r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jun 26 '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

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u/Akimbo_kimbo Jul 01 '22

Not sure where to post this. I just got a new rpal card in the mail but I never requested a new card and my card never expired and I've had my restricted for a over a year. I'm curious as to why the rcmp would send me a new card?

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u/wert989 Jul 01 '22

Huh, that is weird. The only thing that would come to mind as a newb would be, did you purchase your first restricted firearm recently?

Edit: by recently I should specify in the last few months given everything going on 😂

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u/Akimbo_kimbo Jul 01 '22

Ya I've had my pal for a long time but only got my restricted a year and a half ago. Never bought anything restricted until a month or so ago when I bought four pistols lol. So maybe that's the case but still seems odd to send a new card for that reason.

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u/wert989 Jul 01 '22

Yeah that explains it. They apparently reissue you a new card when you purchase your first restricted. Even if you apply for your RPAL/PAL at the same time they'll send you the PAL first and send you a new card with the R designation after. I find it kinda silly too but that's government bureaucracy for you.