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 19 '22

I have my RPAL, my friend has a PAL. I am going to the range with him. My question is do I have to stand within arms reach like a guest on the range with no PAL, or can we both be at separate shooting booths right next to each other? I know he’s not and idiot so I’m more worried about legality vs safety.

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u/ClemementineSweetie Aug 19 '22

Ask your range... Different ranges will have different rules...

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u/[deleted] Aug 19 '22

Yeah I sent them an email, more want to make sure it’s legal as part of the PAL.

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u/ClemementineSweetie Aug 20 '22

As far as I'm aware it's legal to lend someone a firearm of a class they're allowed to own. So like another comment said, if it's nr, you shouldn't need to be in "direct supervision" legally. But for restricted I think you do.

The reason I said check with your range is that they may have their own rules for non-member guests. Not so much "legal" issues as in the law... But following your range rules so you don't get the boot from the club