r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • May 29 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ 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.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Sunday @ about 0600 AST. Previous threads here. Take a look, your question may have been answered!

If you have any suggestions for this thread, please feel free to ask here, or send the Mods a message.

Thank you!

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u/Largest_Cauliflower May 31 '22

Is it the same application process if I already have a PAL and want an RPAL? Like basically starting from scratch with references and the back and forth with paperwork or is it more fast tracked since you’ve already done a bunch of paperwork?

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u/[deleted] May 31 '22

It is exactly the same. Just add "Restricted" to your answer to question 2b.

If you still have a copy of your old paperwork, just copy that but add the check on 2b for Restricted.

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u/Largest_Cauliflower May 31 '22

Okay, so too long of a process probably to get it done before the fall. Thanks!

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u/[deleted] May 31 '22

Maybe, maybe no... Can't say forsure.

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u/FrankDodger May 31 '22

And so my pal is coming up for renewal in November and I have my restri ted course this month. When I renew I can't just "upgrade"?

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u/[deleted] May 31 '22

No withstanding the new law coming in, you could do your CRFSC this month, then send in your application with "Restricted" checked for question 2b. Then you shouldn't need to renew for November (as long as your RPAL is approved by then, it 'should' be).