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/[deleted] Aug 17 '22

Is it too late to apply for a restricted firearms PAL?

I completed my CFSC and have my little green card to confirm so. I haven’t finished filling in all my info on my PAL application because I didn’t receive a report from my course on how I did and I haven’t done the hunting courses yet so I do not have my hunter’s card. To add to that, getting in contact with the RCMP to answer my questions about the form has been extremely difficult and long due to the high volume of people trying to reach them either via email or phone. Basically, I want to know if I can still take the restricted class, get my report, fill in the form for both restricted and non-restricted at the same time, get my PAL for both classes of firearms and buy at least one handgun before the freeze that is supposed to come into power this fall or should I give up on ever legally buying some pistols in Canada. The earliest I can take the class is on labor day (September 5th)

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u/_Connor Aug 17 '22

The freeze is happening in like 6 weeks. The current wait time to get a license (regardless if it's just PAL or also RPAL) is like 6 months.

Even if you sent in your application tomorrow, you're shit out of luck for pistols my friend.

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u/[deleted] Aug 17 '22

Damn. I kinda expected this response but I wanted to believe I still had a chance. Thanks for responding nonetheless. I guess i’ll only be renting out handguns at ranges instead of owning them. A real shame :(

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u/Grimmerthan Aug 17 '22

As u/_Connor says, it doesn't hurt. Having the RPAL may translate to having less oversight from the range officers, as well as ensuring you've had fundamental training in firearm safety.