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/s1umcr0w Aug 13 '22

What is the handgun market like right now if I were to try to offload a couple, in comparison to a couple years ago? I'm way out of touch. Did the recent news lead to higher prices as people try to snap up whatever is out there, or lower prices as people try to offload guns before they become paperweights?

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u/giovannigionta Aug 13 '22

I would personally wait a little longer. Once August 19th rolls in and all imports are frozen, the small stream of new firearms will dry out and people will have no choice to turn to the used market. That should increase the demand and most likely drive up the prices. I also anticipate that there will probably be a run up to the vote and maybe a sudden drop at the end on the less interesting firearms that people will try to offload before the transfer freeze. My two cents.

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u/Curious_Dress591 Aug 14 '22

So is it August 21 that all handgun(or is it any restricted gats?) imports are banned, but Canadian RPAL holders can still transfer handguns(R gats)?