r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '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/[deleted] Jul 18 '22

I just bought my first restricted, a g17 from armseast.ca. Is there anything on my end that I need to do? I live in BC.

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '22

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '22

For Alberta, you'll need to call the CFO's office and let them know that you plan to shoot on a drop in basis, and tell them what range you are planning to shoot at. You don't need an actual membership anymore.

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u/Alarming_Cell4130 Jul 20 '22

If you get an actual membership at an approved range, should you still call the CFO and tell them? Or it’s automatic

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '22

You need to inform the CFO's office. The easiest way to do that is by sending an email to cfpcfounit@rcmp-grc.gc.ca with a photo of your range membership beside your PAL card.