r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 21 '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/hot_reuben Aug 24 '22

ATT question, I just received my RPAL and I’m going to buy a restricted firearm off a friend, do I need to get an ATT before I do that?

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u/cryrid Aug 24 '22

Your friend holds onto the firearm until the transfer is approved by the CFO. When the transfer is approved, you'll be sent a Transfer Notification Slip that will let you take possession of it. This acts as an ATT that will let you take it home, where it must remain until you eventually get mailed an updated RPAL card/conditions slip and the registration certificate for the firearm. The card/conditions slip/registration certificate combined will act as an ATT that will let you take it to any approved firing range in your province, so long as the conditions slip says as much. To take it anywhere else will require manually applying for an ATT for whatever specific time and purpose may be required.

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u/hot_reuben Aug 24 '22

Thanks! That makes sense, I assume I have to provide the CFO with my range membership when I request the transfer?

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u/cryrid Aug 24 '22

That depends on the province you're in (Ontario doesn't require one, for example). If you're in a place where they want to see it though, then they'll want to see it before approving the transfer.

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u/hot_reuben Aug 24 '22

Great, thank you very much for your answer