r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 07 '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/ggdrguy Aug 11 '22

Get it, because we don’t know what will pass and want won’t and what may be repealed with new govt etc. you’d rather have then not use then want and not have

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u/giovannigionta Aug 11 '22

I would still do it as others have said. You never know what will and will not happen in the future. Keep in mind that the ban is on restricted handguns, you still have restricted riffles that require the same license and are not part of the freeze.

Another reason would be you can still be a member of a shooting club. As an example, in Quebec you are required to be a member of the specific club (and of course have a valid RPAL) in order to shoot unaccompanied. At the club I am a member of, you can rent firearms for 10$ (pretty decent choice) as long as you buy their ammo (market price). Sure beats having someone accompany you for a hefty price (hundreds) every time you wanna go shoot.

Edit: If I take a glimpse into my crystal ball, I am sure many clubs will be expanding their rental section in order to keep the sport alive.

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u/_Connor Aug 12 '22

You're not buying a pistol, at least not in this political climate.

The transfer freeze will be long implemented before you get your license. You're looking at 6+ months before you even get your license. Freeze is expected to hit in October.

Your only hope is to get licensed now and then pray the freeze is reverted at some point in the future.

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u/Apples_and_Overtones Your feet suck and so do you Aug 11 '22

I'll second the opinion to just get it anyway.

It's most likely that C-21 will pass unless the NDP for some reason vote it down. If so that will effectively kill (new) pistol purchases for the foreseeable future. Which of course, is terrible.

However, we don't know with absolute certainty that it will pass, and even if it does, there's a small chance it'll be either repealed or modified by more friendly governments later down the road, potentially as soon as the next election.

As another commenter said, it's better to have and not need it, and I agree with that.