r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 03 '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.

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u/Consistent-Bar1063 Jul 06 '22

Yes you can still purchase handguns at this point. I think everyone is assuming that any purchases that are in progress (have a transfer number already) would still be allowed to go through if they haven't already been completed by the time the freeze comes into effect. I guess the million dollar question is whether or not that is true, or will the RCMP reject pending transfers as soon as the law passes.

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u/Kombatnt Jul 10 '22

Once C-21 becomes law, it would literally be illegal for the RCMP to complete any pending applications. Once C-21 goes into effect, it becomes illegal to issue registration certificates for handguns. The bill makes no provision/exclusion for applications that were in progress at the time the law comes into force. It simply outlaws issuing reg certs for handguns. Full stop.