r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 14 '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/PaulM4444 Aug 16 '22

Hey

Firstly, I know nothing about guns or licensing.

I would like to buy a Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 rifle to display with my Grandads war medals (RAF). I'm hoping for British made but would also take long branch. I've looked at replicas, deactivated and soft air but they all cost more and are less common than real.

I've looked at ads and some seem to request a PAL and some don't say anything. Also I'll probably need it shipping to Saskatoon.

Am I able to buy the gun without a license, it will be hung on the wall with no ammunition in the house?

Is shipping an issue?

Is there a better way to get what I need?

Thanks

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u/Scopequest Aug 16 '22

Normally I'd say get a pal become a gun owner and all that but maybe in your case a deactivated one is a better option. You may be able to contact a gun store that has a live one and have them deactivate it then sell it to you.

Do you ever plan to (or think it might be fun to) fire a gun?

Do you ever plan on (or want the option of) buying another gun?

If you have absolutely no interest in the above 2 things then a deactivated may be better for you (you won't have to keep it safe like a real fun, or keep your licence up). If either of the 2 sounds appealing, even just a bit, then get a PAL.