition because I had checked NR and R but only sent in $61.32 and CFSC because I hadn’t taken the CRFSC yet (but am hoping to in the next 5 years). If they didn’t reach me they would have sent me a notice which would delay my application further

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u/sour_individual May 05 '21

Good to know. The application really is worded weardly even in French. Kinda confusing.